Located less than 25 miles outside of downtown Chicago, the suburban community of Glen Ellyn sits in DuPage County. Within this village, seniors have 2 assisted living facilities to consider,...
Through our guide, you can gather more information on local assisted living communities by reading 3306 reviews reviews, which point to an average satisfaction score of 4.6 out of 5 stars stars.
101 Eastgate Court, Algonquin, IL 60102
4.6
(3 reviews)
Our experience was good. The apartments were good. They have crafts, field trips, and games like bingo. They offer three meals a day. The staff is excellent and very good....
$4,800
156 W. Dundee Road, Wheeling, IL 60090
4.6
(6 reviews)
My friend moved to The Landing on Dundee Senior Living. They are very kind, good people, and a beautiful, clean facility. It has a kitchenette, a living area and a separate bedroom and bathroom. It's a good size. The staff was wonderful. When I was ...
$5,100
1555 Oak Avenue, Evanston, IL 60201
4.6
(3 reviews)
Hopefully this review helps other families when searching for a place for their loved one. My wife and I have been looking for the right time but more importantly the right place for my Mother. We wanted to make it known that the communication and fo...
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1055 Silver Lake Road, Cary, IL 60013
4.5
(27 reviews)
Three Oaks Assisted Living & Memory Care had a bigger choice of apartments. They have nice wide hallways. Everything was refurbished so it was all recently painted. It looked brand new even though it's a ten-year-old building. The staff was very acco...
$4,120
7100 West College Drive, Palos Heights, IL 60463
4.5
(7 reviews)
the facility was very clean, Pauline the director & her staff were very friendly and helpful in all aspects. I would highly recommend this community ....
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12446 S. Van Dyke Rd., Plainfield, IL 60585
4.5
(7 reviews)
My mother has moved into Ciel at Plainfield. It was the most reasonable. Everybody else was over $10,000 for the same care, and so far it seems OK. The people seem nice. My mom is a little bit out of place, because she is not as dysfunctional compare...
$3,795
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1340 River Street, Aurora, IL 60506
4.5
(7 reviews)
My husband has been here in memory care for a year. This is a wonderful facility. Caring & compassionate employees who all call me by my name. If I have any concern, it’s taken care of right away. They are excellent at communicating with me....
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7262 West Peterson Avenue, Chicago, IL 60631
4.5
(9 reviews)
Ascension Living Resurrection Village has a beautiful surrounding area and the units are immaculate and up to date where you can cook for yourself. My sister has always been a clean freak and it was just immaculate. The facilities were wonderful. I w...
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1681 Willow Circle Dr, Crest Hill, IL 60403
4.5
(29 reviews)
My husband moved to Willow Falls Senior Living. Two of my daughters and I went there to look over and look at the apartment that he would be getting, and it was nice. It was very clean. Everyone was very cordial with us. We felt very welcomed even on...
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110 W. Schaumburg Road, Streamwood, IL 60107
4.5
(15 reviews)
I brought my mom and dad there a little more than 2 years ago. They started in Assisted then due to medical issues, moved to memory care. While this was a very difficult decision, the entire management team especially the Director of Memory Care, A...
$2,595
929 W Foster Ave, Chicago, IL 60640
4.5
(15 reviews)
We went to The Admiral at the Lake for a tour. It's wonderful. Their staff was wonderful. Everything was great. I tried their food, and it was very good. They have a chef. I think it is a first-rate, first-class place. They have skilled nursing, memo...
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3333 75th Street, Woodridge, IL 60517
4.5
(13 reviews)
My husband moved into Cedarhurst of Naperville/Woodridge. He's only been there two or three weeks. It's a nice, clean, modern facility, and very friendly. The rooms are a nice size. They have a lot of activities. I heard the food is really good. They...
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12631 187Th St, Mokena, IL 60448
4.5
(4 reviews)
Marley Oaks Assisted Living is a very small private facility co-founded by a church group. There are only 12 residents, and it’s like walking into someone’s home. The staff is wonderful, very positive, and treat my dad like family. We’re very satisfi...
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920 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. ...
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250 Village Drive, Downers Grove, IL 60516
4.5
(30 reviews)
My sister is staying in Oak Trace for long-term skilled nursing. We were impressed with their therapist. They helped her with speech, PT, and occupational therapy. The cleanliness is extremely impressive. We love her room. It's good and independent, ...
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971 Bode Rd., Elgin, IL 60120
4.5
(6 reviews)
My father has been at The Vines Senior Homes for about a month now, and it's fairly good. The care and the meals are very good. It's a small place, so the care there is excellent. The staff is excellent. It's pretty much 1-level, and it was decorated...
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35 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...
$4,995
2300 IL Rte. 53, Long Grove, IL 60047
4.5
(2 reviews)
My wife is now here. The most important thing is the level of care of the place, and in my short stay there, everybody is caring. The apartments are excellent. The facility is A+. I find the people who are working there beyond expectations. It is ver...
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3501 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...
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4339 W. 18th Place, Chicago, IL 60623
4.5
(2 reviews)
The Montclare Supportive Living - Lawndale looked very grand just from the outside without stepping in. And when you go in, it was nice. The room that we waited in was nice. Everybody seemed friendly, and the residents looked happy. The staff who ass...
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Assisted Living
David Hirsch
5.0
Review of Atria Park of Glen Ellyn
We moved my mom in back in September of 2024 and we couldn’t be happier with the environment she’s in and care she receives. I wish we made the move earlier as her life has become so much more full...
Assisted Living
Derick
5.0
Review of Atria Park of Glen Ellyn
Atria Park of Glen Ellyn is an excellent facility. It is located right across some park so it was a pretty quiet setting. The apartments were nice. The grounds seemed to be well-kept. The person...
Assisted Living
Maria
5.0
Review of Atria Park of Glen Ellyn
Beautiful rooms and most spacious. The food is 5 stars as is the wait staff and the cooks are thee best! The activities are suitable for all interests and the coordinator is gifted and cares for...
Glen Ellyn seniors expect to spend around $6,500 monthly on assisted living, according to the 2024 Genworth Cost of Care Survey. This rate runs higher than Illinois’s median of $5,225, and it outpaces rates in other cities in the region. For example, seniors in Champaign anticipate lower fees of around $5,438, and in Bloomington, facilities charge approximately $4,800 for care. Even so, costs in Kankakee are more expensive at roughly $7,683.
Glen Ellyn
$6,500
Illinois
$5,225
The United States
$5,350
Rockford
$5,250
Kankakee
$7,683
Bloomington
$4,800
Champaign
$5,438
Seniors in Glen Ellyn who are looking for financial aid to offset costs can apply through HealthChoice Illinois, a program which helps pay for services like personal care and transportation. Eligible seniors with Medicaid and Medicare may also apply for the Illinois Medicaid-Medicare Alignment Initiative, a managed care program that provides medical and personal care services.
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.
The cost of assisted living in Glen Ellyn falls near $6,500 per month. By comparison, this exceeds fees for nonresidential alternatives such as in-home care and adult day health care, which have respective monthly rates of around $5,720 and $2,123. However, seniors pay slightly higher fees of around $6,578 for home health care. Nursing home fees also surpass assisted living norms by around $2,170.
In-Home Care
$5,720
Home Health Care
$6,578
Adult Day Health Care
$2,123
Assisted Living Facility
$6,500
Nursing Home Care (semi-private room)
$8,669
Note: Since data for Glen Ellyn is unavailable, we used data for the nearest city, Chicago, instead.
Seniors who are exploring or living in assisted living communities have access to multiple resources in Glen Ellyn. Local agencies and nonprofits provide and coordinate a host of free programs such as health and wellness programs, social activities and benefits counseling.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Glen Ellyn Senior Center | (630) 858-6343 | The Glen Ellyn Senior Center serves adults 60 and older and their families. Here, seniors can obtain information and referrals to a variety of local aging-related resources, including flu shots and subsidized transportation. The Senior Health Insurance Program (SHIP) provides free, confidential counseling on Medicare, supplemental insurance and other health insurance concerns. |
| DuPage County Senior Services | (630) 407-6500 | DuPage County Senior Services provides information and support for residents 60 and older. It offers assessments to devise care plans and advocacy for each client. Seniors can connect with community resources for care choices, money management, medical care and supplies, caregiver support, transportation and home safety modifications. An ombudsman is available to represent and mediate for long-term care facility residents, and Adult Protective Services investigates reports of neglect, abuse and financial exploitation. |
| Prairie State Legal Services | (800) 690-2130 | Prairie State Legal Services offers and arranges free civil legal assistance for seniors 60 and older. It can offer counsel regarding Medicare, Medicaid and long-term care issues. This service also assists with advance directives, elder abuse and adult guardianships. |
| Metropolitan Family Services | (630) 784-4800 | Metropolitan’s Senior Services helps elders and their families meet the challenges of aging. It offers caregiver support, resources for grandparents raising grandchildren and a home modification program. Senior Counseling includes case management, individual and family sessions, support groups and referrals to appropriate resources. |
Glen Ellyn-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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