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The 10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Downers Grove, IL for 2024

Surrounded by forest preserves, Downers Grove, IL, is a 30-minute drive from Chicago and the shores of Lake Michigan. In this small town of just under 50,000 people, almost 19% of residents are 65 years and over. Downers Grove boasts a major hospital, a nearby arboretum and several golf courses. It’s a safe community with a varied cultural life and a thriving downtown full of boutiques and restaurants.

Seniors who need some daily help might be interested in assisted living. The personalized care at an assisted living community includes assistance with activities of daily life (ADLs) such as grooming, dressing and managing medications. Seniors have their meals prepared for them and often receive housekeeping service and transportation to doctors’ appointments. In Downers Grove, the average monthly cost of assisted living is $4,950, somewhat higher than the state average of $4,575.

This guide describes some benefits and drawbacks of assisted living in Downers Grove, as well as a cost comparison of assisted living with the rest of the state and a list of helpful

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What to Consider About Assisted Living in Downers Grove

The Illinois Department of Public Health oversees long-term care facilities in the state, and the Division of Assisted Living is responsible for licensing and regulating assisted living communities. This agency checks to make sure assisted living facilities respect resident’s rights and follow the legal guidelines for assisted living care.

Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Downers Grove

  • Sperlings Best Places rates the cost of living in Downers Grove at 120, based on a national average score of 100. Although cities and towns in the Chicago area have a high cost of living, it’s mostly due to high home prices and transportation costs. Healthcare costs are slightly less than average compared to the rest of the country, and groceries have a score of 99.8, right at average.
  • Downers Grove has almost twice the number of physicians per capita than the U.S. average. The air quality is slightly higher than the national average, and the water quality is slightly lower, yet well within safety limits.
  • The city is located in DuPage County, which gets an average of 31 inches of snow per year. In January, low temperatures can reach 15 degrees. In the summer, however, residents enjoy temperatures in the low to mid-80s. For most of the year, the weather is excellent for exploring the parks in and around the town.
  • Downers Grove has a golf course and brewery within the city limits, and there are always community events to attend. The downtown is lined with shops and restaurants, and the city is close to Chicago’s thriving arts and culture scene.
  • The crime rate in Downers Grove is much lower than the national average. The violent crime rate is over 14 points lower than the national average, and the property crime rate is over 13 points lower than the national average, and it’s even lower when compared to the crime rates in the state of Illinois. Most offenses are property crimes, with a very low incidence of violent crime.

Paying for Assisted Living in Downers Grove

The monthly cost of assisted living in Downers Grove is $4,950 according to Genworth’s Cost of Care Survey, compared to $4,575 for the state of Illinois and $4,300 nationally.

The Cost of Assisted Living in Nearby Cities

The monthly median cost of assisted living in Downers Grove is a bit higher than in the state of Illinois and the country. This is probably because of its proximity to Chicago. Schaumburg has an average cost of $4,950. Janesville, MN, and Bloomington have the same cost of $4,968. Rockford is a little higher, at $5,113 per month.

Downers Grove

$4,950

Illinois

$4,575

The United States

$4,300

Janesville, MN

$4,968

Rockford

$5,113

Schaumburg

$4,950

Bloomington

$4,968

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

Other types of long-term care available in Downers Grove include homemaker services at an average cost of $4,957 and home health care for $5,053. These are useful options for seniors who prefer to remain in their own homes. For those who only need weekday assistance, adult day health care is one of the most affordable options at $1,614. Seniors who require full-time skilled nursing care might choose a nursing home where a semiprivate room is $8,076 per month, and a private room is $8,532.

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: Data for Downers Grove was unavailable, so data for the Chicago Area was used instead

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.

Paying for Assisted Living Facilities in Illinois

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.

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.

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Northeastern Illinois Area Agency on Aging(815) 939-0727Serving 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) 407-6500The 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) 968-1060Located 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) 719-6670Dial 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) 434-5500Downers 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.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Illinois

Reviews of Communities Nearby

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Janetwood

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Review of Saratoga Grove Retirement and Assisted Living

top notch staff - above and beyond caring. family-like atmosphere. The small community feel was perfect for my parents, great staff to resident ratio and allowed for more attention to my parents....

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David

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of Saratoga Grove Retirement and Assisted Living

My dad ended up going to Saratoga Grove Retirement & Assisted Living. He's very happy with the size, appearance, and staffing. We looked at a few places and that's the one he wanted to go to. He...

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Tina

I visited this facility

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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