A suburb of Chicago, the village of Lombard sits within DuPage County in a region where 266 assisted living residences serve the aging population. According to 2024 survey data, seniors...
To help you compare local assisted living options, we include 3408 reviews testimonials from assisted living residents and visitors that highlight dining programs, activities and quality of care. Overall, local facilities garner a quality score of 4.0 out of 5 stars stars.
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2370 N Newcastle Ave., Chicago, IL 60707
4.3
(3 reviews)
My brother will be moving into Victory Centre of Galewood. It's a diverse community and we're looking for a place where my brother can speak languages, Spanish and English. There are a lot of people who speak both languages. Depending on how he feels...
$5,144
16051 S La Grange Road, Orland Park, IL 60467
4.3
(60 reviews)
We visited the memory care at Brookdale Orland Park. The people were personable. I liked the number of people they have on staff and the room was very clean. I think my wife would get good care there. The person who gave me the tour and the nurses I ...
$6,195
1601 Green Bay Road, Highland Park, IL 60035
4.2
(17 reviews)
I have chosen Sunrise of Highland Park. They have two-room suites. There are two bedrooms and one bathroom with an adjoining small common area. It's an attractive facility. They have very helpful staff. It's a suburban environment....
$5,533
3701 W 183rd Strert, Hazel Crest, IL 60429
4.2
(37 reviews)
Charter Senior Living of Hazel Crest was smaller than the others, which seemed more personable. It's very nice. The people that we met were pretty nice. They seemed to be more hands-on, even more so because they don't have as many people to deal with...
$3,700
831 East Butterfield Road, Wheaton, IL 60187
4.2
(31 reviews)
Brighton Gardens of Wheaton was too expensive by the time they had everything up, like giving my sister her medicine and everything else. It was a very nice place, though. It was wonderful. The place was beautiful and newly remodeled. Everybody there...
$4,834
1035 Madison Street, Oak Park, IL 60302
4.2
(33 reviews)
I was really impressed with Belmont Village Oak Park. It looked fresh, modern, and open. From what I observed, it was really great all the way around. The staff member was wonderful. I really, really liked her. They have a gym, an open dining room, a...
$4,700
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790 North Plum Grove Road, Schaumburg, IL 60173
4.2
(20 reviews)
I was very impressed with Sunrise of Schaumburg, but I think my sister would need more of a supported living arrangement because they said if she ran out of money, she would have to leave and I don't want to get into that situation. I was very impres...
$6,475
129 East Lake Street, Bloomingdale, IL 60108
4.2
(26 reviews)
My mom moved to a new smaller room this year and I was so worried how she would adjust. To my surprise she loves it and all the employees are sharing in her excitement and truly show how much they care! Everyone is like family! ...
$6,141
204 S State St, Elgin, IL 60123
4.2
(22 reviews)
My dad moved into The Atrium at Oak Crest Residence. The people that work there have been really great. They're friendly. Whenever I had issues or things I needed to bring up, they addressed it right away. So, it's also relaxed. And they're always ma...
$4,500
1700 Robin Lane, Lisle, IL 60532
4.2
(52 reviews)
Brookdale Lisle would have been my number-one pick. It was a luxury assisted living facility and probably the best in the area. It included extra things like a separate storage area, which was just kind of nice. The food menu was fabulous. Some of th...
$3,695
12600 Renaissance Circle, Homer Glen, IL 60491
4.2
(14 reviews)
It is like a family there! A kind, Christian community. My uncle and aunt were cared for so very well and they were happy there to the very end of their lives. Our family highly recommend them!...
$2,830
180 West Half Day Road, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
4.2
(25 reviews)
My dad moved to Sunrise of Buffalo Grove, and there's a strong feeling of community. Everyone seemed to care about the residents so much, and I was surprised to find out how well my dad was doing. He's put on some weight during those days. He's eatin...
$5,320
1101 W Bartlett Rd., Bartlett, IL 60103
4.2
(5 reviews)
We went to visit Victory Centre of Bartlett and it had a nice atmosphere to it. The rooms were all decent. It was perfect if you wanted an assisted living facility. ...
$5,425
6300 Clarendon Hills Road, Willowbrook, IL 60527
4.1
(21 reviews)
Sunrise of Willowbrook was very friendly, nice, and clean. It was all good. I only met the director and a couple of people passing by, but everyone seemed very friendly. They had a nice little dining area and a little library. Everything looked very ...
$5,898
97 West Phillip Road, Vernon Hills, IL 60061
4.1
(12 reviews)
My mother has been at Victory Center for 6 months and I can't say enough good things about them. The atmosphere is very welcoming and the staff is caring and compassionate. My mother has lived with me for over 30 years and, as a working professiona...
$5,511
8415 Waukegan Rd, , Morton Grove, IL 60053
4.1
(6 reviews)
My brother moved to The Wellshire Morton Grove. When I walked in, I was greeted very nicely. The community was very cheerful and had a warm feeling when I walked in. The service is very satisfactory. They ask a lot of questions about his well-being. ...
$4,095
2960 North Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 60657
4.1
(34 reviews)
We went to look at Brookdale Lake Shore Drive. I like everything. I like the way it was set up for my brother. The facility was very clean. The people were very friendly. The staff was friendly and explained everything to us. But my sister said it wa...
$5,100
535 West Ogden Avenue, Naperville, IL 60563
4.1
(22 reviews)
Everybody at Sunrise of Naperville North was very nice, very helpful, very friendly, and very welcoming. They wanted to explain everything clearly. The room they showed me was a sample room. It looked well set up and well designed. It had a good, han...
$5,654
1546 West Water Street, Blue Island, IL 60406
4.1
(17 reviews)
I toured the Prairie Green at Fay's Point. It was a great and impressive place. The staff was very knowledgeable, very engaging, very thorough with all the information. The tour was great. The facilities are great. I even toured one of the units. The...
$4,200
500 McHenry Road, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
4.1
(34 reviews)
My mom is at Belmont Village Buffalo Grove. It's very close to me. I really like the memory care program that they have there. My mom has a nice-sized studio with a bed area, a sitting area, a little kitchenette, and a bathroom. Being in memory care,...
$4,900
Assisted Living
Catherine
5.0
Review of Lombard Place Assisted Living & Memory Care
We toured Lombard Place Assisted Living & Memory Care. It was very nice. I was very impressed. It reminded me of a hotel or an apartment hotel because they had mailboxes downstairs for the...
Assisted Living
Maria
5.0
Review of Sunrise at Fountain Square
We took a tour of Sunrise at Fountain Square. We had a wonderful time when we met with the woman who gave us the tour. When we were looking around, they were all being very well taken care of....
Provider response
Hi Maria, Each and every guest who enters a Sunrise community is important to us. It is wonderful to know that you had such a positive experience when touring Sunrise of Fountain Square. We would...
Assisted Living
Dave
5.0
Review of Lexington Square of Lombard
I liked Lexington Square of Lombard. It's a multilevel facility. They had five floors, so it was a little different. Some of the other ones had one or two floors, but this one was a little bit...
Based on the 2024 Genworth Cost of Care Survey, the projected cost of assisted living in Lombard averages around $6,500 per month. By comparison, this exceeds the state median by around $1,275, and it runs higher than rates in many nearby regions. For example, in Peoria and Bloomington, assisted living facilities charge around $5,012 and $4,800, respectively. Even so, Lombard’s standard fees compare favorably to rates of around $7,683 in Kankakee.
Lombard
$6,500
Illinois
$5,225
The United States
$5,350
Rockford
$5,250
Kankakee
$7,683
Bloomington
$4,800
Peoria
$5,012
The median monthly cost for assisted living communities in Lombard is substantially higher than the corresponding state and national average rates of $4,575 and $4,300.
Eligible senior residents of Lombard, Illinois will find a number of state and federal assistance programs to help them with the cost of assisted living. These include Choices for Care, the Illinois Supportive Living Program and Supplemental Security Income Category G.
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.
Lombard’s assisted living residents pay about $6,500 per month for care. This lines up closely with home health care fees of around $6,578, but it tracks higher than in-home care costs of approximately $5,720 and adult day health care norms of roughly $2,123. However, assisted living is a budget-friendly alternative to nursing homes, where seniors pay around $8,669 for shared 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 (semiprivate room)
$8,669
Note: Since data for Lombard is unavailable, we used data for the nearest city, Chicago, instead.
There are several nonprofits and agencies serving seniors in the Lombard area. We’ve collected some of the most useful resources for seniors who are looking for assisted living or have already moved into one.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Helen Plum Library Adults Over 50 Services | (630) 627-0316 | Older residents of Lombard can benefit from many helpful services provided by the village library. Seniors who are unable to attend the library in person can sign up for book deliveries and collections. Additionally, the library offers access to many free events and a weekly health insurance counseling session for seniors. |
| DuPage County Senior Services | (630) 407-6500 | DuPage County has a comprehensive list of senior-orientated services that can improve the quality of life of its older population. Retirees can get in touch with the county for tailored long-term care options counseling as well as referrals to other relevant agencies. The county oversees the local Long-Term Care Ombudsman program, which offers free advice to residents of assisted living communities and can investigate complaints from residents and family members about individual facilities in the area. |
| AgeGuide | (800) 528-2000 | AgeGuide is the Area Agency on Aging serving older adults in northeast Illinois, including DuPage County. The AAA provides an extensive list of resources available to seniors along with services such as the Tailored Care Assessment and access to Virtual Classes. |
| Senior HelpLine | (800) 252-8966 | This statewide HelpLine is the first point of call between older adults and services in their local areas. Seniors can contact the Senior HelpLine for advice on services and nonprofits available to them, based on their circumstances. |
| Retired and Senior Volunteer Program | (708) 456-0300 | RSVP of West Suburban Cook and Southern DuPage Counties is sponsored by Triton College and offers adults aged 55 and over the opportunity to enrich their lives by helping their local communities. Volunteers are matched with local nonprofits and other organizations. Benefits of taking part in RSVP include ongoing support, supplemental car insurance and recognition at an annual event. |
Lombard-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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