Aperion Care Highwood
50 Pleasant Avenue, Highwood, IL 60040
4.5
(2 reviews)
"Very nice, clean and pleasant place to stay ..."
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A northwest suburb of Chicago in Cook County, Streamwood comprises one of three communities in the Tri-Village area. In 2024, the local monthly fee for assisted living falls near $6,500, surpassing the state and national norms by over $1,000. Fortunately, seniors seeking residential care in this region have numerous options, including 1 facilities within the city and 218 more nearby.
The following guide includes 2680 reviews reviews of local assisted living facilities, providing an objective look at the amenities and care options available in Streamwood. These reviews point to an average satisfaction score of 4.5 out of 5 stars stars.
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50 Pleasant Avenue, Highwood, IL 60040
4.5
(2 reviews)
"Very nice, clean and pleasant place to stay ..."
READ MORE2300 IL Rte. 53, Long Grove, IL 60047
4.5
(2 reviews)
"My wife is now here. The most important thing is the level of care of the place, and in my short stay there, everybody is caring. The apartments are excellent. The facility is A+. I find the people who are working there beyond expectations. It is ver..."
READ MORE971 Bode Rd., Elgin, IL 60120
4.5
(6 reviews)
"My father has been at The Vines Senior Homes for about a month now, and it's fairly good. The care and the meals are very good. It's a small place, so the care there is excellent. The staff is excellent. It's pretty much 1-level, and it was decorated..."
READ MORE1150 S. Euclid Avenue, Elmhurst, IL 60126
4.5
(6 reviews)
"My mother started at Park Place in Independent Living for her first 2 years and a few month ago (since Covid) has moved to Assisted Living. As someone suffering from mild (now mild-moderate) dementia, my Mom was not only treated with the upmost respe..."
READ MORE301 Weston Ave, Aurora, IL 60505
4.5
(2 reviews)
"Bardwell Residences was the best facility I've seen, so far. The rooms were very nice, and they had various activities. It was just really appealing all the way around. The staff who assisted me during the tour was wonderful. She was a great tour gui..."
READ MORE35 Shamut Avenue, La Grange, IL 60525
4.5
(2 reviews)
"What I like least about Aspired Living of La Grange is the price. But I like that the bathrooms are large. They have barn doors, which is nice. The living space is bright and welcoming. The amenities are very high quality. The community spaces are ve..."
READ MORE250 Village Drive, Downers Grove, IL 60516
4.4
(29 reviews)
"I am currently in rehab at Oak Trace. There's nothing that I do not like here. Everything is above anything that I've experienced before. The staff was very kind. They're courteous. And they respond right away. The food is excellent. I couldn't ask f..."
READ MORE865 N. Cass Ave, Westmont, IL 60559
4.4
(17 reviews)
"We couldn’t be happier with how my Mom was welcomed into this community. She has been living there for two years now and LOVES it!! My sisters and I interviewed quite a few facilities. And are so happy we chose Cordia! The activities are wonderful,..."
READ MORE4747 N. Canfield Ave., Norridge, IL 60706
4.4
(13 reviews)
"Both of my parents lived at CBH. They started out in Independent living. After my father passed away my mother went to the 3rd floor. I work in another senior community. I can not say enough about CBH. The care, compassion, cleanliness, activities, ..."
READ MORE1250 West Central Road, Arlington Heights, IL 60005
4.4
(28 reviews)
"I will be moving into Church Creek. Erin was a very warm person and knowledgeable about the people who live there. She said hello to everybody by name, as she met them, and that was great. She also invited us to stay for lunch, so I got to experience..."
READ MORE276 East Irving Park Road, Wood Dale, IL 60191
4.4
(11 reviews)
"My mother has moved into The Radcliff. I chose them because they're right down the street from where I live. The staff was great. I had no problem whatsoever. The food was good. I've eaten there about three or four times already. She's got a studio a..."
READ MORE777 Church St. , Lake Zurich, IL 60047
4.4
(18 reviews)
"Cedar Lake Assisted Living & Memory Care was great. The layout was nice. The staff was friendly. They have a makeshift movie theater type viewing area for the residents. My dad happens to be a big fan of movies, so I thought that was very unique. The..."
READ MORE975 North 5th Ave, St. Charles, IL 60174
4.4
(5 reviews)
"My sister moved to River Glen of St. Charles because it was immediately available. I was with her when she had a meal and it was wonderful. They had standard activities. They have in-house therapy. They have games like bingo, movies, and rides to sto..."
READ MORE315 North La Grange Road, La Grange Park, IL 60526
4.4
(15 reviews)
"My father-in-law is at Plymouth Place. I think at this point we are very happy with Plymouth Place. We like their cleanliness, and their staff seems very, very professional very nice. I think they're doing the best they can with my father-in-law. T..."
READ MORE505 N Hunt Club Rd, Gurnee, IL 60031
4.3
(8 reviews)
"Gurnee Place Memory Care doesn't have that many people, which I thought was nice. I chose my mom to be there because they gave me the best deal as far as price goes, and one staff member had her mother in there and said, "I was going to take her to a..."
READ MORE1347 Crystal Court, Naperville, IL 60563
4.3
(23 reviews)
"My mom is in Tabor Hills A Campus of Caring. They've been OK from what I've seen. They take care of my mom, and they're attentive. I wish they would let families in longer or more because of the COVID. Right now, they're still limiting the number of ..."
READ MORE2150 W Golf Rd, Hoffman Estates, IL 60169
4.2
(4 reviews)
"It was nice. They offered a high level of care, just a step down from a skilled nursing facility. The facility was nice. The studio they showed was nice. It seemed like a decent place. Everything was furnished. The staff members answered all the ques..."
READ MORE700 N. McLean Blvd., South Elgin, IL 60177
4.2
(25 reviews)
"My mom was at Heritage Woods of South Elgin. It was really nice inside. I was so surprised when I first went there. Their staff was just the nicest that can be. A lot of them were younger girls, the CNAs, but they took really good care of my mom. I c..."
READ MORE1865 E. Belvidere Rd., Grayslake, IL 60030
4.2
(9 reviews)
"Anthology of Grayslake used the same therapy company that my sister's using today, so I found that to be a real plus. Their workout therapy room was very, very nice. The rooms were nice and the layout was great. All the activities were in the middle,..."
READ MORE300 West 22nd Street, Lombard, IL 60148
4.2
(14 reviews)
"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 individual patients and you could have your spouse live with ..."
READ MOREAssisted living residents in Streamwood pay monthly fees of around $6,500, according to the 2024 Genworth Cost of Care Survey. This rate surpasses Illinois’ median by almost $1,300 and exceeds costs in many nearby cities. For example, in Bloomington, facilities charge about $4,800, and in Rockford, seniors pay roughly $5,250. However, local fees compare favorably to rates in Kankakee, where facilities charge approximately $7,683.
Streamwood
$6,500
Illinois
$5,225
United States
$5,350
Rockford
$5,250
Kankakee
$7,683
Bloomington
$4,800
Champaign
$5,438
According to Genworth’s 2021 Cost of Care Survey, the average cost of assisted living in the Streamwood area is $4,825 per month. This is slightly higher than the Illinois state average of $4,488 and the national median of $4,500.
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.
The baseline monthly rate for assisted living in Streamwood falls near $6,500. This fee comes in well below nursing home costs, which hover near $8,669, and it aligns closely with home health care rates of around $6,578. However, seniors who obtain assistance from in-home care agencies pay roughly $5,720, and adult day health care facilities charge about $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 Streamwood is unavailable, we used data for the nearest city, Chicago, instead.
Streamwood seniors are fortunate to access assistance from several agencies and nonprofits across the Cook County suburbs. These organizations can provide seniors with resources and services that support healthy aging, such as benefits counseling, care management, legal assistance and financial guidance.
Resource | Contact | Service |
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AgeOptions | (708) 383-0258 or (800) 699-9043 | AgeOptions is the Area Agency on Aging for suburban communities across Cook County, including Streamwood. The nonprofit organization helps connect seniors with tools, services and information. Programming includes benefits enrollment assistance, care coordination, nutritional counseling, health workshops and caregiver support. It also operates the region's ADRC, which helps seniors and their families find information and make informed decisions about long-term care. |
Hanover Township Department of Aging Services | (630) 483-5600 | The Hanover Township Department of Aging Services offers programs and services for Cook County seniors aged 55 and older. The local senior center provides enrichment activities, congregate meals, transportation services and health screenings. It also hosts a lending closet where seniors can borrow medical equipment, such as bath chairs, walkers and wheelchairs. |
The Barn Senior Program | (847) 524-7496 | Hosted by the Village of Schaumburg, The Barn Senior Program provides daily hot lunches and hosts a variety of activities and events, such as bingo games, movies, themed parties and educational programs. Additional offerings include bimonthly health clinics, medical presentations, financial seminars and safety sessions. |
Cook County Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) | (312) 603-6423 | This organization helps veterans and their families access a variety of resources to support their health and well-being. This includes assistance with access benefits such as health care services, pensions, Aid and Attendance payments and disability compensation. Seniors can also participate in agency-led workshops and apply for a veterans discount card. |
Legal Aid Chicago Ombudsman Program | (888) 401-8200 | Legal Aid Chicago's Ombudsman Program provides advocacy and support for the welfare of seniors aged 60 and older living in long-term care facilities. The program can also offer prospective assisted living residents information so they, along with their families, can make informed decisions about their long-term care options. |
Streamwood 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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Dawn.111
4.0
Review of Westbrook Senior Living
I went to Westbrook Senior Living. It was a lovely facility. It just was beyond what could accommodate my dad's economic situation. But it was lovely. The staff seemed nice. They had a lot of great...
Assisted Living
Sharon
4.0
Review of Westbrook Senior Living
My mom is at Westbrook Senior Living, and it's a beautiful place. It's gorgeous. Everything about that place is topnotch. She's got a living room, a den, a kitchen, and a bedroom. The downside for...
Provider response
Hi Sharon, Thank you for taking the time to provide us with a review of your experience at Westbrook Senior Living. We are pleased to hear that our team went above and beyond and made your...
Assisted Living
Margaret
5.0
Review of Westbrook Senior Living
Westbrook Senior Living was a brand new place and very nice. I was very impressed with its location because on both sides of it are forest preserves. I enjoyed the meal in the main dining room...