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Assisted living costs in Waukegan average about $6,613 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 448 communities in Waukegan. Our detailed directory has 14185 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Arlington Heights, Barrington and Evanston.

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 Victory Centre of Bartlett
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Victory Centre of Bartlett has been amazing. The care that our mother is receiving is more than we could ask for. Everyone that we've worked with has been very kind and compassionate. They really made this...
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 Bartlett 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 and...
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Hello my name is [removed] I'm a resident in Greenview Place.If you looking for a place that is interested in your health and your happiness,this is the place.Each one of the staff at Greenview Place has...
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 lived at Alden Gardens of Bloomingdale for 7 years before her passing. My mom was well cared for. All the staff took a personal interest in her. They always talked to her and encouraged her to...
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 Victory Centre of River Woods
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My loved one is currently a resident at Victory Centre of River Woods and overall things have been good for him. I think he's in a good place, not great but good. I do recommend this facility to others.
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 River Woods 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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She's been there a week and is doing so much better. She is back to herself before she was admitted she has Alzheimer's, but she still can hold a decent conversation even if she may not know who you are or...
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.
At Chapters Living of Northwest Chicago, we recognize it’s a privilege to serve as a dedicated support system for our residents. With a deep commitment to personalized care, our compassionate teams strive to create tailored experiences for our residents, ensuring their individual needs are met....
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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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Everyone has been very caring. They have many activities for those who can participate. My husband likes the food and they have a wide variety. His room is nice sized for one person.
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.
Maywood Supportive Living is an affordable, caring, all-inclusive assisted living community. It features the adaptive re-use of the former Baptist Retirement Homes. The Maywood community serves low-income older adults, including those on Medicaid or those who receive monthly Social Security...
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My Mothers been there just about 10 Months now, and the facility is wonderful I come in to visit 3 times a week and my mother is always doing something, the activities that are arranged are always going...
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.
White Oaks at Heritage Woods of South Elgin is a memory care community in the greater Chicago area serving seniors with dementia, including Alzheimer’s. Our services are designed to meet the needs of people living with all stages of dementia so we can provide each one the personalized care they...
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They raised the rent in Jan and it is very expensive! We are pleased with them. The facility has been recently remodeled and is very clean, maintenance service is prompt and overall food is very good, the...
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.
Park Place of Elmhurst is a state of the art Continuing-Care Retirement Community. We are able to provide luxurious housing options for individuals with minimal as well as intensive assistance needs all under one roof. Our goal is to provide an opportunity for people to 'age in place' and find...
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Photo of Maplewood Cottage
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Wonderful assisted living facility. Caring staff, delicious home cooked meals and small comfortable cottages. There are twelve rooms in each cottage which means personal well managed care for the residents....
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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 Elder Care Cottages of Wisconsin is a fresh approach to traditional Assisted Living. We have designed each of Our Cottages to be home to 12 Elders, each with their own private bedroom and bath. At the heart of the Cottage is an open kitchen where meals are served family style and the Elders...
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It's a nice, new place. The people are nice and it's close to where my mother lived anyway so she's still in the neighborhood. It's really clean because it's new and they keep up with it very well. They have...
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.
Creek Side Manor is a small, semi-private assisted living community nestled in the rural suburb of Oak Creek, Wisconsin, just outside of Milwaukee. Living so close to the vibrant city, residents have access to a wealth of cultural and historical avenues of entertainment. In addition, the area...
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I have no complaints about how things went for my mother while she was living at this community. The staff treated her just like family and where very attentive to all of her needs. I could have not asked...
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.
Creek Side Terrace is one of the highly-regarded Holiday retirement properties, located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. We are proud to offer a full range of senior living amenities and a dignified and graceful living environment conveniently close to world-class medical facilities, shopping,...
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We are very pleased so far with The Cornerstone of Oak Creek community. The staff is friendly and caring and attentive to her care needs. It has a very warm and homey atmosphere. There are not a lot of...
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.
Cornerstone of Oak Creek is a 36-apartment assisted-living residence that has been serving the Oak Creek, Wisconsin community for more than 20 years. Through the passionate pursuit of excellent care and superior service, we help make the your treasured years fulfilling, purposeful and enjoyable...
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I am very happy and pleased with this facility so far. All of the staff members have been so helpful and very accommodating. I really like the director and she was amazing in getting my cousin set up and...
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 Montclare Supportive Living Community is the choice for an affordable assisted lifestyle community in the Lawndale neighborhood of Chicago. Welcome to a gracious, affordable assisted lifestyle in your community. At the Montclare, you’ll enjoy friendly neighbors to share common life...
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I seldom write reviews but want to take time to thank the incredible caregivers, plus [name removed]and [name removed], for the awesome job they do taking care of loved ones. The nurses, food, cleanliness,...
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.
 Franciscan Villa is a not-for-profit health organization that provides a continuum of care through: Spiritual services. We are committed to honoring the different faith traditions and diverse spiritualities of all our residents, and we offer weekly Mass in our chapel and monthly Protestant...
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I haven't had any problems with this community. My mother is doing well since her mover here. I know she is safe, and in good hands. They have a very nice staff , and they are taking good care of her, and...
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.
Basic Services for our residents include a Private suite, Health Status Monitoring, Three Home Cooked Meals Daily, Snacks Upon Request, Routine Housekeeping and Laundry Services, 24-hour Security and Staff Availability, Emergency Call System in Each Unit, Health Promotion and Exercise Programs,...
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[Name removed] the owner works hard and is very loyal to the residents that live here. They definitely trust her. Last time I visited the building there was a line of residents waiting by her office. She...
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.
South Milwaukee Group Home's staff members are hand-picked and among the most highly skilled in the assisted living industry. They understand the needs of our residents and work around the clock, seven days a week to help fulfill those needs. They are kind, caring and compassionate. Residents...
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My mother spent her last months at Mathews. My sisters and I are so grateful we found this small caring community. Mom was very reclusive and it was so important to her to have a private room. The staff was...
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.
Adava Care of Oak Creek is devoted to helping you make your home with us. While others may expect you to adapt to their rules, you'll find that we adapt to you.Discover our refreshingly different approach to assisted living. We are small and located in residential neighborhoods, so you'll enjoy a...
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They have had problems keeping a decent cook, so meals are not the best some days. Although the facility is nice, many of the apartments lack outside facing windows, which really impacts their mental health...
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.
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Everything is fine, some bumps to smooth out initially but cleanliness, friendliness, food, and quality of care are all 5. Of '5' is perfection- nothing is perfect, but given the monumental needs and...
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.
Welcome to Franklin Place Memory Care!Franklin Place Memory Care brings together a compassionate team of professionals who are dedicated to person-centered care and providing residents with a high quality of life. We strive to protect, engage, and love people with memory loss.
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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.
Joseph House Senior Living's mission is to welcome neighbors and friends who desire to live in a culture that promotes meaningful relationships and provides something different from the typical senior living experience. At Joseph House Senior Living you’ll find that, along with the support of...
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This community was a life saver for my loved one. They are fantastic at this community. It is expensive but I couldn't rate them any higher. I feel like this place saved my loved one. They were so kind and...
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.
Projected to welcome residents in late 2018, the Silverado St. Charles Memory Care Community will serve will serve 90 residents, fulfilling the care needs of those living with Alzheimer’s disease and other memory-impairing conditions in St. Charles and surrounding communities.The single-story...
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The staff has been fantastic since my grandmother moved in six months ago. The building is beautiful and well kept. As difficult as this process has been, this part of it has been very pleasant. I'm happy if...
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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.
This 160 year old, 7,700 square foot Victorian home is one of the oldest buildings in Harvard, and after a beautiful renovation by the Shepherd team it now houses area seniors with Shepherd's award-winning care team.At Shepherd Premier Assisted Living of Harvard your loved one will receive 24...
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Based on the experience we have had so far, we can say that we like the staff that work at Heritage of Muskego and it is a very pretty place for families.
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.
Heritage Muskego is a state-of-the-art 108-unit community on Janesville Road that offers Independent Living, Assisted Living, Enhanced Assisted Living and Memory Care, allowing residents to age in place as their health care needs change. Opened in 2018, Heritage Muskego’s high-end units come...

Cost of assisted living in Waukegan, IL

The average cost of senior living in Waukegan is $6,613 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Crystal Lake, IL with an average of $6,220 per month.

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

Waukegan, IL
$6,613/mo
U.S. national average
$5,830/mo

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

Assisted Living
$6,613/mo
$7,913/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,753/mo
Studio
$5,213/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,139/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,955/mo

Senior living costs in Waukegan 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: Waukegan, IL
Column state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWaukegan, ILIllinoisU.S.
Assisted Living$6,613/mo$6,329/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$7,913/mo$7,681/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living$3,395/mo$3,342/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Waukegan, IL:$6,613/mo
Illinois:$6,329/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Waukegan, IL:$7,913/mo
Illinois:$7,681/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Waukegan, IL:$3,395/mo
Illinois:$3,342/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Assisted living costs in Waukegan, IL, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Waukegan 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 average 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
Waukegan, IL$5,949/mo$5,680/mo+4.7%
Illinois$5,730/mo$5,484/mo+4.5%
National$5,510/mo$5,285/mo+4.2%
Waukegan, IL
2024 average cost:$5,949/mo
2023 average cost:$5,680/mo
Percent change:+4.7%
Illinois
2024 average cost:$5,730/mo
2023 average cost:$5,484/mo
Percent change:+4.5%
National
2024 average cost:$5,510/mo
2023 average cost:$5,285/mo
Percent change:+4.2%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Waukegan, 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 Waukegan.

What families are saying about assisted living in Waukegan

Recent reviews for assisted living in Waukegan

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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Shepherd Premier Assisted Living 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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Casa del Mare Memory Care in Kenosha, WI

5.0
This is a fantastic community, my father is doing well here. He loves the place and we are satisfied. A place for mom was amazing with all they help they provided. My sister says they are providing him with great care. We are pleased with everything they have done for us.

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Warm and caring staff. Many reviews mention the friendly and caring nature of the staff at different communities, creating a welcoming and supportive environment for residents. For instance, at Alto Grayslake, staff members like Kate are praised for their accommodating and helpful attitudes, making the transition to ...
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Unique and engaging activities. Communities offer various activities tailored to residents' interests to encourage socializing and engagement. At Alto Grayslake, monthly family night activities and a men's club have been highlighted as popular offerings. Meanwhile, at Green Oaks Senior Living, residents enjoy strolling thr ...
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Thoughtfully designed facilities. Reviews consistently mention the cleanliness, brightness, and high-quality construction of the facilities, enhancing residents' daily experiences. For example, at Green Oaks Senior Living, the interior decorating and architectural details create an aesthetically pleasing environment, while the ...
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Personalized care and attention. Individualized care and attention are essential aspects of senior living communities, and several reviews emphasize the accommodating nature of caregivers. At StoryPoint Libertyville, staff help residents every day, and nurses work diligently to ensure their care needs are met. Moreover, at S ...
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Nutritious meals and dining experiences. Quality food is a crucial factor in residents' overall satisfaction with their community. At Alto Grayslake, the food is described as very good, and residents appreciate the variety of options and the cleanliness of the dining areas. Similarly, at Brookdale Hawthorn Lakes in Vernon Hills Assi ...
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Supportive and responsive communication. Families value clear and effective communication with their loved ones and the community staff to ensure everyone is informed and care needs are being met. At Alto Grayslake, staff members are responsive to questions and concerns, and at StoryPoint Libertyville, families appreciate the frien ...
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Waukegan review score based on 2,627 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 2627 reviews of 448 Waukegan assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Waukegan 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

Waukegan review score compared against nearby cities

8.2
Waukegan, IL448 facilities
8.8
Crystal Lake, IL111 facilities
8.5
Naperville, IL349 facilities

Review subcategories for Waukegan 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 2,627 reviews of 448 Waukegan assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Waukegan 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.
Waukegan, IL averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.7
3.4
Friendliness
3.8
3.5
Care services
3.4
3.2
Staff
3.7
3.4
Meals & dining
3.4
3.1
Activities
3.5
3.1
Value for cost*
3.4
3.1
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*Learn more about cost details

Waukegan assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Waukegan assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Waukegan, 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 Waukegan 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 Waukegan that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Waukegan, ILNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
72.3%
53.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
54%
34.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
94.6%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.2%
97.7%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
80.1%
57.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
35.7%
30.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
95.1%
96.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
60%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
75.2%
53%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Waukegan 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 Waukegan Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Waukegan, ILNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
69%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
50.2%
33.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
60.3%
41.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
26.1%
13.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Waukegan 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 Waukegan partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Waukegan, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
42.4%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
56%
42.1%
No sugar
No sugar
52.5%
38.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
53.6%
37.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
26.3%
19.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Waukegan 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 Waukegan communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Waukegan, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
51.1%
32.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
58.5%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
44.6%
37.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
21.7%
18.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Waukegan 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 Waukegan offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Waukegan, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
65.4%
47.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
48.2%
31.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
46.2%
31.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
71.9%
50.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
68.3%
50.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
76.1%
53.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
58%
42.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
53.8%
36.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
54.5%
39.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
67.2%
47.9%
Live performances
Live performances
67%
48%
Dances
Dances
42.2%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
36.6%
25.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
64.7%
47.1%
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State regulations for assisted living in Waukegan

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