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Assisted Living Communities in Westmont, Illinois

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...

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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

In Illinois, the HCBS Medicaid Waiver for Supportive Living Facilities helps pay for services in some assisted living communities, but it does not pay for 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 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.  

ResourceContactService
AgeGuide(630) 293-5990AgeGuide 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.
Veterans Assistance Commission(630) 407-5655 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.
Seniors & Special Services(630) 981-6200The 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.
RSVP(847) 228-1006, ext. 103HandsOn 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(630) 653-6212DuPage 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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Nancy

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...

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Sue

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....

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LovedOne09

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...

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