The village of Downers Grove sits in DuPage County, between I-88 and I-55 southwest of Chicago, in a region where 259 assisted living communities accommodate seniors with daily care needs. As...
Based on typical feedback from current and past assisted living residents and visitors, we find an overall quality score of 4.1 out of 5 stars out of five stars among local facilities. You can get a closer look at this rating by reading the 4.1 out of 5 stars testimonials in our directory.
14588 W Half Day Rd, Lincolnshire, IL 60069
4.0
(1 reviews)
For more than thirty years, Riverside Foundation has provided quality services and support to adults with developmental disabilities, ensuring opportunities for individual choice and providing this support in a positive and caring environment. Their...
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1551 Lake Cook Road, Deerfield, IL 60015
4.0
(5 reviews)
My parents live at Weinberg Community. Both my parents are at Gidwitz Place for the assisted living, but my dad goes to The Friend Center which is in the same building for programs and activities special for people with dementia. The staff and mana...
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940 West Gordon Terrace, Chicago, IL 60613
4.0
(4 reviews)
This is such a beautiful facility! A friend and I were looking for a place for her mom for the future. Not only was Lori Cantway (the director of the facility) such a friendly and welcoming person, she was also very warm hearted. She answered all of ...
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10501 Emilie Lane, Orland Park, IL 60467
3.9
(20 reviews)
My grandfather was over in Rehab he said the food was amazing And though he love all the staff he keep talking about a nurse name Qwendolan if anyone knows her tell her thank you! She made his day. So to know this while I'm overseas melted my heart....
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408 S Oak Park Ave., Oak Park, IL 60302
3.9
(40 reviews)
Oak Park Arms is independent living, but they also have an in-house office that offers assisted living functions. It has like an ala carte add-on of assisted living. We would have chosen that one, but it was just a little bit outside of my mother-in-...
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401 West Lake Street, Northlake, IL 60164
3.8
(46 reviews)
My grandmother moved into Concord Place last week. The biggest reason why we chose it was the cost. Her costs increase slightly as she needs more help. It's a nice place. The people are very nice there. She likes it. They have a pool. They have diffe...
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1501 West Melrose Street, Chicago, IL 60657
3.8
(6 reviews)
Greeneview place is a very active and friendly "home". You are able to go on planned activiites or have your hair and nails done on site or just talk and see a movie with your friends you made there. The meals are delicious and you have a choice if...
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4600 N Frontage Road, Hillside, IL 60162
3.8
(6 reviews)
This place is it like a nursing home or like an old folks home and it's not like a hospital it's a mixture of the two but the staff is so friendly and engaging they always have activities for everybody to do like movie nights and bingo they bring in ...
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1571 West Ogden Avenue, La Grange Park, IL 60526
3.7
(13 reviews)
My parents were in Presence Bethlehem Woods Retirement Community. They were in the independent living side, and the staff was excellent. They went above and beyond the call of duty for sure. The apartments were clean and well-appointed, and they had ...
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2625 Techny Rd, Northbrook, IL 60062
3.7
(12 reviews)
Covenant Living of Northbrook is where my wife and I are moving. It's a great place. My wife's parents lived there. Her father lived there for 20 years. Her mother lived there for 13 years. The people were very welcoming and caring. It fits our lifes...
$6,761
210 Airport Road, North Aurora, IL 60542
3.6
(35 reviews)
Asbury Gardens My mom has been at Asbury Gardens for almost 2 years. She recently transitioned into memory care due to her progression of her Dementia. I chose Asbury originally because they did offer more skilled care on the same property which me...
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550 Kildeer Drive, Bolingbrook, IL 60440
3.6
(6 reviews)
Heritage Woods was a very nice place, and I liked this one the best. There was a pool and a movie place. ...
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4950 North Ashland Avenue, Chicago, IL 60640
3.6
(11 reviews)
My brother was in Bethany Retirement Community for five years. That was very nice, but as his memory got worse, they were no longer equipped to take care of him. They told us he needs to leave because they're not able to give him what he needs anymor...
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421 N Lake Street, Aurora, IL 60506
3.6
(10 reviews)
I moved in and chose it because it's closer to my cousin, and it's a real nice place. The staff is very nice. The apartments are great. Instead of a one-bedroom, I have a two-bedroom. They have a bus available to go shopping every Monday. We're going...
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8080 South Harlem Avenue, Bridgeview, IL 60455
3.5
(12 reviews)
I visited this community and the staff is very friendly and the renovations are excellent ...
$4,500
1245 S Wood St, Chicago, IL 60608
3.5
(7 reviews)
I really liked Barton Senior Residences of Chicago. It's brand new, they have a lot of activities for seniors, and they have a doctor and nurses that check on the residents daily, which right now is something I need. My only issue is the price of the...
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1750 Elmhurst Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60018
3.5
(36 reviews)
My mother loves her room and the very very caring staff helps her with the things she forgets. My Mom was bitter and hurt with sadness because of her memory leaving her. But now she's happy every day, and when the family visits she enjoying herself w...
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3800 South Martin Luther King Drive, Chicago, IL 60653
3.3
(9 reviews)
I will be moving into Pioneer Gardens. It's a warm, friendly place. The people were very nice and cooperative. I especially liked the fact that they gave me a warm baked cookie for my interview. The admissions director kept communicating with me just...
$2,550
1599 North Farnsworth, Aurora, IL 60505
3.3
(6 reviews)
My dad has been resident for couple years unfortunately he got diagnosed with a cancer final stage and he is required hospice thankfully I met a person with a name Berlin she has been helping my dad and myself and doing everything above and beyond to...
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800 W. Oakton Street, Arlington Heights, IL 60004
3.0
(1 reviews)
I toured Lutheran Home. It was a great tour. The person who gave me a tour, the sales manager, her follow-up was terrible, and she has left the company. It's a great facility, with nice activities, and friendly staff, but very pricey. It was very nic...
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Assisted Living
Joseph
5.0
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....
Assisted Living
Janetwood
5.0
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....
Assisted Living
David
4.0
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...
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
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.
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 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.
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.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Northeastern Illinois Area Agency on Aging | (815) 939-0727 | Serving 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) 407-6500 | The 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) 968-1060 | Located 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) 719-6670 | Dial 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) 434-5500 | Downers 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. |
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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