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Photo of Porter Place Memory Care
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44 Floor plans available
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At first Porter Place was good, as [name removed] was partially able to listen. First was eating. They told me he was using fork, turned out to be not true I asked for finger food, was told he didn't...
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.
Porter Place is more than assisted living --- our sole focus is memory care.Located on 4-acres in Tinley Park, IL, located near Orland Park, Frankfort, Mokena and Olympia Fields, our 3 year old, charming, 66 apartment community provides a wonderful lifestyle for all of those who need memory...
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This is a difficult decision. Research is essential and a place for mom helped give me options for my cousin. He has been at AVIVA for [time frame removed] and comfortable. He has moved into hospice with...
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.
AVIVA Merrillville is a newly renovated standalone Memory Care community in Merrillville, Indiana. We offer a variety of floor plans specially designed for memory care and respite care residents. We have the resources to support you in a safe, secure environment. Aviva Merrillville offers...
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I think it's nice that they stop by the rooms and try to get people involved in different activities. As far as improvements I would say when a new resident moves in make sure they are aware that nursing...
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 living is easy here because the services are second to none!' HarborChase of Plainfield conveniently serves the assisted living and memory care needs of seniors and families in and around the Plainfield area. Our community is situated on 3.8 acres just 35 miles southwest of Chicago. The...
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All the staff at Belmont Village are kind, friendly and professional. Compared to other facilities we visited, Belmont looks and feels alive.
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 Geneva Road is located in the greater-Chicago area, on farmland north of Wheaton, in the Village of Carol Stream. So as you might expect, assisted living residents of Belmont Village have easy access to all the amenities of a cosmopolitan city plus the comforts of the warm and...
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It was an excellent place for my mom to receive respite care, the staff was nice and approachable. She would go there again if they need ever arose.
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.
Bardwell Residences is a senior living community in an incredible historic building. Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care round out this 99 apartment community. We embrace our history and are Senior Living, Reimagined. Scheduled to open 4/1/23 the entire building has been renovated...
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Mom says the food is usually very good, the care team is very good and caring, and the nursing team is great. There are plenty of activities for residents including onsite church services. Weekly Friday...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
Brighton Gardens provides assisted living in an apartment-style setting that offers the simple pleasures - nutritious food, comfortable surroundings, and the support of a warm, caring and competent staff. Two separate, secured Reminiscence Neighborhoods are available for residents with...
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This is not a high skilled nursing facility, and the nursing staff are very limited on what they can do. The facility director [name removed] was excellent. She was very professional, courteous, attentive,...
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 Cottages of New Lenox is an assisted living and memory care community located in New Lenox, IL, in Will County. The community has been specially created to resemble the type of family home where most residents will have lived all of their lives, helping them to adapt to this next stage of...
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Admin Staff but 5 for Nurses. and Assistant Director [name removed] Yes, the Food. More fresh food and less processed. Yes, we would recommend this community 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.
In elegant, residential environments, we deliver the finest in senior care, and are recognized internationally for both quality and innovation. Guided by our Principles of Service, Sunrise affords families peace-of-mind by providing today's seniors with a range of personalized assisted living...
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They really worked with us. They are a little more expensive than some places but I think you get your moneys worth. They have a very professional staff and they do make family members feel good about the...
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.
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What we like the most about the community are the Incredible amenities and super helpful/friendly staff. Move-in was really simple and coordinated well. The food is delicious and much better than we expected...
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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Photo of Franciscan Village
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It has been a good experience & staff & neighbors are very nice. The staff is very helpful. Just call their No & the reception desk will connect you to Right person
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.
Take a deep breath and imagine what your everyday life could be if you eliminate having to prepare and cook meals and significantly reduce your housekeeping duties. How would you like being able to walk to Mass, a gorgeous outdoor stations of the cross devotion, a fine restaurant, bistro, gift...
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I love the location and that it is a smaller facility. Just wish their memory care was not so expensive. I think it's the most expensive in the area.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
There's a reason Bickford stands out in the world of senior living. Our focus? Ensuring your loved one feels at home, with delicious meals straight from our scratch kitchen, a roster of engaging activities, and the constant company of our devoted caregivers. But that's not all. Our HigherPath...
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Staff friendly and helpful. Communication can be an issue with upper level staff may not see much and especially not on weekends. Difficult to get through if call main number as they do not have reception....
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.
Churchill Place is a unique memory care community dedicated to residents who are living with Alzheimer's and related dementia. Churchill Place is part of the Anthem Memory Care family of communities. The dedicated staff at Churchill Place provides a high level of personalized care as a part of...
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The staff and administrators were very responsive to questions and concerns. I was able to attend all activities if I wanted to and sit with the group to listen to music or watch tv. They held care...
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.
Have you noticed that something doesn't seem right with mom or dad these days? It could be subtle or it could be something that's pretty obvious. Regardless, you've turned to the Internet for a reason and the best choice for assisted living is also Chicago's most notable and...
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Photo of Sunrise of Naperville
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The friendliness is a 5 (especially the café workers and the people that took care of my mom). The staff is a 3 because of staff changes, charge for providing medicine. The room was not cheap, but the cost...
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.
In elegant, residential environments, we deliver the finest in senior care, and are recognized internationally for both quality and innovation. Guided by our Principles of Service, Sunrise affords families peace-of-mind by providing today's seniors with a range of personalized assisted living...
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Photo of Autumn Green at Wright Campus
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My mom likes it there and the staff are nice and helpful. Her 1 BR apartment is also nice and good size. However she doesn't participate in activities there on her own. We encourage her but she just stays in...
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...
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Had an excellent tour in May. I was impressed with cozy/ comfortable facility. Staff was very friendly upon moving in. He has a one bedroom unit that has worked out perfectly. He loves the food and after 90...
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.
In elegant, residential environments, we deliver the finest in senior care, and are recognized internationally for both quality and innovation. Guided by our Principles of Service, Sunrise affords families peace-of-mind by providing today's seniors with a range of personalized assisted living...
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Staff was always pleasant. Mom's room was nice and well kept. While Mom was not much of a social person, the staff showed patience getting her to come to meals. She enjoy the food for the most part. And had...
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.
The Inn at Willow Falls was designed with consideration for every facet of a secure and enriching senior lifestyle — from a choice of meticulously designed apartments to a complete program of supportive care and social services. Residents will delight in the beautiful grounds, the comfortable...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
Conceived by a group of physicians, Residences at Deer Creek is locally owned and operated offering a unique approach to senior living: the best in traditional care, infused with a culture of independence and choice.We take pride in the fact that our Executive Director, Director of Nursing,...
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We were impressed by how quick the staff got to know my dad and how responsive they were to our questions and concerns. We liked the homey feeling of the facility, always clean. We are also very happy with...
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 of Oak Park is located in the heart of historic Oak Park, a western suburb of Chicago. Our senior living residents don't have to go far to enjoy all the 'Windy City' has to offer. Close to the facility are shops, galleries, places of worship, and RUSH Oak Park Hospital. And when...
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I recently moved into Serenity after the loss of my husband. The facility is very clean and the staff are very friendly. [name removed], the Director has been very professional and goes above and beyond! 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.
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Great staff, friendly atmosphere, clean facility and helpful when my mother needs help or has questions. Overall, fantastic environment for my mother.
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.
Riverside Senior Life is the areas only full continuum of care, with over 20 years of experience enriching lives in the community. From Independent Living to Skilled Nursing, Riverside Senior Life delivers a seamless continuum of care, unrivaled in its one-of-a-kind approach. As part of the...
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Monthly calendars are given to all residents. Many activities are offered from shopping, luncheons, religious opportunities, craft classes, and so much more. Moving here was the best decision I could have...
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.
Looking for senior housing near you? Situated on 80 sprawling acres in the southwest suburbs of Chicago, Marian Village in Homer Glen, Illinois offers easy living that is enriching and inspiring. Our Catholic senior living community welcomes people of all faiths as our focus is truly on your...
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My brother in-law has been very happy with Brookdale. The staff is helpful and has enough activities that he is comfortably busy. Enjoys the exercise class and woodcarving and a few others. He enjoys walking...
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.
Good Times, Good PeopleAre you ready to enjoy everything senior living has to offer? At our continuing care retirement community (CCRC) in Lisle, Illinois, you can enjoy a beautiful and inviting environment with spacious common rooms, a fun-filled events calendar with a multitude of...
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I would ask about communication between the staff and how efficiently the resident's needs are spread throughout the team. For example, we were asked to bring something in for our mom, and then reprimanded...
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.
Saint Anthony, a crucial community partner in the Crown Point area, offers a full range of services and treatments, from Assisted Living, Memory Care, Skilled Nursing, Rehabilitation Services, Pastoral Care, and Child Care. Every Saint Anthony resident enjoys private accommodations. These...
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Cost of assisted living in Ballou, IL

The average cost of senior living in Ballou is $5,233 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Carbon Hill, IL with an average of $4,570 per month.

Assisted living costs in Ballou, IL, vs. nearby cities

Ballou, IL
$5,233/mo
$5,164/mo

Assisted living costs in Ballou, IL, vs. state and national averages

Ballou, IL
$5,233/mo
U.S. national average
$4,558/mo

Assisted living costs in Ballou, IL, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$5,233/mo
$5,276/mo

Assisted living costs in Ballou, IL, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,728/mo
Private
$3,125/mo
Studio
$5,499/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,613/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,899/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,573/mo

Senior living costs in Ballou vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Ballou, IL
Column state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBallou, ILIllinoisU.S.
Assisted Living$5,233/mo$5,149/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$5,276/mo$5,166/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$4,644/mo$4,331/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Ballou, IL:$5,233/mo
Illinois:$5,149/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Ballou, IL:$5,276/mo
Illinois:$5,166/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Ballou, IL:$4,644/mo
Illinois:$4,331/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Assisted living costs in Ballou, IL, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Ballou and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Assisted living cost trends in Ballou, IL

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Ballou have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Ballou, IL$5,657/mo$5,378/mo+5.2%
Illinois$5,632/mo$5,379/mo+4.7%
National$5,375/mo$5,129/mo+4.8%
Ballou, IL
2024 average cost:$5,657/mo
2023 average cost:$5,378/mo
Percent change:+5.2%
Illinois
2024 average cost:$5,632/mo
2023 average cost:$5,379/mo
Percent change:+4.7%
National
2024 average cost:$5,375/mo
2023 average cost:$5,129/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Ballou, IL

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Ballou.

What families are saying about assisted living in Ballou

Recent reviews for assisted living in Ballou

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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Royal Estates Assistive Living in Dolton, IL

4.9
We were looking for place for our Mother to live near us. After touring a fair amount of facilities in Southern suburbs, we had almost give up. Then my sister and I found Royal Estates. After meeting with the staff there we thought this might be good fit for Mother. We learned that the services ...
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Oak Trace a CCRC in Downers Grove, IL

4.8
They're short of help, all the way around. That's the main challenge. Sometimes it's hard to find a nurse on the nursing floor. But I really like the assisted living building. They're very good with their activities and keeping their people up to date on things. I had one relative move to ...
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Ballou review score based on 1,601 family reviews

8.2
Review score210 facilities1601 reviewsWrite a review
This proprietary review score is based on 1601 reviews of 210 Ballou assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Ballou review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Ballou review score compared against nearby cities

8.2
Ballou, IL210 facilities
8.4
Symerton, IL9 facilities
8.4
Wilmington, IL21 facilities

Review subcategories for Ballou assisted living

When assisted living residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 1,601 reviews of 210 Ballou assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Ballou resident and family assisted living satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
Ballou, IL averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.2
4.0
Friendliness
4.2
4.1
Care services
3.9
3.8
Staff
4.1
4.0
Meals & dining
3.8
3.6
Activities
3.8
3.7
Value for cost*
3.8
3.7
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
*Learn more about cost details

Ballou assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ballou assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ballou, 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 Ballou assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Ballou that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Ballou, ILNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
71.4%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
59.5%
34.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
97.6%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.1%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
83.3%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
34.3%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
97.6%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
61.4%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
71%
54.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Ballou assisted living

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 Ballou Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Ballou, ILNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
71%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
49%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
59%
42.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
23.8%
14%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Ballou assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Ballou partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Ballou, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
58.1%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
58.6%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
53.3%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
51%
36%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
15.7%
13.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Ballou assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Ballou communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Ballou, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
53.3%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
68.1%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
46.2%
36.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
25.2%
18.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ballou assisted living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Ballou offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Ballou, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
75.7%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
54.8%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
50.5%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
80%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
77.6%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
81.9%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
61.4%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
63.3%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
64.3%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
75.7%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
75.2%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
51%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
45.2%
24.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
74.3%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Ballou

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Illinois assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Ballou protect seniors.
Learn about Illinois assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

Mercy Circle Senior Living, Brookdale Glen Ellyn and Palos Heights Senior Living are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Ballou, Illinois. See full list of communities.
There are 224 assisted living facilities near Ballou, Illinois. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Ballou, Illinois are Mercy Circle Senior Living, Brookdale Glen Ellyn and Palos Heights Senior Living. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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