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Assisted living costs in Scarboro average about $5,595 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 154 communities in Scarboro. Our detailed directory has 4923 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 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.
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.
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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, 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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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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There were lots of nurses on staff but it was costing a lot of money. There were so many people that if my dad was in the sitting area it would be wall to wall people so that you couldn't hardly get a...
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.
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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.
Evergreen Place offers worry-free living, where independence thrives and compassionate care is always nearby. Our beautiful campus offers lovely supportive living options. We welcome you to learn more and visit our community of care, where friendships flourish and families find peace of mind....
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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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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, 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.
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, 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.
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Photo of Cherry Tree Assisted Living
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.
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.

Cost of assisted living in Scarboro, IL

The average cost of senior living in Scarboro is $5,595 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Monroe Center, IL with an average of $4,473 per month.

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

Scarboro, IL
$5,595/mo
$5,624/mo
$4,778/mo

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

Scarboro, IL
$5,595/mo
U.S. national average
$4,752/mo

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

Assisted Living
$5,595/mo
$5,696/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,032/mo
Studio
$5,004/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,889/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,004/mo

Senior living costs in Scarboro 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: Scarboro, IL
Column state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Community typeScarboro, ILIllinoisU.S.
Assisted Living$5,595/mo$5,467/mo$4,752/mo
Memory Care$5,696/mo$5,489/mo$5,014/mo
Independent Living$4,369/mo$4,508/mo$4,211/mo
Assisted Living
Scarboro, IL:$5,595/mo
Illinois:$5,467/mo
U.S.:$4,752/mo
Memory Care
Scarboro, IL:$5,696/mo
Illinois:$5,489/mo
U.S.:$5,014/mo
Independent Living
Scarboro, IL:$4,369/mo
Illinois:$4,508/mo
U.S.:$4,211/mo
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Assisted living costs in Scarboro, IL, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Scarboro 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.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Scarboro, IL$5,543/mo$5,343/mo+3.7%
Illinois$5,614/mo$5,363/mo+4.7%
National$5,374/mo$5,126/mo+4.8%
Scarboro, IL
2024 average cost:$5,543/mo
2023 average cost:$5,343/mo
Percent change:+3.7%
Illinois
2024 average cost:$5,614/mo
2023 average cost:$5,363/mo
Percent change:+4.7%
National
2024 average cost:$5,374/mo
2023 average cost:$5,126/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Scarboro, 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 Scarboro.

What families are saying about assisted living in Scarboro

Recent reviews for assisted living in Scarboro

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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Shepherd of Harvard

5.0
I am very happy with the care that my mother is getting at this very nice and home feeling community. The staff is wonderful and very attentive. I like that the community is clean. <y mother is really liking the activities and she likes what is offered. We would highly recommend this small ...
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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.

Scarboro review score based on 971 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 971 reviews of 141 Scarboro assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Scarboro 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

Scarboro review score compared against nearby cities

8.4
Scarboro, IL141 facilities
8.5
Steward, IL177 facilities
9.5
Lee, IL9 facilities

Review subcategories for Scarboro 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 971 reviews of 141 Scarboro assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Scarboro 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
4.1
3.9
Friendliness
4.1
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Care services
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3.6
Staff
4.0
3.9
Meals & dining
3.7
3.5
Activities
3.7
3.5
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3.6
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Scarboro assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Scarboro assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Scarboro, 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 Scarboro 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 Scarboro that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Scarboro, ILNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
64.1%
52.6%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
49.3%
33.9%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
94.4%
96%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
96.5%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
78.9%
56.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
28.9%
30.1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
95.1%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
59.2%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
64.1%
52.5%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Scarboro 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 Scarboro Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Scarboro, ILNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
69%
51.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
50%
32.7%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
57%
41.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
22.5%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Scarboro 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 Scarboro partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Scarboro, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
47.2%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
49.3%
41.2%
No sugar
No sugar
42.3%
37.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
48.6%
36.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
28.2%
17.9%
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Availability of select dining options in Scarboro 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 Scarboro communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Scarboro, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
43%
31.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
58.5%
42.5%
Room service
Room service
39.4%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20.4%
18.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Scarboro 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 Scarboro offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Scarboro, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
66.2%
46.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
45.8%
31.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
42.3%
30.6%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
69.7%
49.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
68.3%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
73.9%
52.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
60.6%
41.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
50.7%
35.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
54.2%
38.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
67.6%
47%
Live performances
Live performances
68.3%
47.2%
Dances
Dances
36.6%
30.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
33.8%
24.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
64.1%
46.2%
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State regulations for assisted living in Scarboro

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 Scarboro protect seniors.
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Clarendale of Algonquin, The Timbers of Shorewood and Brighton Gardens of St. Charles are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Scarboro, Illinois. See full list of communities.
There are 154 assisted living facilities near Scarboro, Illinois. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Scarboro, Illinois are Clarendale of Algonquin, The Timbers of Shorewood and Arden Courts Glen Ellyn, A Memory Care Community. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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