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Updated August 2026

Assisted Living in Bloomington, Illinois

Bloomington, IL has 6 licensed assisted living communities listed on ElderCareCosts. The median estimated cost is $5,103/mo. That's below the Illinois state median by about 18%. The typical licensed assisted living provider in Bloomington has 71 beds, against 44 statewide.

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Median monthly price, Bloomington

$5,103/mo

● Bloomington $5,103 ○ National median $6,230

Source: CareScout 2025 survey, adjusted for local wages

What senior care costs in Bloomington

2025 figures

Assisted Living cost comparison (2025)
Assisted LivingBloomingtonIllinoisNational
25th percentile—$5,937/mo$5,488/mo
Median$5,103/mo$6,219/mo$6,230/mo
75th percentile$5,777/mo$6,759/mo$7,083/mo

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A dash means the underlying source can't support that figure for this area. We leave the cell empty rather than estimate around it.

Staying home instead

Home care in Bloomington runs about $30 an hour. Here is what common schedules cost a month:

Hours of careWhat it looks likeEst. monthly cost
20 hrs/weekMornings or afternoons, weekdays~$2,560
44 hrs/weekMost of every weekday$5,632
24/7 (168 hrs/week)Round-the-clock coverage~$21,504

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Medicare generally does not cover long-term custodial care. Families usually combine private pay, long-term care insurance, VA Aid and Attendance, or a Medicaid waiver where they qualify. See paying for care and the state Medicaid guides.

Nearby cities: Normal

What can you afford?

Here is what different monthly budgets cover in Bloomington.

Under $2,500/mo

Adult day, family care, or affordable senior housing

Adult day care in Bloomington runs about $1,622 a month. Income-restricted affordable senior housing is the other common choice, and Bloomington has 2 such properties. The county aging agency at (309) 829-2065 can help you sort through options for free. If money is very tight, ask about Medicaid waivers.
$2,500 – $7,000/mo

Part-time home care or entry assisted living

Part-time home care usually falls here. Full-time care at 44 hours a week runs about $5,632 a month. The local assisted living median is $5,103 a month, and smaller homes often charge less. If Medicaid may apply, ask about waiver programs.
$7,000 – $11,000/mo

Assisted living with room to spare

Covers the Bloomington assisted living median of $5,103 a month with room to spare. It also covers close to full-time home care, about $5,632 a month.
Over $11,000/mo

Nursing care or heavy home-care schedules

Nursing homes in Bloomington run about $6,814 a month at the median. Around-the-clock home care usually costs more.
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6 assisted living communities in Bloomington

What assisted living looks like in Bloomington

The typical licensed assisted living provider in Bloomington has 71 beds, against 44 across Illinois. They range from 58 to 80.

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Free local help worth saving

Bloomington, in McLean County, has about 78,907 residents. About 11,562 of them (15%) are 65 or older. The median household income is $77,384.

Source: US Census Bureau
  • East Central Illinois Area Agency on Aging, Inc.(309) 829-2065eciaaa.org

    Area Agency on Aging serving this city.

  • Illinois Long-Term Care Ombudsman Programltcombudsman.org

    State Long-Term Care Ombudsman program.

  • Illinois State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP)shiphelp.org

    State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP).

  • Illinois Department on Aging1-800-252-8966ilaging.illinois.gov

    Statewide help for older adults, people with disabilities and caregivers.

  • Bloomington VA Clinicva.gov

    Multi-Specialty Community-Based Outpatient Clinic in Bloomington.

  • Community Care ProgramOfficial program page

    Can help pay for care if your parent qualifies.

National helplines, including the Eldercare Locator and 211, are listed on paying for care.

Veterans & surviving spouses: VA Aid & Attendance can help wartime veterans who qualify. How Aid & Attendance works →

Questions families ask

Is assisted living in Bloomington more expensive than the rest of Illinois?

Bloomington's median assisted living cost is about 18% lower than the Illinois state median.

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Reading up first? Assisted Living across Illinois → · Assisted Living cost across Illinois → · Adult Day Care vs Assisted Living →

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Assisted Living in Bloomington: 2026 Costs & Licensed Providers