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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Elwood, IL

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Assisted living costs in Elwood average about $6,613 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 288 communities in Elwood. Our detailed directory has 11454 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Palos Heights, Orland Park and Tinley Park.

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: 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.
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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.
The Ivy Apartments, nestled in the heart of the Lincoln Park/DePaul University area, provides both independent & supportive living options for its residents. Our 24 hour supportive living staff provides personal care assistance with activities of daily living for our seniors, in the privacy of...
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My mother had Alzheimer's. She stayed at The Vines. First I should say that the owners are personal friends of mine for over 40 years. But don't write off my review. The owners are not some big...
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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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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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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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
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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.
Prairie Crossing Supportive Living offers an innovative approach to assisted living housing for seniors ages 65 and older of all income levels. Our community combines apartment-style home with personal care, and the availability of 24 hour support staff. We understand how important it is for our...
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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.
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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.
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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.
Welcome to the Museum Residences on Oak, a signature senior living community located in the heart of Evanston, Illinois. The Museum Residences on Oak prides itself on individualized programming tailored to each resident allowing empowerment through independence. Discover the Museum Residences on...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
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.
Tucked away in one of Evanston's quiet residential neighborhoods, Three Crowns Park is a continuing care retirement community on a beautiful 7-acre piece of property.  We are a not-for-profit community whose mission is to provide high quality retirement housing and health care options that...
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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 Elwood, IL

The average cost of senior living in Elwood is $6,613 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Morris, IL with an average of $5,747 per month.

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

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

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

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

Assisted living costs in Elwood, 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 Elwood 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: Elwood, IL
Column state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Community typeElwood, 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
Elwood, IL:$6,613/mo
Illinois:$6,329/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Elwood, IL:$7,913/mo
Illinois:$7,681/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Elwood, IL:$3,395/mo
Illinois:$3,342/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Assisted living costs in Elwood, IL, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Elwood 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Elwood, 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%
Elwood, 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%
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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 Elwood, 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 Elwood.

What families are saying about assisted living in Elwood

Recent reviews for assisted living in Elwood

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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Elwood review score based on 2,157 family reviews

8.4
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This proprietary review score is based on 2157 reviews of 288 Elwood assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Elwood 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

Elwood review score compared against nearby cities

8.4
Elwood, IL288 facilities
8.1
Oswego, IL108 facilities
8.5
Naperville, IL349 facilities

Review subcategories for Elwood 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 2,157 reviews of 288 Elwood assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Elwood 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.
Elwood, IL averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.7
3.4
Friendliness
3.7
3.5
Care services
3.4
3.2
Staff
3.6
3.4
Meals & dining
3.4
3.1
Activities
3.4
3.1
Value for cost*
3.4
3.1
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Elwood assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Elwood assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Elwood, 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 Elwood 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 Elwood 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
73.5%
53.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
62.7%
34.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
95.5%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
96.5%
97.7%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
84.3%
57.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
39.4%
30.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
95.1%
96.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
59.2%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
72.5%
53%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Elwood 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 Elwood Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Elwood, ILNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
72.8%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
53%
33.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
61%
41.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
26.5%
13.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Elwood 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 Elwood partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Elwood, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
57.8%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
63.4%
42.1%
No sugar
No sugar
58.2%
38.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
58.2%
37.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
29.3%
19.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Elwood 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 Elwood communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
58.5%
32.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
69.7%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
49.1%
37.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
26.1%
18.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Elwood 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 Elwood offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Elwood, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
76.7%
47.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
55.1%
31.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
53.3%
31.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
77.4%
50.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
78.7%
50.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
83.6%
53.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
66.6%
42.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
68.6%
36.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
65.5%
39.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
77.4%
47.9%
Live performances
Live performances
77%
48%
Dances
Dances
53%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
47.4%
25.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
74.9%
47.1%
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State regulations for assisted living in Elwood

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 Elwood protect seniors.
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The Clare, a CCRC, Discovery Village Des Plaines and The Timbers of Shorewood are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Elwood, Illinois. See full list of communities.
There are 288 assisted living facilities near Elwood, Illinois. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Elwood, Illinois are Discovery Village Des Plaines, The Timbers of Shorewood and Brookdale Glen Ellyn. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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