Best Assisted Living Facilities in Gurnee, IL

In Gurnee, Illinois, the most affordable senior living option is a two-bedroom unit in a nursing home, averaging $4,248 per month, while the most expensive option is independent living at $7,015 per month. There are many other types of care available at various price points, including assisted living at $5,726, memory care at $5,786, and a nursing home private room at $5,778. Additionally, for those considering nursing home options, there's a semi-private room priced at $6,359, and a studio unit at $5,658, each catering to different needs and budgets.

Assisted living costs in Gurnee average $5,726 per month, which is a few hundred dollars more than the cost in nearby cities. For example, the average cost of assisted living in Zion is $5,242, and in Winthrop Harbor, it is $5,189, making them several hundred dollars less than Gurnee.
Here is how the average cost of assisted living in Gurnee compares to Illinois and the national average:

If you don't find the senior living option that's right for you in Gurnee, there are many options outside of the city. There are 557 facilities to choose from in the surrounding area, while there are a total of 810 facilities in the entire state of Illinois.

In Gurnee, Illinois, seniors represent about 36.2% of the 30,629 residents. The gender divide leans slightly more toward females at 51.3%, compared to 48.7% male. Breaking down the ages, 15.5% of the seniors are in their 50s, 12.2% in their 60s, 5.9% in their 70s, and 2.6% are 80 and beyond. As for marital status, a significant 56.2% of older adults are married, while 8% are divorced, 31.5% never married, and 4.2% are widowed. Regarding diversity, the Gurnee senior population is primarily White at 65.8%, followed by 13.2% Asian and 7.7% Black. Additionally, 14.5% are Hispanic, 9.1% identify as mixed race, 0.8% as Native American, and 3.5% identify as other.