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The 10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Park Ridge, IL for 2024

Park Ridge is a culturally rich city with a large senior community that makes up a fifth of its 40,000 residents. Retiree-friendly tax laws and minimal crime make it a popular option for seniors seeking long-term care in the Chicago metro area, and state-funded programs such as the Medicaid Managed Long Term Services and Supports and Waiver for Supportive Living Facilities can help those with limited incomes to afford local long-term care expenses.

Assisted living is ideal for older adults who want to maintain as much privacy and independence as possible while having access to daily assistance. This long-term care option includes comfortable housing, often in apartment-style units with private bathrooms and full kitchens, along with services such as daily meals, help with personal care and housekeeping. Facilities provide age-friendly exercise programs and recreational activities to help residents stay active, and many accommodate pets. On average, seniors in Park Ridge pay $4,825 per month for this type of care, which is about $300 higher than state and national norms.

Through this guide, readers can determine options they may have for paying for local assisted living costs. The guide also lists agencies and programs that serve local seniors. 

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What to Consider About Assisted Living in Park Ridge

The Illinois Department of Health is responsible for licensing and monitoring assisted living communities in Park Ridge and the rest of the state. It publishes information on the rules facilities must follow related to nutrition services, care planning and move-in and move-out procedures. It also has an online complaint form for those with concerns regarding violations of residents’ rights.

Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Park Ridge

  • The overall cost of living in Park Ridge is 24% higher than the national norm, which can impact some retirees’ financial outlook. Housing costs, transportation expenses and miscellaneous costs such as restaurant meals and repair services tend to be considerably higher here than in a typical U.S. city. Opting for assisted living may give seniors greater control over living costs and minimize the risk of unexpected expenses.
  • Park Ridge is a generally safe community, providing peace of mind to seniors considering local long-term care options. The city rates 7.3 for violent crime and 20.2 for property-related crime on a 100-point index, compared to respective national ratings of 22.7 and 35.4.
  • According to the American Lung Association, ozone pollution, also called smog, in the Park Ridge region is high, which may be a concern for seniors with certain health conditions. However, the region has a C for 24-hour particle pollution and a passing score for annual particle pollution.
  • Illinois’s state income tax laws are friendly toward retirees and may help seniors put more money toward living and long-term care expenses. Public and private pension income, withdrawals from retirement savings accounts and Social Security benefits aren’t taxed at the state level.
  • Park Ridge has a cool climate, with temperatures ranging from 17 degrees in the winter to 84 degrees in the summer. The city gets about 190 days of sunshine annually and 125 days with measurable precipitation, which includes 36 inches of rain and 36 inches of snow. Seniors in assisted living facilities who don’t want to drive in icy conditions have access to transportation services and escorts for errands and medical appointments.
  • There are 261 doctors per 100,000 people in Park Ridge compared to the national rate of 210, which may reduce wait times to see health care providers, and medical costs come in about 6% below national norms. Advocate Lutheran General Hospital, a high-performing hospital that ranks among the top in the state, is located in the city proper, and more medical options are available in nearby Skokie and Chicago.  

 

Paying for Assisted Living in Park Ridge

In Park Ridge, assisted living communities charge monthly median rates of $4,825.

The Cost of Assisted Living in Nearby Cities

Seniors in Park Ridge pay $4,825 per month for assisted living, which is a little higher than Illinois’s median rate of $4,488 and the national norm of $4,500. In Kankakee, care costs are about $200 less, and prospective residents may save about $700 per month by choosing an assisted living facility in Danville. Park Ridge may be a budget-friendly alternative to Bloomington, where assisted living communities charge $5,160 per month, and Rockford, where rates are the highest in the state at $5,250.

Park Ridge

$4,825

Illinois

$4,488

United States

$4,500

Rockford

$5,250

Kankakee

$4,623

Danville

$4,138

Bloomington

$5,160

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

At $4,825 per month, assisted living rates in Park Ridge are moderate compared to other long-term care options. Residential care costs about $850 less than nonmedical in-home care and roughly $900 less than specialized home health care, neither option of which includes housing and meal expenses. Assisted living is also a budget-friendly alternative to nursing home care, which starts at $6,996 per month for semiprivate accommodations, though seniors may save about $3,000 monthly by choosing adult day health care.

In-Home Care

$5,672

Home Health Care

$5,720

Adult Day Health Care

$1,842

Assisted Living Facility

$4,825

Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)

$6,996

Note: Data for Park Ridge was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Chicago, was used instead.

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Park Ridge

There are two Medicaid waiver programs that help pay for the cost of assisted living in Illinois. The Medicaid 1915(b) Waiver Program, called the Supported Living Program, and the 1915(c) Waiver Program, called the Managed Long-Term Services and Supports Program, offer financial assistance for seniors who qualify.

Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Illinois page.

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More Ways to Pay for Assisted Living

While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for assisted living, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance assisted living costs include:

  • Veterans Benefits
  • Life Insurance Policy
  • Long-Term Care Insurance
  • Reverse Mortgage

For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Illinois page.

Free Assisted Living Resources in Park Ridge

Park Ridge and the surrounding area are home to numerous government agencies and non-profit organizations offering help for seniors searching for or currently residing in an assisted living community. These organizations can also provide assistance in a number of other eldercare services such as geriatric care management, elder law advice, estate planning, finding home care and health and wellness programs.

To see a list of free assisted living resources in Park Ridge, please visit our Assisted Living in Illinois page.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Park Ridge

Park Ridge Assisted Living Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Assisted Living Facilities in are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Illinois page for more information about these laws.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Illionois

Reviews of Communities Nearby

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Nick

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Review of The Sheridan at Park Ridge

The Sheridan at Park Ridge is a very nice facility. It was clean. It looked like they were great caregivers. They were interacting with the people and kind of making you feel comfortable about the...

Provider response

Your visit and kind words put a big smile on our face. We’re glad you feel the same. Thanks for all your positive comments, and we look forward to seeing you again. Please stop by or call with...

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Assisted Living

Susan

I visited this facility

Review of The Sheridan at Park Ridge

The Sheridan at Park Ridge felt like a swanky hotel. It was very nicely decorated and very pretty. I wasn't 100% happy with the layout. They have all of their common areas on the first level and...

Provider response

One great visit deserves another. Please check out our calendar of activities and events and join us for one that is of interest to you. See you again soon!

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Susan

I visited this facility

Review of Sunrise of Park Ridge

Sunrise of Park Ridge was clean. It was a little bit older, like the carpeting needs to be replaced kind of thing, but the staff was wonderful. The rooms were nice and the pricing was reasonable....

Provider response

Hi Susan, Thank you for taking the time to provide us with a review of your experience. We are pleased to hear that our team made your experience pleasant and provided you with the necessary...

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