The Illinois Medicaid answer, verified
Yes - but not under the name "assisted living": Illinois pays through the Supportive Living Program (SLP) waiver, a 1915(c) Medicaid waiver that "provides assisted living services to individuals ages 65 or older and individuals with physical disabilities ages 22-64 years who meet a nursing facility level of care," and federal HCBS rules bar Medicaid from paying the room-and-board portion, which the resident pays from their own income. Here is what that means in practice for Bardolph families - eligibility, what waivers cover, and what stays out of pocket.
Assisted living near Bardolph compares against a national median of $6,200 a month - and Illinois's own median of $6,219, ranked #26 of 50 states.
A semi-private nursing home room runs $9,581 a month at the 2025 national median - the number Bardolph families weighing skilled care start from.
In-home care averages $35 an hour nationally - about $80,080 a year at 44 hours a week for Bardolph households.
The honest Illinois answer, verified against official sources: Yes - but not under the name "assisted living": Illinois pays through the Supportive Living Program (SLP) waiver, a 1915(c) Medicaid waiver that "provides assisted living services to individuals ages 65 or older and individuals with physical disabilities ages 22-64 years who meet a nursing facility level of care," and federal HCBS rules bar Medicaid from paying the room-and-board portion, which the resident pays from their own income. Eligibility is strict - income and asset limits apply, and there is typically a five-year look-back on gifts and transfers - so families planning a Medicaid path should talk to an elder law attorney early.
Yes - but not under the name "assisted living": Illinois pays through the Supportive Living Program (SLP) waiver, a 1915(c) Medicaid waiver that "provides assisted living services to individuals ages 65 or older and individuals with physical disabilities ages 22-64 years who meet a nursing facility level of care," and federal HCBS rules bar Medicaid from paying the room-and-board portion, which the resident pays from their own income. Whatever your state covers, one rule is nearly universal: waivers pay for care services, and the family still handles living costs - so a Medicaid path still needs a budget.
The 2026 numbers
| Care type | 2025 national median | What it covers |
|---|---|---|
| In-home care | $35/hour | Non-medical help at home - meals, bathing, companionship |
| Adult day care | $95/day | Daytime supervision and activities, evenings at home |
| Assisted living | $6,200/month | Housing plus daily-living help; care-level fees extra |
| Memory care | typically 20-40% above assisted living | Secured dementia care with higher staffing |
| Nursing home (semi-private) | $9,581/month | 24/7 skilled medical care |
| Nursing home (private room) | $355/day | Same care, private room |
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Illinois: Medicaid, prices and the inspection file
| Question | Illinois answer |
|---|---|
| Medicaid & assisted living | Yes - but not under the name "assisted living": Illinois pays through the Supportive Living Program (SLP) waiver, a 1915(c) Medicaid waiver that "provides assisted living services to individuals ages 65 or older and individuals with physical disabilities ages 22-64 years who meet a nursing facility level of care," and federal HCBS rules bar Medicaid from paying the room-and-board portion, which the resident pays from their own income. |
| State median, assisted living | $6,219/month (#26 of 50 states) |
| Licensing & inspection records | State licensing details pending verification - ask any community for its current license and inspection history |
Illinois does not use the term "assisted living" for its Medicaid-funded option - Medicaid-covered assisted living is the separate "Supportive Living Program" (SLP / Supportive Living Facility), waiver 0326.R05.00, approved since 1999 and currently effective 10/01/2022 through 09/30/2027.
This guide is research, not advice: an independent summary of published costs and state rules. It is not a care provider, placement agency, law firm or financial advisor - care and Medicaid decisions deserve professional advice for your family's situation.
What this means for Bardolph families
A fair comparison prices the whole picture: home care hours plus home maintenance, transport, and the family hours nobody bills. Communities bundle those in - which is why the sticker comparison understates what assisted living replaces.
This guide is research, not advice: an independent summary of published costs and state rules. It is not a care provider, placement agency, law firm or financial advisor - care and Medicaid decisions deserve professional advice for your family's situation.
Common questions
What is the difference between assisted living and a nursing home?
Assisted living provides housing plus help with daily activities - meals, medication, bathing - at a median $6,200 a month. Nursing homes provide 24/7 skilled medical care at a median $9,581 a month for a semi-private room. The dividing line is medical need: wound care, feeding tubes and ventilators are nursing-home territory.
Can a facility evict my parent?
Yes - discharge policies allow it for reasons like funds running out, care needs exceeding what the license covers, or behavior issues. Read the discharge clause before signing and get the funds-run-out answer in writing; involuntary moves are the outcome families regret most.
Should my parent stay home with help or move to assisted living?
Run the hours math first: in-home care at about $35 an hour serves people who need help, not round-the-clock supervision. Below about 30-40 hours a week, home usually costs less; past that - or when safety needs someone always present - assisted living's $6,200 median often buys more coverage. The right answer follows the care needs, not the buildings.
How much does assisted living cost?
The U.S. median is $6,200 a month ($74,400 a year) per the 2025 CareScout Cost of Care Survey - before care-level fees, which add hundreds more at higher need levels. State medians vary widely; this guide shows your state's number and rank on every page.
How much does in-home care cost?
About $35 an hour at the 2025 national median - roughly $80,000 a year at 44 hours a week. Since the 2025 survey, non-medical caregivers are tracked as a single category, so quotes for 'homemaker' versus 'home health aide' services should no longer differ much for non-medical help.
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