The Cook County community of Des Plaines sits within the Chicago Metropolitan Area in northeastern Illinois. In this region, seniors have 207 assisted living communities to choose from, including 4 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 2874 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.
CARING STARS WINNER
800 South River Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60016
4.7
(52 reviews)
"There are many things I love about living at Brookdale. The Staff and maintenance will address and take care of any issues. The activity director is the best. She is constantly working with residents to make them happy and smile. I love the variety o..."
$3,595
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
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 ..."
$6,650
1750 Elmhurst Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60018
3.5
(36 reviews)
"My mother loves her room and the very very caring staff helps her with the things she forgets. My Mom was bitter and hurt with sadness because of her memory leaving her. But now she's happy every day, and when the family visits she enjoying herself w..."
Pricing not available
PROMOTION!
6441 South Richmond Ave, Willowbrook, IL 60527
5.0
(1 reviews)
"A wonderful concept of providing care. Instead of being an institutional environment, it is a comfortable single-family home that has been designed for this purpose. My grandmother loved the fact that she lived in a single family home, with three..."
$7,500
7432 West Talcott Ave , Chicago, IL 60631
5.0
(1 reviews)
"The Amazing Grace Senior Living seemed like a nice place to take care of the medical needs that my mother-in-law would need. It's assisted living and there are nurses there 24/7. It's close to home and it's religious. So we could go see her and it wi..."
$5,600
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407 W 63rd Street, Westmont, IL 60559
5.0
(1 reviews)
"We like it. The place was new, nice, and clean. They offered lots of things. It's out on a major street, but that's OK. They don't have much grounds though. The rooms were nice...."
$5,502
825 Carillon Dr, Bartlett, IL 60103
4.8
(7 reviews)
"I'm at The Oaks at Bartlett. The rooms and the layout are excellent. They are spacious. It has a large bedroom and a comfortable front room. The kitchenette is perfectly laid out for ease of use. The amenities are very comfortable and easy to access ..."
$4,058
7420 W 159th St, Orland Park, IL 60462
4.8
(7 reviews)
"It has apartments where the residents could bring in a caretaker, and they can actually live in there. Then they have a nurse and staff, but it's totally different than the other facilities that are memory care. They had a lot of activities, and it ..."
$4,950
1190 Old McHenry Road, Long Grove, IL 60047
4.8
(6 reviews)
"My sister was living at Ciel Senior Living of Long Grove. It's very clean and very friendly. Their approach was excellent. Their food was sufficient, but it could use a variety. My sister's room was more than adequate. It's a nice size. She was in on..."
$4,595
510 W Northwest Hwy, Barrington, IL 60010
4.8
(6 reviews)
"My mom has been here for eight years now, and she's been happy there. She considers it her home. They take good care of her, and we never had any problem. My mother is a very picky eater, and they make her what she wants. It's got to be good because ..."
$5,046
370 N. Weber Road, Bolingbrook, IL 60440
4.8
(17 reviews)
"StoryPoint Bolingbrook was very nice, but the StoryPoint where I am is better as far as size was concerned and things to offer within the size. We were looking at a one-bedroom, but they had other layouts. It would be a four or a five for maintenance..."
$3,395
4715 West Irving Park Road, Chicago, IL 60641
4.8
(5 reviews)
"I toured Clarendale Six Corners for my uncle. It's convenient. They seem to care, and that he's going to get the care that he needs. It seemed like a nice place. The staff was very friendly, very informative, and caring. The facility was brand-new. T..."
$4,000
4601 W Yorkhouse Rd, Wadsworth, IL 60083
4.8
(5 reviews)
"I cannot say enough positive things about Galloway Senior Living. Transitioning my dad to Memory Care was a tough decision for our family, but ended up being a great decision. The staff is truly exceptional—kind, compassionate, and engaging. The CNA’..."
$3,900
CARING STARS WINNER
800 Audubon Way, Lincolnshire, IL 60069
4.7
(24 reviews)
"The staff is the friendliest nicest group of people I have ever met. The apartments are gorgeous and the food is fantastic. Stress - free and maintenance free living that’s generally makes you happy. Sedgebrook has such a wonderful environment that I..."
$3,021
1619 N Mill Street, Naperville, IL 60563
4.7
(9 reviews)
"My mom has moved into HarborChase of Naperville. She seems very happy there. She loves the food, and she has participated in a few activities. She loves it. There's an outside patio area that is private and is off of her room, so she can go outside a..."
$4,995
15624 Marian Dr, Homer Glen, IL 60491
4.7
(18 reviews)
"I toured Marian Village. They were a little less expensive, but the place itself just seemed so vibrant, alive, energetic, and bright. The place seemed very new and very updated. When you walked in, you were welcomed by the person at the front desk. ..."
$2,480
CARING STARS WINNER
PROMOTION!
1030 Aurora Avenue, Naperville, IL 60540
4.7
(32 reviews)
"Our mom was lucky to have her first step into community living be at Independence Village. From the moment we met with Nathan we felt like we had found mom’s new home. Nathan was there for us every step of the way as we got her settled in and beyond...."
$4,290
CARING STARS WINNER
1111 Ontario Street, Oak Park, IL 60302
4.7
(41 reviews)
"I've been to Brookdale Oak Park several times for events. I actually would move in there now if it wasn't $5000 a month. There's a couple of other people from the senior center that also attend the same events that I do. The staff treats us really we..."
$4,650
CARING STARS WINNER
60 North Nicoll Avenue, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
4.6
(68 reviews)
"Brookdale Glen Ellyn was very nice, clean, and well-appointed. The dining facilities looked very nice. The pool and exercise facility were nicely appointed. The room that I was looking at was spacious enough for my needs. Tim, who gave me the tour, w..."
$3,660
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
Bob Flowers
5.0
Review of Generations at Oakton Arms
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.
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.
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