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Des Plaines is home to many senior care options, including nursing homes. The term “nursing home” is often used as a catchall for any type of senior care. But it can also refer to actual nursing homes, or skilled nursing facilities, which provide the highest level of medical and rehabilitative care outside of a hospital. Of the 97 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Des Plaines, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Des Plaines is about $6,107, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 2705 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Photo of The Carrington at Lincolnwood
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My dad likes to pack things up. At his old location, every time I came to visit - I would spend an hour “unpacking” everything. I love that Carrington has locked clothes closets and that staff helps to pick...
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.
Creating a multi-acre senior living community in the very heart of a highly desirable area like Lincolnwood is a rare opportunity. While only minutes from businesses and shopping, cultural opportunities, houses of worship and medical and professional offices, the landscaped 13-acre,...
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5 for every category. The staff are really friendly and I like that residents are out doing activities at all different times. There is a wide variety of things to do.
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.
EXPERIENCE THE DIFFERENCE AT CONCORD PLACE RETIREMENT COMMUNITY We are so much more than a senior community. Concord Place Retirement Community is home. For over 25 years we have prided ourselves in creating a culture and atmosphere of comfort and love. To that end, we have focused our efforts...
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My mom likes it there and the staff are nice and helpful. Her 1 BR apartment is also nice and good size. However she doesn't participate in activities there on her own. We encourage her but she just stays in...
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.
Autumn Green at Wright Campus is a senior living community located in the vibrant metropolis of Chicago, Illinois. This iconic city offers some of the best amenities in the country. Glass towers, luxury boutiques and fine dining can be found amongst the busy downtown core. Visiting family members...
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Mom was only there 2 months. Mostly was happy with the service. My only concern was right before she died. She somehow fell, and was told she was going to hospital for a "scratch" then not. Probably...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
Now under new management with Sunrise Senior Living as of June 2024In elegant, residential environments, we deliver the finest in senior care, and are recognized internationally for both quality and innovation. Guided by our Principles of Service, Sunrise affords families peace-of-mind by...
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I have nothing but good things to say. Staff was excellent and caring. I felt very comfortable having my mother there. They went out of their way to accommodate her.
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.
Celebrate Senior Living of Niles is a close-knit continuing care senior retirement community with independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing rehabilitation care. It is located in the Village of Niles, Cook County, Illinois, a peaceful suburb ten minutes from Chicago.As...
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The location is terrible - next to transformers and power towers. They get people from one activity to the next and there was something every day and all day long. They made people feel inclusive and able...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
North Shore Place located in Northbrook, Cook County, Illinois provides seniors with a caring assisted living community that is supportive and safe. Our community offers its residents a peaceful place to call home. Northbrook is a great city to visit, and guests of our residents will enjoy...
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Our experience at Belmont Village was exceptional. My Dad was there for 5 months in the memory care unit. The staff was very responsive, respectful and kind. Vitas hospice was truly the best in providing...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
Belmont Village Buffalo Grove is home to the perfect blend of comfort, personalized care and active living. Our beautifully landscaped senior living community is nestled in the heart of the attractive residential suburb of northwest Chicago, surrounded by premier dining, shopping and...
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The facility is top notch! The staff is compassionate. The activities director is a 10+ The dinning offers two meal choices plus a staple menu if you don't care for either option. My dad is well cared for...
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.
At The Gardens at Arlington Heights, our Residents enjoy an active, engaging lifestyle that promotes wellness and independence. Our beautiful community is situated in a convenient location in the Northwest suburbs and sits on just over 4.5 acres of land. The community offers 3 gorgeous outdoor...
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Everyone there was very nice and helpful to my dad. It is a bit expensive, but overall a great place. I have heard that new owners have taken control since my Dad left and quite a few of the staff were...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
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Photo of The Landing on Dundee Senior Living
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The staff is very caring and kind. Yes, we would recommend The Landing on Dundee Senior Living to other families based on the experience so far.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
Our community offers assisted living and memory care options for seniors, ideally located for the North Shore suburbs of Chicago and the surrounding communities of Wheeling.This isn’t your average senior living community as our residents enjoy social interaction with their peers, activities here...
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Photo of Waverly Inn Memory Care and Cottages
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55 Floor plans available
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1...overall experience 10 plus beautiful facility great location Incredible care and loving staff 2...excellent maintenance of entire facility 3...friendliness 10 + Staff from kitchen to front desk to...
Provides: Memory Care, Independent Living
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.
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.
Waverly Inn Memory Care Community, a Koelsch Community, and family owned since 1958 is located in the Village of Arlington Heights.Along with excellence in care, Waverly Inn Memory Care Community will offer full meals, vibrant mental and physical activities 7 days a week, scheduled social outings...
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It's a very nice place for my mother. Not sure if there is anything that they need to improve on from what my mom tells me. Most of the staff is very friendly and she seems to be happy there.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
The Highlands Assisted Living at Westminster Place is a community situated within a beautiful 40-acre campus. As a part of Presbyterian Homes' continuum of care, this assisted living community in Evanston offers levels of personalized care based on an individual’s needs. Residents of assisted...
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What we like the most about the community is just everything. Our loved one is happy there and we would definitely recommend Bridgeway of Bensenville to other families based on the experience so far.
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.
Bridgeway of Bensenville features independent living homes and apartments offering a worry-free lifestyle. Additionally, Bridgeway of Bensenville offers various levels of assisted living and memory care to those that require more help with daily activities.Lifestyle Amenities:Choice of large...
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Loving care. Highly competent staff. Grosse Pointe Manor provided my uncle a home away from home during and after his recuperation from a life altering stroke. Our family will always treasure the staff at...
Provides: Nursing Homes
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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.
Grosse Pointe Manor is a 5 star rated facility by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid that is located in Niles, Illinois, in the northwest suburbs of Chicago near Skokie, Morton Grove, Park Ridge, and Glenview. Grosse Pointe Manor is a family owned and operated skilled nursing and...
Photo of The Wellshire Morton Grove
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Cannot comment on the meals and dining as I have not eaten there. What we like the most about The Wellshire is that the staff are friendly and always helpful. It's nice that the facility is smaller in size...
Provides: Assisted 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.
The Wellshire is designed for seniors that require assistance with the activities of daily living. The campus offers a continuum of care with Bella Terra nursing and rehab center connected to The Wellshire. The Wellshire was built in 2011. We are located in Morton Grove, The Wellshire is...
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44 Floor plans available
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Remind the employees to TELL the patient's what they will do Before doing it. Remind the employees to slow down especially when changing patient's clothes. Tell employees to wear name tags. Emerald Place...
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.
Emerald Place is a purpose built memory care community for seniors in the Chicago area. We specialize in providing high quality care for seniors living with dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease, by offering a personal touch that makes every resident feel welcome and at ease. Our services and...
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My mother who recently passed away spent about 7 years as a resident of Central Baptist Village. First in the Terrace for those with mid stage Alzheimer’s and then in the Skilled Nursing Pavilion for those...
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.
We invite you to join us at Central Baptist Village, where we are inspired by faith, family, and friendship. From the moment you arrive, you'll feel at home at this community that's been at the heart of Chicago's near north suburbs for more than a century. Here, friends await you, ready to chat...
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My mother was in Fairmont Care for 6 months. Fairmont is very skilled Nursing Facility. My family is very pleased with care they received in Fairmont Care, Friendly staff is always around to make sure that...
Provides: Nursing Homes
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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.
Fairmont HealthCare & Rehabilitation Centre excels in creating a warm and friendly family atmosphere that prevails throughout the facility. Our home-like surroundings help promote the development of special new friendships that are like those shared in extended families. Our team of...
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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.
For those who cherish their independence but need a little assistance to enjoy life to the fullest, The Highlands Assisted Living at The Moorings of Arlington Heights makes life a little easier and safer. Located within a beautiful 45-acre campus and as a part of Presbyterian Homes' continuum of...
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My mom said "I don't have to cook or clean." Based on the experience we have had so far, we would recommend the Lutheran Home to other families
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
Lutheran Home in Arlington Heights was established in 1892 and continues to be a respected not-for-profit mission driven organization in the Chicagoland area. Lutheran Home offers assisted living; a tired memory support continuum; residential nursing; short term rehabilitation; adult day...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
Located minutes from downtown Evanston, IL., and Northwestern University, Westminster Place is renowned not only for the beauty and livability of the campus, but also for our exceptional continuum of care. You’ll find a wide selection of inviting residences, an extraordinary array of programs and...
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I walked in the Sheridan of Park Ridge and was greeted by a wonderful sales associate and the admin. They explained everything to me and showed me around. The facility is clean (spotless). The staff is...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
The Sheridan at Park Ridge is a new assisted living and memory care community for seniors age 55 and over in the Chicago metropolitan area. We specialize in helping seniors live their lives to the fullest, no matter what level of specialized care they need. For our assisted living residents, we...
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After more than 5 years of involvement with the residency of a loved one at Alden Garden of DesPlaines, I consider the experience with the Alden community to be exceptional from a consumer perspective....
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
Alden Gardens and Courts is the cozy community with a giant heart offering assisting living and memory care. Allowing adults the opportunity to feel at home, each deluxe studio apartment is equipped with Lifeline call system, microwave oven, refrigerator, individual thermostat, and spacious...
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My loved one was previously a resident at Arbor Terrace Glenview and everything was very good. We were very pleased with the facility: the sitting rooms, common areas and open spaces for family get...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
Located in the Village of Glenview on the North Shore, Arbor Terrace Glenview is a vibrant community designed to help older people enjoy the benefits of an active lifestyle – and experience greater well-being. For people living with Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia, Arbor Terrace Glenview a...
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After touring several communities, this was the only community we felt love as we walked through the building. The staff are kind, caring and treat the patients as family. Moving my mom into Northbrook Inn...
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.
Northbrook Inn, part of the Koelsch Senior Communities, and family owned since 1958 is located in the village of Northbrook. The single-story memory care community in the Pointe Drive neighborhood is considered by many to be a retiree's dream neighborhood as it is peaceful and quiet, close to...

Cost of nursing homes in Des Plaines, IL

The average cost of senior living in Des Plaines is $6,107 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Skokie, IL with an average of $5,996 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Des Plaines, IL, vs. nearby cities

Des Plaines, IL
$6,107/mo

Nursing homes costs in Des Plaines, IL, vs. state and national averages

Des Plaines, IL
$6,107/mo
U.S. national average
$5,004/mo

Nursing homes costs in Des Plaines, IL, vs. other senior living options

$6,249/mo
Nursing Homes
$6,107/mo

Nursing homes costs in Des Plaines, IL, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,690/mo
Studio
$6,358/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,004/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,404/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,500/mo

Senior living costs in Des Plaines vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 4 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Des Plaines, IL
Column state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Community typeDes Plaines, ILIllinoisU.S.
Nursing Homes$6,107/mo$5,390/mo$5,004/mo
Assisted Living$6,218/mo$5,370/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$6,249/mo$5,390/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living$5,486/mo$4,453/mo$4,203/mo
Nursing Homes
Des Plaines, IL:$6,107/mo
Illinois:$5,390/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Assisted Living
Des Plaines, IL:$6,218/mo
Illinois:$5,370/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Des Plaines, IL:$6,249/mo
Illinois:$5,390/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Des Plaines, IL:$5,486/mo
Illinois:$4,453/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Des Plaines, IL, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Des Plaines 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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Nursing homes cost trends in Des Plaines, IL

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Des Plaines 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
Des Plaines, IL$7,104/mo$6,387/mo+11.2%
Illinois$6,148/mo$5,811/mo+5.8%
National$5,667/mo$5,383/mo+5.3%
Des Plaines, IL
2024 average cost:$7,104/mo
2023 average cost:$6,387/mo
Percent change:+11.2%
Illinois
2024 average cost:$6,148/mo
2023 average cost:$5,811/mo
Percent change:+5.8%
National
2024 average cost:$5,667/mo
2023 average cost:$5,383/mo
Percent change:+5.3%
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Des Plaines

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Des Plaines

Bella Terra Bloomingdale

4.6
Excellent caring staff. The food was always hot and fresh. Excellent chef as all of the food is made right there on premises. The nurses and aides were very caring and attentive to our needs. Great therapy team. The facility is immaculate I would highly recommend this facility

Emerald Place in Glenview, IL

5.0
Their activities director [name removed] was outstanding, as well as their custodial and support staff team. Truly, but the cost at the time seemed high

Victory Centre of Elk Grove in Elk Grove Village, IL

5.0
My brother lives in Victory Centre of Elk Grove Village, IL. I visit him frequently and I have found it to be Clean, Friendly and warm. The Staff from Administration to Nursing, Dining, and Maintence are all warm and caring, they know the residents' names, are respectful and always willing ...
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Des Plaines nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Des Plaines nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Des Plaines, 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 Des Plaines nursing homes

Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Des Plaines 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
67.5%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
75.9%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
86.7%
23.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
90.4%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
84.3%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
37.3%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
86.7%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
62.7%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
74.7%
17.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Des Plaines nursing homes

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 Des Plaines Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
65.1%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
45.8%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
65.1%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
28.9%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Des Plaines nursing homes

Nursing homes communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Des Plaines partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Des Plaines, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
48.2%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
61.4%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
60.2%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
65.1%
3.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Des Plaines nursing homes

Our nursing homes communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Des Plaines communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Des Plaines, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
54.2%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
53%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
42.2%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
24.1%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Des Plaines nursing homes

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Des Plaines offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
61.4%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
48.2%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
48.2%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
74.7%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
62.7%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
74.7%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
53%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
57.8%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
56.6%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
61.4%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
61.4%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
47%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
43.4%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
60.2%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Discovery Village Des Plaines, Generations Oakton Arms and Inspirations of Northbrook are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Des Plaines, Illinois. See full list of communities.
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