Older adults who want to stay active in the community but need some personal care services often opt for assisted living. These residential communities provide housekeeping and laundry services, meals and help with daily living activities as needed, promoting a worry-free lifestyle that enables residents to pursue their hobbies and interests. According to the Genworth 2020 Cost of Care Survey, assisted living rates in Arlington Heights tend to be higher than state and national averages, with seniors paying approximately $4,950 per month for care.
This guide covers assisted living in Arlington Heights, including some of the area’s benefits and things to consider before moving here. It outlines the cost of local assisted living rates and compares costs to other senior care options. It also highlights the agencies and programs that serve local seniors.
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800 W Oakton St, Arlington Heights, IL, 60004
3.3
(28 reviews)
"Pam S has been amazing in helping us as we moved our dad into Hearthstone!!! Always able to answer and help with all that needed to be done. She has been so helpful and we appreciate her so much as she made the process so easy for us!!!! Wish I coul..."
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1250 West Central Road, Arlington Heights, IL, 60005
4.5
(28 reviews)
"Church Creek is wonderful. I would highly recommend it. We chose it for my parents because of the community and the way it was laid out. It was very open. The activities are on the first floor. The staff is friendly, polite, outgoing, diligent, carin..."
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811 East Central Road, Arlington Heights, IL, 60005
4.4
(20 reviews)
"My father is currently at The Moorings of Arlington Heights. I've been impressed with the people so far, especially compared to where he was at for rehab. They check on him perhaps more often than when he was in rehab. The director is accessible. The..."
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60 North Nicoll Avenue, Glen Ellyn, IL, 60137
"Brookdale Glen Ellyn was a very, very nice facility. The tour that I had was excellent. We just showed up and they were super nice to take the time out to give us the tour. The person who assisted us was very warm, informative, and outgoing. I would ..."
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1515 Barrington Road, Hoffman Estates, IL, 60169
"I was able to tour Brookdale Hoffman Estates. The place was very nice, but they didn't have any openings. I can't think of anything I like least about the place. It was quite nice, like the amenities, and looking at what they had for the menu. The st..."
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800 South River Road, Des Plaines, IL, 60016
4.8
(39 reviews)
"Brookdale Des Plaines was a very nice facility, but the location felt like it was a little bit more in the middle of nowhere. There's nothing really around it to walk to. They showed me this really lovely rooftop patio area where people could go and ..."
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10 E Hawthorn Pkwy, Vernon Hills, IL, 60061
4.3
(43 reviews)
"The tour at Brookdale Hawthorn Lakes went very well and that will be the community we will be putting Mom in. Lisa, specifically, was fantastic and she let us know that she came out of retirement to work there. She let us know that if Brookdale was n..."
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1111 Ontario Street, Oak Park, IL, 60302
"I've chosen Brookdale Oak Park and I'm in the process of moving in. The tour was wonderful. It was so friendly, pleasant, inviting, and answering questions. It made me feel very important. I am coming from a fairly decent-sized condo, so I was downsi..."
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145 N. Milwaukee Avenue, Vernon Hills, IL, 60061
4.4
(38 reviews)
"My friend moved into Brookdale Vernon Hills. It was lovely, and the sales person was great. He couldnt have been nicer. He came on a Sunday to accommodate us, and bring some other people through. My friend could not be happier. He got a 1-bedroom ri..."
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7000 N. McCormick Blvd., Lincolnwood, IL, 60712
4.4
(38 reviews)
"What stood out to me about Lincolnwood Place was whoever I met with on the sales team, the sales and marketing women were both fantastic, which made walking in, just being greeted, and that whole process easy. I found that they were informative. I fo..."
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95 Carleton Avenue, Glen Ellyn, IL, 60137
4.6
(32 reviews)
"Atria Park has been an exceptional experience for my mom's stay. The facilities are very nice, the staff is attentive, caring and professional, and management has been exceptional to work with. She's eating better and feeling better than she was be..."
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600 Dunham Road, St. Charles, IL, 60174
4.5
(29 reviews)
"My tour of Brighton Gardens of St. Charles was amazing. I walked in the door and they greeted me. They had a little sign up there with my name on it. It was great. You felt like you were just part of their community. It was so nice. The person that g..."
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1725 Ballard Road, Park Ridge, IL, 60068
"My cousin moved into Sunrise of Park Ridge. We chose it because of the location, which is closer to me, and the size of the apartment. The staff is wonderful. Any time I have an issue, like my cousin's television isn't working right, they immediately..."
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1035 Madison Street, Oak Park, IL, 60302
"Belmont Village Oak Park was one of the places we looked at that provided a 2-person assist. I loved this place. It was amazing. Erin is the person who worked with us there. I think she's the manager, and she was amazing. The location was awesome. I ..."
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22320 Classic Court, Lake Barrington, IL, 60010
4.5
(25 reviews)
"We did a tour of Lake Barrington Woods. The facility is very nice with some luxury accommodations. I like the staff. The facility grounds are very well taken care of. They have nice size apartments available and lots of amenities. I met some of the r..."
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831 East Butterfield Road, Wheaton, IL, 60187
"My father moved into Brighton Gardens of Wheaton. The place is very modern. His apartment is a studio, and it is very clean and well thought out. Considering the difficulties people of his age may have, small things like the bathroom light is on an a..."
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500 McHenry Road, Buffalo Grove, IL, 60089
4.1
(30 reviews)
"My father has only been at Belmont Village Buffalo Grove for a few days, but so far, so good. We chose them because of the staff and the location. They're all very helpful and very personable, and I got a really good feeling when my dad and I visited..."
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545 Belmont Lane, Carol Stream, IL, 60188
4.3
(26 reviews)
"My husband is a resident and we were fortunate to transition from rehab to Belmont during Covid. While a stressful time for all they made residents care primary. Everyone we have encountered has been friendly, they know everyone’s name.! During th..."
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2210 Fountain Square Dr, Lombard, IL, 60148
3.9
(32 reviews)
"We took a tour of Sunrise at Fountain Square. We had a wonderful time when we met with the woman who gave us the tour. When we were looking around, they were all being very well taken care of. There were Spanish-speaking residents there, and they tol..."
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901 Florsheim Drive, Libertyville, IL, 60048
"The residents at StoryPoint Libertyville appear to be active. I would consider moving my dad there. The staff during the tour was extremely responsive. They had a salon and a fitness center. What I liked about it was a lot of the activities were kind..."
READ MOREThe Illinois Department of Health, Division of Assisted Living regulates assisted living facilities in Arlington Heights and the rest of the state. It enforces rules regarding housing requirements, staffing and staff training, scope of care and activities programming to ensure a high quality of life for residents.
Seniors in Arlington Heights pay $4,950 per month for assisted living services, though fees vary considerably depending on factors such as amenities, necessary services and pricing structure. Overall, this is higher than the state median of $4,575 and the national monthly rate of $4,300.
The only surveyed city with higher monthly fees was in Rockford, where costs average $5,113 per month. In Springfield, fees are a bit cheaper at $4,860, and in the Champaign area, costs are much lower at $4,163. Carbondale is the least expensive at $3,750 per month.
Arlington Heights
$4,950
Illinois
$4,575
The United States
$4,300
Rockford
$5,113
Champaign Area
$4,163
Springfield
$4,860
Carbondale
$3,750
Assisted living is one of several senior care options available in Arlington Heights. Home-based care tends to be similarly priced but doesn’t include housing and meal costs. Homemaker services, which feature a similar scope of care to assisted living, cost $4,957 per month, and home health aide services, which include some skilled nursing services, are a little pricier at $5,053. Seniors pay $1,614 per month for adult day health care, making it the least expensive choice. Nursing home care is the costliest option at $8,076 per month for semiprivate rooms and $8,532 for private rooms.
Homemaker Services
$4,957
Home Health Aide
$5,053
Adult Day Health Care
$1,614
Assisted Living Facility
$4,950
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$8,076
Nursing Home Facility (private room)
$8,532
Note: Care cost data for Arlington Heights was not available, so data for the closest city, Chicago Area, was used instead.
In Illinois, Medicaid doesn’t cover the cost of assisted living; therefore, seniors are required to find alternative funding sources. Seniors living in Arlington Heights who receive Supplemental Security Income may be eligible to receive an optional state supplement, which can help cover assisted living costs. The state also allows family supplementation.
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Illinois page.
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:
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Illinois page.
Making decisions regarding long-term care can be a challenge, so Arlington Heights has several programs and agencies that help older adults understand their options. The following table features free and low-cost resources that provide advocacy, outreach and information services.
Resource
Contact
Service
(847) 797-5341
Arlington Heights’ Park District facilitates special events, trips and classes for older adults in the community. It operates the Active Adult Program and a senior center where older adults participate in games, fitness classes and art classes. The center is open on weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Senior Service Coalition of Lake County
(630) 330-7716
Arlington Heights seniors living in Lake County obtain a broad range of services through the Senior Service Coalition of Lake County. This nonprofit agency has numerous support groups for common age-related issues. It also has information specialists who provide referrals to services and programs in the community.
(708) 383-0258
AgeOptions is a local nonprofit organization that serves Arlington Heights seniors living in Cook County. This agency administers a broad range of services, including legal assistance, health insurance options counseling and benefits information and enrollment.
(800) 698-2411
The VA Chicago Regional Office is located about 25 miles from Arlington Heights and provides in-person and over-the-phone assistance with accessing benefits and services in the community. At this location, specialists help qualifying veterans apply for Aid and Attendance, disability compensation and pension programs, which may help cover care expenses.
(312) 341-
1070
Legal Aid Chicago serves as the long-term care ombudsman for Arlington Heights and the surrounding region. Its legal professionals help residents resolve issues such as unmet care needs, intake and discharge procedures, billing errors and quality of care. It can also help advocate on seniors' behalf in cases of abuse, neglect or exploitation.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Center | (847) 797-5341 | Arlington Heights’ Park District facilitates special events, trips and classes for older adults in the community. It operates the Active Adult Program and a senior center where older adults participate in games, fitness classes and art classes. The center is open on weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. |
| Senior Service Coalition of Lake County | (630) 330-7716 | Arlington Heights seniors living in Lake County obtain a broad range of services through the Senior Service Coalition of Lake County. This nonprofit agency has numerous support groups for common age-related issues. It also has information specialists who provide referrals to services and programs in the community. |
| AgeOptions | (708) 383-0258 | AgeOptions is a local nonprofit organization that serves Arlington Heights seniors living in Cook County. This agency administers a broad range of services, including legal assistance, health insurance options counseling and benefits information and enrollment. |
| VA Chicago Regional Office | (800) 698-2411 | The VA Chicago Regional Office is located about 25 miles from Arlington Heights and provides in-person and over-the-phone assistance with accessing benefits and services in the community. At this location, specialists help qualifying veterans apply for Aid and Attendance, disability compensation and pension programs, which may help cover care expenses. |
| Legal Aid Chicago | (312) 341-1070 | Legal Aid Chicago serves as the long-term care ombudsman for Arlington Heights and the surrounding region. Its legal professionals help residents resolve issues such as unmet care needs, intake and discharge procedures, billing errors and quality of care. It can also help advocate on seniors' behalf in cases of abuse, neglect or exploitation. |
Arlington Heights-area assisted living communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all assisted living communities in Illinois are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Illinois page for more information about these laws.
Assisted Living
C Peterson
5
Review of Lutheran Home
Pam S has been amazing in helping us as we moved our dad into Hearthstone!!! Always able to answer and help with all that needed to be done. She has been so helpful and we appreciate her so much as...
Provider response
C Peterson, We're delighted to hear that Pam helped make your dad's transition into Hearthstone smooth and easy. Your feedback means a lot to us, and we're honored to have been a part of this...
Assisted Living
K.P.
5
Review of The Moorings of Arlington Heights
My father is currently at The Moorings of Arlington Heights. I've been impressed with the people so far, especially compared to where he was at for rehab. They check on him perhaps more often than...
Provider response
Hi K.P., we are so appreciative of your kind review of your father's experience so far at The Moorings. Our entire team of associates is committed to providing the best care for residents and their...
Assisted Living
Jenise
5
Review of Church Creek
Church Creek is wonderful. I would highly recommend it. We chose it for my parents because of the community and the way it was laid out. It was very open. The activities are on the first floor. The...
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