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Assisted Living Communities in Downers Grove, IL
The village of Downers Grove sits in DuPage County, between I-88 and I-55 southwest of...
Chicago, in a region where assisted living communities accommodate seniors with daily care needs. As of 2024, local seniors pay around $6,500 per month for assisted living, which runs more than $1,000 over state and national norms.
Based on typical feedback from current and past assisted living residents and visitors, we find an overall quality score of 4.0 out of 5 stars out of five stars among local facilities. You can get a closer look at this rating by reading the 4.0 out of 5 stars testimonials in our directory.
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Sheila
4.0
Review of Downers Grove Senior Living
My brother moved in. Their community is great. Everyone is friendly, from the staff to the residents. The nurses, CNAs, and everyone are just fantastic. He's got a nice room. It's a nice size for...
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Sylvia
5.0
Review of Downers Grove Senior Living
I went here. I was waiting 45 minutes past my appointment time to be seen. When I saw the person, he was in a hurry. So, he quickly gave me a folder and showed me a room, and that was it. He showed...
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Tina
4.0
Review of Lacey Creek Supportive Living
We have chosen Lacey Creek Supportive Living. We looked at it, and it was nice. It's like assisted living, except for they will take Medicaid to help pay for it. It was nice. It's a newer building....
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The Cost of Assisted Living in Downers Grove, IL and Nearby Cities
According to the 2024 Genworth Cost of Care Survey, assisted living residents in the Downers Grove region pay roughly $6,500 each month for housing and services. This average runs $1,150 over the national median and $1,275 over the Illinois norm, and it exceeds costs in many nearby cities. For example, in Rockford, costs run about $1,250 below the local norm, and in Bloomington, rates come in approximately $1,700 lower.
Downers Grove
$6,500
Illinois
$5,225
The United States
$5,350
Rockford
$5,250
Kankakee
$7,683
Bloomington
$4,800
Champaign
$5,438
Paying for Assisted Living in Downers Grove, IL
Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Downers Grove
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.
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.
The Cost of Other Types of Senior Living in Downers Grove, IL
Assisted living costs in Downers Grove come in at approximately $6,500 per month. This is consistent with home health care costs but exceeds in-home care fees by about $780. While adult day health care fees run lower at around $2,123, nursing home residents pay about $2,170 more for 24-hour medical monitoring in semi-private rooms.
In-Home Care
$5,720
Home Health Care
$6,578
Adult Day Health Care
$2,123
Assisted Living Facility
$6,500
Nursing Home Facility (semi-private room)
$8,669
Note: Since data for Downers Grove is unavailable, we used data for the nearest city, Chicago, instead.
Free Assisted Living Resources in Downers Grove
There are many resources for seniors in Downers Grove to help them find assisted living communities, find ways to pay for them and assist them with advocacy issues.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Northeastern Illinois Area Agency on Aging | (815) 939-0727 | Serving dozens of towns and cities in Northeastern Illinois, the Area Agency on Aging provides links to resources that assist people over 65. Seniors living in Downers Grove can find help and receive referrals for legal, insurance and transportation issues. |
| Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program | (630) 407-6500 | The long-term care ombudsman for DuPage County visits long-term care facilities to monitor the quality of senior care. The ombudsman also informs residents of their rights and advocates for them. Seniors who have problems with their assisted living facility can speak with the ombudsman, who will help resolve any complaints |
| Community Adult Day Center | (630) 968-1060 | Located in the Park District of Downers Grove, the Adult Center at Lincoln Center provides weekday games and activities for residents 55 years and over. |
| Dial a Ride | (630) 719-6670 | Dial a Ride is a service for seniors and people with disabilities. The shared ride service picks up riders from their residences, and the fare is $3 cash each way. Transportation is provided by a small bus with an attached lift for wheelchairs. |
| Taxi Coupon Program | (630) 434-5500 | Downers Grove offers taxi transportation assistance to seniors 65 and over and people with disabilities. Seniors pay for taxi rides with coupons that are purchased for half price. All licensed taxi companies in town accept these coupons. |
Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Downers Grove
Downers Grove-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.
