The village of Downers Grove sits in DuPage County, between I-88 and I-55 southwest of Chicago, in a region where 231 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 4.2 out of 5 stars out of five stars among local facilities. You can get a closer look at this rating by reading the 4.2 out of 5 stars testimonials in our directory.
3460 Saratoga Ave, Downers Grove, IL 60515
4.4
(10 reviews)
"I went to Saratoga Grove Retirement and Assisted Living. 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 me a stu..."
$3,995
4200 Lacey Road, Downers Grove, IL 60515
3.6
(3 reviews)
"Lacey Creek is clean, friendly, and had everything my sister needed. It's very nice, the staff was friendly, and cordial. The dining area was very nice...."
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6301 Lincoln Hwy., Matteson, IL 60443
5.0
Seniors in the Chicago and Matteson, IL areas rely on Ridgeland Senior Living for compassionate and comprehensive senior care options. Offering specialized services such as assisted living and memory care, Ridgeland Senior Living provides a supportive environment designed to meet a variety of needs. Families can have peace of mind knowing their loved ones are in a secure and caring community dedicated to enhancing quality of life and independence. Ridgeland Senior Living is your new gem in the heart of Chicago’s South Suburbs, just a quick drive from downtown Chicago! Close to Orland Square’s unique shops and dining, our community is packed with perks, including exclusive amenities and cozy accommodations. With a prime location near major highways and Franciscan Health Hospital, Ridgeland Senior Living shows the best of city life paired with hometown charm. To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: Illinois Department of Public Health - Health Care Regulation
$6,000
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
3315 Executive Dr, Joliet, IL 60431
5.0
(3 reviews)
"I toured. It was clean. One of the families was in the bingo room and her mom, so we could look at her room. They took us through the ladies room, and it looked homey in there. The family had done a nice job at setting that up. Everybody there was su..."
$3,400
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
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700 West Fabyan Parkway, Batavia, IL 60510
5.0
(1 reviews)
"We chose Covenant Living at the Holmstad for my mother. She was familiar with it, and she had a friend living there. The rooms were generous in size, and the staff we met was very helpful and very nice. I liked the fact that they had a pool; my mom l..."
$6,787
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
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
7 South Orchard Road, Aurora, IL 60506
4.8
(12 reviews)
"I toured Bickford of Aurora. It seems warm and inviting. It's very clean. The staff was friendly. I know this is an odd thing to say, but it smelled clean, which can be an issue based on my experience with other places in the past. The food smelled v..."
$5,627
CARING STARS WINNER
3633 Breakers Drive, Olympia Fields, IL 60461
4.8
(24 reviews)
"We toured Sunrise Villa Olympia Fields, and it was very good. The people and the community were very nice. What I liked about it was that as we were walking through the corridors, everyone seemed to have a smile on their face. The residents spoke to ..."
$2,900
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
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
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
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
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
CARING STARS WINNER
605 Edward Drive, Romeoville, IL 60446
4.7
(34 reviews)
"I'm a resident of StoryPoint Romeoville. I enjoy the community. People here are incredibly friendly. The staff is wonderful. The food is good. There are lots of activities for me to be involved in. I especially like the fact that I can get around in ..."
$4,400
Assisted Living
Sylvia
5.0
Review of Saratoga Grove Retirement and Assisted Living
I went to Saratoga Grove Retirement and Assisted Living. 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...
Assisted Living
Joseph
5.0
Review of Saratoga Grove Retirement and Assisted Living
My mother-in-law moved into Saratoga Grove Retirement and Assisted Living one week ago. The Saratoga Grove is a very clean, very nicely set up, smaller community. They only have 66 total residents....
Assisted Living
Janetwood
5.0
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....
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
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.
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.
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. |
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.
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