27 Assisted Living Facilities near Bartlett, IL

Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Bartlett

• Bartlett is in northeast Illinois, close to Lake Michigan. This location makes it highly subject to lake-effect snow, resulting in a higher-than-average amount of snow some winters. Bartlett’s average high temperatures range from 28 degrees Fahrenheit in January to 83 degrees Fahrenheit in July.

• The cost of living is high in Bartlett, primarily because it’s a Chicago suburb. The overall cost of living is 20 percent higher than the national average. This means essential living expenses, such as the cost of groceries and health care, are also comparatively high.

• The overall crime rate in Bartlett is quite low, as this city is safer than about 82 percent of all cities in the United States. The annual rate of violent crime is especially low, at 0.78 crimes per thousand people. For comparison, the annual rate of violent crime in Illinois is 4.36 crimes per thousand people and 4.0 crimes per thousand people in the United States.

• Bartlett has a Metra commuter train station that provides transportation to other Chicago suburbs and the downtown area. Senior citizens can apply for reduced fare passes in the main office of the Village Hall. Dial-a-Ride and Dial-a-Bus services are also available by contacting the Hanover Township, which includes Bartlett.
  

• The Hanover Township Senior Center provides a comprehensive list of services for seniors in Bartlett, including education, entertainment, fitness and social services. This senior center also has amenities such as a lending closet, café. The Office of Community Health is in the lower level of the senior center, which has a community health nurse.

• The Bartlett area is home to world-class medical facilities, including America’s Medical Center, in the event of medical emergencies or illness.