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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Mettawa, IL
Assisted living costs in Mettawa average about $5,938 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 38 communities in Mettawa. Our detailed directory has 1456 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.
As you explore assisted living near you, you may also want to consider assisted living options in areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Arlington Heights, Glenview and Skokie.
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My mom was very happy while she was here. The staff are all very compassionate and know each and every one of their residents. Our family highly recommend Sunrise of Highland Park.
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.
In elegant, residential environments, we deliver the finest in senior care, and are recognized internationally for both quality and innovation. Guided by our Principles of Service, Sunrise affords families peace-of-mind by providing today's seniors with a range of personalized assisted living...
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33 reviews
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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In house visiting nurse practitioner is excellent. Executive staff is trying; much upheaval. Polite and helpful initial entry. Clean and organized. Safe. Nursing staff is non-communicative. Dining is...
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 Vernon Hills 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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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.
For today’s independent older adults, Presbyterian Homes’ Lake Forest Place is a Life Plan Community with the perfect combination of sophisticated retirement living and total peace of mind. Located on 60 beautifully wooded acres, Lake Forest Place offers apartment and cottage residences just...
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28 reviews
My mother has being in the facility for over two years, and we can said enough of the great care she has received from all the staff. We look at many facilities before and they were very impersonal and cold...
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.
Let our 24/7 nursing care put your mind at ease at our Wealshire Plus Assisted Living Campus. Our Sheltered Care license allows us to achieve a true Continuum of Care, providing the extra "plus" care for your loved one you won't find at a standard Assisted Living. At the Wealshire, couples can...
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This is the place to go for a community for your loved one. The meals are gourmet and as much as the residents want, and the meals are served in a beautiful dining room. The community has lots of...
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.
Arbor Terrace Highland Park is a vibrant community designed to help older people enjoy the benefits of an active lifestyle and experience greater well-being. The community offers spacious studio, one- and two-bedroom apartments, most with a kitchenette. Residents enjoy amenities including...
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My friend has lived at Shepherd Premier Senior Living for 3 months. A small boutique center where she is well cared for. Private, clean rooms, attentive staff, meals prepared by staff. They respond to her...
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.
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11 reviews
There has been staff transitions that have made billing/care more difficult to manage recently. I'm hopeful that once settled things will be back to normal. I would like to mention that [name removed] the...
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.
Bickford isn’t just another senior living community. Our caregiver family is committed to ensuring that every resident lives their most fulfilling life. Here, your loved one will savor meals made from scratch, always have a dedicated caregiver by their side, and enjoy a vibrant social calendar. A...
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She likes living in her apartment at heritage Woods. The staff helps my mom every day. She is grateful for the nursing staff as they help her when she needs it. She has adjusted quite well to not living on...
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 Heritage Woods of Gurnee assisted living facility is located in the gorgeous city of Gurnee, IL. For many years now, this city has been known for its astonishing natural beauty located near the banks of the Des Plaines River. There are also a number of places where residents can shop and dine...
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After touring several communities, this was the only community we felt love as we walked through the building. The staff are kind, caring and treat the patients as family. Moving my mom into Northbrook Inn...
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.
Northbrook Inn, part of the Koelsch Senior Communities, and family owned since 1958 is located in the village of Northbrook. The single-story memory care community in the Pointe Drive neighborhood is considered by many to be a retiree's dream neighborhood as it is peaceful and quiet, close to...
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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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We chose Waverly Inn because the quality of the services offered and the location is close to me as well. It is a smaller facility with only about 60 residents. The building is built in a circle so that...
Provides: Memory Care, Independent Living
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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.
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.
Waverly Inn Memory Care Community, a Koelsch Community, and family owned since 1958 is located in the Village of Arlington Heights.Along with excellence in care, Waverly Inn Memory Care Community will offer full meals, vibrant mental and physical activities 7 days a week, scheduled social outings...
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.
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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 Mettawa, IL
The average cost of senior living in Mettawa is $5,938 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Waukegan, IL with an average of $5,758 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Mettawa, IL vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Mettawa, IL vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Mettawa vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Mettawa, IL by room type
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What families are saying about assisted living in Mettawa
Recent reviews for assisted living in Mettawa
Bickford of Crystal Lake
5.0
Our experience with Bickford of Crystal Lake has been so positive! Our Aunt is 100% satisfied with the amazing care, friendly staff, and wonderful services provided by Bickford. The caring staff regularly communicates with us and assists us in any way needed. Thank you for making this ...
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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
Artis Senior Living of Lakeview in Chicago, IL
3.9
The director [name removed] is pretty accessible when there are problems. The staff seems nice. They could use more staff and things could be cleaner. They also run out of stuff and misplace things.
Reviews mention these favorite features of communities
Warm and welcoming staff. Reviews mention the kindness and friendliness of the staff in several communities, including Deer Park Village and Green Oaks Senior Living, making residents and their families feel at home.
Varied activities for socializing. Activities are a popular feature across communities, with residents enjoying a range of options like movie nights, museum outings, and gardening classes, as mentioned in reviews for Deer Park Village, New Perspective Long Grove, and Quint Cities Home Health Care.
Quality food and dining experiences. Residents appreciate the quality of the meals and dining experiences at their communities, such as the excellent food and accommodating chefs at , {{3432656}}, and Brookdale Des Plaines.
Properly maintained living areas. Reviews at Green Oaks Senior Living and Addolorata Villa praise the cleanliness and upkeep of the communities, ensuring residents enjoy comfortable and well-maintained living spaces.
Thoughtful communication between families and staff. Communication is a top priority in several communities, with staff members frequently engaging in detailed conversations with families and keeping them updated, as noted in reviews for and {{523257}}.
Personalized care plans. Families appreciate the individualized attention and care plans offered at various communities, including Deer Park Village and The Auberge at Lake Zurich, ensuring each resident's unique needs are met.
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Mettawa review score based on 305 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 305 reviews of 36 Mettawa assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Mettawa 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
Mettawa review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Mettawa 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 305 reviews of 36 Mettawa assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Mettawa 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.Mettawa, IL averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.6
4.5
Friendliness
4.6
4.6
Care services
4.0
4.2
Staff
4.5
4.5
Meals & dining
3.9
4.1
Activities
4.1
4.1
Value for cost*
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Mettawa assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Mettawa assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Mettawa, 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 Mettawa 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 Mettawa 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
86.1%
52.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
69.4%
33.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
97.2%
98.6%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
94.4%
56.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
66.7%
29.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
97.2%
98.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
83.3%
48%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
86.1%
53%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Mettawa 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 Mettawa 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
88.9%
51.2%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
80.6%
32.1%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
83.3%
41%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
36.1%
13.6%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Mettawa 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 Mettawa 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
63.9%
26.9%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
77.8%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
77.8%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
75%
35.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
25%
14.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Mettawa 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 Mettawa communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
77.8%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
77.8%
41.9%
Room service
Room service
58.3%
35.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
47.2%
17.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Mettawa 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 Mettawa offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
86.1%
45.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
69.4%
30.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
66.7%
30%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
80.6%
49.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
88.9%
48.7%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
94.4%
52.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
77.8%
40.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
80.6%
34.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
75%
37.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
86.1%
46.2%
Live performances
Live performances
88.9%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
52.8%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
55.6%
24.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
83.3%
45.4%
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State regulations for assisted living in Mettawa
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 Mettawa protect seniors.
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Encore Village of Schaumburg, a CCRC, Brookdale Northbrook and Galloway Senior Living are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Mettawa, Illinois. See full list of communities.
There are 38 assisted living facilities near Mettawa, Illinois. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Mettawa, Illinois are Brookdale Northbrook, Encore at South Barrington and Brookdale Des Plaines. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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