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Assisted living costs in Des Plaines average about $6,359 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 62 communities in Des Plaines. Our detailed directory has 2650 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. 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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Photo of Home Sweet Home Arlington Heights
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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...
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I looked at many care facilities before choosing one for my mother's. I have never regretted my decision. My mother is well taken care of and very happy at Bethany. Daniel keeps the family well informed on...
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.
We at Bethany Assisted Living, are a residential home who welcomes all those who need a home of care.Our staff is professional and honest to those who need a warm, secure, and loving environment to dwell in.Our newly remodeled home is filled with all the furnishings inside and outside.We will be...
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The people from the director to the staff are wonderful- you get the feeling money is an issue- things could be nicer/ better maintained but the needs, people and food are nice enough. For accuracy the...
Provides: Memory Care
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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.
Harbor House in Wheeling, IL, is dedicated to serving individuals with Alzheimer's disease and related disorders. It is our mission to provide a residence in the least-restrictive, safe environment that affords a quality of care beyond all industry standards. It is our philosophy to show respect...
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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.
Located minutes from downtown Evanston, IL., and Northwestern University, Westminster Place is renowned not only for the beauty and livability of the campus, but also for our exceptional continuum of care. You’ll find a wide selection of inviting residences, an extraordinary array of programs and...
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The facility is clean and the staff are friendly. There are several nurses who attend to my mom and they are very thorough and attentive. Due to the structure of the facility, the residents do not have...
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.
At Artis, we help people living with dementia achieve the essential human need for purpose, belonging, and joy by building a bridge between their lifelong identity and present daily life. By “Honoring Yesterday, Celebrating Today,” we create safer, more connected, more celebrated lives.Our...
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My grandmother is very comfortable in this community. It is very clean i have no complaints about it. My grandmother is known by her name, which is great that she is getting that one on one attention. They...
Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
Our longstanding mission is to transform the way society thinks about aging and senior living. Our Victory Centre of Galewood community is an extension of that promise. We are steadfast in our commitment to cultivate a genuine home for you or your loved one. Above all else, this is your life and...
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My loved one is currently a resident at Victory Centre of River Woods and overall things have been good for him. I think he's in a good place, not great but good. I do recommend this facility to others.
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.
Our longstanding mission is to transform the way society thinks about aging and senior living. Our Victory Centre of River Woods community is an extension of that promise. We are steadfast in our commitment to cultivate a genuine home for you or your loved one. Above all else, this is your life...
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Overall I found the staff at Wickshire WIlmette easy to work with it was a nice change of pace and they did a good job for us. They would call us daily and were great with communication. They could manage...
Provides: Memory Care
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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.
At Wickshire Wilmette, it’s not about age. It’s about life. Located in a residential neighborhood in the Village of Wilmette, Illinois, our intimate community has a charming elegance with a distinctive bed and breakfast look and feel, featuring a comfortable porch, patio, and garden—perfect for...
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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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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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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.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
A nationally accredited continuing care retirement community, Covenant Village is located on 55 park like acres just 25 miles from downtown Chicago. We offer a residential setting for every aspect of retirement: residential retirement, catered living, assisted living, memory care and skilled...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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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...

Cost of assisted living in Des Plaines, IL

The average cost of senior living in Des Plaines is $6,359 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Harwood Heights, IL with an average of $6,261 per month.

Assisted living costs in Des Plaines, IL, vs. nearby cities

Des Plaines, IL
$6,359/mo

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

Des Plaines, IL
$6,359/mo
U.S. national average
$4,752/mo

Assisted living costs in Des Plaines, IL, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$6,359/mo
$6,392/mo

Assisted living costs in Des Plaines, IL, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,704/mo
Studio
$5,538/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,979/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,987/mo

Senior living costs in Des Plaines 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: Des Plaines, IL
Column state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Community typeDes Plaines, ILIllinoisU.S.
Assisted Living$6,359/mo$5,469/mo$4,752/mo
Memory Care$6,392/mo$5,491/mo$5,013/mo
Independent Living$5,585/mo$4,509/mo$4,211/mo
Assisted Living
Des Plaines, IL:$6,359/mo
Illinois:$5,469/mo
U.S.:$4,752/mo
Memory Care
Des Plaines, IL:$6,392/mo
Illinois:$5,491/mo
U.S.:$5,013/mo
Independent Living
Des Plaines, IL:$5,585/mo
Illinois:$4,509/mo
U.S.:$4,211/mo
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Assisted living costs in Des Plaines, IL, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Des Plaines 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 Des Plaines, IL

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Des Plaines 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 median 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
Des Plaines, IL$6,153/mo$5,724/mo+7.5%
Illinois$5,614/mo$5,363/mo+4.7%
National$5,374/mo$5,126/mo+4.8%
Des Plaines, IL
2024 average cost:$6,153/mo
2023 average cost:$5,724/mo
Percent change:+7.5%
Illinois
2024 average cost:$5,614/mo
2023 average cost:$5,363/mo
Percent change:+4.7%
National
2024 average cost:$5,374/mo
2023 average cost:$5,126/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Des Plaines, 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 Des Plaines.

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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Emerald Place in Glenview, IL

5.0
Their activities director [name removed] was outstanding, as well as their custodial and support staff team. Truly, but the cost at the time seemed high

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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Des Plaines review score based on 561 family reviews

8.4
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This proprietary review score is based on 561 reviews of 60 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

Des Plaines review score compared against nearby cities

8.4
Des Plaines, IL60 facilities
8.4
Mount Prospect, IL58 facilities
8.3
Park Ridge, IL71 facilities

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 561 reviews of 60 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
4.1
3.9
Friendliness
4.1
4.0
Care services
3.8
3.6
Staff
4.0
3.9
Meals & dining
3.7
3.5
Activities
3.8
3.5
Value for cost*
3.7
3.6
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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
85%
52.6%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
78.3%
33.9%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
96.7%
96%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.3%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
90%
56.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
55%
30.1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
96.7%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
71.7%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
76.7%
52.5%
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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.
Des Plaines, ILNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
81.7%
51.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
65%
32.7%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
71.7%
41.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
30%
13.7%
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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.
Des Plaines, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
65%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
78.3%
41.2%
No sugar
No sugar
76.7%
37.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
73.3%
36.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
46.7%
17.9%
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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.
Des Plaines, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
76.7%
31.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
75%
42.5%
Room service
Room service
60%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
28.3%
18.2%
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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.
Des Plaines, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
88.3%
46.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
68.3%
31.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
66.7%
30.6%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
76.7%
49.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
88.3%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
91.7%
52.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
75%
41.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
81.7%
35.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
80%
38.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
86.7%
47%
Live performances
Live performances
86.7%
47.2%
Dances
Dances
63.3%
30.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
61.7%
24.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
85%
46.2%
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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 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 Des Plaines protect seniors.
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Discovery Village Des Plaines, Generations Oakton Arms and Inspirations of Northbrook are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Des Plaines, Illinois. See full list of communities.
There are 62 assisted living facilities near Des Plaines, Illinois. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Des Plaines, Illinois are Discovery Village Des Plaines, Clarendale of Algonquin and The Auberge at Lake Zurich. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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