Located in Will and DuPage Counties, Naperville serves as a southwestern suburb of Chicago and sits about 30 miles outside the city on the DuPage River. This region offers a variety of...
In the following guide, we publish 2492 reviews reviews from assisted living residents and visitors. These reviews contribute to an overall quality score of 4.4 out of 5 stars stars.
21536 S. Wolf Road, Mokena, IL 60448
4.5
(28 reviews)
We liked Clarendale of Mokena, but they had no availability. It was clean and friendly. They had a theater, an exercise room, libraries, and nice areas to sit down and relax....
$4,840
CARING STARS WINNER
22320 Classic Court, Lake Barrington, IL 60010
4.5
(25 reviews)
I went to Lake Barrington Woods. The lady who met us was very informative and very helpful. She took us on a tour of the facilities. They were very nice, very clean and very modern. We went to one room, which was a two-bedroom and it was very nice. S...
$3,895
CARING STARS WINNER
600 Dunham Road, St. Charles, IL 60174
4.5
(29 reviews)
My tour of Brighton Gardens of St. Charles was amazing. I walked in the door and they greeted me. They had a little sign up there with my name on it. It was great. You felt like you were just part of their community. It was so nice. The person that g...
$6,718
CARING STARS WINNER
1725 Ballard Road, Park Ridge, IL 60068
4.5
(30 reviews)
I toured Sunrise of Park Ridge. It's a very cozy atmosphere. The staff was very informative and very nice. It's very clean and very well-kept. It's a very comforting feeling. The dining area was adequate....
$5,867
800 North Harlem Avenue, River Forest, IL 60305
4.5
(4 reviews)
My brother has been at The Sheridan at River Forest and we're going to keep him there. We chose it because they have memory care. The facility looks beautiful and it is clean. It's got all kinds of things of interest and all kinds of activities, even...
$5,940
975 Martha St, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
4.5
(4 reviews)
My mother in law intends on going here after our visit there. The tour was very good, my mother in law liked it, and she went to visit it twice. They have a whole list of activities like sing-alongs, the rosary that my mother in law is interested in,...
$5,870
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CARING STARS WINNER
3712 Grove Road, Oswego, IL 60543
4.5
(14 reviews)
I thought Bickford was amazing! I spoke with Patrick who was very kind and compassionate as this is a very difficult decision to make. Bickford felt very homey, it was clean, and the staff was very friendly. It did not have that hospital or nursin...
$5,627
CARING STARS WINNER
12828 South LaGrange Road, Palos Park, IL 60464
4.5
(30 reviews)
Sunrise of Palos Park! Nice and friendly staff! Very helpful and the rooms are clean and sunny! Nice large windows with nice views. We are so glad to have moved my farther in here. Love the doggie too! Carolyn...
$5,867
1651 West Lake Street, Addison, IL 60101
4.4
(13 reviews)
I did an in-person tour of Clarendale of Addison's independent living. The lady who did the tour was very good and very thorough. I was very impressed with the facility. It was very nice and clean. Everybody I've seen in the independent living part s...
$4,560
1955 Randi Drive, Aurora, IL 60504
4.4
(11 reviews)
Rooms are spacious with a great view. The staff is courteous and dedicated to making life better for the residence. Food is excellent....
$6,930
CARING STARS WINNER
14804 S. Van Dyke Road, Plainfield, IL 60544
4.4
(21 reviews)
American House Cedarlake was very good. My mother-in-law was there for five days and then she had to go into the hospital. It was very clean and very nice. They had a lot of activities. The rooms were beautiful like an apartment. They have assisted a...
$3,400
1100 N. River Road, Shorewood, IL 60404
4.4
(33 reviews)
I toured Timbers of Shorewood. I was impressed. It was very nice. They had a very nice kitchen with a regular-size refrigerator, stove, microwave, sink, and cabinets. I checked their dining area yesterday. I didn't write any food, but they gave me a ...
$2,870
CARING STARS WINNER
811 East Central Road, Arlington Heights, IL 60005
4.4
(21 reviews)
The Moorings of Arlington Heights has a rehab center there, and that's where my husband was transferred from the hospital. He was there for five weeks and received very good care. The nurse practitioner there was excellent. She was great. She was ver...
$4,210
10820 183Rd Street, Orland Park, IL 60467
4.4
(15 reviews)
We put my mom in Evergreen Senior Living - Orland Park for two weeks. They gave her her medicine, they took her down to her food, and they laid out her clothes for her. They had activities there. They had a Hawaiian evening. The first two weeks, we k...
$4,355
2055 Clearwater Drive, Oak Brook, IL 60523
4.4
(5 reviews)
We met with a young lady at The Sheridan at Oak Brook. She toured us downstairs, where the main living area is. Then we went upstairs to see a one bedroom. From there, we went down the hall to another side, and saw a one bedroom with a den. We talked...
$4,200
1270 Village Drive, Lemont, IL 60439
4.3
(28 reviews)
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 happens that we're practicing Catholics so that was ...
$2,550
285 E. Army Trail Road, Bloomingdale, IL 60108
4.3
(18 reviews)
I visited Alden Gardens of Bloomingdale's assisted living. They offer three meals a day, and the staff was very nice. It's a beautiful and clean facility....
$5,010
1660-1665 Oakton, Des Plaines, IL 60018
4.3
(14 reviews)
The rooms a spacious and well maintained. Food is customized My mother in law has been a resident for over 3 years and enjoys everyday which is filled with activities and fellowship....
$2,900
CARING STARS WINNER
545 Belmont Lane, Carol Stream, IL 60188
4.3
(26 reviews)
My husband is a resident and we were fortunate to transition from rehab to Belmont during Covid. While a stressful time for all they made residents care primary. Everyone we have encountered has been friendly, they know everyone’s name.! During th...
$4,995
3460 Saratoga Ave, Downers Grove, IL 60515
4.3
(9 reviews)
My mother-in-law moved into Saratoga Grove Retirement and Assisted Living one week ago. The Saratoga Grove is a very clean, very nicely set up, smaller community. They only have 66 total residents. It's set up for independent living on the lower leve...
$3,995
Assisted Living
Great Place to Be
5.0
Review of Arbor Terrace Naperville
My father was a resident of Arbor Terrace for over 2 years. He lived in the Assisted Living as well as in the Memory Care facilities. If you or a loved one is looking for the absolute best place to...
Assisted Living
Harvey
4.0
Review of Sunrise of Naperville North
My dad has moved into Sunrise of Naperville North. He is in assisted living. The place is nice and the rooms are clean. They have some activities, the staff is helpful, and the price is a bit high.
Provider response
Hi Harvey, Thank you for the wonderful things you said about Sunrise of Naperville North and the dedicated care givers and team members. Our residents are part of the Sunrise family and we take...
Assisted Living
Jimbo
5.0
Review of Tabor Hills A Campus of Caring
The rooms are spacious and comfortable. The bathroom was very accessible and adequately equipped. The meals were well prepared and portions were generous. The staff was very responsive and...
According to the 2024 Genworth Cost of Care Survey, assisted living in Naperville costs around $6,500 per month. This price tracks more than $1,000 above the state and national medians of $5,225 and $5,350, respectively. While seniors in nearby Bloomington pay considerably lower fees of approximately $4,800, Naperville offers a cost-effective alternative to Kankakee, where facilities charge roughly $7,683.
Naperville
$4,825
Illinois
$4,488
The United States
$4,500
Decatur
$4,382
Kankakee
$4,623
Rockford
$5,250
According to Genworth’s Cost of Care Survey, assisted living in Naperville costs an average of $4,825 per month. The approximate cost in Illinois is $4,488 per month and the national monthly median is about $4,500.
Naperville seniors who meet eligibility requirements may qualify for financial assistance to help pay for assisted living care in Illinois. The Supportive Living Program (SLP) is a Medicaid waiver program that may be used to pay for the type of care available in an assisted living facility. Additionally, the Illinois Medicaid-Medicare Alignment Initiative (MMAI) is available to eligible seniors and disabled individuals in DuPage County.
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.
Naperville seniors pay monthly assisted living fees of around $6,500, putting costs below alternatives that include specialized care. For example, home health care agencies charge slightly higher fees of about $6,578, and nursing home rates trend near $8,669. However, seniors can obtain nonmedical in-home care for roughly $5,720, and those who attend adult day health care pay approximately $2,123.
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 Naperville is unavailable, we used data for the nearest city, Chicago, instead.
Naperville seniors have access to many resources to help them pay for long-term care. Local government agencies and nonprofit organizations offer free or low-cost services that include information about assisted living facilities, recreational activities, benefits counseling and wellness programs.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois Department on Aging | (800) 252-8966 | The Illinois Department on Aging serves and advocates for older adults and those who care for them. It provides information and referrals regarding Community Care programs, legal assistance, health insurance, benefits access and other older adult services. |
| Senior Services and Resources | (630) 848-3613 | The City of Naperville's Senior Services and Resources program provides information about senior care options, elder rights and health benefits. It also helps seniors connect with assistance programs that help with finances, taxes, legal, food, VA benefits, housing and household maintenance, as well as recreational opportunities and transportation services. |
| HealthChoice Illinois | (800) 843-6154 | HealthChoice Illinois is available to Medicaid-eligible seniors. Long-term care services available through this program include financial assistance with activities of daily living, home health care and adult day care. |
| Veterans Administration | (800) 698-2411 | The Veterans Administration helps qualifying veterans and their spouses receive financial support with senior care, including the Aid & Attendance benefit, which may be available to veterans in assisted living. VA representatives provide seniors with available residential options. |
| Illinois Senior HelpLine | (800) 252-8966 | The Illinois Senior HelpLine is offered through the Illinois Department on Aging. Representatives assess individual cases to provide appropriate resources and literature so older adults can have access to care, programs and services. Elder abuse can also be reported through the hotline. |
Naperville 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.
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