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Photo of StoryPoint Romeoville
5252 Photos available
2727 Floor plans available
9.4
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Very positive energy. Staff is friendly and helpful They willingly accommodated my mom's criteria for moving in. Apartment size is perfect for the two of them.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
At StoryPoint Romeovile, you can enjoy the lifestyle you want today while feeling confident about tomorrow. With multiple living options in one connected community, you have the flexibility to choose what fits your needs now, and the reassurance of knowing support is available if those needs...
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77 Photos available
77 Floor plans available
9.4
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It's a good place overall, friendly, helpful. I'm talking about independent living. Apartments are pretty small. Rent increased 10% this year and some residents had to cut their meal plans to afford the...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Bethlehem Woods Retirement Community offers 270 spacious independent living residences and 64 licensed assisted living apartments in a variety of floor plans. Independent living amenities include: restaurant-style dinner served daily, 24-hour staff and emergency call system, Wellness Clinic and...
Photo of Brookdale Orland Park
1111 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
9.3
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157 reviews
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The staff has been terrific. My family couldn’t be happier with the care my mom has received. I know that she is clean, safe and well taken care of. Despite the stress that comes with a move of a loved one...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care—On Your TermsWouldn’t it be nice to trade in a life of fear, worry and isolation for one full of comfortable accommodations, wonderful friends and personalized care designed to meet your exact needs? If so, our assisted and memory care community may just be the place for you. The seniors who...
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1212 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
9.3
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9.3
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It was a pleasant experience for my sister. The CNA staff was very attentive to her needs. The administrative staff was always available for my questions. The phones were always answered quickly. Overall I...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Surround yourself with FriendsLocated in the heart of Chicago’s near south suburbs, the new Prairie Green at Fay’s Point offers resort-style living at an affordable rate. Our community is licensed for Supportive Living, an innovative model designed by the State of Illinois to provide affordable...
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9.3
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33 reviews
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My sister in law recently moved into Franciscan Village ... my husband and I met with staff several times because his sister, who is 88 years young, was moving from her Texas home of 45 years . I have seen...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Take a deep breath and imagine what your everyday life could be if you eliminate having to prepare and cook meals and significantly reduce your housekeeping duties. How would you like being able to walk to Mass, a gorgeous outdoor stations of the cross devotion, a fine restaurant, bistro, gift...
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Photo of Burr Ridge Senior Living
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88 Floor plans available
9.3
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
At Burr Ridge Senior Living, we live by our core values of integrity, respect, leadership, personal growth, excellence, and stewardship.Our commitment to service and dedication to compassionate senior care can be felt throughout our community. From our empathetic staff to the many organized...
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Photo of The Roosevelt at Salt Creek
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The Roosevelt is a beautiful facility and looks like a 5 star hotel. The staff is super friendly and helpful. The rooms are spacious and the housekeeping does a great job keeping everything immaculately...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
The Roosevelt at Salt Creek is a new premier Senior Living community nestled in the heart of Elmhurst, IL. Formerly Lexington Square, the community was recently acquired by a Chicago-based real estate investment and asset management firm who will begin a multi-faceted, 25+ million dollar...
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Photo of Willow Falls
1010 Photos available
1414 Floor plans available
9.2
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There are several care givers who are exceptional and provide excellent and genuine care. The administration is willing to chat any time about my concerns. There are times that they are short staffed and...
Provides: Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Nestled in the heart of Crest Hill, Willow Falls Senior Living has been serving seniors of Will County for 25 years. The campus was designed with consideration for every facet of a secure and enriching senior lifestyle; from a choice of meticulously designed apartments to a complete program of...
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They were very comforting to my mother. The care was amazing. It was affordable. We would refer anyone the facility. I would highly recommend the facility. Very caring staff.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Photo of Sunrise of Naperville North
1616 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.2
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They are kind and helpful. Everything seems very clean and the apartment is the perfect size for Mom's needs. Overall I think Mom likes the food. She has shared that she thinks the portion sizes are a little...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
With over 35 years of experience in senior care, Sunrise Senior Living offers elegant environments, in which we deliver the finest in senior care, and are recognized internationally for both quality and innovation. Guided by our Principles of Service, Sunrise affords families peace-of-mind by...
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Photo of Brighton Gardens of Wheaton
2121 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
9.2
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79 reviews
9.2
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After my mother being there for appx 8 months I would give it a 4/5 stars as there is always room for improvement. She is commenting on the food as it seems to have gone down in quality lately. The staff is...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
At Brighton Gardens of Wheaton we provide solutions for seniors who need assistance with their activities of daily living. Our service plans are individualized and provided by a team of specially trained, designated care managers who provide service for the same residents consistently, to build...
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Photo of Alto Wheaton
1616 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
Pricing promotion expiring soon
9.2
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Room size is good and clean. We've had some communications issues with the staff in that they are not reaching out when they should. Some are nice and some seem pretty cranky. My mom said the food is...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
At Alto Wheaton, we see things differently. And it shows. We believe that quality senior living is an ideal balance of care and hospitality. At Alto Wheaton, moving here is moving forward. Our communities offer the best of both worlds in assisted living and memory care services – luxury...
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Photo of Discovery Commons Orland Park
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It has been wonderful. My dad is active and social. He loves the thirsty Thursdays. [name removed] is a Godsend. I believe the housekeeping is scheduled for Mondays and may be inconsistent but I need to...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Heartis Orland Park is a luxurious senior living community offering you fun and engaging ways to continue a life well lived.The upscale services and amenities create a vibrant atmosphere with new experiences around every corner. Socialize with neighbors and visitors in the courtyards or theatre....
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Bardwell is great! Working out well for my dad. The staff is great, dad says food is good. I wish they had more choices. Unlike most kitchens they only have (2) choices each day/meal
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Bardwell Residences is a senior living community in an incredible historic building. Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care round out this 99 apartment community. We embrace our history and are Senior Living, Reimagined. Scheduled to open 4/1/23 the entire building has been renovated...
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Photo of Sunrise of Naperville
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44 Floor plans available
9.1
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The staff was very warm and accommodating. The menu options were great. More options per meal than others we had looked at. They offered different style apartments which was very unique. My mom needs Memory...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
In elegant, residential environments, we deliver the finest in senior care, and are recognized internationally for both quality and innovation. Guided by our Principles of Service, Sunrise affords families peace-of-mind by providing today's seniors with a range of personalized assisted living...
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Photo of Westbridge Assisted Living and Memory Care
88 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
9.1
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5 to all. We didn't have any complaints. Everyone was very supportive and friendly. They do affordable short-term respite stays for people who need a temporary option.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Westbridge is located on the Wyndemere Retirement Community campus in Wheaton, IllinoisWestbridge residences offer a combination of gracious style and function that enables many to maintain their independence and enjoy life's simple pleasures. Our distinctive one-bedroom suites feature a...
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Photo of Cedarhurst of Naperville
1313 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
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61 reviews
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Can't give a five there's always room for improvement. The staff was very very nice. You still are to this day. Very helpful. They were the only ones that would accommodate us with some furniture since this...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
At Cedarhurst of Naperville, it’s our mission to tailor senior living to you so you can feel loved, valued, and supported each and every day. Our senior living community in Naperville, Illinois, offers assisted living for those who require assistance with activities of daily living and memory...
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Photo of Sunrise of Willowbrook
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Staff was very caring. Went above and beyond to help my aunt. One staff member would help my aunt choose an outfit for the day and help her get dressed. This is something she could have done with a bit of...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
In elegant, residential environments, we deliver the finest in senior care, and are recognized internationally for both quality and innovation. Guided by our Principles of Service, Sunrise affords families peace-of-mind by providing today's seniors with a range of personalized assisted living...
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Photo of StoryPoint La Grange
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55 Floor plans available
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My mom loved all of the activities. The other residents were very welcoming and she enjoyed having meals with them. I ate a few meals with her and I thought the food was delicious. The staff was kind and...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Finding the right senior living community means finding a place where your loved one can feel comfortable, supported, and at home, while giving you confidence in the care available each day. At StoryPoint La Grange, assisted living and memory care options offer personalized support in a welcoming...
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The staff was very friendly, caring, and attentive, and the administration was extremely helpful when transferring my mom from her previous facility. The staff would often stop in just to visit and talk with...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
In elegant, residential environments, we deliver the finest in senior care, and are recognized internationally for both quality and innovation. Guided by our Principles of Service, Sunrise affords families peace-of-mind by providing today's seniors with a range of personalized assisted living...
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Photo of The Cottages of New Lenox
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This is not a high skilled nursing facility, and the nursing staff are very limited on what they can do. The facility director [name removed] was excellent. She was very professional, courteous, attentive,...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
The Cottages of New Lenox is an assisted living and memory care community located in New Lenox, IL, in Will County. The community has been specially created to resemble the type of family home where most residents will have lived all of their lives, helping them to adapt to this next stage of...
Photo of Jennings Terrace
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What the facility lacks in modernization is more than made up for by staff care and friendliness. They are quick to communicate any health issues that occur, respond immediately to ensure resident safety,...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Established in 1943 Jennings Terrace is a non-profit charitable organization dedicated to serving the needs of area senior citizens in a home-like setting. Jennings is a provider of affordable high quality services. Our services are responsive and flexible to meet current and changing demands. ...
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We toured many facilities. Feel in love with the coziness of Bickford. Felt like home from the time we walked in and the chimes were making noise on the front porch. The courtyard is lovely! They all really...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
There's a reason Bickford stands out in the world of senior living. Our focus? Ensuring your loved one feels at home, with delicious meals straight from our scratch kitchen, a roster of engaging activities, and the constant company of our devoted caregivers. But that's not all. Our HigherPath...
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The care, activities, cleanliness & room were all great. The staff at the management level were accessible & available whenever I had any questions or concerns. I would highly recommend Aviva.
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
AVIVA Merrillville is a newly renovated standalone Memory Care community in Merrillville, Indiana. We offer a variety of floor plans specially designed for memory care and respite care residents. We have the resources to support you in a safe, secure environment. Aviva Merrillville offers...
Photo of Ciel Senior Living at Plainfield
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Great place they will work with you to see that you get what you would like for your family members care and welfare. plus the idea of an ER right around the corner is an added safety catch
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Homey, Craftsman-style architecture paired with stylish, chic interiors create a truly unique atmosphere that can only be found at Ciel Senior Living of Plainfield — a community offering assisted living and memory care services in Plainfield, Illinois. Residents can age in place while enjoying an...
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Cost of nursing homes in Essex, IL

The average cost of senior living in Illinois is $5,252 per month as compared to $5,853 in the United States.

Senior living costs in Illinois vs. national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 4 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Column costDifference: Cost difference
Community typeIllinoisU.S.Cost difference
Nursing Homes$5,252/mo$5,853/mo10.3% below national median
Assisted Living$6,413/mo$5,909/mo8.5% above national median
Memory Care$7,829/mo$7,121/mo9.9% above national median
Independent Living$3,360/mo$3,532/mo4.9% below national median
Nursing Homes
Illinois:$5,252/mo
U.S.:$5,853/mo
Cost difference:10.3% below national median
Assisted Living
Illinois:$6,413/mo
U.S.:$5,909/mo
Cost difference:8.5% above national median
Memory Care
Illinois:$7,829/mo
U.S.:$7,121/mo
Cost difference:9.9% above national median
Independent Living
Illinois:$3,360/mo
U.S.:$3,532/mo
Cost difference:4.9% below national median
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Nursing homes costs in Essex, IL, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Essex and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Nursing homes cost trends in Essex, IL

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Essex have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 average costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Essex, IL$6,344/mo$6,121/mo+3.7%
Illinois$6,290/mo$5,966/mo+5.4%
National$5,926/mo$5,588/mo+6.0%
Essex, IL
2024 average cost:$6,344/mo
2023 average cost:$6,121/mo
Percent change:+3.7%
Illinois
2024 average cost:$6,290/mo
2023 average cost:$5,966/mo
Percent change:+5.4%
National
2024 average cost:$5,926/mo
2023 average cost:$5,588/mo
Percent change:+6.0%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

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What families are saying about nursing homes in Essex

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Essex

Wittenberg Village, a CCRC in Crown Point, IN

4.7
I moved in and liked it so much I bought a second apartment for my mother! The staff is the most caring I have ever encountered and the facility is top-notch. Hope to meet you soon.

Meadowbrook Bolingbrook

5.0
My mother has been in Meadowbrook Bolingbrook, IL for over a year. I find my Mother’s Doctor, Nurses, Aid Tech, Administrators, Kitchen Staff, Social Workers and Reception area staff, all of them are Great (friendly, professionals and very helpful). It is a big relief at this time of Pandemic to ...
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Meadowbrook LaGrange in La Grange, IL

5.0
Everything is good when I am there. Everybody is doing a great job and they smile. They answer my questions. It is going well and they contact me. They were good and respectful.

Essex nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Essex nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Essex, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Essex nursing homes

Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Essex that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
56.9%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
52.3%
9.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
83.5%
23.7%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
84.4%
24%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
70.2%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
27.1%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
83.5%
20.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
52.8%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
63.3%
17.5%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Essex nursing homes

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Essex Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Essex, ILNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
59.2%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
41.3%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
53.2%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
20.6%
1.2%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Essex nursing homes

Nursing homes communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Essex partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Essex, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
45.4%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
47.2%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
42.7%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
45.4%
3.5%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Essex nursing homes

Our nursing homes communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Essex communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Essex, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
42.2%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
55%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
37.2%
0.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
23.4%
0.7%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Essex nursing homes

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Essex offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Essex, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
57.3%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
42.7%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
37.6%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
65.6%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
60.1%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
70.2%
6.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
51.4%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
49.1%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
57.3%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
58.7%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
40.8%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
35.3%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
56.4%
0.4%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
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