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The Springs at Monarch Landing
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..."
READ MOREAssisted Living Communities in Prospect Heights, Illinois
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 2860 reviews reviews in our directory. On average, we find that local facilities earn a quality score of 4.3 out of 5 stars stars.
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Bishop Edwin Conway Residence
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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Symphony Residences of Lincoln Park
2437 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 MOREValley Lo Towers Ii Apartments
1910 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..."
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The Danish Home
5656 N Newcastle Ave, Chicago, IL 60631
"Nestled in a quiet Chicago neighborhood, The Danish Home, established in 1891 is a boutique continuing care retirement community that offers..."
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Shepherd Premier Senior Living
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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Golden Haven Senior Living
809 N Central Ave, Addison, IL 60101
"Golden Haven Senior Living is a Premium Residential Assisted Living Care Home in Chicagoland, offering Assisted Living and Respite Care in a..."
READ MOREEmerald Village
150 W Wise Rd, Schaumburg, IL 60193
"Emerald Village is located in the Cook Country village of Schaumburg, Illinois. Originally a small farming community, it now has a thriving ..."
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Shepherd Premier Senior Living
1307 N Green St, Mchenry, IL 60050
"Shepherd Premier Senior Living and it's affiliates have been caring for seniors since 1994 serving over 400+ families in Illinois and Florid..."
READ MORELakewood Tower
320 N Milwaukee Ave, Lake Villa, IL 60046
"Lakewood Tower has a serene lakeside location in Lake Villa, Illinois, situated along Illinois State Route 83 and just a few blocks from the..."
READ MOREThe Highlands Assisted Living At Westminster Place
3131 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 MOREMidway Pointe
5011 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..."
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Highlands Of Lake Forest Place
1101 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 MOREAxelson Manor
2195 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 MOREMoraine Community Living Faclty
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..."
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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...
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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...
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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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The Cost of Assisted Living in Nearby Cities
The 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
Paying for Assisted Living in Prospect Heights
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.
Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Prospect Heights
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.
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
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.
Free Assisted Living Resources in Prospect Heights
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. |
Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Prospect Heights
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.
