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Illinois Assisted Living: The Key Numbers
Patriot Angels partners in Illinois are concentrated in Chicago, Tinley Park and Rockford, with 53 cities in total.
Illinois Assisted Living Costs Compared With VA Benefits
The Illinois median for assisted living is $6,219 a month ($74,628 a year), according to the CareScout (Genworth) 2025 Cost of Care Survey. That is 0% above the national median of $6,200. At the maximum benefit of up to $3,845 a month, a qualifying Illinois family would have roughly $2,374 a month left to pay from income or savings.
| Setting | Illinois median per month | U.S. median per month | Covered by up to $3,845 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assisted living | $6,219 | $6,200 | 62% |
| In-home care (non-medical) | $6,864 | $6,673 | 56% |
| Adult day care | $1,977 | $2,058 | 100% |
| Nursing home, semi-private room | $8,304 | $9,581 | 46% |
| Nursing home, private room | $9,216 | $10,798 | 42% |
Statewide medians for Illinois from the CareScout (Genworth) Cost of Care Survey 2025. Prices at individual communities depend on apartment size and care level.
Related Patriot Angels guides
GuideHow Much Will VA Aid & Attendance Pay Toward Assisted Living?Read guide →
GuideDo Assisted-Living Fees Count as Medical Expenses for VA Aid & Attendance?Coming soonSee What a Illinois Veteran Could Receive Toward Assisted Living
At the Illinois median of $6,219 a month, up to $3,845 in Aid & Attendance would pay about 62% of the cost for a qualifying veteran or surviving spouse. Tell us about your Illinois veteran and we will help you see what is possible.
Prefer to talk it through? Call (844) 757-3047
478,196 Illinois Veterans, and Many Families Who Don’t Know About This Benefit
Illinois is home to 478,196 veterans, 249,198 of them 65 or older, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024). In Illinois, as everywhere, wartime service counts, not combat, so a veteran who served stateside during Vietnam may still qualify.
Veteran-Approved Assisted Living Across Illinois
Patriot Angels works with 81 Illinois assisted living partners. These cities have the most:
| City | Partner communities | Also offer memory care |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago | 18 | 16 |
| Tinley Park | 2 | 2 |
| Rockford | 2 | 1 |
| Peoria | 2 | 1 |
| Bloomington | 2 | 1 |
| Urbana | 2 | 2 |
| Vernon Hills | 2 | 0 |
| Orland Park | 2 | 2 |
The largest operators in our Illinois network are Senior Lifestyle (30), Bickford Senior Living (14), Brookdale (7).
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How Illinois Licenses Assisted Living
Illinois Department of Public Health, Office of Health Care Regulation (IDPH) licenses assisted living and shared housing establishments in Illinois. License categories in Illinois:
- Assisted Living Establishment
- Shared Housing Establishment
- Alzheimer's/dementia special care unit
- Supportive Living Facilities (certified by HFS)
What it means for your family: Establishments serving residents with dementia must register as an Alzheimer's/dementia program and meet added rules. 56 of our 81 Illinois partners also offer memory care, so a resident whose needs grow may not need to move again.
Before you sign with a Illinois community, check its record in the IDPH licensing page.
Paying for Assisted Living in Illinois
Supportive Living Program (SLP)
Supportive Living Facilities are an assisted-living-style option that accepts Medicaid for services.
Aid & Attendance in Illinois
The benefit is paid to the Illinois veteran or surviving spouse, not the community, so it can go toward any assisted living bill. It is not federally taxable.
The family home
Selling or renting a Illinois home can fund several years of care. Time the sale with the VA claim in mind.
Long-term care insurance
If your Illinois parent bought a long-term care policy years ago, it may pay a set daily amount toward assisted living.
Find Assisted Living in Your Illinois City
55 Illinois cities have an assisted living page. Counts show partner communities.
Neighboring states: Wisconsin, Indiana, Kentucky, Missouri, Iowa.
Veteran Families We’ve Helped
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Illinois Assisted Living Questions, Answered
How much is assisted living in Illinois?
The Illinois statewide median is $6,219 a month, or $74,628 a year (CareScout 2025). Each community sets prices by apartment and level of care.
Can Aid & Attendance pay for assisted living in Illinois?
Yes. A qualifying wartime veteran or surviving spouse can receive up to $3,845 a month and use it toward a Illinois assisted living bill, about 62% of the state median.
Who licenses assisted living in Illinois?
Illinois Department of Public Health, Office of Health Care Regulation.
Does Illinois Medicaid cover assisted living?
Supportive Living Program (SLP): Supportive Living Facilities are an assisted-living-style option that accepts Medicaid for services.
How many Patriot Angels partners are in Illinois?
81 assisted living partners in 53 cities, and 56 of them also offer memory care.
New to Assisted Living? Start Here
The national guide explains how assisted living works anywhere. Use it for the basics, then come back for Illinois numbers and partners.
Related Patriot Angels guides
GuideAssisted Living Benefit for Veterans & Surviving SpousesRead guide →
Guide11 Signs It’s Time for Assisted LivingComing soon
GuideVA Benefits for Widows: Assisted Living & Home CareRead guide →
