Page 2 of Best Assisted Living in Des Plaines, IL

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 27 assisted living communities in Des Plaines, IL using IL Dept. of Public Health (IDPH) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank assisted living in IL
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Info below is compiled from the IL Dept. of Public Health (IDPH), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. RESC (Residential Care): Personal care and daily-living support in a smaller, more intimate residential setting. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment. ADC (Adult Day Care): Daytime supervision, health monitoring, and social activities for seniors who live at home. CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community): A campus with multiple care levels so residents can age in place without moving.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Number of years the company has been in operation.
Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
The average number of deficiencies this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total deficiencies ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
Inspection events categorized as complaint-related by the state regulator.
Count of incident-based investigations (e.g. reported events) in the regulatory record for the reporting period.
Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
Bethesda Rehab & Senior Care
AL
ADC
HOS
NH
RC
SNF
Chicago (Montclare)
96
Facility 96
IL AVG 67
Rank #47 / 282
No
81
Facility 81
IL AVG 48
Rank #49 / 366
31
Facility 31
IL AVG 13
Rank #16 / 144
-13
62
Facility 62
IL AVG 7
Rank #238 / 239
4.8
Facility 4.8
IL AVG 1.4
Rank #226 / 239
8
Facility 8
IL AVG 3
Rank #259 / 269
0
Facility 0
IL AVG 2
Rank #1 / 269
-
Golden Haven Senior Living – The Hidden Gem in Addison, Illinois
AL
RESC
RC
Addison (Wood Dale)
6
Facility 6
IL AVG 67
Rank #278 / 282
No
7
Facility 7
IL AVG 48
Rank #345 / 366
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 13
Rank #81 / 144
Esther Ama Keelson2
2
Facility 2
IL AVG 7
Rank #74 / 239
1.0
Facility 1.0
IL AVG 1.4
Rank #103 / 239
3
Facility 3
IL AVG 3
Rank #175 / 269
0
Facility 0
IL AVG 2
Rank #1 / 269
-
The Sheridan at Park Ridge
AL
MC
RC
Park Ridge
100
Facility 100
IL AVG 67
Rank #41 / 282
No
75
Facility 75
IL AVG 48
Rank #61 / 366
-Hsre Park Ridge, LLC2
10
Facility 10
IL AVG 7
Rank #195 / 239
5.0
Facility 5.0
IL AVG 1.4
Rank #227 / 239
3
Facility 3
IL AVG 3
Rank #175 / 269
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 2
Rank #69 / 269
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Lincolnwood Place
AL
CCRC
IL
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Lincolnwood
45
Facility 45
IL AVG 67
Rank #201 / 282
No
51
Facility 51
IL AVG 48
Rank #167 / 366
-Ga Hc Reit II Lincolnwood Trs Sub, LLC8
10
Facility 10
IL AVG 7
Rank #195 / 239
1.3
Facility 1.3
IL AVG 1.4
Rank #118 / 239
3
Facility 3
IL AVG 3
Rank #175 / 269
2
Facility 2
IL AVG 2
Rank #140 / 269
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Emerald Place
AL
MC
Glenview
66
Facility 66
IL AVG 67
Rank #120 / 282
Yes
58
Facility 58
IL AVG 48
Rank #121 / 366
-Anthem Glenview Management LLC6
22
Facility 22
IL AVG 7
Rank #219 / 239
3.7
Facility 3.7
IL AVG 1.4
Rank #210 / 239
7
Facility 7
IL AVG 3
Rank #253 / 269
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 2
Rank #69 / 269
1 Bed / 2 Bed Suite
Generations at Oakton Arms
AL
IL
Des Plaines (Maine Township)
48
Facility 48
IL AVG 67
Rank #186 / 282
No
23
Facility 23
IL AVG 48
Rank #301 / 366
1-20
40
Facility 40
IL AVG 7
Rank #236 / 239
2.0
Facility 2.0
IL AVG 1.4
Rank #149 / 239
2
Facility 2
IL AVG 3
Rank #124 / 269
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 2
Rank #69 / 269
-
The Wellshire Morton Grove
AL
RC
Morton Grove
45
Facility 45
IL AVG 67
Rank #201 / 282
Yes
60
Facility 60
IL AVG 48
Rank #113 / 366
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 13
Rank #81 / 144
Wellshire Morton Grove5--
2
Facility 2
IL AVG 3
Rank #124 / 269
0
Facility 0
IL AVG 2
Rank #1 / 269
Studio / 1 Bed
Sunrise of Prospect Heights
AL
MC
Prospect Heights
101
Facility 101
IL AVG 67
Rank #40 / 282
Yes
52
Facility 52
IL AVG 48
Rank #155 / 366
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 13
Rank #81 / 144
Aspired Living Prospect Heights Opco LLC10--
5
Facility 5
IL AVG 3
Rank #234 / 269
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 2
Rank #69 / 269
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / Suite
Inspirations of Northbrook
AL
IL
RC
Northbrook (Northfield Township)
44
Facility 44
IL AVG 67
Rank #207 / 282
Yes
54
Facility 54
IL AVG 48
Rank #148 / 366
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 13
Rank #81 / 144
Brookdale Living Communities Of Illinois Gv LLC3--
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 3
Rank #56 / 269
0
Facility 0
IL AVG 2
Rank #1 / 269
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Northbrook Inn Memory Care Community
AL
MC
Northbrook
49
Facility 49
IL AVG 67
Rank #182 / 282
No
24
Facility 24
IL AVG 48
Rank #297 / 366
-Northbrook Memory Care, LLC5--
0
Facility 0
IL AVG 3
Rank #1 / 269
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 2
Rank #69 / 269
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Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each assisted living community is ranked against every other IL assisted living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 27 analyzed for Des Plaines. See how we rank facilities

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Overview of Bethesda Rehab & Senior Care

Bethesda Rehab & Senior Care offers nursing home, adult day care, assisted living, hospice care, respite care, and skilled nursing in Chicago, IL. Nursing home, nursing care, and skilled nursing provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while assisted living helps residents with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while they maintain their own apartment. Hospice care focuses on comfort for residents at the end of life, adult day care provides daytime support for people who return home afterward, and respite care offers a short stay for someone whose usual caregiver needs time away. The range of care types may be a good fit for a resident whose support needs change over time.

The community is in the Montclare neighborhood and has 96 beds. Its Walk Score is 81, placing the area in the very walkable band, so most errands can be done on foot and a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently.

Total nurse staffing is 2 hours and 49 minutes per resident per day, representing that amount of daily hands-on nurse time for each resident. Payment options include Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay; Medicare applies to short-term skilled care after a hospital stay rather than long-term residence, Medicaid may help when savings do not cover a long stay, and private pay means paying directly.

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Overview of Golden Haven Senior Living – the Hidden Gem in Addison, Illinois
Golden Haven Senior Living – the Hidden Gem in Addison, Illinois is a premier residential senior living community located in the Chicagoland area. As a boutique senior living community and a trusted provider in Illinois, Golden Haven Senior Living provides a home and family-like environment for seniors to live peacefully while flourishing in a new chapter of life. As a small residential assisted living community their dedicated staff provides 24/7 care as each resident receives tailored services for their specific needs and situation. Their caregivers to residents ratio is high compared to larger senior communities.
Providing multiple levels of care, residents looking for assisted living, or short-term respite stays will find all they need at this community. Other amenities provided by the team at Golden Haven Senior Living includes mind stimulating daily activities, nutritious home-cooked meals, regular family visits and outings, and top-notch caregiver support. Golden Haven Senior Living in addition to the above takes away all the burdens that are associated with caring for your elderly loved ones by arranging the needed transportation services, doctor’s appointments, therapy services, and podiatry services. It’s also worth noting that various dietary preferences are accommodated. An important emphasis from the team at Golden Haven Senior Living is providing support where needed whilst encouraging individualism in each resident. This strategy alongside their care plans and services has allowed them to become a trusted community.
Starting Price $4,800/Month

Contact Golden Haven Senior Living – The Hidden Gem in Addison, Illinois

Overview of The Sheridan at Park Ridge

Located in the charming urban setting of Park Ridge, IL, The Sheridan at Park Ridge is a leading senior living community that offers Assisted Living, Memory Care, and Short-Term Care. The community provides a modern, sophisticated environment where seniors can enjoy top-tier services and amenities. Residents experience a relaxed and fulfilling quality of life with attentive, personal care. From the stylish accommodations to the vibrant atmosphere, The Sheridan at Park Ridge ensures a rewarding and enjoyable living experience for its residents.

The community at The Sheridan at Park Ridge features an array of amenities and programs designed to cater to every resident’s needs. Seniors can enjoy the creative art studio, fireside patio, enclosed memory garden, entertainment room, and bistro and bar. The restaurant-style dining room with a pizza oven offers delightful meals, while the beauty salon and barber shop ensure residents look and feel their best. Additional conveniences include on-site maintenance personnel, accessible transportation, a friendly concierge, and fitness facilities such as the exercise gym and Be Fit Fitness Studio.

Starting Price $6,307/Month

Contact The Sheridan at Park Ridge

Lincolnwood Place

7000 N Mccormick Blvd, Lincolnwood, IL 60712
Overview of Lincolnwood Place

Overlooking the vibrant community of Lincolnwood, IL, Lincolnwood Place is an upscale senior living community that offers a variety of senior living options, including independent living, assisted living, memory care, short-term care, and skilled nursing. As a Continuous Care Retirement Community, the community ensures residents a seamless transition should their needs change. Featuring a range of floor plans, including a studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments, the community ensures residents a comfortable living space.

Residents feel safe, secure, and attended to in the community with a team of compassionate team members available to provide care 24/7. The community ensures plenty of enjoyable opportunities with a broad range of activities and amenities, such as a barbershop, fitness center, a theater, rehabilitation gym, a library, courtyard, and spacious community rooms. Residents feel appreciated through carefully curated meals and menus tailored to their needs and preferences.

Starting Price $3,800/Month

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Overview of Emerald Place

Emerald Place offers assisted living and memory care in Glenview, IL. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident keeps an apartment. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

The community has 66 beds, with one bedroom and two bedroom suite options. A two bedroom suite can suit two people moving together, while the one bedroom option provides a single bedroom layout. With both assisted living and memory care available, Emerald Place may be a good fit for a resident whose needs may grow over time without requiring a move to another community.

Pets are welcome to live here. A resident can bring a pet with them. A Walk Score of 58 places the area in the somewhat walkable band, meaning some errands can be done on foot and a resident who no longer drives may be able to complete some errands independently.

Anthem Glenview Management operates Emerald Place.

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Overview of Generations at Oakton Arms

Generations at Oakton Arms offers assisted living and independent living in Des Plaines, Illinois. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while the resident keeps an apartment. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, so the two options differ in the amount of day to day support provided.

Both care levels are available in one community. That may suit someone whose support needs could grow over time without requiring a move elsewhere. The community has 48 beds, placing it in the smaller community range where staff and residents can get to know each other.

Short term rehabilitation is available for a defined recovery period after illness or injury. Respite care provides a short stay when a family caregiver needs time to travel or recover. Respiratory care and dialysis are also among the facility’s listed programs, which may matter to a resident whose care plan requires either service.

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Overview of The Wellshire Morton Grove

The Wellshire Morton Grove offers assisted living and respite care in Morton Grove, Illinois. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks while allowing a resident to maintain a private living space, while respite care offers a short stay when a usual caregiver needs time away or recovery. The community may be a good fit for a resident who needs daily support or a family seeking short-term care.

The community has 45 beds, with studio and one-bedroom housing options. A studio suits someone who wants one private living space, while a one-bedroom layout separates the sleeping and living areas. Pets are allowed at move in, so a resident may be able to bring a pet along.

A salon gives residents access to salon services on site, and rehabilitation services are available for those who need therapy. Cultural programming adds organized cultural activities to the services offered at the community. The area has a Walk Score of 60, meaning it is somewhat walkable and some errands can be done on foot, so a resident who no longer drives may be able to handle certain nearby errands independently.

Contact The Wellshire Morton Grove

Overview of Sunrise of Prospect Heights

Sunrise of Prospect Heights offers assisted living and memory care in Prospect Heights, Illinois. Assisted living includes help with bathing, dressing, and medication while a resident continues living in a private apartment. Memory care provides a secured setting and supervision for someone living with dementia who may be at risk of wandering. Having both care levels on one campus may suit a resident whose needs grow over time.

The community has 101 beds. Apartment choices include studios, one bedroom layouts, two bedroom layouts, and suites, giving residents several types of private living space. Respite care provides a short stay when a usual caregiver needs time to travel or recover, while rehabilitation services let a resident receive therapy without arranging transportation elsewhere. Staff are available around the clock, including during the night.

The listed starting price is $5,168 or more per month. Because no care level is attached to that figure, it is not a care specific monthly rate. Residents may bring pets, visit the beauty salon, spend time outdoors, join activities, and use scheduled transportation.

A Walk Score of 52 means the area is somewhat walkable, with some errands possible on foot. A resident who no longer drives may be able to reach select nearby destinations independently. Aspired Living Prospect Heights Opco operates the community, which may be a good fit for someone seeking assisted living or memory care, including a resident whose needs may change over time.

Starting Price $5,168/Month

Contact Sunrise of Prospect Heights

Inspirations of Northbrook

4501 Concord Ln, Northbrook, IL 60062
Overview of Inspirations of Northbrook

Conveniently located in the thriving neighborhood of Northbrook, IL, Inspirations of Northbrook is an outstanding community that offers assisted living, independent living, and respite care. The community features a variety of studio to two-bedroom floor plans, designed for residents’ comfort and safety. Here, residents receive exceptional support for their daily living activities from a kind and well-trained team available around the clock.

With fun recreational programs and engaging activities, like billiards and light exercises, residents will not run out of things to do for leisure and wellness. Residents enjoy mealtimes based on their dietary needs and preferences with delicious and well-balanced dining options served in multiple dining venues. Transportation and concierge services are also provided for convenience and safety. Amenities include a library, a cafe, an arts and craft studio, a courtyard, a garden, a greenhouse, a fitness center, and walking paths.

$5,690/Month

Contact Inspirations of Northbrook

Overview of Northbrook Inn Memory Care Community

Settled in the beautiful grounds of Glen Ellyn, Illinois, Northbrook Inn is an inviting senior living community that provides an engaging environment for memory care. Residents dealing with Alzheimer’s and other forms of memory loss experience exceptional care and support at the comfort of their well-designed apartments. Each residences are built with safety features like window sensors, motion sensors, and long pull cords for a safe and secure living. A dedicated and well-trained team is available to care for residents quickly whenever needed.

Enriching all aspects of residents’ well-being, the community conducts an array of activities, events and special projects that focuses on the mind, body, and spirit. Residents are free to unleash and improve their creativity with various arts classes, maintain their strength with unique exercise classes, or enhance their cognitive skills with personalized musical experiences. The community ensures residents’ nutritional and dietary needs are met with restaurant-style service and made from scratch meals. With exceptional care, services, and wonderful activities, the community warrants a comfortable and rewarding living experience.

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Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
  • 5%
    Environment
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Resident & Family Experience 35%

The single largest share of every ranking. Aggregated review sentiment and volume from major platforms — the closest signal to real resident experience.

  • Includes
  • Review Sentiment
  • Review Volume
02

Regulatory & Safety Record 25%

State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

  • Includes
  • State Inspections
  • Citations/Inspection
  • % Inspections w/ Citations
  • Complaint Visits
  • Accreditations
  • BBB Rating
03

Visual Media & Transparency 15%

Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.

  • Includes
  • Video Tours
  • Virtual Walkthroughs
  • Photo Quantity
  • Photo Quality
04

Website & Operator Transparency 10%

Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.

  • Includes
  • Website Content
  • Mobile Usability
  • Staff Info Available
  • Owner Info Available
05

Community Stability 10%

Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.

  • Includes
  • Occupancy Rate
  • Bed Options
06

Environment & Pricing 5%

Walkability and pricing transparency. Walk Score is weighted higher for Independent Living than for Memory Care, where most residents do not leave unaccompanied.

  • Includes
  • Walk Score
  • Pricing Transparency
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Assisted Living in Des Plaines at a glance

Avg Walk Score: 53/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Des Plaines, IL. A third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100) measuring convenience and context, not healthcare quality. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 50/ 100
Avg No. of Beds: 74The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Des Plaines, IL. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90
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Frequently Asked Questions about Assisted Living in Des Plaines, IL

What is the average cost of assisted living in Des Plaines, IL?

The average monthly cost of assisted living in Des Plaines, IL is approximately $5,300. Actual rates vary by community, level of care, and floorplan.

What is the price range for assisted living in Des Plaines, IL?

Assisted living in Des Plaines, IL typically ranges from $4,800–$7,400 per month, depending on the community, room type, and care needs.

What is the typical staff-to-resident ratio at assisted living facilities in Des Plaines, IL?

Assisted living facilities in Des Plaines, IL typically operate with a staff-to-resident ratio in the range of 1:6 to 1:12.

What's the difference between assisted living and memory care in Illinois?

Assisted living in Illinois supports residents with daily activities (bathing, dressing, medication management) while preserving independence. Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's or dementia, and adds 24/7 secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and structured routines designed to reduce confusion and wandering.

What's the difference between assisted living and a nursing home in Illinois?

Assisted living in Illinois is a residential model focused on housing, hospitality, and help with daily activities. Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses for residents with significant health needs, and are regulated more strictly under both state and federal CMS rules.

Does Illinois Medicaid cover assisted living?

Illinois Medicaid does not directly pay room-and-board for assisted living, but most states (including Illinois) offer Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers that can offset the cost of care services delivered inside a licensed community. Eligibility, waitlists, and covered services vary — check directly with the state Medicaid agency.

What is assisted living?

Assisted living combines private or semi-private apartments with help on activities of daily living (meals, bathing, dressing, medication management) and a social calendar — for residents who need some support but do not need 24/7 medical care.