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Residential care homes in River Forest often appeal to seniors who want to remain in a close-knit, familiar home environment but need personal care services like grooming assistance, medication reminders, and even help with cooking and cleaning. And, they’re typically home to fewer residents, enabling caregivers and residents to build stronger connections. The average cost of care homes in River Forest is $3,783 per month. To find the best care home options for your needs and budget, browse 18 care homes in River Forest and read 1 reviews of families’ experiences.

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Residential Care Home Facilities near River Forest, IL

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I cannot speak highly enough of Golden Haven, where my aunt spent the last three weeks of her life battling late-stage dementia. This place is truly unique, as it operates out of a single-family home with...
Provides: Residential Care Home
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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.
Golden Haven Senior Living is a Premium Residential Assisted Living Care Home in Chicagoland, offering Assisted Living and Respite Care in a clean, modern home and family-like setting for seniors. We offer both Private Rooms and Shared Rooms! With over 7 years of experience caring for seniors,our...
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Provides: Residential Care Home
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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.
Our Cozy Place is a small homey retirement community in Berwyn, that offers senior citizen an incomparable, affordable retirement home. We also have 24 hour caregivers who is a CNA.
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Provides: Residential Care Home
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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: Residential Care Home
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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: Residential Care Home
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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: Residential Care Home
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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.
Chase Place is owned and operated by Senior Home Sharing, Inc., a 503 (c) not-for-profit. Chase Place is a residential care home located in Lombard, Illinois. It houses six residents, age 62 and older, and an on-site house manager. Each resident moves into a private room, personalizing it with...
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Provides: Residential Care Home
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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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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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Cost of care homes in River Forest, IL

The average cost of senior living in River Forest is $3,783 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include North Riverside, IL with an average of $3,757 per month.

Residential care home costs in River Forest, IL, vs. nearby cities

River Forest, IL
$3,783/mo
$3,790/mo
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Residential care home costs in River Forest, IL, vs. state and national averages

River Forest, IL
$3,783/mo
U.S. national average
$3,675/mo

Residential care home costs in River Forest, IL, vs. other senior living options

$6,044/mo
Residential Care Home
$3,783/mo

Residential care home costs in River Forest, IL, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,800/mo
Private
$5,500/mo

Senior living costs in River Forest vs. state and national costs

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Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: River Forest, IL
Column state: Illinois
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Community typeRiver Forest, ILIllinoisU.S.
Residential Care Home$3,783/mo$4,060/mo$3,675/mo
Assisted Living$6,025/mo$5,370/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$6,044/mo$5,390/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living$6,155/mo$4,453/mo$4,203/mo
Residential Care Home
River Forest, IL:$3,783/mo
Illinois:$4,060/mo
U.S.:$3,675/mo
Assisted Living
River Forest, IL:$6,025/mo
Illinois:$5,370/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
River Forest, IL:$6,044/mo
Illinois:$5,390/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Independent Living
River Forest, IL:$6,155/mo
Illinois:$4,453/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about residential care home in River Forest

Recent reviews for residential care home in River Forest

Home Sweet Home Arlington Heights

4.0
Perfect place for the elderly who cannot care for themselves. Clean, homey, and truly a place that is safe and clean. Home Sweet Home is an environment that looks nothing like a nursing home! The care is wonderful!

Bethany Senior Assisted Living in Skokie, IL

5.0
Bethany Senior Assisted Living is a care environment like no other in Chicago. It is not an institution. It is a family home and the difference is night and day. The Maruntel Family heralds from Southern Europe, and in this part of the world, seniors are considered gems. Deep within ...
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Marley Oaks in Mokena, IL

4.8
marley oaks is well staffed by qualified staff members that are caring and devoted to the residents. my mom has been there for 2 and a halve years and calls it home.she really enjoys the delicious homemade meals that are prepared daily, fresh veggies and very helpful cooks. residents each have ...
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Golden Haven Senior Living, Cozy Palace Retirement Home and Mack Home are the top-rated residential care home facilities near River Forest, Illinois. See full list of communities.
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