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Assisted living costs in Kendall County average about $5,825 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 7 communities in Kendall County. Our detailed directory has 114 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 The Reserve at Oswego
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8.6
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8.6
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58 reviews
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The staff was always patient and loving with our father, even though he had periods of anxiety and aggression with his dementia. They always seemed to be able to get him calmed down and relaxed during these...
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 The Reserve at Oswego, residents enjoy an active, engaging lifestyle that promotes wellness and independence. It is our goal to keep our residents linked to resources and opportunities that will fulfill their needs and interests in the Oswego area. Residents have many opportunities to...
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2525 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
8.6
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16 reviews
8.6
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16 reviews
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What I like the most about Heritage Woods of Yorkville is the staff. The staff members there are very friendly and I would recommend this community to other families based on the experience I have had so...
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.
The first of its type in Kendall County, Heritage Woods of Yorkville is a wonderful assisted living community that is nestled into the woods of Yorkville, IL close to Fox River. The Chicago suburb offers the proximity of the city to senior residents but the care and affordable living of the...
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9.8
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Staff and residents have been very friendly and the environment is always welcoming. My mother in law was very hesitant when she first moved in but within a month was more social than she has been in years....
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.
The Timbers of Shorewood delivers an unusual blend of secure senior living with elegance and independence! With full-service kitchens in every apartment, supportive services available for Independent living residents and perfectly coordinated services for Assisted Living residents. There is a...
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2525 Photos available
77 Floor plans available
7.5
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17 reviews
7.5
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17 reviews
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I ended up going with Cedarhurst for my sister. It is very expensive but was one of two places that were nice, not dirty and didn't treat their "memory care patients " as second class citizens. My sister...
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.
At Cedarhurst of Yorkville, it’s our mission to tailor senior living to you so you can feel loved, valued, and supported each and every day. Our senior living community in Yorkville, Illinois, offers assisted living for those who require assistance with activities of daily living and memory care...
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Photo of Heritage Woods of Minooka
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22 Floor plans available
7.5
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We picked Heritage Woods of Minooka, because it was close to our house, and offered financial assistance. I don't need to recommend it or not. Most people that go there don't have a choice because it's the...
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.
Photo of Bickford of Oswego
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7.0
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16 reviews
7.0
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16 reviews
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Wonderful place to live. Small community makes it feel cozy and welcoming. Home cooked meals. Staff is excellent and care is outstanding. Very attentive to my mother’s needs. I would recommend Bickford for...
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.
If you've yet to witness a vibrant senior living environment, it's high time you visited Bickford. From appetizing, home-cooked meals to the reassuring presence of our compassionate caregivers, your loved one is in for a treat. Our activity calendar is bursting at the seams, ensuring they're...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
The Brant at Oswego is located in Oswego, IL and our community offers the feeling we all desire in a home. It’s welcoming, caring, and beautifully kept all within a luxury setting. Nestled in Kendall County, you’ll find attractions such as Keller’s Farm Stand, Fox Valley Winery, Hudson Crossing...
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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.
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Cost of assisted living in Kendall County, IL

The average cost of senior living in Kendall County is $5,825 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Newark, IL with an average of $5,159 per month.

Assisted living costs in Kendall County, IL, vs. nearby counties

Kendall County, IL
$5,825/mo
$5,824/mo

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

Kendall County, IL
$5,825/mo
U.S. national average
$4,740/mo

Assisted living costs in Kendall County, IL, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$5,825/mo
$6,002/mo

Assisted living costs in Kendall County, IL, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,577/mo
Studio
$6,133/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,347/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,050/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,250/mo

Senior living costs in Kendall County 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: Kendall County, IL
Column state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Community typeKendall County, ILIllinoisU.S.
Assisted Living$5,825/mo$5,370/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$6,002/mo$5,390/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living$4,351/mo$4,453/mo$4,203/mo
Assisted Living
Kendall County, IL:$5,825/mo
Illinois:$5,370/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Kendall County, IL:$6,002/mo
Illinois:$5,390/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Kendall County, IL:$4,351/mo
Illinois:$4,453/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Kendall County, 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 Kendall County.

What families are saying about assisted living in Kendall County

Recent reviews for assisted living in Kendall County

Asbury Gardens in North Aurora, IL

5.0
I can not express enough how grateful I am to Asbury Gardens. After my mom was diagnosed with vascular dementia we had to find a place quickly that would keep her safe, provide her with a dignified independent living situation and be affordable. [name removed], the admissions coordinator ...
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Bickford of Oswego

5.0
We absolutely love it there, and everyone is so nice. Our loved is very happy there. The rooms are very nice, they offer three different types of rooms with different prices associated with them. Our loved one is now in the largest of the three. The people there are all wonderful, we are never ...
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Arbor Terrace Naperville

4.4
The level of care and available PT/OT therapy onsite is excellent. Staff is overall friendly during visits as well as responsive with regards to long term care inquiries and processing. Staff is kind and attentive to residents.

Kendall County assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Kendall County assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Kendall County, 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 Kendall County 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 Kendall County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Kendall County, ILNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
42.9%
52.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
28.6%
33.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
71.4%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
71.4%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
71.4%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
28.6%
30%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
71.4%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
28.6%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
28.6%
52.4%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Kendall County 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 Kendall County Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Kendall County, ILNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
42.9%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
42.9%
32.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
42.9%
41.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
14.3%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Kendall County 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 Kendall County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Kendall County, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
42.9%
27.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
28.6%
40.9%
No sugar
No sugar
28.6%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
42.9%
36.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
14.3%
17.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Kendall County 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 Kendall County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Kendall County, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
14.3%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
42.9%
42.3%
Room service
Room service
14.3%
36.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Kendall County 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 Kendall County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Kendall County, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
71.4%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
28.6%
31%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
57.1%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
71.4%
49.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
71.4%
52.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
28.6%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
42.9%
35.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
42.9%
38.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
57.1%
46.8%
Live performances
Live performances
71.4%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
28.6%
30.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
14.3%
24.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
42.9%
46%
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State regulations for assisted living in Kendall County

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 Kendall County protect seniors.
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Frequently Asked Questions

The Reserve at Oswego, Heritage Woods of Yorkville and The Timbers of Shorewood are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Kendall County, Illinois. See full list of communities.
There are 7 assisted living facilities near Kendall County, Illinois. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Kendall County, Illinois are The Timbers of Shorewood, Arden Courts Glen Ellyn, A Memory Care Community and Brighton Gardens of St. Charles. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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