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Des Plaines is home to many senior care options, including nursing homes. The term “nursing home” is often used as a catchall for any type of senior care. But it can also refer to actual nursing homes, or skilled nursing facilities, which provide the highest level of medical and rehabilitative care outside of a hospital. Of the 95 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Des Plaines, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Des Plaines is about $5,998, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 2521 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Photo of Lincolnwood Place
11 Video available
1010 Photos available
77 Floor plans available
9.1
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86 reviews
9.1
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86 reviews
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5 for everything. My mom is there for a little over 2 weeks and she is very happy with everything. Thank you for your assistance and [name removed] was outstanding. She gave me sound advice that helped us to...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Lincolnwood Place offers independent living and assisted living in Lincolnwood, Illinois. Lincolnwood is a village in Cook County and is most widely known as the home of the Purple Hotel, which has a place in local lore. In addition to the intrigue surrounding this historical site, the village...
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Photo of HIghpoint Residence Chicago Northwest
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9.1
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Our experience has been extremely positive with great support from all staff. From inquiries to moving our parent into the facility, we have been very pleased with Autumn Green at Wright Campus. Both the...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Autumn Green at Wright Campus is a senior living community located in the vibrant metropolis of Chicago, Illinois. This iconic city offers some of the best amenities in the country. Glass towers, luxury boutiques and fine dining can be found amongst the busy downtown core. Visiting family members...
Photo of Volante of Arlington Heights
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Our experience with Volante has been amazingly good. My mother used to beg us not to put her in a residential home and we attempted to keep her independent in her home for 5 years. We had all kinds of things...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
At The Gardens at Arlington Heights, our Residents enjoy an active, engaging lifestyle that promotes wellness and independence. Our beautiful community is situated in a convenient location in the Northwest suburbs and sits on just over 4.5 acres of land. The community offers 3 gorgeous outdoor...
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8.9
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186 reviews
8.9
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The staff made my aunt's transition so very easy. Also staff is very helpful and genuinely nice. Also Concord is one of the few places that will help you transition to Medicaid if the need arises.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
EXPERIENCE THE DIFFERENCE AT CONCORD PLACE RETIREMENT COMMUNITY We are so much more than a senior community. Concord Place Retirement Community is home. For over 25 years we have prided ourselves in creating a culture and atmosphere of comfort and love. To that end, we have focused our efforts...
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11 Video available
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66 Floor plans available
8.9
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60 reviews
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Very honestly, I would give a five for each of the categories. I know my dad was only there for a few weeks but overall the care and consideration everybody had for him made myself and my sisters so happy...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Belmont Village of Glenview, Illinois is situated in the heart of a beautiful residential area. Our community is convenient to Old Orchard, the botanical gardens and many places of worship. There are also major medical centers and hospitals in close to the facility, including the new Glenview...
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I know most of the staff now as friends. They keep me informed of my partners progress and treat me as a guest. All professional and courteous staff. Visiting is always a relaxing experience, they help you...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
The Auberge at Orchard Park is a neighborhood specially designed to serve the needs of individuals living with Alzheimer's disease, dementia and other forms of memory loss. Every day we make it a goal to go above and beyond to enrich the lives of our residents. The staff is committed to...
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Photo of The Carrington at Lincolnwood
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The Carrington is lovely but could be far better. It needs overall updating. We thought it was a new building built in 2018 and it is not. It is showing wear and tear. Furniture needs painting, machines...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Creating a multi-acre senior living community in the very heart of a highly desirable area like Lincolnwood is a rare opportunity. While only minutes from businesses and shopping, cultural opportunities, houses of worship and medical and professional offices, the landscaped 13-acre,...
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99 Photos available
8.8
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91 reviews
8.8
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They are all 5. The process of moving a parent anywhere is very challenging. This location was great for our family and they have a church.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Celebrate Senior Living of Niles is a close-knit continuing care senior retirement community with independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing rehabilitation care. It is located in the Village of Niles, Cook County, Illinois, a peaceful suburb ten minutes from Chicago.As...
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Photo of Belmont Village Buffalo Grove
1414 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
Pricing promotion expiring soon
8.8
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84 reviews
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Starting with my tours, and throughout the move in process and getting my mom settled in, we have had nothing but support from the staff at Belmont. I made the decision to move my mom here because they do...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Belmont Village Buffalo Grove is home to the perfect blend of comfort, personalized care and active living. Our beautifully landscaped senior living community is nestled in the heart of the attractive residential suburb of northwest Chicago, surrounded by premier dining, shopping and...
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Photo of The Landing on Dundee Senior Living
1010 Photos available
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26 reviews
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Carpets in hallway could be replaced - and marks on walls from walkers, etc. Everyone is very friendly. My dad has no complaints about the quality of care. There is a lot of variety for the food - dad feels...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Our community offers assisted living and memory care options for seniors, ideally located for the North Shore suburbs of Chicago and the surrounding communities of Wheeling.This isn’t your average senior living community as our residents enjoy social interaction with their peers, activities here...
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Photo of American House Mount Prospect
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8.5
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31 reviews
8.5
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31 reviews
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My mom's dementia accelerated quickly once my dad died. She lived with us and my brother for about 2 years. It wasn’t a sustainable model so when we made the hard decision to place her, I contacted A Place...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
American House Mount Prospect offers a unique lifestyle that encourages our residents to maintain their independence with the comfort of knowing a team of caring associates is always available to them. Striving to offer services that address the minds, bodies and spirits of our residents, we...
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Photo of Amazing Grace Senior Living
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Everyone there was very nice and helpful to my dad. It is a bit expensive, but overall a great place. I have heard that new owners have taken control since my Dad left and quite a few of the staff were...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Photo of Arbor Terrace Glenview
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8.2
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21 reviews
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21 reviews
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My loved one was previously a resident at Arbor Terrace Glenview and everything was very good. We were very pleased with the facility: the sitting rooms, common areas and open spaces for family get...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Located in the Village of Glenview on the North Shore, Arbor Terrace Glenview is a vibrant community designed to help older people enjoy the benefits of an active lifestyle – and experience greater well-being. For people living with Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia, Arbor Terrace Glenview a...
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44 Floor plans available
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23 reviews
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Remind the employees to TELL the patient's what they will do Before doing it. Remind the employees to slow down especially when changing patient's clothes. Tell employees to wear name tags. Emerald Place...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Emerald Place is a purpose built memory care community for seniors in the Chicago area. We specialize in providing high quality care for seniors living with dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease, by offering a personal touch that makes every resident feel welcome and at ease. Our services and...
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They've been a bit slow to fix some issues like internet and a list of other items. All in all, people are decent and Mom is pretty happy there. Just would like faster and better responsiveness on smaller...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Bridgeway of Bensenville features independent living homes and apartments offering a worry-free lifestyle. Additionally, Bridgeway of Bensenville offers various levels of assisted living and memory care to those that require more help with daily activities.Lifestyle Amenities:Choice of large...
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My mom said "I don't have to cook or clean." Based on the experience we have had so far, we would recommend the Lutheran Home to other families
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Lutheran Home in Arlington Heights was established in 1892 and continues to be a respected not-for-profit mission driven organization in the Chicagoland area. Lutheran Home offers assisted living; a tired memory support continuum; residential nursing; short term rehabilitation; adult day...
Photo of Waverly Inn Memory Care and Cottages
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8.0
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1...overall experience 10 plus beautiful facility great location Incredible care and loving staff 2...excellent maintenance of entire facility 3...friendliness 10 + Staff from kitchen to front desk to...
Provides: Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Waverly Inn Memory Care Community, a Koelsch Community, and family owned since 1958 is located in the Village of Arlington Heights.Along with excellence in care, Waverly Inn Memory Care Community will offer full meals, vibrant mental and physical activities 7 days a week, scheduled social outings...
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It's a very nice place for my mother. Not sure if there is anything that they need to improve on from what my mom tells me. Most of the staff is very friendly and she seems to be happy there.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
The Highlands Assisted Living at Westminster Place is a community situated within a beautiful 40-acre campus. As a part of Presbyterian Homes' continuum of care, this assisted living community in Evanston offers levels of personalized care based on an individual’s needs. Residents of assisted...
Photo of The Sheridan at Park Ridge
11 Video available
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I walked in the Sheridan of Park Ridge and was greeted by a wonderful sales associate and the admin. They explained everything to me and showed me around. The facility is clean (spotless). The staff is...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
The Sheridan at Park Ridge is a new assisted living and memory care community for seniors age 55 and over in the Chicago metropolitan area. We specialize in helping seniors live their lives to the fullest, no matter what level of specialized care they need. For our assisted living residents, we...
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Loving care. Highly competent staff. Grosse Pointe Manor provided my uncle a home away from home during and after his recuperation from a life altering stroke. Our family will always treasure the staff at...
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Grosse Pointe Manor is a 5 star rated facility by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid that is located in Niles, Illinois, in the northwest suburbs of Chicago near Skokie, Morton Grove, Park Ridge, and Glenview. Grosse Pointe Manor is a family owned and operated skilled nursing and...
Photo of Artis Senior Living of Wilmette
77 Photos available
11 Floor plan available
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Location good. If patient can take advantage of all of the activities, then you get more of your moneys worth. My mother can't. She's too far gone. She's got hospice. It is not a nursing home so we have...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
At Artis, we help people living with dementia achieve the essential human need for purpose, belonging, and joy by building a bridge between their lifelong identity and present daily life. By “Honoring Yesterday, Celebrating Today,” we create safer, more connected, more celebrated lives.Our...
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7.5
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The people from the director to the staff are wonderful- you get the feeling money is an issue- things could be nicer/ better maintained but the needs, people and food are nice enough. For accuracy the...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Harbor House in Wheeling, IL, is dedicated to serving individuals with Alzheimer's disease and related disorders. It is our mission to provide a residence in the least-restrictive, safe environment that affords a quality of care beyond all industry standards. It is our philosophy to show respect...
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7.5
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My loved one is currently a resident at Victory Centre of River Woods and overall things have been good for him. I think he's in a good place, not great but good. I do recommend this facility to others.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Our longstanding mission is to transform the way society thinks about aging and senior living. Our Victory Centre of River Woods community is an extension of that promise. We are steadfast in our commitment to cultivate a genuine home for you or your loved one. Above all else, this is your life...
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7.4
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30 reviews
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My husband and I would definitely rate each category as a 5. We are so pleased with the Wellshire, but most importantly, my mother-in-law LOVES it there. She tells us almost every visit how happy she is...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
The Wellshire is designed for seniors that require assistance with the activities of daily living. The campus offers a continuum of care with Bella Terra nursing and rehab center connected to The Wellshire. The Wellshire was built in 2011. We are located in Morton Grove, The Wellshire is...
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66 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
7.4
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47 reviews
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47 reviews
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Victory Centre of Elk Grove recently took over from [community name removed] which was struggling - and things are really improving. My mom was a resident for over 5 years and recently passed. The...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Our longstanding mission is to transform the way society thinks about aging and senior living. Victory Centre of Elk Grove is an extension of that promise. We are steadfast in our commitment to cultivate a genuine home for you or your loved one. Above all else, this is your life and we hope...
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Cost of nursing homes in Des Plaines, IL

The average cost of senior living in Des Plaines is $5,998 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Skokie, IL with an average of $5,880 per month.

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Des Plaines, IL vs. nearby cities

Des Plaines, IL
$5,998/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Des Plaines, IL vs. the state and national average

Des Plaines, IL
$5,998/mo
U.S. national average
$4,896/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Des Plaines vs. other types of senior living

$6,105/mo
Nursing Homes
$5,998/mo

Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Des Plaines, IL by room type

Semi-Private
$6,277/mo
Studio
$6,260/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,528/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,740/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$2,813/mo

Average cost of Nursing Homes in Des Plaines over time

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What families are saying about nursing homes in Des Plaines

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Des Plaines

Cantata Adult Life Services a CCRC in Brookfield, IL

4.8
I recommend Cantata because they have a robust rehab gym staffed with professionals in physical therapy, occupational therapy, balance, speech/memory therapy. It is located on a quiet tree lined landscaped campus with onsite Assisted Living, Skilled Nursing and Independent Living. The staff ...
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Bella Terra Bloomingdale

4.6
Excellent caring staff. The food was always hot and fresh. Excellent chef as all of the food is made right there on premises. The nurses and aides were very caring and attentive to our needs. Great therapy team. The facility is immaculate I would highly recommend this facility

Emerald Place in Glenview, IL

5.0
Their activities director [name removed] was outstanding, as well as their custodial and support staff team. Truly, but the cost at the time seemed high

Des Plaines nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Des Plaines nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Des Plaines, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Des Plaines nursing homes

Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Des Plaines that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
67.9%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
75.3%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
87.7%
26%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
91.4%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
84%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
38.3%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
87.7%
22.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
64.2%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
76.5%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Des Plaines nursing homes

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Des Plaines Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
66.7%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
46.9%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
65.4%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
29.6%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Des Plaines nursing homes

Nursing homes communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Des Plaines partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
49.4%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
64.2%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
63%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
67.9%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Des Plaines nursing homes

Our nursing homes communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Des Plaines communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
56.8%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
53.1%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
44.4%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
24.7%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Des Plaines nursing homes

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Des Plaines offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
63%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
49.4%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
48.1%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
74.1%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
64.2%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
74.1%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
54.3%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
59.3%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
58%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
63%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
63%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
45.7%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
44.4%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
61.7%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Brookdale Northbrook, Clarendale of Algonquin and Brookdale Des Plaines are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Des Plaines, Illinois. See full list of communities.

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