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Assisted living costs in Palos Heights average about $5,658 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 30 communities in Palos Heights. Our detailed directory has 1384 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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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.
Smith Village Continuing Care Retirement Community - Chicago, IL Smith Village, one of two Smith Senior Living communities, located in Chicago, IL, in the Beverly neighborhood, is a Continuing Care Retirement Community that’s backed by the strength and experience of Smith Senior Living.Since...
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I highly recommend, [name removed], our fitness instructor at Victorian Village. I came here in a wheelchair and now I am mobile to walk the stairs from the first and second floor instead of using the...
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.
Victorian Village is a Providence Life Services Community. Providence, a non-profit organization, has been committed to providing quality senior living options to those entrusted to our care in Michigan, Illinois, and Indiana for over a century. Our organization offers Independent Living,...
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The staff here is great and they really seem to care about the patients and their families. It is always clean here, and everyone seems to be happy and ready to help. They also take excellent care of 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.
Arden Courts of Hazel Crest is a one-level, free-standing memory care community that specifically cares for individuals living with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia in a home-like setting.After five years of research by dementia experts, we have developed our unique and innovative design....
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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.
Churchview Supportive Living is an assisted living community located in Chicago, IL. The city of Chicago is located in Cook County and home to over 2.7 million people. It's an exciting city with lots of great restaurants and shops. Residents can enjoy going on outings when the weather is warm and...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Robbins Supportive Living Center invites you to come and tour a unique living environment designed to enrich the lives of Seniors 65 and over. This can be the ideal environment for the senior that can no longer be safe at home but does not require a skilled nursing center.
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When you first enter the building you are greeted by a friendly person who can answer any question you may have. Everywhere you go everything is pristine throughout the building. The nurses are very helpful...
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.
Alvernia Manor sits atop 80 beautiful acres in Lemont,Il, just southwest of Chicago. We first opened our doors in l971 as a nonprofit private pay home for seniors. We are operated by the School Sisters of St.Francis of Christ the King and we welcome seniors of all races and religions. Alvernia...
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Cost of assisted living in Palos Heights, IL

The average cost of senior living in Palos Heights is $5,658 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Markham, IL with an average of $5,399 per month.

Assisted living costs in Palos Heights, IL, vs. nearby cities

Palos Heights, IL
$5,658/mo
$5,623/mo

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

Palos Heights, IL
$5,658/mo
U.S. national average
$4,740/mo

Assisted living costs in Palos Heights, IL, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$5,658/mo
$5,675/mo

Assisted living costs in Palos Heights, IL, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,050/mo
Studio
$5,960/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,876/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,243/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,360/mo

Senior living costs in Palos Heights 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: Palos Heights, IL
Column state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Community typePalos Heights, ILIllinoisU.S.
Assisted Living$5,658/mo$5,370/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$5,675/mo$5,390/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living$4,897/mo$4,453/mo$4,203/mo
Assisted Living
Palos Heights, IL:$5,658/mo
Illinois:$5,370/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Palos Heights, IL:$5,675/mo
Illinois:$5,390/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Palos Heights, IL:$4,897/mo
Illinois:$4,453/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
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Assisted living costs in Palos Heights, IL, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Palos Heights 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.
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Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Palos Heights, IL$5,794/mo$5,648/mo+2.6%
Illinois$5,632/mo$5,379/mo+4.7%
National$5,375/mo$5,129/mo+4.8%
Palos Heights, IL
2024 average cost:$5,794/mo
2023 average cost:$5,648/mo
Percent change:+2.6%
Illinois
2024 average cost:$5,632/mo
2023 average cost:$5,379/mo
Percent change:+4.7%
National
2024 average cost:$5,375/mo
2023 average cost:$5,129/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Palos Heights, 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 Palos Heights.

What families are saying about assisted living in Palos Heights

Recent reviews for assisted living in Palos Heights

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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Royal Estates Assistive Living in Dolton, IL

4.9
We were looking for place for our Mother to live near us. After touring a fair amount of facilities in Southern suburbs, we had almost give up. Then my sister and I found Royal Estates. After meeting with the staff there we thought this might be good fit for Mother. We learned that the services ...
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Norwood Crossing in Chicago, IL

4.0
Because of the experience my mother-in-law had here, this was one of the first places that I was going to tour when I was trying to find a place for my dad to go. She required a little more attention when she first moved in than my dad would’ve and it just really worked out for her. The place ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Friendly and attentive staff. Residents and families at various communities, including Sunrise of Palos Park, Charter Senior Living of Hazel Crest, and Brookdale Orland Park, praise the kindness and responsiveness of the staff. Families feel reassured knowing their loved ones are well cared for.
Varied and engaging activities. Activities are a highlight for many residents, with communities like The Pointe at Kilpatrick, Palos Heights Senior Living, and The Pointe at Kilpatrick offering a range of options to keep residents active and engaged, from Bingo to gardening classes.
Comfortable and clean living spaces. Throughout the reviews, cleanliness is mentioned as a priority, with residents of Victory Centre of Sierra Ridge, Eden Vista Burr Ridge, and Discovery Commons Orland Park appreciating the well-maintained interiors and exterior spaces.
Supportive and compassionate care. Numerous reviews express gratitude for the care provided by communities, such as Mercy Circle Senior Living, Palos Heights Senior Living, and Plum Creek Chicago, with families feeling reassured that their loved ones are receiving the necessary attention and support.
Delicious and accommodating meals. Meals are a significant factor in residents' overall satisfaction with their communities. At places like Mercy Circle Senior Living, Sunrise of Palos Park, and Charter Senior Living of Hazel Crest, the food is praised for its quality and the ability to cater to individual dietary needs.
Engaging and supportive social environments. Many reviews mention the social aspects of the communities, including opportunities for socializing, making new friends, and participating in group activities, as key factors in residents' happiness, such as at Burr Ridge Senior Living, Discovery Commons Orland Park, and Brookdale Orland Pa ...
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Palos Heights review score based on 336 family reviews

8.3
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This proprietary review score is based on 336 reviews of 30 Palos Heights assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Palos Heights 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

Palos Heights review score compared against nearby cities

8.3
Palos Heights, IL30 facilities
8.4
Worth, IL29 facilities
8.2
Chicago Ridge, IL33 facilities

Review subcategories for Palos Heights 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 336 reviews of 30 Palos Heights assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Palos Heights 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.
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Cleanliness
4.2
4.1
Friendliness
4.3
4.2
Care services
4.0
3.8
Staff
4.2
4.0
Meals & dining
3.7
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Activities
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Value for cost*
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Palos Heights assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Palos Heights assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Palos Heights, 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 Palos Heights 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 Palos Heights 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
80%
52.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
60%
33.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
90%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
40%
30%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
60%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
73.3%
52.4%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Palos Heights 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 Palos Heights 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
76.7%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
66.7%
32.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
76.7%
41.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
33.3%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Palos Heights 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 Palos Heights partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Palos Heights, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
56.7%
27.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
63.3%
40.9%
No sugar
No sugar
56.7%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
53.3%
36.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
20%
17.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Palos Heights 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 Palos Heights communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Palos Heights, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
63.3%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
73.3%
42.3%
Room service
Room service
40%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
26.7%
18%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Palos Heights 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 Palos Heights offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Palos Heights, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
76.7%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
66.7%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
66.7%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
90%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
83.3%
49.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
93.3%
52.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
70%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
80%
35.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
60%
38.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
76.7%
46.8%
Live performances
Live performances
83.3%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
66.7%
30.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
43.3%
24.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
76.7%
46%
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State regulations for assisted living in Palos Heights

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 Palos Heights protect seniors.
Learn about Illinois assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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