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Aurora Assisted Living at a Glance
Patriot Angels Assisted Living Partners in Aurora
The community below is a Patriot Angels partner in Aurora, ready to work with veterans and surviving spouses on VA benefits.
Paying for Assisted Living in Aurora
No separate Aurora 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. Ask each Aurora community for its base rate and care-level pricing in writing; VA asks for that rate sheet too.
| 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 |
Check Aid & Attendance Eligibility in Aurora
Assisted living is paid care, which is what Aid & Attendance is for. A Aurora 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
How Many Veterans Live in Aurora
About 4,516 veterans live in Aurora, and 1,858 of them are 65 or older. Across Kane County, there are 16,877 veterans, 9,165 of them 65 or older. Figures come from the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
What Aurora Families Should Ask Before Choosing
Dementia down the road
This Aurora partner also runs memory care, so a move may not be needed if memory declines.
Staffing at night
Ask Aurora communities how many caregivers are on duty overnight and how fast they answer a call button.
Visiting distance
A Aurora community near the family member who visits most often usually beats a slightly nicer one farther away.
Read the contract
Ask a Aurora community for its residency agreement early, including notice periods and what triggers a move-out.
Assisted Living in Cities Near Aurora
Widen the search beyond Aurora with these nearby Illinois cities.
Veteran Families We’ve Helped
Families in Aurora and across the country rate Patriot Angels 4.9 on Google (465 reviews). BBB A+ accredited. See all reviews
Aurora Assisted Living Questions
Can a Aurora veteran use Aid & Attendance for assisted living?
Yes. A qualifying wartime veteran or surviving spouse in Aurora 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 Aurora?
No Aurora-only figure is published. The Illinois median is $6,219 a month (CareScout 2025).
How many assisted living partners are in Aurora?
Just one, in Aurora, plus 81 across Illinois.
Which Aurora communities also offer memory care?
Our Aurora partner does. Look for the Memory Care tag on each card.
Does a Aurora community have to accept VA benefits?
No. Aid & Attendance is paid to the veteran or surviving spouse, so it can go toward the bill at any private Aurora community.
More Care Options in Aurora
Memory care in Aurora
Secure dementia care in Aurora, offered by one of our partners here.
In-home care in Aurora
Help at home in Aurora; the state median is $6,864 a month.
Related Patriot Angels guides
Guide2026 Aid and Attendance Benefit RatesRead guide →
Guide11 Signs It’s Time for Assisted LivingComing soon
GuideHow Much Will VA Aid & Attendance Pay Toward Assisted Living?Read guide →Looking beyond Aurora? See Assisted Living in Illinois or the national guide.