The village of Westmont covers about 5 square miles in the southeastern region of DuPage County and the southwestern portion of the Chicago Metropolitan Area. In 2024, this region's assisted living communities charge around $6,500 monthly, which outpaces the state norm of $5,225. Fortunately, the area contains numerous residential care options for prospective residents to consider, including 2 facilities within Westmont proper and 256 more nearby.
This guide highlights 3342 reviews testimonials of local assisted living facilities. These reviews contribute to an overall satisfaction rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars stars.
"We like it. The place was new, nice, and clean. They offered lots of things. It's out on a major street, but that's OK. They don't have much grounds though. The rooms were nice...."
"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,..."
"Maywood Supportive Living has an amazing staff, and the atmosphere is welcoming the moment you pull up to the driveway. Our mother cried when she arrived and witnessed the cleanliness and friendliness of staff and immediately said this feels like hom..."
"A wonderful concept of providing care. Instead of being an institutional environment, it is a comfortable single-family home that has been designed for this purpose.
My grandmother loved the fact that she lived in a single family home, with three..."
"I toured. It was clean. One of the families was in the bingo room and her mom, so we could look at her room. They took us through the ladies room, and it looked homey in there. The family had done a nice job at setting that up. Everybody there was su..."
"We chose Covenant Living at the Holmstad for my mother. She was familiar with it, and she had a friend living there. The rooms were generous in size, and the staff we met was very helpful and very nice. I liked the fact that they had a pool; my mom l..."
"The Amazing Grace Senior Living seemed like a nice place to take care of the medical needs that my mother-in-law would need. It's assisted living and there are nurses there 24/7. It's close to home and it's religious. So we could go see her and it wi..."
"The Woodlands at Canterfield was beautiful. The apartments were fine, clean, nice, and brand new. We met with several people and they were all very nice and professional. They had a bunch of games going. It's brand new so there were not that many peo..."
"The StoryPoint community is very welcoming. The apartments are spacious and well-appointed.
The on-site restaurant is very nice with many different dining options. The social activities for the residents are top-notch.
I have interacted with almo..."
"My mom has been here for eight years now, and she's been happy there. She considers it her home. They take good care of her, and we never had any problem. My mother is a very picky eater, and they make her what she wants. It's got to be good because ..."
"My wife was in memory care for about a year and was very well taken care of. The room was very nice and the staff took good care of my wife they made sure she was comfortable. The staff were very nice and would call me if any issues came up. I was ab..."
"I had two aunts who stayed at Sunrise Villa Olympia Fields. They never complained about the food. The amenities were really good. They had a lot of programs for the seniors. They had a craft room and woodworking for the guys there. They had laundry f..."
"I went to Ciel Senior Living of Long Grove. I like it a lot. I like how modernized it is, the room space, and the way the staff was nice to the residents. They are professional, nice, and sweet. They provide three meals a day...."
"I toured Clarendale Six Corners for my uncle. It's convenient. They seem to care, and that he's going to get the care that he needs. It seemed like a nice place. The staff was very friendly, very informative, and caring. The facility was brand-new. T..."
"I toured Marian Village. They were a little less expensive, but the place itself just seemed so vibrant, alive, energetic, and bright. The place seemed very new and very updated. When you walked in, you were welcomed by the person at the front desk. ..."
"My father is living in a one bedroom independent living apartment at Brookdale Des Plaines and couldn't be happier. The staff are attentive and very caring and the food is excellent. Dad is impressed by the number of choices he is given daily to c..."
"My mom has moved into HarborChase of Naperville. She seems very happy there. She loves the food, and she has participated in a few activities. She loves it. There's an outside patio area that is private and is off of her room, so she can go outside a..."
"My mother will be moving into GreenFields of Geneva. We chose it mostly because of the location. It's very close to one of my other siblings. She'll be going to memory care. I like that there was a separate dining area like each area was separate. It..."
"We have chosen StoryPoint Romeoville. I was impressed with the size of the building. And then they had the memory card right across from it, so that's how big the place was. The upkeep was excellent. It was clean and nothing was out of place. The sta..."
"My sister moved to The Cottages of New Lenox. I like the friendliness of the staff, the floor plan, the small cottage feel, the open-space environment, and the studio bedroom was perfect. So far she's done some artwork and played some games. They did..."
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The Cost of Assisted Living in Westmont, IL and Nearby Cities
The 2024 Genworth Cost of Care Survey puts assisted living costs in Westmont near $6,500 per month, with local fees tracking over the state median of $5,225 and costs in many nearby cities. By comparison, fees in Peoria and Bloomington run lower, with seniors paying approximately $5,012 and $4,800, respectively. On the other hand, facilities in Kankakee charge higher rates of around $7,683.
Westmont
$6,500
Illinois
$5,225
The United States
$5,350
Rockford
$5,250
Kankakee
$7,683
Bloomington
$4,800
Peoria
$5,012
Paying for Assisted Living in Westmont, IL
Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Westmont
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 Living in Westmont, IL
In Westmont, assisted living communities charge around $6,500 per month. This rate falls roughly $2,200 below the cost of nursing home care in shared housing units. However, it aligns closely with home health care fees of about $6,578 and runs lower than other nonresidential alternatives. For example, seniors who arrange in-home care pay around $5,720, and adult day health care attendees pay 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: Care cost data for Westmont was not available, so data for the closest city, Chicago Area, was used instead.
Free Assisted Living Resources in Westmont
Westmont seniors access services and support from a broad range of nonprofit organizations and programs. The following table includes resources to help seniors make decisions regarding their long-term care, including legal professionals, options counselors and information and referral specialists. It also includes resources to help older adults identify ways to cover assisted living services.
AgeGuide is the designated Area Agency on Aging for the Westmont region. The agency is staffed with information and referral specialists who help older adults identify and access programs in the community to supplement or complement the services they receive in assisted living, including transportation, nutrition services and durable medical equipment loans. The agency also has health insurance options counselors who provide free advice and information on Medicare benefits and eligibility requirements for Medicaid.
The Veterans Assistance Commission serves older veterans in the Westmont region through advocacy and information services. Its trained officers help veterans determine eligibility and apply for VA programs that may help cover assisted living or medical services, including pension programs, Aid and Attendance, health insurance and VA medical care.
The city administers the Seniors & Special Services program to help older adults identify services and opportunities in the community. Through this program, residents get more information about the local senior center, as well as programs, such as friendly phone calls, recreational activities and the DuPage County Senior Citizen Council.
HandsOn Suburban Chicago administers the local RSVP, which provides volunteer opportunities to those aged 55 and over. Through this program, seniors can tutor or mentor children in the community through in-school and after-school programs and Pen Pals or provide literacy training for income-qualifying individuals. For their service, members receive invitations to annual volunteer recognition events, birthday cards and give-away drawings.
DuPage Legal Aid has licensed legal professionals who provide free information, assistance and representation for those aged 60 and over. Through the local office, seniors can get help with reviewing assisted living contracts and resolving billing errors or problems with quality of care. The office can also help seniors obtain public benefits, such as Medicaid and Supplemental Security Income.
Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Westmont
Westmont-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.
Reviews of Communities Nearby
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I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident
Review of Cordia Senior Residence
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...
I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident
Review of Cordia Senior Residence
My mom is living at Cordia Senior Residence. The CNAs take really good care of their residents. The food that they provide is really good. They have a lot of activities that get people involved....
I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident
Review of Cordia Senior Residence
My mother is in Cordia Senior Residence. I'm satisfied with the care. They have a lot of activities for the seniors. The staff is fine. Her room is perfect. They have a library, a grand piano, and...