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If you’re an active, independent older adult looking for senior housing in Elgin, senior citizen apartments in Elgin might be the right fit. Apartments for seniors typically don’t include personal care services, but may offer amenities, activities, and maintenance for a stress-free, social lifestyle.
A Place for Mom can help older adults navigate how to apply for senior housing in Elgin and consider their options. With 173 senior rentals in Elgin, IL, we can help you find the right apartment for your budget and lifestyle. Whether you’re looking for upscale Elgin 55-plus apartments or low-income senior apartments for rent in Elgin, A Place for Mom can simplify your search.
We are also serving Senior Apartments facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Century Oaks, Grant School Park and Southeast Elgin Kane.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Schaumburg, Schaumburg or Almora.
Types of care available in Elgin, IL
Senior Apartments
I’m living here currently and it’s going really, really well. I’m very pleased. When I moved in, my apartment was perfect. I had new carpet and new paint and it was really a pleasure to be able to move in. I was on the waiting list for a few months but they were able to give me exactly what I wanted, including my own parking space in the underground garage. The staff is very helpful. The only issue I ever see is that maybe someone forgets to vacuum the elevator because it’s a high traffic area but the community room and the lobby is just beautiful and they decorate for every holiday. It makes you feel like you’re living in a house because of the decorating. They don’t serve food but they provide small full-sized kitchens in the apartments. They provide plenty of activities like bingo, card games, there’s a movie every Friday night, and they have special dinner events about once a month. The other residents so far have been very friendly and very welcoming. They’ve met all of my needs and expectations and I would recommend them.
I love it. It is so clean. It is not only designed perfectly for the older individuals but also the handicap person. The rent is so reasonable.
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".
171 W Oak St, Chicago, IL 60610
171 W Oak St, Chicago, IL 60610
2928 South Archer Avenue, Chicago, IL 60608
2928 South Archer Avenue, Chicago, IL 60608
2021 S Morgan St, Chicago, IL 60608
2021 S Morgan St, Chicago, IL 60608
2400 29Th St,, Zion, IL 60099
2400 29Th St,, Zion, IL 60099
8 E Huron St, Chicago, IL 60611
Upside is truly an exclusive opportunity to live independently on your own terms. We offer luxury living options with over 2,500+ apartments in our network across the country alongside a dedicated and experienced personal concierge support system. Upside is a uniquely designed senior...
1005 Prestwick Drive, Zion, IL 60099
1005 Prestwick Drive, Zion, IL 60099
2815 Elisha, Zion, IL 60099
Carmel House ApartmentsCarmel House Apartments is a beautiful senior living community located in Zion, Illinois. It caters for seniors who are 62 years plus. The friendly and serene atmosphere in Zion facilitates the residents to easily maintain a lifestyle that is active, in an environment that...
1251 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60605
5429 S Bishop Street, Chicago, IL 60609
5429 S Bishop Street, Chicago, IL 60609
25166 72nd Street, Paddock Lake, WI 53168
2631 S Indiana Ave, Chciago, IL 60616
2631 S Indiana Ave, Chciago, IL 60616
1450 West 69th Street, Chicago, IL 60636
Wheeler HouseWheeler House is a 55 and older senior apartment located in the exciting and picturesque city of Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. Our warm and friendly community is situated within convenient transit stops, making it easy for loving friends and family to visit. This resident is a...
4201 S Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60653
4201 S Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60653
2750 N Mulford Rd, Rockford, IL 61114
2750 N Mulford Rd, Rockford, IL 61114
400 E. 41st Street, Chicago, IL 60653
400 E. 41st Street, Chicago, IL 60653
The average cost of senior living in Elgin is 1,218 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Burlington, IL with an average of 1,158 per month.
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.
Senior apartments offer a no-frills housing option for active and independent seniors. Units are often designed with senior-friendly features for accessibility, such as elevators and wide doorways. In general, senior apartments don’t provide health care services or daily assistance. Many senior apartments include:
In Elgin, senior apartments are housing arrangements designed for convenience and geared exclusively toward older individuals. These communities offer older adults an easier lifestyle by taking care of tasks such as yard work and household repairs. Senior apartment complexes typically provide limited organized activities and few additional services.
The median monthly cost of senior apartments in Elgin, IL is about $840 in the city proper and $920 within the metropolitan area.
When it comes to finding senior living in Elgin, A Place For Mom’s local Senior Living Advisors can help you find the right community.
The cost of living in Elgin is cheaper than the national average. Both the cost-of-living index and the grocery index are rated below average costs. All index scores are based on a sliding scale with the national average set at 100.
Cost-of-living index | Grocery index | Median rent | Rent burden | Median home value | Median family income | Estate tax |
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99 | 94 | $1,386 | 21.4% spend over 30% of their income on rent | $170,777 | $63,655 | The top estate tax rate is 16% with an exemption threshold of $4 million. |
The highest-rated hospitals in Elgin include:
The city of Elgin has a hot-summer/humid continental according to the Koppen Climate Classification Index. This means that the city experiences four distinct sessions. The summers tend to be hot and muggy while the winters are often cold and snowy. On average, the humidity level for Elgin is roughly 55%. The humidity levels tend to be highest during the month of December at about 60%.
Seasonal Temperatures
Average summer temp | Typical summer high | Typical summer low | Average winter temp | Typical winter high | Typical winter low |
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72°F | 85°F (July) | 59°F (July) | 26°F | 36°F (December) | 16°F (January) |
Air Quality
Average air quality index rating | Average maximum air quality index rating |
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62 (Moderate) | 85 in December (Moderate) |
Moderate conditions mean that those who are sensitive to particulates in the air should consider limiting the amount of time they spend on outdoor exertion.
Precipitation
Average monthly precipitation | Average maximum monthly precipitation | Average yearly snowfall |
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3” | 5” (May) | 33” |
Like most of the other suburbs of Chicago, politics in the city of Elgin tend to lean notably liberal. The city is home to many young families and is considered to be very diverse, boasting one of the regions largest Laotian communities as well as a sizable Mexican community.
2016 Presidential Election for Kane County
Voted Democratic | Voted Republican | Voted Third Party |
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52.0% | 41.5% | 6.5% |
Population Statistics
Population metro area | Population city proper | Population density | Population trend |
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9,533,040 | 112,456 | 1,157 people per square mile | Shrinking at a rate of 0.44% |
Age
Median | 55+ | 60+ | 70+ | 80+ |
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34 | 22% | 9% | 5% | 2% |
Highest Level of Education
High-school diploma | College degree | Graduate degree |
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25% | 25% | 8% |
Race & Ethnicity
Asian | Black | Hispanic | Native American | Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian | White | Two or more |
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6.3% | 6% | 45.2% | 1% | <1% | 40.9% | 3.3% |
Crime
Total crimes | Property crimes per 1,000 citizens | Violent crimes per 1,000 citizens |
---|---|---|
1,822 | 14 | 2 |
Miscellaneous
Unemployed | Participate in the labor force | Have some form of disability | Live in poverty | Widows | Veterans |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
7% | 70% | 9% | 13% | 5% | 4% |
Elgin is considered friendly to members of the LGBTQ+ community. This means that members of the community can participate in public life without fear of bigotry or discrmination.
Located 30 miles outside of Chicago, Elgin is a midwest riverboat town just a stone’s throw outside of Chicago. The city even has its own riverboat casino, The Grand Victoria Casino, where patrons can eat, play slots, or try their hand at black jack or Texas hold ‘em. It was because of this casino that Elgin had an economic renaissance. Many businesses have capitalized on this, opening swanky clubs and bars that cater to the riverboat’s patrons.
The city is also a hub of classical and choral music, boasting a number of successful ensembles including the Elgin Symphony Orchestra, the Elgin Youth Symphony Orchestra, the Elgin Master Chorale, and the Elgin Children’s Chorus. These groups often play outdoor concerts at the Wing Park Bandshell during the summer months. There are also a number of theater companies in the city that put on performances throughout the year. These include Janus Theatre Company, Elgin Theatre Company, the Independent Players, Children’s Theatre of Elgin, Fox Valley Youth Theatre, and Nothing Special Productions. Many of these performances are held at the Hemmens Cultural Center and the Elgin Community College’s Visual and Performing Arts Center.
For those who are more interested in outdoor recreation, the city is home to a number of parks, including two that are over 100 acres. The 112-acre Lords Park includes the Elgin Public Museum and a small zoo with a herd of American bison. The 121-acre Wing Park has a golf course and an outdoor swimming pool. There are also two large nature preserves in the city where you can learn more about the biodiversity of the region.
Transportation
Daily rail service is available between Elgin and Chicago via one of the city’s three Metra stops. Local bus services are provided by Pace, which operates 12 bus routes throughout the city. All of these routes can be accessed at the Elgin Transportation Center.
Fox River Horizon, Liberty Village and Hunt Club Village are the top-rated senior apartments near Elgin, Illinois. See full list of communities.
There are 173 senior apartments near Elgin, Illinois. See the full list.
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