Aperion Care Highwood
50 Pleasant Avenue, Highwood, IL 60040
4.5
(2 reviews)
"Very nice, clean and pleasant place to stay ..."
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Bensenville, home to 1 assisted living facilities, sits primarily within DuPage County, with a portion extending into Cook County. In 2024, seniors in this city pay around $6,500 per month for residential care. By comparison, the state and national medians run substantially lower at $5,225 and $5,350, respectively.
Through this guide, you can check out 3230 reviews reviews from current and past residents of local assisted living communities. On average, these facilities receive a consumer satisfaction score of 4.3 out of 5 stars stars.
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50 Pleasant Avenue, Highwood, IL 60040
4.5
(2 reviews)
"Very nice, clean and pleasant place to stay ..."
READ MORE3501 Northeast Parkway, Lincolnwood, IL 60712
4.5
(16 reviews)
"The tour at The Carrington at Lincolnwood was nice. It's a newer facility. It's very clean and very bright. All the people there seemed very friendly. There were a lot of different activities. There were a lot of options, but ultimately, it's a combi..."
READ MORE1150 S. Euclid Avenue, Elmhurst, IL 60126
4.5
(6 reviews)
"My mother started at Park Place in Independent Living for her first 2 years and a few month ago (since Covid) has moved to Assisted Living. As someone suffering from mild (now mild-moderate) dementia, my Mom was not only treated with the upmost respe..."
READ MORE301 Weston Ave, Aurora, IL 60505
4.5
(2 reviews)
"Bardwell Residences was the best facility I've seen, so far. The rooms were very nice, and they had various activities. It was just really appealing all the way around. The staff who assisted me during the tour was wonderful. She was a great tour gui..."
READ MORE920 W. Wilson, Chicago, IL 60640
4.5
(2 reviews)
"It's a 5 stars to me, I lived there for 14 years and it was a warm cozy place to live. ..."
READ MORE35 Shamut Avenue, La Grange, IL 60525
4.5
(2 reviews)
"What I like least about Aspired Living of La Grange is the price. But I like that the bathrooms are large. They have barn doors, which is nice. The living space is bright and welcoming. The amenities are very high quality. The community spaces are ve..."
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250 Village Drive, Downers Grove, IL 60516
4.4
(29 reviews)
"I am currently in rehab at Oak Trace. There's nothing that I do not like here. Everything is above anything that I've experienced before. The staff was very kind. They're courteous. And they respond right away. The food is excellent. I couldn't ask f..."
READ MORE865 N. Cass Ave, Westmont, IL 60559
4.4
(17 reviews)
"We couldn’t be happier with how my Mom was welcomed into this community. She has been living there for two years now and LOVES it!! My sisters and I interviewed quite a few facilities. And are so happy we chose Cordia! The activities are wonderful,..."
READ MORE4747 N. Canfield Ave., Norridge, IL 60706
4.4
(13 reviews)
"Both of my parents lived at CBH. They started out in Independent living. After my father passed away my mother went to the 3rd floor. I work in another senior community. I can not say enough about CBH. The care, compassion, cleanliness, activities, ..."
READ MORE1250 West Central Road, Arlington Heights, IL 60005
4.4
(28 reviews)
"I will be moving into Church Creek. Erin was a very warm person and knowledgeable about the people who live there. She said hello to everybody by name, as she met them, and that was great. She also invited us to stay for lunch, so I got to experience..."
READ MORE276 East Irving Park Road, Wood Dale, IL 60191
4.4
(11 reviews)
"My mother has moved into The Radcliff. I chose them because they're right down the street from where I live. The staff was great. I had no problem whatsoever. The food was good. I've eaten there about three or four times already. She's got a studio a..."
READ MORE777 Church St. , Lake Zurich, IL 60047
4.4
(18 reviews)
"Cedar Lake Assisted Living & Memory Care was great. The layout was nice. The staff was friendly. They have a makeshift movie theater type viewing area for the residents. My dad happens to be a big fan of movies, so I thought that was very unique. The..."
READ MORE2626 West 63rd Street, Chicago, IL 60629
4.4
(7 reviews)
"My mother-in-law moved to Churchview Supportive Living. I've been there several times, and it's a nice, clean place, and the staff is very nice. My mother-in-law loves the place. It's a welcoming place. They have activities for them to do. That was t..."
READ MORE975 North 5th Ave, St. Charles, IL 60174
4.4
(5 reviews)
"My sister moved to River Glen of St. Charles because it was immediately available. I was with her when she had a meal and it was wonderful. They had standard activities. They have in-house therapy. They have games like bingo, movies, and rides to sto..."
READ MORE3800 N. California Avenue, Chicago, IL 60618
4.4
(5 reviews)
"Paul House & Health Care Center looks like it was very nice, and it was big. The problem was they were too expensive. They came in over $10,000 for semi-private ,and that was too much. Otherwise, I would have been comfortable putting my mother there...."
READ MORE315 North La Grange Road, La Grange Park, IL 60526
4.4
(15 reviews)
"My father-in-law is at Plymouth Place. I think at this point we are very happy with Plymouth Place. We like their cleanliness, and their staff seems very, very professional very nice. I think they're doing the best they can with my father-in-law. T..."
READ MORE505 N Hunt Club Rd, Gurnee, IL 60031
4.3
(8 reviews)
"Gurnee Place Memory Care doesn't have that many people, which I thought was nice. I chose my mom to be there because they gave me the best deal as far as price goes, and one staff member had her mother in there and said, "I was going to take her to a..."
READ MORE6700 S. Keating, Chicago, IL 60629
4.3
(47 reviews)
"I moved into Autumn Green at Midway Village. The people are nice and friendly and I feel safe. The staff was nice. They come to my apartment every Tuesday. The facility is clean. They have a gym. They had a barbecue this week. And they have a movie t..."
READ MORE1347 Crystal Court, Naperville, IL 60563
4.3
(23 reviews)
"My mom is in Tabor Hills A Campus of Caring. They've been OK from what I've seen. They take care of my mom, and they're attentive. I wish they would let families in longer or more because of the COVID. Right now, they're still limiting the number of ..."
READ MORE2150 W Golf Rd, Hoffman Estates, IL 60169
4.2
(4 reviews)
"It was nice. They offered a high level of care, just a step down from a skilled nursing facility. The facility was nice. The studio they showed was nice. It seemed like a decent place. Everything was furnished. The staff members answered all the ques..."
READ MOREThe 2024 Genworth Cost of Care Survey puts assisted living costs in Bensenville near $6,500 per month, with local fees surpassing the state norm of $5,225 and rates in many nearby cities. For example, seniors in Champaign pay around $5,438, and in Rockford, facilities set standard rates near $5,250. Fees in Bloomington run even lower at roughly $4,800.
Bensenville
$6,500
Illinois
$5,225
United States
$5,350
Rockford
$5,250
Kankakee
$7,683
Bloomington
$4,800
Champaign
$5,438
The 2021 Genworth Cost of Care Survey findings shows that the average fee for assisted living in Bensenville is $4,825 per month. When compared to the state and national averages of $4,488 and $4,500, respectively, Bensenville seniors should budget an additional $337 per month.
Residents of assisted living facilities in Bensenville may be able to access financial assistance through the Illinois Supportive Living Program. Additional help is also available to eligible Social Security recipients through the Optional State Supplement (OSS).
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Illinois page.
While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for assisted living, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance assisted living costs include:
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Illinois page.
Assisted living facilities in Bensenville set monthly rates of around $6,500. This rate closely aligns with the cost of home health care, which trends near $6,578, but it exceeds in-home care costs by almost $800. While seniors pay considerably lower rates of approximately $2,123 for adult day health care, nursing home fees run more than $2,000 higher.Â
In-Home Care
$5,720
Home Health Care
$6,578
Adult Day Health Care
$2,123
Assisted Living Facility
$6,500
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$8,669
Note: Since data for Bensenville is unavailable, we used data for the nearest city, Chicago, instead.
Bensenville's seniors can get help from a range of government agencies and nonprofit organizations that administer programs designed to support older citizens. Those listed here can help vets access benefits, in addition to helping all seniors get free loans of medical equipment and advice from attorneys. There's also help for assisted living residents unhappy with aspects of their care and support for those who want to volunteer their time to help their communities.
Resource | Contact | Service |
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Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program | (800) 252-8966 | The Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program's purpose is to advocate for seniors in residential care facilities. The program's trained volunteers regularly visit facilities to educate seniors about their rights and investigate complaints made by them, their families and third parties. The source of the complaint is kept confidential when solutions are negotiated with care providers. The ombudsman can also supply copies of inspection reports for facilities seniors may be considering for their long-term care. |
AgeGuide Northeastern Illinois | (630) 293-5990 | AgeGuide is the Area Agency on Aging for Bensenville. It manages many programs designed to support seniors in the community. These include training seniors on digital technologies to help them connect with family and friends, referring older citizens to legal advisers who can assist with civil law matters and educating Medicare beneficiaries about fraud. |
VA Benefits and Health Care | (800) 827-1000 | The Chicago Regional Office administers an array of services for U.S. military veterans, in addition to referring them to local veteran services offices that can help them apply for the state and federal benefits they're entitled to. The office can also help vets access their health care services, including social services. |
Health Equipment Loan Program | (630) 628-3100 | Addison Fire Protection District operates a Health Equipment Loan Program, which provides free loans of assistive technologies to seniors in Bensenville and surrounding areas. Since the program relies on donations, availability may be limited, although common equipment, such as wheelchairs and canes, is generally easier to obtain. |
AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP | (847) 228-1006 | HandsOn Suburban Chicago, a local nonprofit, administers the RSVP program in DuPage County. It connects volunteers to other nonprofits, government agencies and hospitals that rely on help to fulfill their purposes. Seniors choose the time they can spare to help their communities and the program links them to organizations looking for people with their skills and expertise. |
Bensenville Assisted Living Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Assisted Living facilities in Illinois are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Illinois page for more information about these laws.
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Larry
3.0
Review of Bridgeway of Bensenville
I stayed at Bridgeway of Bensenville's assisted living. You never see many residents around. The food got kind of boring after a while. It wasn't the food I liked, which is probably why I didn't...
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Brian
5.0
Review of Bridgeway of Bensenville
We toured the assisted living at Bridgeway of Bensenville. It was very nice. The staff showed us everything. We saw where to sign up first, the beauty shop, the floor that the assisted living...
Assisted Living
Sam Floyed
5.0
Review of Bridgeway of Bensenville
I recently moved my parents into a 2 bedroom apartment at Bridgeway Of Bensenville. They have made lots of new friends by attending all the daily activities. Dads vision has deteriorated recently...