61 Residential Care Homes near Homer Glen, IL

Learn More About Care Homes in Homer Glen, IL

Homer Glen is a suburb of Chicago, providing easy access to big city attractions while retaining its own smaller-town feel. Residents of Homer Glen can find everything they need within city limits, from shopping, dining, and other amenities, to outdoor attractions such as local parks and wildlife areas.

In Homer Glen, residential care homes — sometimes called care homes, board and care homes, group homes, or personal care homes — are often houses in residential neighborhoods that are adapted, equipped, and staffed to care for a small number of residents, usually 10 or less. Similar to assisted living but in a smaller, more residential setting, these homes provide supervision, organized events, and assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs). This means care homes can help with everyday routines but typically do not provide 24-hour skilled nursing assistance.

Cost of Care Homes in Homer Glen, IL

The median monthly cost for a room in a care home is about $4,400 in the state of Illinois. However, the cost of living in a care home depends largely on location. Since the homes are private residences, costs are tied to real estate value and therefore may vary greatly.

Learn More About Homer Glen, IL

Cost of Living

The total household expenses associated with living in Homer Glen are rated 39 points above the national average. Grocery and other essential costs are also rated above the average.

Index Scores

All index scores are based on a scale that has the national average set at 100. A score of 200 indicates that the cost is twice as expensive as the national average, while a score of 50 indicates that the cost is half as expensive.

Household Expenses	Health Care	Insurance	Entertainment	Grocery	Clothing
139	134	148	137	133	137

Income and Housing

Median income age 45-64	Median income age 65+	Median household income	Average individual income	Median employee salary	Average property tax	One-bedroom apartment gross rent estimate
$109,992 per year	$48,379 per year	$91,388 per year	$36,201 per year	$43,810 per year	$8,104 per year	$1,055 per month

Local Hospitals

The top hospitals that service Homer Glen include:

Silver Cross Hospital

• Facility type: faith-based, short-term acute care
• Bed count: 280+
• Specialties: emergency, ICU, physical therapy

Palos Hospital

• Facility type: nonprofit, short-term acute care
• Bed count: 410+
• Specialties: emergency department, ICU, spine surgery

Weather and Climate

Homer Glen’s climate is classified as continental, which means it experiences warm summers and cold winters with short fluctuations in temperature. The average humidity level is 68%, and humidity levels are often highest during January at about 74%.

Seasonal Temperatures

January Average	January Maximum	January Minimum
24°F	31°F	16°F

July Average	July Maximum	July Minimum
76°F	85°F	66°F

Air Quality

• Relative Air Quality Index: 108

This index is based on a scale that has the national average set at 100. A score of 200 indicates twice the presence of air pollutants than the national average, while a score of 50 indicates half the presence.

Precipitation

• Average Annual Precipitation: 38″

Demographics and Values

Population Statistics

Median age	Percent of population over 65	Population	Population Density	Average Household Size
43	18.3%	24,588	1,113 per square mile	3.3

Race & Ethnicity

American Indian or Alaskan Native	Asian	Black	Hispanic or Latino	Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	White (not Hispanic or Latino)
0.2%	2.2%	0.5%	6.7%	<0.1%	1.4%	89.6%

These figures were taken from the most recent U.S. Census.

LGBTQ+ Inclusivity

These scores were taken from the Human Rights Campaign’s Municipal Equality Index.

• Non-discrimination laws in Naperville: 30/30
• Overall inclusivity: 65/100

2016 Presidential Election Results for Will County

Democratic	Republican	Other
50.2%	44.6%	5.2%

Arts, Culture, Entertainment, and Recreation

Some of the most popular museums and historic sites in Homer Glen include:

• Art Institute of Chicago
• Stone Manor
• Gaylord Building

Outdoor attractions in Homer Glen:

• Heritage Park
• Morris Park
• Erin Hills Park
• Messenger Woods Nature Preserve
• Waterfall Glen Forest Reserve
• Lake Katherine Botanical Gardens
• Brookfield Zoo

Homer Glen’s top entertainment destinations and shopping districts are:

• AMC New Lenox 14
• Marcus Orland Park Cinema
• Bengston’s Pumpkin Farm and Fall Fest
• Homer Glen Crossing
• Homer Town Square

Transportation

Currently, Homer Glen does not have public transportation options. For resident cyclists, the city is working to develop a network of bike lanes and paths. Taxis, and rideshare services like Uber and Lyft, are available in Homer Glen.