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Springfield in 3 Numbers
Veteran-Approved Assisted Living in Springfield
This Springfield community provides daily personal care and works with Patriot Angels to help veteran families with the Aid & Attendance claim.
Springfield Assisted Living Costs and VA Benefits
No separate Springfield figure is published, so the best benchmark is the Illinois median of $6,219 a month (CareScout 2025), $19 above the U.S. median of $6,200. In Springfield, as elsewhere, the care level written into the plan moves the price more than the apartment does.
| Benchmark | Per month | Left after up to $3,845 |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois assisted living median | $6,219 | $2,374 |
| U.S. assisted living median | $6,200 | $2,355 |
| Illinois in-home care | $6,864 | $3,019 |
Could VA Benefits Help Pay for Assisted Living in Springfield?
Assisted living is paid care, which is what Aid & Attendance is for. A Springfield veteran or surviving spouse who needs help with daily activities may qualify for up to $3,845 a month.
Prefer to talk it through? Call (844) 757-3047
Springfield Veterans and Their Families
About 5,792 veterans live in Springfield, and 3,010 of them are 65 or older. Across Sangamon County, there are 9,968 veterans, 5,067 of them 65 or older. Figures come from the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
What Springfield Families Should Ask Before Choosing
Staffing at night
Ask Springfield communities how many caregivers are on duty overnight and how fast they answer a call button.
Medical appointments
Ask whether the community’s transportation covers doctor visits from Springfield and how far it goes.
Read the contract
Ask a Springfield community for its residency agreement early, including notice periods and what triggers a move-out.
Assisted Living in Cities Near Springfield
Other Illinois assisted living pages within driving distance of Springfield.
Veteran Families We’ve Helped
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Springfield Assisted Living Questions
Can a Springfield veteran use Aid & Attendance for assisted living?
Yes. A qualifying wartime veteran or surviving spouse in Springfield who needs help with daily activities can receive up to $3,845 a month toward the community’s bill.
What does assisted living cost in Springfield?
No Springfield-only figure is published. The Illinois median is $6,219 a month (CareScout 2025).
How many assisted living partners are in Springfield?
Just one, in Springfield, plus 81 across Illinois.
Can we apply after moving into a Springfield community?
Yes. Many Springfield families file after move-in, and the monthly care cost can help show financial need.
More Care Options in Springfield
Memory care in Springfield
Secure dementia care in Springfield.
In-home care in Springfield
Help at home in Springfield; the state median is $6,864 a month.
Related Patriot Angels guides
Looking beyond Springfield? See Assisted Living in Illinois or the national guide.