What assisted living actually costs in Evanston and Illinois
Illinois assisted living runs a median of $6,219 a month. Here is what that figure includes, what it leaves out, and the costs that appear after you move in.
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Senior care guides for Evanston families
Straight answers to the questions families ask when a parent needs more help. Every figure is read from a government or survey source and dated, so you can see how current it is.
Does Medicare pay for assisted living or nursing home care?
Medicare does not pay for assisted living. It pays for a qualifying skilled nursing stay — $217 a day for days 21 to 100 in 2026. Here is exactly what is and is not covered.
Illinois Supportive Living Program, explained
Illinois Medicaid pays for care in approved Supportive Living facilities. It covers services, not room and board. Expect two charges, and a $120 monthly personal needs allowance.
How to check an Illinois care community's inspection record
Illinois publishes inspection and complaint records for licensed facilities, and Medicare publishes staffing and quality data. Here is how to look up any community before you visit.
Assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing and rehabilitation — what is the difference?
Four phrases used as if they mean the same thing. They do not. Here is what each one provides, who it is for, and how to tell which your parent may need.
Last reviewed 18 October 2026.