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The average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Illinois is $5,252, according to A Place for Mom’s proprietary data. This can serve as a helpful benchmark for what families in the Dayton area can expect to pay. Pricing may vary based on the community’s location, your loved one’s care needs, and any additional services or amenities.

Nursing Homes Facilities near Dayton, IL

Cost of nursing homes in Dayton, IL

The average cost of senior living in Illinois is $5,252 per month as compared to $5,847 in the United States.

Senior living costs in Illinois vs. national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 4 rows of data across 4 columns.

Column communityType: Community type

Column state: Illinois

Column national: U.S.

Column costDifference: Cost difference

Community type	Illinois	U.S.	Cost difference
Nursing Homes	$5,252/mo	$5,847/mo	10.2% below national median
Assisted Living	$6,329/mo	$5,830/mo	8.6% above national median
Memory Care	$7,681/mo	$6,999/mo	9.7% above national median
Independent Living	$3,342/mo	$3,520/mo	5.1% below national median

Nursing Homes

Illinois:$5,252/mo

U.S.:$5,847/mo

Cost difference:10.2% below national median

Assisted Living

Illinois:$6,329/mo

U.S.:$5,830/mo

Cost difference:8.6% above national median

Memory Care

Illinois:$7,681/mo

U.S.:$6,999/mo

Cost difference:9.7% above national median

Independent Living

Illinois:$3,342/mo

U.S.:$3,520/mo

Cost difference:5.1% below national median

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Nursing homes costs in Dayton, IL, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Dayton and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

Dayton, ILIL stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in Dayton, IL

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Dayton have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 average costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.

Column location: Location

Column cost2024: 2024 average cost

Column cost2023: 2023 average cost

Column percentChange: Percent change

Location	2024 average cost	2023 average cost	Percent change
Dayton, IL	$5,856/mo	$5,533/mo	+5.8%
Illinois	$5,495/mo	$5,356/mo	+2.6%
National	$5,088/mo	$5,070/mo	+0.4%

Dayton, IL

2024 average cost:$5,856/mo

2023 average cost:$5,533/mo

Percent change:+5.8%

Illinois

2024 average cost:$5,495/mo

2023 average cost:$5,356/mo

Percent change:+2.6%

National

2024 average cost:$5,088/mo

2023 average cost:$5,070/mo

Percent change:+0.4%

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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

Your Guide to Paying for Care

Plan for and know your options for how to cover long-term care expenses.

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What families are saying about nursing homes in Dayton

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Dayton

Meadowbrook Bolingbrook

5.0

My mother has been in Meadowbrook Bolingbrook, IL for over a year. I find my Mother’s Doctor, Nurses, Aid Tech, Administrators, Kitchen Staff, Social Workers and Reception area staff, all of them are Great (friendly, professionals and very helpful). It is a big relief at this time of Pandemic to ...

The Gardens of Waterford in Aurora, IL

4.0

I have lived here for 5+ years. The food is by far better than other places I've been. Staff are friendly and very helpful. This is Alden's main campus and the grounds are beautiful. Festive holiday decorations make this a very homey atmosphere. I call this "home".

Villas of Holly Brook Streator

5.0

If you have parents who are in need of assisted living, this is the place to go. The staff are very nice and accommodating. To this day, anything I ask of them they will do. All of the people here are just so nice. Everybody always says hi, and many of them know me. The facility is a couple ...

Dayton nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Dayton nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Dayton, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Dayton nursing homes

Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Dayton that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.

Dayton, ILNational

Full medication management

52.6%

2.5%

Doctor on call

48.1%

9.7%

24-Hour awake staff

84.2%

23.7%

Diabetic care

85.7%

24%

*Visiting health care professionals

67.7%

10%

Home care agency on-site

27.1%

0.8%

Non-ambulatory care

82.7%

20.4%

Respite or short term stays

52.6%

6.9%

Hospice available on-site

58.6%

17.5%

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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Dayton nursing homes

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Dayton Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.

Dayton, ILNational

Dementia behaviors care

57.1%

Specialized memory care training for staff

40.6%

0.3%

Secured community and/or wander guard

46.6%

5.5%

Memory care only community

20.3%

1.2%

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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Dayton nursing homes

Nursing homes communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Dayton partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.

Dayton, ILNational

Nutritionist / dietician

39.1%

0.6%

Low / no sodium

42.9%

1.4%

No sugar

36.1%

1.4%

Vegetarian

39.1%

3.5%

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Availability of select dining options in Dayton nursing homes

Our nursing homes communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Dayton communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.

Dayton, ILNational

Professional chef

34.6%

0.2%

Restaurant style dining

49.6%

0.5%

Room service

30.1%

0.3%

Anytime dining

21.8%

0.7%

0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Dayton nursing homes

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Dayton offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.

Dayton, ILNational

Activity director

55.6%

0.4%

Pet-focused programs

38.3%

0.3%

Community service programs

35.3%

0.3%

Devotional activities on-site

58.6%

6.5%

Parties / BBQs / happy hour

55.6%

0.5%

Outings / off-site activities

63.9%

6.6%

Piano or organ

51.1%

0.4%

Arts and crafts center

45.1%

0.3%

Educational speakers / life long learning

42.9%

0.3%

Clubs / games / karaoke

55.6%

0.4%

Live performances

55.6%

0.4%

Dances

33.8%

0.2%

Fitness center

30.8%

0.3%

Fitness classes

53.4%

0.4%

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