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Assisted Living Communities in Lemont, Illinois

Located 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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The Cost of Assisted Living in Nearby Cities

According 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

Paying for Assisted Living in Lemont

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Lemont

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.

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

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.

Free Assisted Living Resources in Lemont

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.

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Pathlights(708) 361-0219Pathlights 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) 383-0258Age 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) 963-3740The 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.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Lemont

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.

Reviews of Communities Nearby

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Brian

I visited this facility

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...

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Sarah

I visited this facility

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...

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Michelle

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

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...

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