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Highland Oaks
Scout 100Elgin, IL · 24 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
One of Elgin's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $7,790–$10,410/mo
View full evaluation →Senior Care in Elgin, Illinois
Every licensed senior community in the Elgin, IL area — evaluated with real federal inspection data, staffing records, and transparent pricing, then ranked by our objective Scout Score. A local advisor can help you compare and tour, free.
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5-star rated
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Cost of senior care in Elgin
Local Elgin-area estimates: published state survey medians adjusted for Elgin prices. Your advisor will find options that match your budget.
Assisted Living
$6,050/mo median
typical range $4,840–$7,560
Memory Care
$7,770/mo median
typical range $6,220–$9,710
Skilled Nursing
$8,830/mo median
typical range $7,790–$10,410
Continuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)
$6,050/mo median
typical range $2,710–$8,550
Residential Care Home
$5,450/mo median
typical range $4,360–$6,810
2024–2026 published survey medians medians, adjusted to Elgin using federal (BEA) regional price data. Methodology
The best time to decide is before a crisis decides for you
Most families start this search after a fall, a hospital stay, or a caregiver reaching a breaking point — and end up choosing from whatever has a bed open that week. Families who plan even a few weeks ahead get to choose on quality, fit, and price instead of availability alone.
- Move-ins take time: assessments, paperwork, and preparation typically run 2–6 weeks in Elgin.
- The best communities fill first: top-rated communities often run a waitlist — touring early holds your place in line.
- Touring costs nothing and commits you to nothing — but it turns a future emergency into a calm, informed choice.
All 27 communities in Elgin, ranked
Ranked by Haven Scout Score — our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety.
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Avondale Estates of Elgin
Scout 97Elgin, IL · 120 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
One of Elgin's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $7,790–$10,410/mo
View full evaluation →3
Greenfields of Geneva
Scout 91Geneva, IL · 43 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)● Very limited availability
One of Geneva's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $7,790–$10,410/mo
View full evaluation →Skilled Nursing
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Michaelsen Health Center
Scout 90Batavia, IL · 99 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)Moderate availability
One of Batavia's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $7,790–$10,410/mo
View full evaluation →5
Aperion Care Fox River
Scout 90Elgin, IL · 94 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
One of Elgin's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $7,790–$10,410/mo
View full evaluation →6
Pearl at the Tillers
Scout 81Oswego, IL · 105 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
One of Oswego's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $7,790–$10,410/mo
View full evaluation →7
Crescent Care of Elgin
Scout 75Elgin, IL · 88 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Elgin.
Est. $7,790–$10,410/mo
View full evaluation →8
Avantara Aurora
Scout 75Aurora, IL · 87 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Aurora.
Est. $7,790–$10,410/mo
View full evaluation →9
Asbury Gardens Nsg & Rehab
Scout 74North Aurora, IL · 75 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in North Aurora.
Est. $7,790–$10,410/mo
View full evaluation →10
Aperion Care Elgin
Scout 69Elgin, IL · 101 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Elgin.
Est. $7,790–$10,410/mo
View full evaluation →11
Pearl of Elgin, the
Scout 69Elgin, IL · 139 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Elgin.
Est. $7,790–$10,410/mo
View full evaluation →12
Grove of Fox Valley,the
Scout 67Aurora, IL · 158 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Aurora.
Est. $7,790–$10,410/mo
View full evaluation →13
Alden Courts of Waterford
Scout 64Aurora, IL · 60 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Aurora.
Est. $7,790–$10,410/mo
View full evaluation →14
Jennings Terrace
Scout 64Aurora, IL · 60 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Aurora.
Est. $7,790–$10,410/mo
View full evaluation →15
Alpine Care of St. Charles LLC
Scout 60Saint Charles, IL · 120 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Saint Charles.
Est. $7,790–$10,410/mo
View full evaluation →16
Bria of Geneva
Scout 54Geneva, IL · 107 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Geneva.
Est. $7,790–$10,410/mo
View full evaluation →17
The Pearl of Fox River Valley
Scout 53Elgin, IL · 112 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Elgin.
Est. $7,790–$10,410/mo
View full evaluation →18
Batavia, IL · 63 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Batavia.
Est. $7,790–$10,410/mo
View full evaluation →19
Alden of Waterford
Scout 37Aurora, IL · 99 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Aurora.
Est. $7,790–$10,410/mo
View full evaluation →
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Pearl of St Charles, the
Scout 30St Charles, IL · 109 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $7,790–$10,410/mo
View full evaluation →21
North Aurora Living & Rehab Ctr
Scout 29North Aurora, IL · 129 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $7,790–$10,410/mo
View full evaluation →Skilled Nursing
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Hillside Rehab & Care Center
Scout 24Yorkville, IL · 79 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $7,790–$10,410/mo
View full evaluation →23
River View Rehab Center
Scout 16Elgin, IL · 203 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $7,790–$10,410/mo
View full evaluation →24
Pearl of Orchard Valley
Scout 14Aurora, IL · 203 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $7,790–$10,410/mo
View full evaluation →25
South Elgin, IL · 90 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $7,790–$10,410/mo
View full evaluation →26
Tower Hill Healthcare Center
Scout 10South Elgin, IL · 206 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $7,790–$10,410/mo
View full evaluation →27
La Bella of Aurora
Scout 3Aurora, IL · 68 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $7,790–$10,410/mo
View full evaluation →Frequently asked questions
How much does senior living cost in Elgin, IL?
In the Elgin, IL area, assisted living typically runs $4,840–$7,560/month (median $6,050), memory care $6,220–$9,710/month (median $7,770), and skilled nursing $7,790–$10,410/month (median $8,830) — local estimates built from published survey medians adjusted for area prices. A free Haven advisor can pinpoint exact pricing for communities that fit your budget.
How are the 27 communities on this page rated?
Every skilled nursing community is scored with our Haven Scout Score, a composite built from official CMS Care Compare data — overall star rating, health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures — plus safety signals like fines and citation history. We rank by objective data, not by who pays us.
Is Haven really free for families?
Yes. Haven is always free for families. When we help a family find and move into the right community, that community pays us a referral fee. You never pay anything, and we show every licensed community in the area — not just paying partners.
What's the difference between assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing?
Assisted living helps with daily activities while preserving independence. Memory care is a secured setting with specially trained staff for dementia. Skilled nursing provides 24/7 licensed medical care and rehab. Not sure which fits? Take our free 2-minute care assessment.