Assisted Living Communities in Elmhurst, IL
Elmhurst, a western suburb of Chicago, sits in DuPage and Cook Counties and...
has assisted living facilities, with more in nearby cities. These facilities charge a typical rate of $4,825 per month, exceeding respective state and national norms of $4,488 and $4,500.
With so many facilities in the region to choose from, narrowing your search to the one that fits your needs can be challenging. Fortunately, our directory lists 4122 reviews reviews of facilities in and near Elmhurst, assigning them an overall rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars stars based on consumer feedback.
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Gracie's Wrench
5.0
Review of Park Place Health & Wellness Center
My mother started at Park Place in Independent Living for her first 2 years and a few month ago (since Covid) has moved to Assisted Living. As someone suffering from mild (now mild-moderate)...
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S. L.
4.0
Review of Park Place Health & Wellness Center
In her 4 years as an Assisted Living resident my sister has come to call Park Place of Elmhurst Health & Wellness Center her home. As a frequent visitor I have enjoyed seeing her participate in...
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A family member of a resident
5.0
Review of Park Place Health & Wellness Center
Park Place has a sign outside their entrance that reads, “Park Place, a Christian Community”... and I would also add, “a wonderful community!” A caring, loving and helpful staff and management....
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The Cost of Assisted Living in Nearby Cities
In Elmhurst, assisted living communities charge $4,825 per month for housing and support. While this trends higher than the state and national medians of $4,488 and $4,500, respectively, it lines up with rates in other cities in northern Illinois. For example, seniors in Bloomington pay higher rates of $5,160 for care, and in Rockford, monthly fees exceed Elmhurst’s norm by $425. On the other hand, assisted living facilities in Kankakee charge about $200 less than facilities in Elmhurst.
Elmhurst
$4,825
Illinois
$4,488
United States
$4,500
Rockford
$5,250
Kankakee
$4,623
Bloomington
$5,160
Paying for Assisted Living in Elmhurst
In Elmhurst, seniors pay a typical monthly rate of $4,825 for assisted living services.
Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Elmhurst
Seniors who need help paying for assisted living costs can apply for the HCBS Waiver for Supportive Living Facilities. There are many available spots; however, there is an enrollment cap on the program.
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 Care
Assisted living communities in Elmhurst charge a typical monthly rate of $4,825 for care, coming in hundreds of dollars below most other local senior care solutions. For example, seniors who arrange full-time personal care services from private caregivers pay $5,672 for in-home care, and home health care, which includes private skilled nursing services, costs $895 more than assisted living. In addition to this, nursing home rates exceed assisted living, with residents paying $2,171 more for 24-hour skilled nursing in an institutional setting. Only adult day health care costs less than assisted living at $1,842, offering a budget-friendly alternative for seniors who need daytime personal care in a community environment but aren’t seeking residential services.
In-Home Care
$5,672
Home Health Care
$5,720
Adult Day Health Care
$1,842
Assisted Living Facility
$4,825
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$6,996
Note: Data for Elmhurst was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Chicago, was used instead.
Free Assisted Living Resources in Elmhurst
Elmhurst and the surrounding area are home to numerous government agencies and non-profit organizations offering help for seniors searching for or currently residing in an assisted living community. These organizations can also provide assistance in a number of other eldercare services such as geriatric care management, elder law advice, estate planning, finding home care and health and wellness programs.
To see a list of free assisted living resources in Elmhurst, please visit our Assisted Living in Illinois page.
Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Elmhurst
Elmhurst Assisted Living Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Assisted Living Facilities in Illinois are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Illinois page for more information about these laws.






