The 10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Mokena, IL for 2023

Directory of Assisted Living Facilities in Mokena, IL

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Clarendale of Mokena

Provides: Assisted Living
21536 S. Wolf Road, Mokena, IL 60448
"Clarendale of Mokena was a great place. I liked the facility and the layout of it. It looked clean and the services seemed to be very good. They had a deli and various areas for guests to sit and..." More

Marley Oaks Assisted Living Residence

Provides: Assisted Living
12631 187Th St, Mokena, IL 60448
"Marley Oaks Assisted Living is a very small private facility co-founded by a church group. There are only 12 residents, and it’s like walking into someone’s home. The staff is wonderful, very..." More

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Caring Star 2016

Waterford Estates Senior Living

Provides: Assisted Living
17400 Kedzie Ave, Hazel Crest, IL 60429
"My sister has moved to Waterford Estates Senior Living and the place was wonderful. The people there were very helpful, caring, and knowledgeable and the residents who live there appear to be..." More

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Brookdale Orland Park

Provides: Assisted Living
16051 S La Grange Road, Orland Park, IL 60467
"The salesperson at Brookdale Orland Park, Arlene, was very friendly, very knowledgeable, and very accommodating. She had experienced people moving into assisted living. So, I had an overall very..." More

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Sunrise of Flossmoor

Provides: Assisted Living
19715 Governors Highway, Flossmoor, IL 60422
"Sunrise of Flossmoor was very nice. I like the look overall. Inside and outside were very homey. I love the security. When I got there, I buzzed in, and there was a camera in the front. They talked..." More

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Caring Star 2023

StoryPoint Romeoville

Provides: Assisted Living
605 Edward Drive, Romeoville, IL 60446
"One thing that was a bit confusing was how the Level of Carr is assessed and the pricing of each level. Other than that, the intake process was very smooth. The staff from housekeeping to..." More

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Caring Star 2016

Sunrise of Palos Park

Provides: Assisted Living
12828 South LaGrange Road, Palos Park, IL 60464
"My husband will be moving into Sunrise of Palos Park. It met all his needs. It gives you a home-like feeling. They have activity rooms. Their dining, menu, and nursing care were excellent. The..." More

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Franciscan Village

Provides: Assisted Living
1270 Franciscan Dr., Lemont, IL 60439
"I found Franciscan Village for my mom. The care and the food were highly rated. She moved in last month. The staff is good. My mom loves the food. They have lots of activities. They have..." More

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Charter Senior Living of Hazel Crest

Provides: Assisted Living
3701 W 183rd Strert, Hazel Crest, IL 60429
"Charter Senior Living of Hazel Crest was very clean and very nice. They're very pricey, but they provide you with everything. The rooms were very nicely kept and furnished. The staff was very..." More

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Marian Village

Provides: Assisted Living
15624 Marian Dr # 1, Homer Glen, IL 60491
"This is the 3rd year that my parents have been in Marian Village and it's been wonderful. They're in a 2-bedroom apartment, it's very nice, and with a deck. The staff was just wonderful and very..." More

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Sunrise Villa Olympia Fields

Provides: Assisted Living
3633 Breakers Drive, Olympia Fields, IL 60461
"We had a very nice tour experience at Sunrise of Olympia Fields. The people were very receptive to showing us around. It looked like they had a very kind staff. The rooms were very large and..." More

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Heartis Village Orland Park

Provides: Assisted Living
7420 W. 159th Street, Orland Park, IL 60462
"Heartis Village Orland Park was an awesome place. Although the buy-in was expensive, that place was very modern and upstate. It was very nice. We even brought my mom back for a second visit so she..." More

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Bickford of Tinley Park

Provides: Assisted Living
17301 80th Avenue, Tinley Park, IL 60477
"I saw Bickford of Tinley Park. It's a different type of setting. The nurses and the staff were very attentive there. They seemed more homey like you're visiting your relatives' home. It was very..." More

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The Cottages of New Lenox

Provides: Assisted Living
1023 South Cedar Road, New Lenox, IL 60451
"We chose The Cottages of New Lenox, and so far, it’s great for my grandmother. The size is perfect for her because it’s a small facility. The caregivers are wonderful. Any minor problems they have,..." More

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Evergreen Senior Living - Orland Park

Provides: Assisted Living
10820 183Rd Street, Orland Park, IL 60467
"We put my mom in Evergreen Senior Living - Orland Park for two weeks. They gave her her medicine, they took her down to her food, and they laid out her clothes for her. They had activities there...." More

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Victorian Village

Provides: Assisted Living
12600 Renaissance Circle, Homer Glen, IL 60491
"Staff takes good care of my father. Long term care facility is nice and staff are very responsive and respectful. " More

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The Pointe at Kilpatrick

Provides: Assisted Living
14230 S. Kilpatrick Avenue, Crestwood, IL 60445
"The Pointe At Kilpatrick was a very nice, clean, and affordable community. It's someplace I would not worry about putting my mom. Their trips out were very local, which is good. It was close to..." More

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Alexi Senior Living

Provides: Assisted Living
6301 Lincoln Highway, Matteson, IL 60443
"I went to look at Alexi Senior Living. That was a good one. That was a newer location, meaning that the building was new. Because it was a brand new place, it had the look and feel of a new place...." More

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Prairie Green at Dixie Crossing

Provides: Assisted Living
1040 Dixie Highway, Chicago Heights, IL 60411
"My mother will be moving into Prairie Green at Dixie Crossing. It's supportive living. They have a lot of activities, and they have a lot of assistance for seniors with meals and just overall..." More

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Victory Centre of Sierra Ridge

Provides: Assisted Living
4150 Gatling Blvd., Country Club Hills, IL 60478
"We chose the Victory Centre of Sierra Ridge for my mom. I toured there twice: once with my husband and another with my mom. I love everything I've seen so far. They took me on a tour of the actual..." More

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Victory Centre of Joliet

Provides: Assisted Living
29 N Broadway St, Joliet, IL 60435
"Pathway to Living's longstanding mission is to transform the way society thinks about aging and senior living. Our Victory Centre of Joliet community is an extension of that promise. We are..." More

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Caring Star 2017

Willow Falls Senior Living

Provides: Assisted Living
1681 Willow Circle Dr, Crest Hill, IL 60403
"My sister is a resident of Willow Falls Senior Living. It's been very positive, because my sister had been there in the independent living. I was really happy that I was able to be able to put her..." More

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Peace Village

Provides: Assisted Living
10300 Village Circle Dr, Palos Park, IL 60464
"The people at Peace Village are very caring. So far, they take great care of my husband and we're impressed with them. He has a studio apartment. We furnished it with all of his necessary needs...." More

Smith Crossing

Provides: Assisted Living
10501 Emilie Lane, Orland Park, IL 60467
"Mom entered Rehab at Smith Crossing in October 2019 after becoming disabled. She flourished but then due to age related issues was moved into Assisted living where she stayed until her passing on..." More

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Cedarhurst of Frankfort - Now Open

Provides: Assisted Living
21507 S. Wolf Rd., Frankfort, IL 60423
"Cedarhurst of Frankfort - Now Open was a very refreshing facility because it was brand new and we were impressed with the amenities that it had. It would be someplace that we would consider trying..." More

Alvernia Manor Senior Living

Provides: Assisted Living
13950 Main Street, Lemont, IL 60439
"The Nuns are pure treasures. There are plenty of activities to choose from, and daily mass and rosary if you are so inclined. Alvernia is kept spotless and the employees are hard workers and treat..." More

Joshua Arms Senior Residences

Provides: Assisted Living
1315 South Rowell Avenue, Joliet, IL 60433
"We looked all over town to find a place for my aunt. There are a lot of fancier places (for a lot of money), but none were as friendly as Joshua Arms. Right away, we felt the warmth of residents..." More

Kelly Home Healthcare, Inc.

Provides: Assisted Living
3325 W 183rd St, Homewood, IL 60430
"My wife has been a client of Kelly Home Health care since 2016 to the present date (10/2022) We have experienced true genuine and professional service. If there’s ever a concern no matter the..." More

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Victory Centre of Park Forest

Provides: Assisted Living
101 Main St, Park Forest, IL 60466
"We really liked it. It was a newer facility with two different types of rooms: studio and one-bedroom apartments. Both were spacious and had full refrigerators in a nice, updated kitchenette area...." More

    What to Consider About Assisted Living in Mokena

    A south suburb of Chicago, Mokena prides itself on offering modern, big-city conveniences while maintaining an intimate, small-town feel. Seniors make up about 12 percent of the rapidly growing population, and there are plenty of options for those needing support with personal care, medication management or daily activities. Mokena is home to two assisted living communities, with an additional 48 in neighboring towns. In Mokena, and all of Illinois, assisted living facilities are overseen by the Illinois Department of Public Health.

    Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Mokena

    • Mokena experiences rain, hail, sleet or snow about 110 days of the year. Combined with below-freezing temperatures, the winter season can be particularly tough for seniors who enjoy the outdoors.
    • Compared to other cities of similar population size across America, Mokena’s crime rate is lower than average. Seniors feel safe knowing the violent crime rate is well below the national average, at one per 1,000 residents.
    • Mokena offers several options for seniors needing public transportation. Senior Express provides free door-to-door rides for medical visits, shopping and errands throughout Will County. Frankfort Township also provides Dial-A-Ride service for a nominal fee. For travel to Chicago, seniors may ride on Metra’s Rock Island commuter rail line with an RTA Reduced Fare or Ride Free permit.
    • Mokena has plenty of arts and culture for seniors to experience. About 35 miles away from Chicago, some local assisted living facilities may offer supervised day trips to enjoy the symphony, Art Institute or Broadway theater.
    • The Mokena area is home to world-class medical facilities, including Silver Cross Hospital, Franciscan Health Olympia Fields, Palos Hospital and Advocate South Suburban Hospital, in the event of medical emergencies or illness.
    • Mokena has an array of community resources for seniors, including the Frankfort Township Center, which offers fitness classes, Bingo, crafts, casino and shopping trips and more. Senior Services of Will County also provides health screenings, education, recreation and assistance programs for residents 60 years and over.


    Paying for Assisted Living in Mokena

    Average Monthly Costs

    Cities in Illinois

    $5,390.00 Mokena
    $5,382.00 Homer Glen
    $4,867.00 Tinley Park
    $4,695.00 Country Club Hills
    $4,335.00 Orland Park
    $4,000.00 US
    $3,860.00 Joliet
    $3,800.00 Palos Park

    Assisted Living costs in Mokena start around $5,390 per month on average, while the nationwide average cost of assisted living is $4,000 per month, according to the latest figures from Genworth’s Cost of Care Survey.

    It’s important to note that assisted living rates in Mokena and the surrounding suburbs can vary widely based on factors such as location, the level of care needed, apartment size and the types of amenities offered at each community.

    Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Mokena

    In Illinois, the HCBS Medicaid Waiver for Supportive Living Facilities provides financial support for care services in some assisted living communities but not room and board.

    Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Illinois page.

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    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.


    Free Assisted Living Resources in Mokena

    Mokena 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 Mokena, please visit our Assisted Living in Illinois page.


    Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Mokena

    Mokena-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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    Recent Reviews of Assisted Living in Mokena

    • Review of Clarendale of Mokena

      I thought Clarendale of Mokena was very clean and spacious. They had a lot to offer and a lot of common areas. The rooms were fine. The assisted living was a little smaller than the independent liv... Read more

      Dave
    • Review of Clarendale of Mokena

      Clarendale of Mokena was a great place. I liked the facility and the layout of it. It looked clean and the services seemed to be very good. They had a deli and various areas for guests to sit and t... Read more

      Evans
    • Review of Clarendale of Mokena

      We will choose Clarendale of Mokena for my dad because of the location to me, the location in my home, and the atmosphere and the people that I worked with there. Bridget was my main contact, and I... Read more

      Holly
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