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Caring Stars Winner
Atria Park of Glen Ellyn
95 Carleton Avenue, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
"I went to Atria Park of Glen Ellyn. I love that place. It's a very nice, beautiful place. The woman that showed me...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$3,795
Assisted Living Communities in Glen Ellyn, IL
Located less than 25 miles outside of downtown Chicago, the suburban community of Glen Ellyn...
sits in DuPage County. Within this village, seniors have 195 assisted living facilities to consider, and another options sit in nearby cities for those seeking a wider selection. Data from 2024 puts local residential care costs at approximately $6,500, exceeding the statewide median of $5,225.
Through our guide, you can gather more information on local assisted living communities by reading 4071 reviews reviews, which point to an average satisfaction score of 4.6 out of 5 stars stars.
195 Providers
Caring Stars Winner
Brookdale Glen Ellyn
60 North Nicoll Avenue, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
"I went to Brookdale Glen Ellyn. The tour itself was well organized. The facilities were nice and clean. They had a lot...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living
$3,920
Lexington Square of Lombard
555 Foxworth Blvd., Lombard, IL 60148
"I have observed both the rehabilitative services and long-term assisted living and hospice services at Lexington....
Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
$6,324
Caring Stars Winner
Belmont Village Geneva Road
545 Belmont Lane, Carol Stream, IL 60188
"This is assisted living and memory care from a provider that does a nice job overall. Carol Stream is one of the...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$4,995
Brighton Gardens of Wheaton
831 East Butterfield Road, Wheaton, IL 60187
"My mother is in Brighton Gardens of Wheaton. The facility is nice. They're upgrading it now. It's been under a little...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$4,773
Downers Grove Senior Living
3450 Saratoga Ave, Downers Grove, IL 60515
"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...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$5,300
Sunrise at Fountain Square
2210 Fountain Square Dr, Lombard, IL 60148
"My visit with Sunrise was very positive. They have helpful staff. The rooms were perfectly fine and relatively spacious...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
$6,414
Alden Gardens of Bloomingdale
285 E. Army Trail Road, Bloomingdale, IL 60108
"My mom loved living at Alden Gardens of Bloomingdale for the past four years. She was able to still have her...
Assisted Living
$5,010
The Roosevelt at Salt Creek
400 W. Butterfield Rd., Elmhurst, IL 60126
"The Roosevelt at Salt Creek is my number 1 pick, but I can't get a room with a laundry room in it. You have to go down...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
$6,600
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Clarendale of Addison
1651 West Lake Street, Addison, IL 60101
"We chose Clarendale of Addison for my father because of the professionalism of the salesman, the beauty of the place...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
$6,915
Brookdale Lisle
1700 Robin Lane, Lisle, IL 60532
"I visited this facility in March. They offer much to do for residents to participate in. The place is well maintained...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
$4,275
Sunrise of Bloomingdale
129 East Lake Street, Bloomingdale, IL 60108
"The staff members from Sunrise of Bloomingdale are very attentive and caring. They have made my in-laws feel very at...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$6,110
HarborChase of Naperville
1619 N Mill Street, Naperville, IL 60563
"My mom has moved into HarborChase of Naperville. She seems very happy there. She loves the food, and she has...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$4,995
Sunrise of Naperville North
535 West Ogden Avenue, Naperville, IL 60563
"Sunrise is a warm and welcoming place from the moment you walk in the building and are greeted by Anne or one of the...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$5,715
Sunrise of Westmont
407 W 63rd Street, Westmont, IL 60559
"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...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$6,292
Caring Stars Winner
Concord Place
401 W Lake St, Northlake, IL 60164
"Concord was dependable and had potential. The room was pretty decent; it could be a little bigger, but it would just be...
Assisted LivingContinuing Care Communities+1
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Sunrise of Naperville
960 East Chicago Avenue, Naperville, IL 60540
"Sunrise of Naperville is absolutely wonderful. This is my husband's second time here. The staff is great. They're a...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$5,259
Monarch Landing
2255 Monarch Dr, Naperville, IL 60563
"Monarch Landing was nice and had a lot of the amenities that I want, like covered parking, a pool, a fitness lab, lots...
Assisted LivingContinuing Care Communities+2
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Franciscan Court
1996 Franciscan Way, West Chicago, IL 60185
"I love Franciscan Court because it is a small community with only three floors and 70 patients. The staff is very...
Assisted Living
$4,000
Golden Age Assisted Living
6441 South Richmond Ave, Willowbrook, IL 60527
"A wonderful concept of providing care. Instead of being an institutional environment, it is a comfortable single-family...
Assisted Living
$7,500
Reviews of Communities Nearby
Assisted Living
Robert
5.0
Review of Atria Park of Glen Ellyn
I toured Atria Park of Glen Ellyn. What I liked best was that the physical plant was very nice, and in particular, the person I interviewed with was extremely helpful. The facility was clean and...
Assisted Living
David Hirsch
5.0
Review of Atria Park of Glen Ellyn
We moved my mom in back in September of 2024 and we couldn’t be happier with the environment she’s in and care she receives. I wish we made the move earlier as her life has become so much more full...
Assisted Living
Derick
5.0
Review of Atria Park of Glen Ellyn
Atria Park of Glen Ellyn is an excellent facility. It is located right across some park so it was a pretty quiet setting. The apartments were nice. The grounds seemed to be well-kept. The person...
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The Cost of Assisted Living in Glen Ellyn, IL and Nearby Cities
Glen Ellyn seniors expect to spend around $6,500 monthly on assisted living, according to the 2024 Genworth Cost of Care Survey. This rate runs higher than Illinois’s median of $5,225, and it outpaces rates in other cities in the region. For example, seniors in Champaign anticipate lower fees of around $5,438, and in Bloomington, facilities charge approximately $4,800 for care. Even so, costs in Kankakee are more expensive at roughly $7,683.
Glen Ellyn
$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 Glen Ellyn, IL
Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Glen Ellyn
Seniors in Glen Ellyn who are looking for financial aid to offset costs can apply through HealthChoice Illinois, a program which helps pay for services like personal care and transportation. Eligible seniors with Medicaid and Medicare may also apply for the Illinois Medicaid-Medicare Alignment Initiative, a managed care program that provides medical and personal care services.
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 Glen Ellyn, IL
The cost of assisted living in Glen Ellyn falls near $6,500 per month. By comparison, this exceeds fees for nonresidential alternatives such as in-home care and adult day health care, which have respective monthly rates of around $5,720 and $2,123. However, seniors pay slightly higher fees of around $6,578 for home health care. Nursing home fees also surpass assisted living norms by around $2,170.
In-Home Care
$5,720
Home Health Care
$6,578
Adult Day Health Care
$2,123
Assisted Living Facility
$6,500
Nursing Home Care (semi-private room)
$8,669
Note: Since data for Glen Ellyn is unavailable, we used data for the nearest city, Chicago, instead.
Free Assisted Living Resources in Glen Ellyn
Seniors who are exploring or living in assisted living communities have access to multiple resources in Glen Ellyn. Local agencies and nonprofits provide and coordinate a host of free programs such as health and wellness programs, social activities and benefits counseling.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Glen Ellyn Senior Center | (630) 858-6343 | The Glen Ellyn Senior Center serves adults 60 and older and their families. Here, seniors can obtain information and referrals to a variety of local aging-related resources, including flu shots and subsidized transportation. The Senior Health Insurance Program (SHIP) provides free, confidential counseling on Medicare, supplemental insurance and other health insurance concerns. |
| DuPage County Senior Services | (630) 407-6500 | DuPage County Senior Services provides information and support for residents 60 and older. It offers assessments to devise care plans and advocacy for each client. Seniors can connect with community resources for care choices, money management, medical care and supplies, caregiver support, transportation and home safety modifications. An ombudsman is available to represent and mediate for long-term care facility residents, and Adult Protective Services investigates reports of neglect, abuse and financial exploitation. |
| Prairie State Legal Services | (800) 690-2130 | Prairie State Legal Services offers and arranges free civil legal assistance for seniors 60 and older. It can offer counsel regarding Medicare, Medicaid and long-term care issues. This service also assists with advance directives, elder abuse and adult guardianships. |
| Metropolitan Family Services | (630) 784-4800 | Metropolitan’s Senior Services helps elders and their families meet the challenges of aging. It offers caregiver support, resources for grandparents raising grandchildren and a home modification program. Senior Counseling includes case management, individual and family sessions, support groups and referrals to appropriate resources. |
Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Glen Ellyn
Glen Ellyn-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.
