Assisted Living Communities in Ottawa, IL
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authentic reviews in Ottawa, IL below include Assisted Living facility with 37 reviews. On average in Ottawa, residents and their loved ones rate Assisted Living options 4.7 out of 5 stars.
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Gary
4.0
Review of Heritage Woods of Ottawa
Heritage Woods of Ottawa was a nice place. They had three meals a day and they had nursing, cleaning, and everything else, but it's $5000 a month and I only make $2060 a month. They say they'd have...
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Tammy
5.0
Review of Pleasant View
My aunt is doing really well at Pleasant View. The staff is very nice, very caring, and very helpful. It has a friendly atmosphere. Her room is very nice and clean. She's a vegetarian, and they've...
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John109625550
5.0
Review of Pleasant View
My mom is at Pleasant View. It seems to be very good. The staff seems to be great. They're very caring and very thorough. The rooms are very well kept, clean, and updated. Dining is very good. They...
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Cities in Illinois
Ottawa
$6,052
Princeton
$4,950
Morris
$4,428
US
$4,000
Paying for Assisted Living in Ottawa
Assisted Living costs in Ottawa start around $6,052 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 Ottawa 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 Ottawa
Low-income seniors in Ottawa may have assisted living services covered through two Medicaid waiver programs, including the Supportive Living Program and the Managed Long-Term Services and Supports 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.
Free Assisted Living Resources in Ottawa
Ottawa 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 Ottawa, please visit our Assisted Living in Illinois page.
Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Ottawa
Ottawa-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.






