A suburb of Chicago, Prospect Heights houses 2 assisted living communities within Cook County. Local facilities charge around $6,500 per month in 2024, which surpasses the statewide median of $5,225.
To give you deeper insight into the quality of local assisted living communities, as well as the scope of services and amenities they provide, we publish 2779 reviews reviews in our directory. On average, we find that local facilities earn a quality score of 4.3 out of 5 stars stars.
232 Results
800 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..."
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5336 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 ..."
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715 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..."
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7370 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..."
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1512 WEST FARGO, Chicago, IL 60626
2.3
(3 reviews)
"We liked the atmosphere at the Arbour Health Care facility right away. It looked friendly, clean and organized. The staff was congenial and the residents looked happy. The location is convenient to all city transportation which was a factor for us, a..."
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1651 Richfield Ave., Highland Park, IL 60035
"At Auberge at Highland Park, residents enjoy an active, engaging lifestyle that promotes wellness and independence. It is our goal to keep o..."
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2308 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..."
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1900 N Karlov Ave, Chicago, IL 60639
"Bishop Edwin Conway Residence is located approximately 20 minutes northwest of downtown Chicago in a residential area. Lake Michigan is clos..."
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1954 Green Bay Rd, Highland Park, IL 60035
"To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: Illinois Department of Public Health - H..."
READ MORE3131 Simpson St, Evanston, IL 60201
"Located in a cul-de-sac right at the edge of Cartwright Park, The Highlands Assisted Living at Westminster Place is located in Evanston, Ill..."
READ MORE1101 Pembridge Dr, Lake Forest, IL 60045
"To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: Illinois Department of Public Health - H..."
READ MORE5011 W 47th St, Chicago, IL 60638
"Located in the heart of Chicago, IL, Midway Pointe offers senior apartments in the Garfield Ridge neighborhood. Seniors who love architectur..."
READ MORE130 E Cook Ave, Libertyville, IL 60048
"Liberty Towers is a centrally located, income-restricted senior apartment community in Libertyville, a suburb of Chicago near Lake Michigan...."
READ MORE1251 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60605
"The Apartments At 1251 South Michigan is a senior living community for residents aged 62 and above. It's located in downtown Chicago in the ..."
READ MORE2195 Foxglove Dr, Northbrook, IL 60062
"Covenant Living of Northbrook is an assisted living facility located in Northbrook, Illinois, with various retail shops, restaurants, places..."
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 MORE1910 Chestnut Ave, Glenview, IL 60025
"Valley Lo Towers II is based in Glenview, IL. Residents can enjoy living in a pleasant area close to the Valley Lo Golf Club and Glenview Di..."
READ MORE2300 ILLINOIS ROUTE 53, Long Grove, IL 60047
"To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: Illinois Department of Public Health - H..."
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1330 N Riverdale Drive, Mchenry, IL 60050
"Shepherd Premier Senior Living was founded with the vision to provide alternative senior housing to Illinois residents at a competitive pric..."
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5631 Manchester Drive, Gurnee, IL 60031
"Our Mission Gurnee Manor is committed to providing outstanding care while fostering a comfortable, home environment. Our goal is to create a..."
READ MOREThe 2024 Genworth Cost of Care Survey reports that assisted living communities in Prospect Heights set monthly fees of around $6,500. By comparison, the Illinois median runs considerably lower at $5,225, and seniors spend less on services in nearby cities. Although rates in Kankakee outpace local norms at roughly $7,683, fees in Rockford trend about $1,250 lower. Additionally, costs in Bloomington come in around $4,800.
Prospect Heights
$6,500
Illinois
$5,225
United States
$5,350
Rockford
$5,250
Kankakee
$7,683
Bloomington
$4,800
Champaign
$5,438
Prospect Heights seniors pay an average of $4,825 per month for assisted living care. That’s roughly 7% higher than the Illinois average of $4,488 and the U.S. average of $4,500.
In Illinois, the HCBS Medicaid Waiver for Supportive Living Facilities helps eligible seniors pay for care services in some assisted living communities but not room and board.
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.
Seniors in Prospect Heights pay around $6,500 monthly for assisted living services. By comparison, nursing homes in the region charge higher rates of approximately $8,669. However, home health care costs are comparable at roughly $6,578, and in-home care fees run hundreds of dollars lower at about $5,720. Additionally, seniors may save money by choosing adult day health care, which costs around $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 Prospect Heights is unavailable, we used data for the nearest city, Chicago, instead.
These resources connect Prospect Heights' older adults with pro bono legal aid for civil matters, low- or no-cost access to local transportation and opportunities for fitness, education and socialization.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Legal Aid Chicago | (312) 341-1070 | This nonprofit organization offers no-cost legal aid to low-income seniors. It can help clients with various civil matters, including debt collection, tax disputes and consumer fraud cases, in addition to assisting clients in accessing government benefits such as Medicare and SSI. The organization can't offer assistance in criminal cases, however. |
| Benefit Access Program | (800) 252-8966 | Enrollment in this state-level program allows Illinois seniors to ride CTA buses in Chicago, PACE buses in the suburbs and commuter Metra trains throughout Chicagoland for free. Seniors who drive their own cars can also receive a discount on their license plate fees through the program. Some income limitations apply. |
| Gary Morava Recreation Center | (847) 394-2848 | The Prospect Heights Park District runs a number of programs for seniors in this social center, including bunco and bridge clubs for those who enjoy friendly competition and a garden club for those with a green thumb. There's also a selection of low-impact fitness classes suited to seniors, including chair yoga, Jazzercise and Pilates. |
| Senior Citizen Courses Act Tuition Waiver | (217) 333-0100 | Students 65 years of age and up qualify for free tuition at the University of Illinois and all other public universities and community colleges in the state. Some restrictions apply. Income levels must not exceed a given semester's threshold, and not all fees and charges are excluded under the waiver. Each college determines class eligibility independently. Contact an institution's admissions or financial aid department for specific details. |
Prospect Heights 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.
Assisted Living
NS
4.0
Review of Sunrise of Prospect Heights
My father has been in here. It's maybe not as much care as he actually needs unfortunately, but since he's still new there, we have to kind of check it out. They have quite a few activities, but he...
Assisted Living
Martha
4.0
Review of Sunrise of Prospect Heights
My father-in-law is here now. It just works out well. They have a memory care center that my mother-in-law could go into and then assisted living for my father-in-law, so it's just a good fit for...
Assisted Living
Carla
5.0
Review of Sunrise of Prospect Heights
It was fine, and a lovely experience. The staff was lovely, informative, and helpful. The rooms were fine, adequate, clean, and well laid out, however, it was a bit far away. It's welcoming, small,...
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