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Assisted Living Communities in Downers Grove, Illinois

The village of Downers Grove sits in DuPage County, between I-88 and I-55 southwest of Chicago, in a region where 258 assisted living communities accommodate seniors with daily care needs. As...

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Joseph

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of Saratoga Grove Retirement and Assisted Living

My mother-in-law moved into Saratoga Grove Retirement and Assisted Living one week ago. The Saratoga Grove is a very clean, very nicely set up, smaller community. They only have 66 total residents....

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Janetwood

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of Saratoga Grove Retirement and Assisted Living

top notch staff - above and beyond caring. family-like atmosphere. The small community feel was perfect for my parents, great staff to resident ratio and allowed for more attention to my parents....

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David

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of Saratoga Grove Retirement and Assisted Living

My dad ended up going to Saratoga Grove Retirement & Assisted Living. He's very happy with the size, appearance, and staffing. We looked at a few places and that's the one he wanted to go to. He...

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The Cost of Assisted Living in Downers Grove, IL and Nearby Cities

According to the 2024 Genworth Cost of Care Survey, assisted living residents in the Downers Grove region pay roughly $6,500 each month for housing and services. This average runs $1,150 over the national median and $1,275 over the Illinois norm, and it exceeds costs in many nearby cities. For example, in Rockford, costs run about $1,250 below the local norm, and in Bloomington, rates come in approximately $1,700 lower.

Downers Grove

$6,500

Illinois

$5,225

The United States

$5,350

Rockford

$5,250

Kankakee

$7,683

Bloomington

$4,800

Champaign

$5,438

Paying for Assisted Living in Downers Grove, IL

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Downers Grove

In Illinois, the HCBS Medicaid Waiver for Supportive Living Facilities helps pay for services in some assisted living communities, but it does not pay for room and board.

Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Illinois page.

More Ways to Pay for Assisted Living

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:

  • Veterans Benefits
  • Life Insurance Policy
  • Long-Term Care Insurance
  • Reverse Mortgage

For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Illinois page.

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Living in Downers Grove, IL

Assisted living costs in Downers Grove come in at approximately $6,500 per month. This is consistent with home health care costs but exceeds in-home care fees by about $780. While adult day health care fees run lower at around $2,123, nursing home residents pay about $2,170 more for 24-hour medical monitoring in semi-private rooms.

In-Home Care

$5,720

Home Health Care

$6,578

Adult Day Health Care

$2,123

Assisted Living Facility

$6,500

Nursing Home Facility (semi-private room)

$8,669

Note: Since data for Downers Grove is unavailable, we used data for the nearest city, Chicago, instead.

 

Free Assisted Living Resources in Downers Grove

There are many resources for seniors in Downers Grove to help them find assisted living communities, find ways to pay for them and assist them with advocacy issues.

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Northeastern Illinois Area Agency on Aging(815) 939-0727Serving dozens of towns and cities in Northeastern Illinois, the Area Agency on Aging provides links to resources that assist people over 65. Seniors living in Downers Grove can find help and receive referrals for legal, insurance and transportation issues.
Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program(630) 407-6500The long-term care ombudsman for DuPage County visits long-term care facilities to monitor the quality of senior care. The ombudsman also informs residents of their rights and advocates for them. Seniors who have problems with their assisted living facility can speak with the ombudsman, who will help resolve any complaints
Community Adult Day Center(630) 968-1060Located in the Park District of Downers Grove, the Adult Center at Lincoln Center provides weekday games and activities for residents 55 years and over.
Dial a Ride(630) 719-6670Dial a Ride is a service for seniors and people with disabilities. The shared ride service picks up riders from their residences, and the fare is $3 cash each way. Transportation is provided by a small bus with an attached lift for wheelchairs.
Taxi Coupon Program(630) 434-5500Downers Grove offers taxi transportation assistance to seniors 65 and over and people with disabilities. Seniors pay for taxi rides with coupons that are purchased for half price. All licensed taxi companies in town accept these coupons.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Downers Grove

Downers Grove-area assisted living communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all assisted living communities in Illinois are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Illinois page for more information about these laws.

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