STATE PROFILE • Last updated: April 23, 2026
Illinois Elder Care & Medicaid
Illinois offers robust Medicaid programs for seniors, including home and community-based waivers and supportive living options, to provide long-term care alternatives to nursing home placement.
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RANKED #23
GRADE C
FEATURED
Medicaid Coverage Guide for Illinois
Full breakdown of Supportive Living Program for seniors: waiver programs, nursing home eligibility, income and asset limits, spend-down rules, and how to apply.
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Program
Supportive Living Program
Income cap
$1,330/mo
Medically-needy
Yes
Elder Care Index Report Card
5-pillar composite scoring vs other states
C
Grade
AFFORDABILITY
STRONG
QUALITY
MODERATE
STAFFING
CRITICAL
ACCESS
CRITICAL
MEDICAID SUPPORT
STRONG
Composite score: 50.2 / 100
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Illinois At a Glance
Nursing Home Facilities
668
Senior Medicaid Waivers
2
National Rank
#23 / 51
Senior Care Costs in Illinois
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Assisted Living
$4,488/mo
-2.2% vs national avg
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local_hospital
Nursing Home
$8,145/mo
-26.2% vs national avg
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Memory Care
$5,609/mo
-2.3% vs national avg
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Home Health Aide
$27/hr
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