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Assisted Living Communities in Elmhurst, Illinois

 

Elmhurst, a western suburb of Chicago, sits in DuPage and Cook Counties and has 3 assisted living facilities, with 30 more in nearby cities. These facilities charge a typical rate of $4,825 per month, exceeding respective state and national norms of $4,488 and $4,500.

With so many facilities in the region to choose from, narrowing your search to the one that fits your needs can be challenging. Fortunately, our directory lists 2125 reviews reviews of facilities in and near Elmhurst, assigning them an overall rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars stars based on consumer feedback.  

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The Cost of Assisted Living in Nearby Cities

In Elmhurst, assisted living communities charge $4,825 per month for housing and support. While this trends higher than the state and national medians of $4,488 and $4,500, respectively, it lines up with rates in other cities in northern Illinois. For example, seniors in Bloomington pay higher rates of $5,160 for care, and in Rockford, monthly fees exceed Elmhurst’s norm by $425. On the other hand, assisted living facilities in Kankakee charge about $200 less than facilities in Elmhurst.

Elmhurst

$4,825

Illinois

$4,488

United States

$4,500

Rockford

$5,250

Kankakee

$4,623

Bloomington

$5,160

Paying for Assisted Living in Elmhurst

 

In Elmhurst, seniors pay a typical monthly rate of $4,825 for assisted living services.

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Elmhurst

Seniors who need help paying for assisted living costs can apply for the HCBS Waiver for Supportive Living Facilities. There are many available spots; however, there is an enrollment cap on the program.

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

Financial Assistance in Illionois

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 Care

Assisted living communities in Elmhurst charge a typical monthly rate of $4,825 for care, coming in hundreds of dollars below most other local senior care solutions. For example, seniors who arrange full-time personal care services from private caregivers pay $5,672 for in-home care, and home health care, which includes private skilled nursing services, costs $895 more than assisted living. In addition to this, nursing home rates exceed assisted living, with residents paying $2,171 more for 24-hour skilled nursing in an institutional setting. Only adult day health care costs less than assisted living at $1,842, offering a budget-friendly alternative for seniors who need daytime personal care in a community environment but aren’t seeking residential services.

In-Home Care

$5,672

Home Health Care

$5,720

Adult Day Health Care

$1,842

Assisted Living Facility

$4,825

Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)

$6,996

Note: Data for Elmhurst was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Chicago, was used instead.

Free Assisted Living Resources in Elmhurst

Elmhurst and the surrounding area are home to numerous government agencies and non-profit organizations offering help for seniors searching for or currently residing in an assisted living community. These organizations can also provide assistance in a number of other eldercare services such as geriatric care management, elder law advice, estate planning, finding home care and health and wellness programs.

To see a list of free assisted living resources in Elmhurst, please visit our Assisted Living in Illinois page.

What to Consider About Assisted Living in Elmhurst

The oversight of assisted living communities in the Elmhurst region, as well as in the rest of Illinois, falls to the Illinois Department of Public Health. This department licenses and inspects facilities annually to ensure a high standard of care, and it has an online complaint form individuals can submit to report noncompliance with minimum licensing and care standards. 

Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Elmhurst

 

  • Elmhurst Hospital – Main Campus, which sits near the corner of York Street and Roosevelt Road, has 259 inpatient beds and a full range of diagnostic, preventative and curative treatment options. It specializes in surgical services, radiology, orthopedics and mental health services, and it has a 24-hour emergency room.

 

  • DuPage County, where most of Elmhurst sits, ranks first among Illinois’ 102 surveyed counties for its health policies, practices and outcomes. On an annual basis, only 230 out of 100,000 people die before age 75, versus a rate of 360 people nationally. The average life expectancy of 81.9 years exceeds state and national norms by over 3 years. Additionally, among Medicare beneficiaries, 61% get the flu vaccine annually, which promotes a healthy environment in assisted living facilities.

 

 

  • Illinois’ retiree-friendly tax laws leave more money in the bank for seniors, letting many afford assisted living expenses in Elmhurst. The state exempts virtually all retirement income from taxes, including money seniors draw from retirement savings accounts, pension income and Social Security benefits. Although its sales tax rate is among the highest in the nation, medications are subject to a lower tax rate than other goods.

 

  • Elmhurst rates among the top 14% of safest communities in the nation, providing peace of mind to those seeking long-term care in the Chicago region. Per 1,000 residents, the city only sees about three crimes, which runs low compared to all U.S. and Illinois cities, as well as cities that share Elmhurst’s population size.

 

  • Ozone pollution poses a concern for Elmhurst seniors, with the American Lung Association observing 9 days annually in which this type of pollution is concentrated enough to affect seniors’ health. Fortunately, particle pollution levels register among the lowest in the nation.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Elmhurst

 

Elmhurst 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.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Illionois

Reviews of Communities Nearby

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Gracie's Wrench

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

Review of Park Place Health & Wellness Center

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)...

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S. L.

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

Review of Park Place Health & Wellness Center

In her 4 years as an Assisted Living resident my sister has come to call Park Place of Elmhurst Health & Wellness Center her home. As a frequent visitor I have enjoyed seeing her participate in...

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A family member of a resident

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

Review of Park Place Health & Wellness Center

Park Place has a sign outside their entrance that reads, “Park Place, a Christian Community”... and I would also add, “a wonderful community!” A caring, loving and helpful staff and management....

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