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Assisted living costs in Paw Paw average about $5,557 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 149 communities in Paw Paw. Our detailed directory has 5052 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: 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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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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My loved one was previously a resident at Tabor Hills and overall her experience at this facility was good. She had a large living area and the cost was less than several other facilities in the area.
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.
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.
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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My mother was a resident at Lincolnshire for three months . The facility has a terrific director that is active in all phases of operation. She insures a safe, clean & loving environment for your loved one....
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.
Lincolnshire Place Lincolnshire Place in Loves Park, Winnebago County, Illinois is a multi-faceted assisted living community with a complete love of sports. Loves Park is a wonderful small town with a family oriented atmosphere. It is a typical suburb but still a very quaint place to settle down...
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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...
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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.
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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Windsor Park Rehab is the best facility by far, staff is so genuinely caring and their team is always available to speak to family at all times, always keeping you updated on your loved ones. Will highly...
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.
A nationally accredited lifecare retirement community set on an impeccably manicured 60-acre campus, Windsor Park Manor offers the tranquility and charm of a country home. We offer the largest variety of retirement lifestyles and services in Chicago’s western suburbs— a residential style for...
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Very happy with this facility. It's next over to their assisted living facility so I am next door to my husband who is there. Their programs are wonderful.
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.
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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.
Photo of Donna's House
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
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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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.

Cost of assisted living in Paw Paw, IL

The average cost of senior living in Paw Paw is $5,557 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Hillcrest, IL with an average of $4,537 per month.

Assisted living costs in Paw Paw, IL, vs. nearby cities

Paw Paw, IL
$5,557/mo
$5,359/mo
$4,963/mo

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

Paw Paw, IL
$5,557/mo
U.S. national average
$4,705/mo

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

Assisted Living
$5,557/mo
$5,657/mo

Assisted living costs in Paw Paw, IL, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,620/mo
Studio
$5,847/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,034/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,449/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,356/mo

Senior living costs in Paw Paw 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: Paw Paw, IL
Column state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Community typePaw Paw, ILIllinoisU.S.
Assisted Living$5,557/mo$5,383/mo$4,705/mo
Memory Care$5,657/mo$5,403/mo$4,955/mo
Independent Living$3,602/mo$4,462/mo$4,161/mo
Assisted Living
Paw Paw, IL:$5,557/mo
Illinois:$5,383/mo
U.S.:$4,705/mo
Memory Care
Paw Paw, IL:$5,657/mo
Illinois:$5,403/mo
U.S.:$4,955/mo
Independent Living
Paw Paw, IL:$3,602/mo
Illinois:$4,462/mo
U.S.:$4,161/mo
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Assisted living costs in Paw Paw, IL, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Paw Paw 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.

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Column location: Location
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Paw Paw, IL$5,556/mo$5,331/mo+4.2%
Illinois$5,632/mo$5,379/mo+4.7%
National$5,375/mo$5,129/mo+4.8%
Paw Paw, IL
2024 average cost:$5,556/mo
2023 average cost:$5,331/mo
Percent change:+4.2%
Illinois
2024 average cost:$5,632/mo
2023 average cost:$5,379/mo
Percent change:+4.7%
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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 Paw Paw, 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 Paw Paw.

What families are saying about assisted living in Paw Paw

Recent reviews for assisted living in Paw Paw

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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Heritage Woods of Belvidere

5.0
I am very content living at Heritage Woods. My apartment is very comfortable and convenient. The nurses and CNAs are very attentive and convenient. The food is good and I may also eat in my room if I so desire. There are activities every day. Also a small store 2 days a week.

Silver Glen Senior Living in South Elgin, IL

4.3
Silvery Glen Senior Living has been a great place for my mom. We chose this facility because it is close to both my sister and I, it is a very clean place, and they offer restaurant style dining in 2 dining rooms.

Paw Paw review score based on 1,064 family reviews

8.5
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This proprietary review score is based on 1064 reviews of 138 Paw Paw assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Paw Paw 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

Paw Paw review score compared against nearby cities

8.5
Paw Paw, IL138 facilities
8.3
Compton, IL116 facilities
9.4
Shabbona, IL8 facilities

Review subcategories for Paw Paw 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 1,064 reviews of 138 Paw Paw assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Paw Paw 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
4.3
4.1
Friendliness
4.4
4.2
Care services
4.0
3.8
Staff
4.2
4.0
Meals & dining
3.9
3.7
Activities
3.9
3.7
Value for cost*
3.9
3.7
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Paw Paw assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Paw Paw assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Paw Paw, 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 Paw Paw 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 Paw Paw 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
64.5%
52.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
53.6%
33.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
94.9%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
96.4%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
80.4%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
30.4%
30%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
94.9%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
59.4%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
65.2%
52.4%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Paw Paw 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 Paw Paw Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Paw Paw, ILNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
68.8%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
49.3%
32.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
56.5%
41.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
23.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Paw Paw 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 Paw Paw 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
50.7%
27.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
52.2%
40.9%
No sugar
No sugar
44.9%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
50%
36.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
28.3%
17.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Paw Paw 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 Paw Paw communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
44.2%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
60.9%
42.3%
Room service
Room service
39.1%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
21%
18%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Paw Paw 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 Paw Paw offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
68.8%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
47.1%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
44.2%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
71%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
70.3%
49.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
76.1%
52.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
63%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
53.6%
35.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
57.2%
38.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
69.6%
46.8%
Live performances
Live performances
70.3%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
39.9%
30.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
34.1%
24.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
65.9%
46%
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State regulations for assisted living in Paw Paw

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

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Clarendale of Algonquin, Brookdale Glen Ellyn and The Timbers of Shorewood are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Paw Paw, Illinois. See full list of communities.
There are 149 assisted living facilities near Paw Paw, Illinois. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Paw Paw, Illinois are Clarendale of Algonquin, Brookdale Glen Ellyn and The Timbers of Shorewood. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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