19 Assisted Living Facilities near Grayslake, IL

Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Grayslake

• Grayslake is located in Lake County and is part of the Chicago metropolitan area. Like other parts of this metropolitan area, seniors may find it inconvenient of go outdoors during the winter. The average high in January is 31 degrees in Grayslake, and the average low is 17 degrees. The weather is warmest in July, which has an average high of 84 degrees and an average low of 64 degrees.
  
  
• The overall cost of living in Grayslake is relatively high at 8.8 percent above the national average for the United States. All expenses are above average, and transportation is the highest relative expense at 23 percent above average. Seniors will therefore need to budget more carefully for transportation.
  
  
• Grayslake has a moderate overall crime rate for the United States and is safer than 40 percent of the cities in the United States. However, the annual rate of violent crime in Grayslake is quite low at 1.25 per thousand people, compared to an annual rate of 4.36 per thousand people for Illinois. Seniors in Grayslake should feel safer than in many other cities.
  
  
• The Division of Transportation provides paratransit services specifically for senior citizens and the disabled in Lake County. Senior citizens must be at least 65 years of age to qualify, and people with disabilities must be so certified by the regional transportation authority. The fare is free and covers service within 0.75 mile of local fixed routes.
  
  
• The Grayslake Senior Center provides a variety of recreational activities for seniors in Grayslake, including bridge, bingo and yoga. It also holds classes in kitting, yoga and crochet. The senior center is jointly managed by the village of Grayslake and Catholic Charities.
  
  
• The Grayslake area is home to world-class medical facilities, including Northwestern Grayslake.