Heritage Woods of Bolingbrook
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. ..."
READ MORELocated on a hillside along the Des Plaines River, Lemont provides views of Waterfall Glen’s Midwestern Bluff Savanna as well as access to 216 assisted living facilities in the area. As of 2024, these facilities charge around $6,500 per month for care, putting rates about $1,300 higher than the state’s standard fee of $5,225.
Based on typical feedback from residents, staff and visitors, assisted living facilities in the Lemont region garner a quality score of 4.4 out of 5 stars out of five stars. See the 2981 reviews reviews in our directory to learn about this rating.
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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. ..."
READ MORE4200 Lacey Road, Downers Grove, IL 60515
3.6
(3 reviews)
"Lacey Creek is clean, friendly, and had everything my sister needed. It's very nice, the staff was friendly, and cordial. The dining area was very nice...."
READ MORE210 Airport Road, North Aurora, IL 60542
3.6
(33 reviews)
"It seemed like Asbury Gardens had a lot of activities. The person who took us on the tour was very kind, and they talked about their staff being not a changing staff, but staff that's been there for a long time, and that was nice. It was a Medicaid f..."
READ MORE421 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..."
READ MORE4950 North Ashland Avenue, Chicago, IL 60640
3.6
(10 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..."
READ MORE1245 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..."
READ MORE1750 Elmhurst Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60018
3.4
(34 reviews)
"They say... "No place, like home".....but what if you can't stay home anymore?...... My mom, Krystyna is suffering from dementia. She can't take care of herself and stay home. Asbury Court, a senior home in Des Plaines offered my mom help. She is c..."
READ MORE1599 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..."
READ MORE3800 South Martin Luther King Drive, Chicago, IL 60653
3.1
(8 reviews)
"My brother is in Pioneer Gardens, and he's in his second month there. We are elated. It's wonderful. We appreciate them. We love them and the accommodations. He's so happy. He was so sad before, and we were so worried. We were scared. I'm like, "My b..."
READ MORE800 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..."
READ MORE5336 North Western Avenue, Chicago, IL 60625
2.8
(5 reviews)
"I am at Continental Care Center. I am in a shared room, which is big enough for two people. The food is okay. They have activities like movies, bingo, and I know they have something in the morning ..."
READ MORE715 W Central Road, Arlington Heights, IL 60005
2.7
(16 reviews)
"I was a patient at Manor Care for 2 months and really enjoyed the stay. The staff from nurasng to dietary were excellent and went out of their way to make you comfortable and meet all your requests. When you used the "call light" they responded imm..."
READ MORE7850 WEST COLLEGE DRIVE, Palos Heights, IL 60463
2.6
(29 reviews)
"August 2, 2019 My mom Marie has been in Arcadia Memory Care at Manor Care East in Palos Heights, IL for almost 6 years. I am writing to praise the care given her by all the staff during this time. Not only was physical care given her but also em..."
READ MORE19330 South Cottage Grove, Glenwood, IL 60425
2.6
(3 reviews)
"I toured Glenwood Healthcare & Rehab when I was looking for a place for my mother. The place was very good and seemed to be very accommodating. They had numerous activities for the residents to participate in, went out for dinner or lunch, and played..."
READ MORE311 S Lincolnway, North Aurora, IL 60542
2.5
(9 reviews)
"I am a former resident of the facility. The apartments are nice. They range from a studio up to a two bedroom. I started in a 1 bedroom, but, later downsized to a studio. When I lived there, I got along with the staff. They were very friendl..."
READ MORE7370 W Talcott Avenue, Chicago, IL 60631
2.3
(3 reviews)
"My aunt stayed for 3 weeks at Presence Resurrection for more like a respite stay, and she really enjoyed it. Its a long-established building, the building itself needs some upkeep, but the atmosphere is very nice. I thought the service was excellent..."
READ MORE5330 S Harper Ave, Chicago, IL 60615
"Hyde Park Apartments is located, as its name suggests, in the historic Hyde Park neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois. Situated directly across..."
READ MORE2308 N. Route 59, Naperville, IL 60563
"The Springs at Monarch Landing is an assisted living facility located in Naperville, Illinois. Seniors receive a private suite with a privat..."
READ MORE2437 N. Southport Avenue, Chicago, IL 60614
"My aunt was in the Ivy. It was a very nice community in a very busy section of Lincoln Park, but I felt they did a good job of fitting into the neighborhood. The staff weren't as engaged with the residents, but they have good security there, and the ..."
READ MORE10860 S Vincennes Ave, Chicago, IL 60643
"To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: Illinois Department of Public Health - H..."
READ MOREAccording to the 2024 Genworth Cost of Care Survey, seniors in Lemont anticipate monthly assisted living rates of around $6,500, with local fees trending higher than the state’s standard norm of $5,225. For more competitive rates, seniors may consider Peoria or Bloomington, where baseline fees run lower at about $5,012 and $4,800, respectively. Even so, Lemont’s rates come in lower than fees of roughly $7,683 per month in Kankakee.
Lemont
$6,500
Illinois
$5,225
United States
$5,350
Rockford
$5,250
Kankakee
$7,683
Bloomington
$4,800
Peoria
$5,012
Eligible seniors in Lemont may qualify for the Illinois Supportive Living Program or Community Care Program, both of which help pay for daily care assistance that is not typically covered by Medicaid or Medicare.
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.
Lemont’s seniors project monthly assisted living expenses of around $6,500. This type of care costs about $80 less than home health care and approximately $2,170 less than nursing home care, making it an affordable option compared to alternatives that include skilled nursing. On the other hand, in-home care agencies charge lower rates of around $5,720, while adult day health care facilities charge roughly $2,123 per month for nonresidential care.
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 Lemont is unavailable, we used data for the nearest city, Chicago, instead.
Seniors living in Lemont can take advantage of advice and support services from a variety of local government and nonprofit organizations. These groups offer community services, benefits counseling, wellness sessions and other forms of support for free or for a nominal fee.
Resource | Contact | Service |
---|---|---|
Pathlights | (708) 361-0219 | Pathlights runs several services for older adults, including home-delivered meals, weatherization and home repairs and energy assistance programs. It also offers options counseling, benefits assistance and help for seniors who are considering transitioning to a long-term care facility. In addition to running its own programs, Pathlights can offer signposting and referrals to other organizations such as SHIP or the Long Term Care Ombudsman. |
Age Options | (708) 383-0258 | Age Options is a nonprofit organization that helps older adults retain their independence and enjoy a higher quality of life in their retirement years. It runs a variety of programs and services including options and health counseling, benefits assistance and educational classes. It also runs the Senior Medicaid Patrol. |
Chicago Vet Center | (773) 963-3740 | The Chicago Vet Center helps veterans and their families understand the benefits and support that is available to them from the VA. It helps with applications for Aid and Attendance benefits, disability payments and access to health services. It can also assist with benefit appeals and recommend other support services that veterans and their families may qualify for help from. |
Lemont-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.
Assisted Living
Brian
5.0
Review of Franciscan Village
The tour I had at Franciscan Village was very good. It was organized, and caring and had an overarching feeling of a faith community, which was very attractive to both my mom and myself. It just so...
Assisted Living
Sarah
5.0
Review of Franciscan Village
Franciscan Village was very nice. It was clean and organized. They have two buildings, but they separate them into three. I saw all of them, but we took my mom for a tour only in building three. It...
Assisted Living
Michelle
5.0
Review of Franciscan Village
I found Franciscan Village for my mom. The care and the food were highly rated. She moved in last month. The staff is good. My mom loves the food. They have lots of activities. They have...