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Windsor Park Rehab is the best facility by far, staff is so genuinely caring and their team is always available to speak to family at all times, always keeping you updated on your loved ones. Will highly...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
A nationally accredited lifecare retirement community set on an impeccably manicured 60-acre campus, Windsor Park Manor offers the tranquility and charm of a country home. We offer the largest variety of retirement lifestyles and services in Chicago’s western suburbs— a residential style for...
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
Pioneer Gardens senior residents in the windy city access to a great assisted living community within the grand city of Chicago, IL. Located just a few blocks from Lake Shore Drive, residents can enjoy the lush green park areas next to the lake during spring and summer days and enjoy the many...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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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.
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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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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Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
Heritage Woods of Chicago is an affordable assisted living community exclusively designed for low income seniors 65 or older. Fully certified by the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Living, Heritage Woods is located on the west side of Chicago. Heritage Woods is a lovely place to call...
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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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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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.
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.
Welcome HomeAutumn Trace is a privately-owned company with a history of operation in rural Indiana, specializing in a hands-on approach to catered independent and assisted living. With management close by, no issue is without a quick resolution and flexibility is always an option. We provide an...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
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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.
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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
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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 1,611 family reviews

8.2
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This proprietary review score is based on 1611 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
8.5
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 1,611 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
4.1
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
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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.
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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.
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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

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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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