1660-1665 Oakton, Des Plaines, IL 60018
4.3
(14 reviews)
"The rooms a spacious and well maintained. Food is customized My mother in law has been a resident for over 3 years and enjoys everyday which is filled with activities and fellowship."
$2,900
The Cook County community of Des Plaines sits within the Chicago Metropolitan Area in northeastern Illinois. In this region, seniors have 247 assisted living communities to choose from, including 247 within the city proper. In 2024, these facilities charge monthly fees of around $6,500, which surpasses Illinois’ norm of $5,225 and the national median of $5,350.
You can learn more about assisted living in Des Plaines by reading through the 275 reviews reviews in our directory. Based on consumer feedback, we find an average satisfaction rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars out of five stars.
1660-1665 Oakton, Des Plaines, IL 60018
4.3
(14 reviews)
"The rooms a spacious and well maintained. Food is customized My mother in law has been a resident for over 3 years and enjoys everyday which is filled with activities and fellowship."
$2,900
CARING STARS WINNER
800 South River Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60016
4.7
(55 reviews)
"I am very happy at Brookdale Des Plaines. I love the ladies I have met and have my meals with everyday. The residents and staff and very friendly and will go out of their way to help you. I would recommend Brookdale Des Plaines."
$2,515
510 N. Greenwood, Park Ridge, IL 60068
4.5
(5 reviews)
"My wife will be moving into The Sheridan at Park Ridge. It was the best of all the places that we looked at. The thing that stood out to me was the staff. It didn't feel like a memory care unit at all when you walked in the door. It felt like a much higher-end facility, almost like a hotel. The apartments were the best we've seen. There was enough space to have more than just a bed and a dresser, and then there was a nice bathroom. They had access to several different programs and activities. They had a nice outdoor space and nice meeting rooms. They've got space for us to have parties with family members if we want."
$5,560
CARING STARS WINNER
1725 Ballard Road, Park Ridge, IL 60068
4.5
(30 reviews)
"I toured Sunrise of Park Ridge. It's a very cozy atmosphere. The staff was very informative and very nice. It's very clean and very well-kept. It's a very comforting feeling. The dining area was adequate."
$5,776
1227 East Golf Road , Des Plaines, IL 60016
4.0
(5 reviews)
"My dad has been there in memory care for almost 4 years. The staff has been wonderful dealing with him and being accommodating for my mom who visited everyday. When covid hit the facility rose to the challenge. Recently the facility started to allow visitors again and we were able to connect with dad before he passed away this week. Again, the staff was so accommodating and helpful as we spent time with my dad during his final days. We really appreciate everyone who helped with my dad over these 4 years. Thank you . "
$6,650
1111 S Linneman Rd, Mount Prospect, IL 60056
5.0
(4 reviews)
"It was clean and the people there were a lot active. The rooms looked pretty good. They had a nice setup for the dining room. It didn't have a full wall. It only had a half wall so residents could see you and you could see the residents. The main desk was right as you walked in, so that was convenient, and we didn't have to look for it. The staff was very informative and very professional. She followed up with me, which was nice. She was very bubbly and very happy. We were informed of the activities, how they presented the meals, that they had alternative meals, and we were shown a room. They had a barbershop and a library too."
$5,700
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7000 N Newark Ave, Niles, IL 60714
3.8
(25 reviews)
"My dad is a resident of Celebrate Senior Living of Niles. The admissions staff was very responsive, and they have a very positive environment. Overall, the whole experience was great. The staff is extremely friendly, extremely responsive, and professional. The food has been very well-received, so the feedback that he's given has been good. They have a wide range of activities, which has been fantastic. Plus, everything's kind of laid out well. They are also very active in terms of extracurricular activities. So, it has been very positive. Just based on feedback from my dad, he's had a blast. They had a dance, and they did a bingo night. For what we receive, I find that it's very affordable, and I feel like there's a lot of value."
$1,525
7432 West Talcott Ave , Chicago, IL 60631
5.0
(2 reviews)
"I'm moving into Amazing Grace Senior Living. I like it. It's close to home. I'm giving it a 5 because of the care they show there. It's new. The people are happy, too. The staff member who assisted me was Susan, and she was good. I tried their food, and it was good. I was hungry, and I missed lunch, so they gave me a sandwich. It was a tasty sandwich, better than anything I got at the other place. The rooms were adequate. At the other place, you get a two-room suite, but at Amazing Grace, it is a fairly small room, but it has a private bath and a nice window."
$5,600
CARING STARS WINNER
2200 Golf Road, Glenview, IL 60025
4.4
(19 reviews)
"I like Belmont Village Glenview very much. The staff was friendly. The place looked nice and clean. I and my two sisters like the place. They had different-sized rooms, and we were very satisfied with the size of the room that we would have chosen for my mom. They have a lot going on every day. They have a book club, and they show movies. It seemed to be pretty good. They had a salon, a library, and a room to get coffee or snacks. Belmont Village Glenview is our favorite. The staff were very nice, too. They seemed to be people that I would be comfortable leaving my mother with. It felt homey."
$4,210
8415 Waukegan Rd, , Morton Grove, IL 60053
4.1
(6 reviews)
"My brother moved to The Wellshire Morton Grove. When I walked in, I was greeted very nicely. The community was very cheerful and had a warm feeling when I walked in. The service is very satisfactory. They ask a lot of questions about his well-being. They checked all his medications. They were very thorough. They have a barbershop. They also have a library. They have a big TV room and they have an exercise room. The dining area is very nice and the food is good."
$4,095
6016 N. Nina Avenue, Chicago, IL 60631
3.8
(15 reviews)
"My mother was at Norwood Crossing. She went in sort of in the lowest level of care, she was living pretty independently, and they did medication checks, and then as time went on she became very ill and she unfortunately was admitted into their hospice program and passed away. Nevertheless, I cannot say enough good things about them, they were just unbelievably fabulous through every phase of my mother's time there. They're really loving, fabulous people, and I would not hesitate to recommend people look at that facility. Everybody from the cleaning people to the medical staff, the physical therapists, they were fantastic, and I'm in heathcare, so I'm a hard sell, so they were really good. My mother always had issues with the food, so she did not like the food there, and sadly she complained about it. Early on my mother had her own little apartment, which was really nice because she got to have her own furniture and even her cat. They also had a wing of nursing beds that she stayed in when she was in hospice, and that was fine. They had a whole range of activities both inside as well as outside, and they had transportation, too. For the price point it was also great."
$4,950
CARING STARS WINNER
4501 Concord Lane, Northbrook, IL 60062
4.6
(21 reviews)
"The facilities are well kept with more spacious apartment floorplans than others in a similar location and price point. The activity areas are large and well appointed for the daily activities, entertainment, and educational offerings. Their dining services are great with a wide variety of meals and a weekly Sunday brunch. Most importantly the staff is very friendly and professional. Everyone from the front desk to the available home service care givers get to really know their residents, and even their families. I feel comfortable knowing my father is surrounded by good people."
$4,170
CARING STARS WINNER
811 East Central Road, Arlington Heights, IL 60005
4.4
(21 reviews)
"The Moorings of Arlington Heights has a rehab center there, and that's where my husband was transferred from the hospital. He was there for five weeks and received very good care. The nurse practitioner there was excellent. She was great. She was very knowledgeable and worked with my husband to make sure that his meds were correct and taken at a particular time when he needed them. The certified nurse assistants were also great. Most of them were very well trained and knew what my husband needed help with. It was excellent. No complaints from them. The building was very pleasant and very nice. They have a bird sanctuary in the lobby that you can watch. It's a huge structure and very interesting to watch. Everybody was very friendly. When you walk in, you have to sign in, of course, but then that's for safety. They gave you a badge to wear. The physical therapy and occupational therapy area was excellent. It's very bright, and there's plenty of room to move around. It was a very pleasant place. My husband said that the food wasn't highly seasoned, but then you are making food for a big amount of people. He had several meals that he enjoyed. It's a varied menu. They come every day and ask you what you want for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. And if you don't want any of the actual choices for that day, they offer sandwiches, burgers or hotdogs, soups or salads. I would recommend The Moorings of Arlington Heights. I met a lot of wonderful caregivers, nurses, and their assistants, and all were very accommodating and concerned about each of their patients. It was great."
$4,210
303 E Washington Street, Bensenville, IL 60106
4.3
(25 reviews)
"My dad was a resident of Bridgeway of Bensenville. I have no complaints, and everything was great. The staff was very attentive to all of his needs. The food tasted like cafeteria food. It was very bland. It wasn't overcooked. First, we were in a two-bedroom because my mom was alive, but then she passed away there seven days later that we moved in, and then we moved my dad into a studio. Both of them were okay with what they needed. The upkeep needed some work."
$2,950
5520 Lincoln Ave, Morton Grove, IL 60053
The Montclair is a Luxury Assisted Living and Memory Care community opening early 2024 in Morton Grove, IL. As a company, we did extensive research to see where we can fill in the gaps of what senior needs are and what is missing in the local market. What we learned during our research was that the senior living industry has become so high-priced that many seniors cannot afford to get quality community-based care to support their activities of daily living or memory impairment. Much of the senior living industry has forgotten about the main purpose of senior living: quality, accessible resident care. We decided as a company to change this. The Montclair of Morton Grove will offer luxury senior living to our residents at an affordable price, allowing for accessibility to help those in need.To learn more about this providers license and review other available state reports, please visit: Illinois Department of Public Health - Health Care Regulation
$4,100
4239 N Oak Park Ave, Chicago, IL 60634
4.5
(7 reviews)
"Autumn Green at Wright Campus was very comfortable. The apartment was a good size. They had motion sensors in the apartment, so if there's no motion within so many hours, they'll check on you, which is nice. They had a sprinkler system in case of fire. Size-wise, everything was good, and my friend really liked it. The staff was very nice. The dining area seemed very relaxed. It didn't seem like a café; it seemed more like you're having dinner in your dining room. It was a very comfortable setting. They had quite a few activities. There was an outside area, but it was raining that day. We didn't go outside at all. One side of the building is facing the football field at the new Taft High School, so if you're into football, you get front row seats for the games."
$3,580
708 N Elmhurst Road, Prospect Heights, IL 60070
4.3
(3 reviews)
"It was fine, and a lovely experience. The staff was lovely, informative, and helpful. The rooms were fine, adequate, clean, and well laid out, however, it was a bit far away. It's welcoming, small, and it had a nice garden. They have a bus, and they try to have activities for the residents. The dining room looked like a restaurant."
$5,168
2833 N Nordica Ave., Chicago, IL 60634
For over 100 years, The Pearl of Montclare has had a presence in the community that has empowered residents to live independent and full lives. In addition to providing skilled nursing and long-term care, the Pearl of Montclare proudly serves individuals needing Memory Care in a secured, top floor of our community. We offer our memory support solutions for seniors with early to mid-stage dementia. Located in our sun-filled penthouse, our memory care program is exceptionally person-centric, friendly and secure. We don't fear the aging process -- we embrace it as part of life. Transitioning to a nursing home can be emotionally challenging process. The Pearl of Montclare's team of experienced, compassionate professionals can help you and your love ones feel comfortable that you made the right choice. To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: Illinois Department of Public Health - Health Care Regulation
$7,500
975 Martha St, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
4.5
(4 reviews)
"My mother in law intends on going here after our visit there. The tour was very good, my mother in law liked it, and she went to visit it twice. They have a whole list of activities like sing-alongs, the rosary that my mother in law is interested in, and Bingo. They do have a hair salon on the premise, and you can sign up and go out on community visits and all sorts of things. The grounds are nice, there’s a nice garden with a little play area for children, a nice gathering area when you walk into the building, and a very nice dining room. "
$5,870
2370 N Newcastle Ave., Chicago, IL 60707
4.3
(3 reviews)
"My brother will be moving into Victory Centre of Galewood. It's a diverse community and we're looking for a place where my brother can speak languages, Spanish and English. There are a lot of people who speak both languages. Depending on how he feels, he might be able to speak any language he chooses if he knows who he's speaking to. So, Spanish is his primary language, but he's been in the States more time than the time he was in Puerto Rico. So, he's able to use both languages there. It's very open. Once you come in, it's like you come into a large place, but it's not that large. It looks like a place where there is a lot to do and there's space, and things are not crowded. It has a garden on the second floor, which is beautiful. It is very clean. They have a beauty salon. They have a weight room, a place to do exercises, and a library. They have a lot of activities, and they're pretty busy in terms of the activities that they do with people that live there."
$5,144
Assisted Living
Barb1
5.0
Review of Brookdale Des Plaines
Brookdale Des Plaines was very clean. The staff during the tour was very friendly. It felt warm and welcoming. The people seemed friendly.
Assisted Living
Deborah
5.0
Review of Brookdale Des Plaines
I love calling Brookdale Des Plaines my home! I enjoy my apartment and Brookdale offers a variety of styles. I have fun with all the activities such as wheel of fortune, exercise programs, brain...
Assisted Living
Kathy
5.0
Review of Brookdale Des Plaines
I would recommend Brookdale Des Plaines. I love the library and ability to use the extended library services with the Des Plaines Public Library. The staff is wonderful and compassionate. I enjoy...
Assisted living in Des Plaines costs around $6,500 per month, according to the 2024 Genworth Cost of Care Survey. This price outpaces the state and national medians of $5,225 and $5,350, respectively. Local costs run lower than fees in nearby Kankakee, where facilities charge about $7,683. However, in Bloomington, costs compare favorably to the local median at roughly $4,800.
Des Plaines
$6,500
Illinois
$5,225
United States
$5,350
Rockford
$5,250
Kankakee
$7,683
Bloomington
$4,800
Peoria
$5,012
Seniors in Des Plaines considering assisted living should budget for around $4,950 per month, which is the median figure for the city found by the 2020 Genworth Cost of Care Survey. It’s more than the state average of $4,575 and the national average of $4,300.
In Illinois, the HCBS Medicaid Waiver for Supportive Living Facilities helps pay for services in some assisted living communities, but it does not pay for room and board.
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.
The monthly expense for assisted living in Des Plaines comes in near $6,500. By comparison, seniors who need skilled nursing typically pay higher monthly fees, with home health care agencies charging around $6,578 and nursing home residents paying about $8,669. However, seniors who arrange in-home care pay roughly $5,720, and adult day health care facilities charge approximately $2,123.
In-Home Care
$5,720
Home Health Care
$6,578
Adult Day Health Care
$2,123
Assisted Living Facility
$6,500
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$8,669
Note: Since data for Des Plaines is unavailable, we used data for the nearest city, Chicago, instead.
Seniors residing in Des Plaines can benefit from a significant number of resources available for free or at a low cost. The following resources help seniors socialize with others, find volunteer opportunities and connect with advocates.
Resource | Contact | Service |
---|---|---|
AgeOptions | (800) 699-9043 | AgeOptions is a nonprofit organization that's been helping seniors in Des Plaines since 1974. It manages many resources aimed at helping people age comfortably and with dignity. One program it manages is Pathways to Health, which educates seniors on matters relating to nutrition and mental health. The organization is also the home of the Long-Term Care Ombudsman, who advocates for seniors in residential care, and the Senior Medicare Patrol, which focuses on preventing older citizens from becoming victims to fraudsters. |
Cook County Veterans Affairs | (312) 603-6423 | The purpose of Cook County Veterans Affairs is to help those who served their country access discounts as well as the state and federal benefits to which they're entitled. The department may also be able to help some vets apply for military benefits, such as VA Aid and Attendance, and can refer those in need of medical care to VA clinics and health centers within Cook County. |
Frisbie Senior Center | (847) 768-5944 | Frisbie Senior center provides a wealth of activities for older citizens in Des Plaines. These include a fitness room where seniors regularly enjoy Zumba and line dancing, a technology room that conducts classes on how to get the most from modern devices and regular day trips to explore other cities and states. Special events involving live music and visiting speakers are also held every month. |
Retired & Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) | (847) 228-1006 | RSVP is a national program managed locally by HandsOn Suburban Chicago. It connects adults aged 55+ with nonprofits that rely on volunteers. Opportunities can be varied, sometimes utilizing the seniors' existing skills and life experiences and other times requiring training. Examples of common ways volunteers help include delivering fresh meals to homebound seniors, mentoring younger members of the community and managing clerical work in a variety of organizations and agencies. |
Des Plaines-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.