Senior Living in DeKalb County, Illinois
Assisted living, memory care & independent living in DeKalb County
4 communities licensed by the state of Illinois. Listed alphabetically; Lilisity publishes no score or ranking for communities that have not earned an award.
| Community | City | Care types | Licensed capacity | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Victorian of Sycamore | Sycamore | Assisted Living | 61 | — |
| Heritage Woods of DeKalb | DeKalb | Assisted Living | — | — |
| Lincolnshire Place | Sycamore | Assisted Living · Memory Care | 40 | — |
| Prairie Crossing | Shabbona | Assisted Living | — | — |
Also in DeKalb County, from public records: 8 income-restricted senior apartments
Costs: assisted living in Illinois costs a median of $6,219 a month (CareScout 2025). Nursing home costs in Illinois: CareScout medians and the private-pay rates nursing homes publish.
Income-restricted senior apartments in DeKalb County
8 buildings from public records. Rent is set by income, there are age and income limits, and there is often a wait list. Apply through the property manager.
| Building | City | Apartments | Managed by |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colonial House Apartments | Dekalb | 110 | SHP Management |
| Greenbrier Apartments | Dekalb | 16 | Lutheran Social Services of Illinois |
| Kirkvale Apartments | Kirkland | 12 | Wdc Mgmt |
| Sandwich Manor | Sandwich | 89 | Related Management |
| Sequoya Apartments | Shabbona | 12 | The Housing Authority of the County of DeKalb |
| Sycamore Meadows | Sycamore | 24 | Woda Cooper Companies |
| Village Green Genoa | Genoa | 18 | Professional Property Management |
| Waterman Garden Apartments | Waterman | 24 | Woda Cooper Companies |
Nursing homes in DeKalb County
7 Medicare-certified nursing facilities with CMS ratings.
| Facility | City | CMS Rating | Beds | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Crest | Dekalb | ★★★★☆ | 17 | Non profit - Other |
| Prairie Crossing Living & Rehab | Shabbona | ★★★★☆ | 91 | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Dekalb County Rehab & Nursing | Dekalb | ★★★☆☆ | 190 | Government - County |
| The Pavilion on Main Street | Sandwich | ★★☆☆☆ | 113 | For profit - Individual |
| Aperion Care Dekalb | Dekalb | ★☆☆☆☆ | 119 | For profit - Corporation |
| Bethany Rehab & Hcc | Dekalb | ★☆☆☆☆ | 90 | For profit - Corporation |
| Sandwich Living & Rehab Center | Sandwich | ★☆☆☆☆ | 63 | For profit - Limited Liability company |
What will senior living cost, and how will we pay?
Our free guide shows the starting prices communities post for each kind of care, walks you through a monthly budget, and explains how insurance, VA benefits, Medicaid and Medicare can help.
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Paying for Senior Living
Costs by type of care, a monthly budget, and how insurance, the VA, Medicaid and Medicare help.