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