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Assisted living costs in Cicero average about $6,613 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 366 communities in Cicero. Our detailed directory has 14921 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Chicago, Arlington Heights and Palos Heights.

Assisted living is ideal for seniors who need help with activities of daily living, such as bathing and eating, and prefer a social setting to pursue their interests. These communities offer a variety of dining options, as well as housekeeping services to eliminate daily stresses. 

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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
 You have spent a lifetime helping others and now it's time to do something special just for you. Barton Senior Residences of Zion gives you the time and opportunity to start enjoying senior living. Located on over 3 1/2 acres near Illinois Beach State Park ,Barton Senior Residences offers a...
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Symphony of Chesterton is a licensed assisted living community that is located in Chesterton, IN. Chesterton is a part of Porter County, and it is a great place to live. Chesterton offers opportunities for residents and guests to get out and have some fun. Those who are visiting Chesterton and...
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Valparaiso Care and Rehabilitation is a customer focused senior health care and rehabilitation center.Our Mission To compassionately serve each resident with quality care and excellence through housing and health solutions that foster independence and self-esteem. And, to provide a continuum of...
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if you are looking for an assisted living/memory care unit for a loved one to receive Quality Loving care? Stop Looking! You have found it, it's Maya's Villa in McHenry, Illinois. While my wife was there,...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Maya’s Villa has been completely renovated into a seven-bedroom haven (each with a private bath) that offers several large living spaces and nooks that are perfect for reading, working on puzzles or chatting with family and friends. Maya’s Villa has an expansive front yard that sets this home...
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
What are you looking for in a nursing home? That's the first question we ask because in today's healthcare environment, you have more choices than ever. We offer short-term care to help you get well and return to your home. We also provide long-term nursing home care -- and more intensive...
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Our goal is to provide exceptional care and top notch services to our residents in a family-like environment that does not feel like an institution. We take pride in making sure each resident’s day is made brighter and easier.An Innovative Care, is an Assisted Living provider located in Pleasant...
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We can’t say enough about Riverside. The staff is just fantastic! The facility is bright and clean and warm and inviting. The rooms are spacious and comfortable. The pricing is very fair for the industry and...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Riverside Assisted Living and Memory Care is an assisted living and memory care community located in Bourbonnais, IL in Kankakee County. Bourbonnais is about an hour south of Chicago. This vibrant town is known as the 'Village of Friendship,' and has many shops and restaurants. The Kankakee River...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Senior Apartments
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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We have had a great experience so far. I can tell that my mom is very happy and really thriving here. They encourage her to participate in activities and I really like that. I would definitely recommend to...
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Lincolnshire Place Lincolnshire Place is an assisted living community that specializes in the art of making seniors feel at home while providing expert dementia care in Sycamore, DeKalb County, Illinois. Located in northern Illinois, Sycamore is home to the Sycamore Pumpkin Festival, an annual...
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.

Cost of assisted living in Cicero, IL

The average cost of senior living in Cicero is $6,613 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Joliet, IL with an average of $6,353 per month.

Assisted living costs in Cicero, IL, vs. state and national averages

Cicero, IL
$6,613/mo
U.S. national average
$5,830/mo

Assisted living costs in Cicero, IL, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$6,613/mo
$7,913/mo

Assisted living costs in Cicero, IL, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,753/mo
Studio
$5,213/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,139/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,955/mo

Senior living costs in Cicero vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Cicero, IL
Column state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Community typeCicero, ILIllinoisU.S.
Assisted Living$6,613/mo$6,329/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$7,913/mo$7,681/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living$3,395/mo$3,342/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Cicero, IL:$6,613/mo
Illinois:$6,329/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Cicero, IL:$7,913/mo
Illinois:$7,681/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Cicero, IL:$3,395/mo
Illinois:$3,342/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Assisted living costs in Cicero, IL, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Cicero and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Assisted living cost trends in Cicero, IL

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Cicero have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 average costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Cicero, IL$5,949/mo$5,680/mo+4.7%
Illinois$5,730/mo$5,484/mo+4.5%
National$5,510/mo$5,285/mo+4.2%
Cicero, IL
2024 average cost:$5,949/mo
2023 average cost:$5,680/mo
Percent change:+4.7%
Illinois
2024 average cost:$5,730/mo
2023 average cost:$5,484/mo
Percent change:+4.5%
National
2024 average cost:$5,510/mo
2023 average cost:$5,285/mo
Percent change:+4.2%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Cicero, IL

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Cicero.

What families are saying about assisted living in Cicero

Recent reviews for assisted living in Cicero

Cantata Adult Life Services a CCRC in Brookfield, IL

4.8
I recommend Cantata because they have a robust rehab gym staffed with professionals in physical therapy, occupational therapy, balance, speech/memory therapy. It is located on a quiet tree lined landscaped campus with onsite Assisted Living, Skilled Nursing and Independent Living. The staff ...
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Victory Centre of Elk Grove in Elk Grove Village, IL

5.0
My brother lives in Victory Centre of Elk Grove Village, IL. I visit him frequently and I have found it to be Clean, Friendly and warm. The Staff from Administration to Nursing, Dining, and Maintence are all warm and caring, they know the residents' names, are respectful and always willing ...
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Arbor Terrace Glenview

4.1
My main issues relate to money. They assessed my mother at a low level of care but then raised that within a month - even though her condition did not change. At the beginning of the calendar year, the rate for each care level increased. Then at her one year anniversary, the rent portion went ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Personalized care plans and responsive staff. Several reviews highlight the attentiveness and quick response of the staff to residents' needs at various communities. At Discovery Village Des Plaines, for example, the care team adapts care plans based on individual resident requirements and communicates frequently with families. At Mercy ...
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Engaging social activities and caring community atmosphere. Residents enjoy a wide range of activities designed to encourage socialization and build relationships with fellow residents. At Belmont Village Oak Park, staff members organize special events and outings, while at The Sheridan at Oak Brook, residents appreciate the friendly and inclusive at ...
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Delicious and accommodating dining experiences. The quality of food and accommodation of dietary preferences and restrictions are key factors that contribute to resident satisfaction. At Concord Place, the meals are described as 'excellent' and 'tasty', while at Mercy Circle Senior Living, the chef goes the extra mile to cater to individu ...
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Thoughtful communication between staff and families. Clear and frequent communication between staff and families is crucial for keeping everyone informed and ensuring that care needs are met. At Concord Place, the community director holds regular meetings with residents and their loved ones, both in person and virtually. Similarly, at Plum Cree ...
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Comfortable and well-maintained living spaces and common areas. Cleanliness and upkeep are top priorities for many residents, with several reviews praising the clean and well-maintained nature of both private rooms and common areas. At Artis Senior Living of Lakeview, the apartment was described as 'spacious and nicely decorated', while at The Sheridan at ...
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Accessible location and convenient amenities. A convenient location and a range of on-site amenities are important considerations for many residents and their families. At Sunrise of Lincoln Park, the community is close to essential services and local attractions, while at Sunrise River Forest, residents appreciate the availability of t ...
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Cicero review score based on 2,842 family reviews

8.4
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This proprietary review score is based on 2842 reviews of 367 Cicero assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Cicero review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Cicero review score compared against nearby cities

8.4
Cicero, IL367 facilities
8.5
Naperville, IL349 facilities
8.4
Joliet, IL325 facilities

Review subcategories for Cicero assisted living

When assisted living residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 2,842 reviews of 367 Cicero assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Cicero resident and family assisted living satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
Cicero, IL averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.7
3.4
Friendliness
3.8
3.5
Care services
3.4
3.2
Staff
3.7
3.4
Meals & dining
3.4
3.1
Activities
3.4
3.1
Value for cost*
3.4
3.1
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Cicero assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Cicero assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Cicero, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Cicero assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Cicero that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Cicero, ILNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
76.2%
53.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
65%
34.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
95.9%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
97.3%
97.7%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
86.3%
57.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
42.3%
30.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
95.6%
96.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
63.1%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
75.1%
53%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Cicero assisted living

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Cicero Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Cicero, ILNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
74.3%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
57.9%
33.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
64.2%
41.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
27.9%
13.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Cicero assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Cicero partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Cicero, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
58.7%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
66.4%
42.1%
No sugar
No sugar
61.5%
38.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
60.1%
37.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
32.2%
19.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Cicero assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Cicero communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Cicero, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
62.6%
32.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
71.9%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
53%
37.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
29.2%
18.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Cicero assisted living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Cicero offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Cicero, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
78.1%
47.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
56.8%
31.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
56.3%
31.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
79.2%
50.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
80.9%
50.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
86.1%
53.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
66.7%
42.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
69.9%
36.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
66.4%
39.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
79%
47.9%
Live performances
Live performances
78.4%
48%
Dances
Dances
53.6%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
47.5%
25.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
76.2%
47.1%
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State regulations for assisted living in Cicero

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Illinois assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Cicero protect seniors.
Learn about Illinois assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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