Assisted Living Elgin, IL

Senior Living in Elgin, Illinois

The city of Elgin, which is home to 110,145 residents, is located about 35 miles west of Chicago and lies in Kane and Cook counties. 9% of the population of Elgin comprises of seniors. 27% of the seniors live alone. 8% of Elgin senior households show an income of $10,000 or less while 20% have an annual income of less than $20,000. 20% of Elgin residents aged 60 and above received food stamps the previous year. Seniors in Elgin have an average Social Security Income of $17,510 and a median household income of $43,122. A total of 1,978 seniors are employed in the city of Elgin. Veterans make up 19% of the total senior population. Of the 2,497 seniors living alone in Elgin, 74% are female. 66% of the male seniors aged 65 and above are married compared to 34% of married female seniors of the same age. 88% of the seniors have access to a vehicle and 99% have access to a telephone.

Daily rate of Elgin assisted living for a single bedroom single occupancy apartment comes out to be $102. Homemaker services in Elgin cost about $122 per day which translates to an average of $3,718 per month. Home Health Aide services costs $127 per day which translates into a monthly cost of $3,861 on average in the city of Elgin, IL. The annual cost of Elgin assisted living facility is about $37,200 with a 5 years annual growth rate of -1%. Homemaker services have a five years annual growth rate of 3% in Elgin, IL whereas Home Health Aide also has a five years annual growth rate of 3%.

Elgin is a perfect destination for old and retired people to explore and enjoy. One of the most ideal places in Elgin for senior people is Elgin Cathedral which is a great historic place. One can go to the top of the tower to have a great view the of Elgin city. This marks a good photo point of the city as it gives a view of the entire city at one glance. Another beautiful place to explore for senior citizens in Elgin is the Duffle Castle. The castle has a nice feeling of Scottish history. There are no entry charges and it is a beautiful place to relax and get some nice sunset photos.

The great Elgin Museum boasts a rich history while marking a perfect one-day-visit spot for older people interested in history. It has a wide collection of objects like world-class collections of fossils, remarkable stones and beautiful sculptures. The museum describes life in the north-east Scottish cathedral city in the 19th and 20th century. There is also an Elgin Biblical Garden which is a peaceful park where seniors can just sit still and relax for hours. It is full of greenery and pretty flowers and is a lovely place to spend some quality moments. It is situated just next to the Elgin Cathedral. Hopeman East Beach is a beautiful beach full of sand and plenty of rocks for the Elgin elderly to explore. Seniors in Elgin love to spend a lot of time at rock pools or simply walking along the stunning coastline.

Catholic, Christian, Jewish, Baptist, Protestant and Presbyterian senior living services may be provided in some Elgin, IL assisted living facilities. Pet friendly services may also be available. Call (866) 892-7533 for availability.