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With a population of 145,609, Rockford is the fifth largest city in Illinois, with seniors age 65 and older making up 16.5% of the residents. The upper Midwest geography allows residents to enjoy four distinct seasons each year, including rainy spring days that nourish the ecosystem, steamy summer days in the mid-80s, breathtaking scenery on chilly fall days, and cold winters with snow-filled days.
Assisted living facilities offer personalized around-the-clock supervision and support for seniors who need assistance with the activities of daily living, including routine tasks such as bathing, dressing and grooming. Healthy meals and stimulating activities are provided. In Rockford, seniors pay $5,250 every month for assisted living services, according to the Genworth 2021 Cost of Care Survey. This is about $1,000 higher than care costs across Illinois and nationwide.
This helpful guide provides the information you need to select a suitable assisted living facility for your family. It includes up-to-date cost care amounts and a comprehensive selection of resources.
Hundreds of thousands of American seniors utilize assisted living, a figure that is only growing. For these seniors, assisted living combines residential housing,assistance in daily activities, and some healthcare. These communities also strive to provide an atmosphere that is comfortable and engaging for their residents… Read More >
COVID-19 restrictions and rules for Assisted Living Facilities are typically set by the state – to see the rules in your state, you can read our guide to Assisted Living in Illinois. Keep in mind that there may be other policies that communities put in place to protect their residents, so you should contact your local community for more information. Additionally, you can contact your local Area Agency on Aging to learn more – find contact information here.
Seniors in Rockford pay $5,250 for assisted living services every month.
Assisted living communities in Rockford charge $5,250 each month on average, which is more costly than both the statewide average of $4,488 and the nationwide average of $4,500 for senior care.
The monthly cost of care in Rockford is the highest in the state. Assisted living facilities charge an estimated $5,160 in Bloomington, so care costs remain relatively steady. In the Chicago area, however, the average cost of assisted living drops to $4,825 monthly, and it falls even further in Decatur, where care averages $4,382. Monthly assisted living services cost less in Central Illinois. In Peoria, care costs $4,131, which is consistent with the monthly $4,138 charged in Danville. The most affordable services are in Southern Illinois. The Carbondale area has an average cost of $3,525 monthly, about $1,000 less than the state average and the lowest cost in Illinois.
Since not everyone can afford to pay for assisted living out-of-pocket, it’s important to find alternative methods to help make assisted living more affordable. Some of these options include:
For more information about your options for making assisted living more affordable, visit our guide to Assisted Living in Illinois.
| Contact | Description | |
| Northwest Illinois Area on Aging | (815) 226-4901 | The Department on Aging reviews and adopts programs that educate Illinois seniors about health care and independent living resources to maintain a good quality of life. It also advocates for older residents on issues that affect seniors, ranging from insurance to quality patient care. |
| Lifescape Community Services | (815) 963-1609 | Lifescape Community Services provides an array of services and resources that allow seniors age 60 and older to live independent and enjoyable lifestyles. Its programs include information about nutrition, a comprehensive care assessment and available options for seniors, health screenings by registered nurses, and volunteer opportunities for seniors to remain active in their communities. |
| Automated Medication Dispenser Service | (800) 252-8966 | The Illinois Department on Aging certifies and manages the providers in The Automated Medication Dispenser Service Program. This program provides eligible seniors with a programmable device that dispenses predefined quantities of medicines and notifies users with a verbal message, audible tone or visual light that it is time to take their medication. For liquid and injectable medicines, the device can be programmed to alert seniors when it is time to take medications. The device can also notify the patient and primary caregivers when medication is missed to help with medication compliance. |
| Center for Learning in Retirement | (815) 921-3933Tammy Lewis | Rock Valley College offers this program for retirees to remain active by attending classes, participating in social events to meet new people, enjoying local and international excursions, and taking part in fitness programs to maintain health. Scholarships are available to cover membership dues and class fees for applicants who meet eligibility requirements. |
| Ride Free Transit Benefit | (800) 252-8966 | The Ride Free Transit program allows seniors age 65 and older to ride the transit system at no cost once all eligibility requirements are met. |
| Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program | (779) 210-8700 | The office of ombudsman acts as an advocate for resident rights and cares for residents who are living in long-term care facilities. Its mission is to ensure seniors are treated fairly and with dignity as they receive the services needed to provide the best quality of life. |
Assisted Living Facilities in the Rockford area are required to follow a set of rules and regulations that are determined at the state level. For an overview of those rules and regulations, see the information below. For more specific information, talk with your local community or Area Agency on Aging.
