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Photo of The Pointe at Eastgate
1818 Photos available
8.2
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32 reviews
8.2
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32 reviews
5 star
50%
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28%
3 star
13%
2 star
0%
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9%
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My mother has moved into The Point at Eastgate. Our overall experience I would say is good. The staff is very nice. They have abundant activities. The cleanliness of the building and rooms are excellent. 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.
Part of the magic of retirement is that it's time to relax and enjoy all you've worked for through the years. It's time to dream. Time to socialize. Time to take up a new hobby. Because we are a rental community, there is no long term financial commitment or ownership through an endowment fee....
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Photo of Belmont Village Buffalo Grove
1414 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
8.2
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89 reviews
8.2
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89 reviews
5 star
49%
4 star
34%
3 star
8%
2 star
3%
1 star
6%
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Our experience at Belmont Village was exceptional. My Dad was there for 5 months in the memory care unit. The staff was very responsive, respectful and kind. Vitas hospice was truly the best in providing...
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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5 star
56%
4 star
13%
3 star
6%
2 star
6%
1 star
19%
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I have been here 5 years and I am very happy. Staff does it's best to help, keep us safe. Stuff happens but I am very grateful and blessed. It's always works out.
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.
Plum Creek Supportive Living Community is located in beautiful Rolling Meadows, Illinois. Rolling Meadows is a quiet, relaxing community in Cook County in Northern Illinois. The Rolling Meadows Park District maintains several parks in the area where your grandchildren can play when they come to...
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6.0
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34 reviews
6.0
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34 reviews
5 star
53%
4 star
35%
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3%
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6%
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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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Perfect place for the elderly who cannot care for themselves. Clean, homey, and truly a place that is safe and clean. Home Sweet Home is an environment that looks nothing like a nursing home! The care is...
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.
Home Sweet Home Arlington Heights is a residential care home located in on suburb of Chicago in Arlington Heights, Illinois. The historic area is in Wheeling Township which is known for the regions religious heritage an Arlington Park Racetrack. Arlington Heights is a wonderful place to live with...
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Provides: Memory Care
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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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Cost of assisted living in Barrington, IL

The average cost of senior living in Barrington is $6,152 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Wauconda, IL with an average of $5,912 per month.

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

Barrington, IL
$6,152/mo
$6,122/mo
$6,032/mo

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

Barrington, IL
$6,152/mo
U.S. national average
$4,559/mo

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

Assisted Living
$6,152/mo
$6,205/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,680/mo
Studio
$4,907/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,966/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,297/mo

Senior living costs in Barrington 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: Barrington, IL
Column state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBarrington, ILIllinoisU.S.
Assisted Living$6,152/mo$5,149/mo$4,559/mo
Memory Care$6,205/mo$5,166/mo$4,796/mo
Independent Living$6,245/mo$4,331/mo$4,019/mo
Assisted Living
Barrington, IL:$6,152/mo
Illinois:$5,149/mo
U.S.:$4,559/mo
Memory Care
Barrington, IL:$6,205/mo
Illinois:$5,166/mo
U.S.:$4,796/mo
Independent Living
Barrington, IL:$6,245/mo
Illinois:$4,331/mo
U.S.:$4,019/mo
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Assisted living costs in Barrington, IL, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Barrington 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 Barrington, IL

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Barrington 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
Barrington, IL$6,056/mo$5,820/mo+4.1%
Illinois$5,614/mo$5,363/mo+4.7%
National$5,374/mo$5,126/mo+4.8%
Barrington, IL
2024 average cost:$6,056/mo
2023 average cost:$5,820/mo
Percent change:+4.1%
Illinois
2024 average cost:$5,614/mo
2023 average cost:$5,363/mo
Percent change:+4.7%
National
2024 average cost:$5,374/mo
2023 average cost:$5,126/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Barrington, 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 Barrington.

What families are saying about assisted living in Barrington

Recent reviews for assisted living in Barrington

Bickford of Crystal Lake

5.0
Our experience with Bickford of Crystal Lake has been so positive! Our Aunt is 100% satisfied with the amazing care, friendly staff, and wonderful services provided by Bickford. The caring staff regularly communicates with us and assists us in any way needed. Thank you for making this ...
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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

Victory Centre of Elk Grove in Elk Grove Village, IL

5.0
My brother lives in Victory Centre of Elk Grove Village, IL. I visit him frequently and I have found it to be Clean, Friendly and warm. The Staff from Administration to Nursing, Dining, and Maintence are all warm and caring, they know the residents' names, are respectful and always willing ...
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Barrington review score based on 385 family reviews

8.8
Review score27 facilities385 reviewsWrite a review
This proprietary review score is based on 385 reviews of 27 Barrington assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Barrington 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

Barrington review score compared against nearby cities

8.8
Barrington, IL27 facilities
8.8
Deer Park, IL36 facilities
8.7
Inverness, IL38 facilities

Review subcategories for Barrington 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 385 reviews of 27 Barrington assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Barrington 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.
Barrington, IL averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.4
3.9
Friendliness
4.4
4.0
Care services
4.0
3.6
Staff
4.3
3.9
Meals & dining
4.1
3.5
Activities
4.1
3.6
Value for cost*
4.1
3.6
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
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Barrington assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Barrington assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Barrington, 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 Barrington 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 Barrington that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Barrington, ILNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
81.5%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
70.4%
34.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
96.3%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
96.3%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
63%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
96.3%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
66.7%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
74.1%
54.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Barrington 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 Barrington Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Barrington, ILNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
88.9%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
70.4%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
77.8%
42.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
29.6%
14%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Barrington 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 Barrington partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Barrington, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
66.7%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
81.5%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
77.8%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
81.5%
36%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
29.6%
13.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Barrington 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 Barrington communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Barrington, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
81.5%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
81.5%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
63%
36.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
33.3%
18.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Barrington 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 Barrington offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Barrington, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
92.6%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
63%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
70.4%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
85.2%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
88.9%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
96.3%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
70.4%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
81.5%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
81.5%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
88.9%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
88.9%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
63%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
55.6%
24.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
85.2%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Barrington

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 Barrington protect seniors.
Learn about Illinois assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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