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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Des Plaines, IL
If you’re looking for assisted living in Des Plaines, our local senior living advisors can help you find a safe, welcoming community for you or your loved one. Whether you’re searching for luxury assisted living in Des Plaines or sticking to a budget, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of assisted living in Des Plaines.
From there, we’ll show you the best assisted living communities in Des Plaines for your family member’s budget, lifestyle, and personal care needs. With 56 assisted living facilities in the Des Plaines area, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find a secure and social community for this next stage of life.
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It's a very nice place for my mother. Not sure if there is anything that they need to improve on from what my mom tells me. Most of the staff is very friendly and she seems to be happy there.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
The Highlands Assisted Living at Westminster Place is a community situated within a beautiful 40-acre campus. As a part of Presbyterian Homes' continuum of care, this assisted living community in Evanston offers levels of personalized care based on an individual’s needs. Residents of assisted...
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Perfect place for the elderly who cannot care for themselves. Clean, homey, and truly a place that is safe and clean. Home Sweet Home is an environment that looks nothing like a nursing home! The care is...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
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.
Home Sweet Home Arlington Heights is a residential care home located in on suburb of Chicago in Arlington Heights, Illinois. The historic area is in Wheeling Township which is known for the regions religious heritage an Arlington Park Racetrack. Arlington Heights is a wonderful place to live with...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
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.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Provides: Memory Care
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.
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We have no real complaints so far. Based on our experiences talking to other facilities, I would say Weinberg is above average as a whole. Like any place, there's room for improvement. But there isn't...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
Conveniently located in Deerfield, the Weinberg Community for Senior Living is a beautiful campus surrounded by sculptures and lush landscaping. The Weinberg Community features two distinct residences, Gidwitz Place for Assisted Living and The Friend Center for Early Alzheimer's Care. Gidwitz...
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Cost of assisted living in Des Plaines, IL
The average cost of senior living in Des Plaines is $6,037 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Northlake, IL with an average of $5,910 per month.
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Des Plaines, IL vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about assisted living in Des Plaines
Recent reviews for assisted living in Des Plaines
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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Terra Vista of Oakbrook Terrace
5.0
Great communication. They staff encourages the residents to get involved
I wish the rooms were slightly larger. Not a huge deal. We can go to the common areas when we visit
The staff knows the residents by name and encourages participation in all of the activities. They seem to really enjoy ...
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Oak Trace a CCRC in Downers Grove, IL
4.8
They're short of help, all the way around. That's the main challenge. Sometimes it's hard to find a nurse on the nursing floor. But I really like the assisted living building. They're very good with their activities and keeping their people up to date on things. I had one relative move to ...
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Des Plaines review score based on 409 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 409 reviews of 56 Des Plaines assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Des Plaines 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
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Review subcategories for Des Plaines 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 409 reviews of 56 Des Plaines assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Des Plaines 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.Des Plaines, IL averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.6
4.5
Friendliness
4.6
4.6
Care services
4.1
4.2
Staff
4.6
4.5
Meals & dining
4.1
4.1
Activities
4.1
4.0
Value for cost*
4.2
4.1
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Des Plaines assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Des Plaines assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Des Plaines, 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 Des Plaines 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 Des Plaines that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
83.9%
51.6%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
73.2%
33%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
98.2%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
91.1%
56.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
51.8%
29.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
98.2%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
80.4%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
78.6%
52.9%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Des Plaines 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 Des Plaines Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
82.1%
50.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
64.3%
31.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
73.2%
40.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
32.1%
13.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Des Plaines 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 Des Plaines partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
62.5%
26.3%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
82.1%
39.1%
No sugar
No sugar
80.4%
36.1%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
75%
34.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
39.3%
12.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Des Plaines 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 Des Plaines communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
75%
30.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
75%
41.1%
Room service
Room service
60.7%
34.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
28.6%
17.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Des Plaines 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 Des Plaines offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
89.3%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
66.1%
30.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
64.3%
29.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
78.6%
48.9%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
89.3%
48%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
94.6%
51.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
75%
40.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
82.1%
33.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
80.4%
36.5%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
87.5%
45.5%
Live performances
Live performances
87.5%
45.8%
Dances
Dances
60.7%
28.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
58.9%
23.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
85.7%
44.7%
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State regulations for assisted living in Des Plaines
Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about Illinois assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Des Plaines protect seniors.
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