The village of Westmont covers about 5 square miles in the southeastern region of DuPage County and the southwestern portion of the Chicago Metropolitan Area. In 2024, this region's assisted living communities charge around $6,500 monthly, which outpaces the state norm of $5,225. Fortunately, the area contains numerous residential care options for prospective residents to consider,...
including 2 facilities within Westmont proper and 30 more nearby.
This guide highlights 2071 reviews testimonials of local assisted living facilities. These reviews contribute to an overall satisfaction rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars stars.
"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. They don't have much grounds though. The rooms were nice...."
"We couldn’t be happier with how my Mom was welcomed into this community. She has been living there for two years now and LOVES it!! My sisters and I interviewed quite a few facilities. And are so happy we chose Cordia! The activities are wonderful,..."
"I toured Brookdale Glen Ellyn. Everybody was friendly. The residents even said hi to me. It was very clean and had a lot of things to do. I talked to two different nurses, the director, and the guy that was giving me the tour. So, I talked to four di..."
"Brookdale Lisle would have been my number-one pick. It was a luxury assisted living facility and probably the best in the area. It included extra things like a separate storage area, which was just kind of nice. The food menu was fabulous. Some of th..."
"Beautiful rooms and most spacious. The food is 5 stars as is the wait staff and the cooks are thee best!
The activities are suitable for all interests and the coordinator is gifted and cares for all people with her winning kindness!
The administrator..."
"My father moved into Brighton Gardens of Wheaton. The place is very modern. His apartment is a studio, and it is very clean and well thought out. Considering the difficulties people of his age may have, small things like the bathroom light is on an a..."
"The tour I had at Franciscan Village was very good. It was organized, and caring and had an overarching feeling of a faith community, which was very attractive to both my mom and myself. It just so happens that we're practicing Catholics so that was ..."
"We took a tour of Sunrise at Fountain Square. We had a wonderful time when we met with the woman who gave us the tour. When we were looking around, they were all being very well taken care of. There were Spanish-speaking residents there, and they tol..."
"Sunrise of Naperville is very homey and comfortable. All the staff knew all the residents. They had several nice nooks and areas with comfortable chairs and things that the residents could go and sit in if somebody came to visit them. They had a nice..."
"Sunrise of Willowbrook was very friendly, nice, and clean. It was all good. I only met the director and a couple of people passing by, but everyone seemed very friendly. They had a nice little dining area and a little library. Everything looked very ..."
"I liked Lexington Square of Lombard. It's a multilevel facility. They had five floors, so it was a little different. Some of the other ones had one or two floors, but this one was a little bit bigger. They had a really big atrium in the middle and it..."
"I will be moving into Cantata Adult Life Services. I know I'm eventually going to need more care, so that's one of the reasons why we chose this place is because it does have different levels of care. I can have care until I die without moving anywhe..."
"My dad moved into Aspired Living of La Grange. It was a very pleasant experience. Very friendly people, very easy transition. They did everything they could to help us. The staff was very pleasant, very friendly. They're all very dedicated to what th..."
"A wonderful concept of providing care. Instead of being an institutional environment, it is a comfortable single-family home that has been designed for this purpose.
My grandmother loved the fact that she lived in a single family home, with three..."
"My mother-in-law moved into Saratoga Grove Retirement and Assisted Living one week ago. The Saratoga Grove is a very clean, very nicely set up, smaller community. They only have 66 total residents. It's set up for independent living on the lower leve..."
2800 Des Plaines Avenue, North Riverside, IL, 60546
4.2
(7 reviews)
"Overall, I had a nice visit to Caledonia Senior Living & Memory Care. The woman named Erin helped me out a lot. The place is clean. The residents seemed happy and they seemed to have a level of care that was exceptional for my grandfather-in-law. Wha..."
"We toured Villa St. Benedict Benedale. We liked it. The overall experience was excellent. The staff was very confident, kind, and informative. The rooms were very nice. The location was excellent. The location, the property, the facility, the grounds..."
"Park Place of Elmhurst was very professional. They were able to give me information immediately via email in regards to pricing and detailed information about the programs. During the tour, they showed us different options for my mother, the dining r..."
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The Cost of Assisted Living in Westmont, IL and Nearby Cities
The 2024 Genworth Cost of Care Survey puts assisted living costs in Westmont near $6,500 per month, with local fees tracking over the state median of $5,225 and costs in many nearby cities. By comparison, fees in Peoria and Bloomington run lower, with seniors paying approximately $5,012 and $4,800, respectively. On the other hand, facilities in Kankakee charge higher rates of around $7,683.
Westmont
$6,500
Illinois
$5,225
The United States
$5,350
Rockford
$5,250
Kankakee
$7,683
Bloomington
$4,800
Peoria
$5,012
Paying for Assisted Living in Westmont, IL
Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Westmont
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 Westmont, IL
In Westmont, assisted living communities charge around $6,500 per month. This rate falls roughly $2,200 below the cost of nursing home care in shared housing units. However, it aligns closely with home health care fees of about $6,578 and runs lower than other nonresidential alternatives. For example, seniors who arrange in-home care pay around $5,720, and adult day health care attendees pay around $2,123.
In-Home Care
$5,720
Home Health Care
$6,578
Adult Day Health Care
$2,123
Assisted Living Facility
$6,500
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$8,669
Note: Care cost data for Westmont was not available, so data for the closest city, Chicago Area, was used instead.
Free Assisted Living Resources in Westmont
Westmont seniors access services and support from a broad range of nonprofit organizations and programs. The following table includes resources to help seniors make decisions regarding their long-term care, including legal professionals, options counselors and information and referral specialists. It also includes resources to help older adults identify ways to cover assisted living services.
AgeGuide is the designated Area Agency on Aging for the Westmont region. The agency is staffed with information and referral specialists who help older adults identify and access programs in the community to supplement or complement the services they receive in assisted living, including transportation, nutrition services and durable medical equipment loans. The agency also has health insurance options counselors who provide free advice and information on Medicare benefits and eligibility requirements for Medicaid.
The Veterans Assistance Commission serves older veterans in the Westmont region through advocacy and information services. Its trained officers help veterans determine eligibility and apply for VA programs that may help cover assisted living or medical services, including pension programs, Aid and Attendance, health insurance and VA medical care.
The city administers the Seniors & Special Services program to help older adults identify services and opportunities in the community. Through this program, residents get more information about the local senior center, as well as programs, such as friendly phone calls, recreational activities and the DuPage County Senior Citizen Council.
HandsOn Suburban Chicago administers the local RSVP, which provides volunteer opportunities to those aged 55 and over. Through this program, seniors can tutor or mentor children in the community through in-school and after-school programs and Pen Pals or provide literacy training for income-qualifying individuals. For their service, members receive invitations to annual volunteer recognition events, birthday cards and give-away drawings.
DuPage Legal Aid has licensed legal professionals who provide free information, assistance and representation for those aged 60 and over. Through the local office, seniors can get help with reviewing assisted living contracts and resolving billing errors or problems with quality of care. The office can also help seniors obtain public benefits, such as Medicaid and Supplemental Security Income.
What to Consider About Assisted Living in Westmont
The Illinois Department of Public Health oversees assisted living facilities in Westmont and enforces minimum licensing requirements to ensure a high standard of care. The department ensures compliance through an initial and annual licensing process and by investigating reports of abuse or substandard care.
Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Westmont
Westmont is among the more expensive cities in Illinois to live in, with an overall cost of living that exceeds the state median by about 17%. Transportation and housing expenses are particularly high here, but older adults who need personal care services may be able to reduce monthly expenses by transitioning to assisted living.
Property taxes in Illinois exceed the national average, which may make assisted living a more economical option than owning a home in Westmont. Illinois taxes seniors’ wages at normal rates, but retirees don’t pay state taxes on Social Security benefits, pension income or withdrawals from retirement accounts.
Crime is uncommon in Westmont, which may make the city a great option for older adults. Most recent crime data indicates that violent crime occurs at a rate of about 65 incidents per 100,000 people, which is considerably lower than the state and national respective rates of 407 and 379. Property crime is slightly more common but is still low compared to nearby and similarly sized cities within the state.
Westmont’s weather is generally comfortable throughout the year and may be well-suited for those who enjoy relaxing outdoors or participating in therapeutic activities, such as gardening. July is the warmest month with temperatures in the mid-80s, and January is chilly with highs around 30 degrees. The city sees about 31 inches of annual snowfall and 39 inches of rain.
Westmont has almost 400 doctors per 100,000 people, nearly double the national rate of 210, which may make it an appealing option for those managing health conditions. Numerous hospitals are located within easy driving distance, including Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital in Downers Grove and Adventist Medical Center Hinsdale in Hinsdale. In general, health care services cost about 2% less here than in the average U.S. city.
Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Westmont
Westmont-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.
Reviews of Communities Nearby
Assisted Living
Nancy
5.0
I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident
Review of Cordia Senior Residence
We couldn’t be happier with how my Mom was welcomed into this community. She has been living there for two years now and LOVES it!! My sisters and I interviewed quite a few facilities. And are so...
I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident
Review of Cordia Senior Residence
My mom is living at Cordia Senior Residence. The CNAs take really good care of their residents. The food that they provide is really good. They have a lot of activities that get people involved....
I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident
Review of Cordia Senior Residence
My mother is in Cordia Senior Residence. I'm satisfied with the care. They have a lot of activities for the seniors. The staff is fine. Her room is perfect. They have a library, a grand piano, and...