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Photo of Magnolia Senior Living
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77 Floor plans available
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The food is great. They serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner. They have a lot of great activities. They offer; crafts, movie night, art, workout facilities, trainers, happy hour, and religious opportunities. I...
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.
We, at Magnolia Assisted Living, are committed to providing a highly personalized assisted living experience, complete with a full range of services to maintain your mother’s lifestyle preferences. We recognize that striking a balance between community and individuality is as unique as each...
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My mother who recently passed away spent about 7 years as a resident of Central Baptist Village. First in the Terrace for those with mid stage Alzheimer’s and then in the Skilled Nursing Pavilion for those...
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.
We invite you to join us at Central Baptist Village, where we are inspired by faith, family, and friendship. From the moment you arrive, you'll feel at home at this community that's been at the heart of Chicago's near north suburbs for more than a century. Here, friends await you, ready to chat...
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My mother suffered a very severe stroke and was unable, to talk, communicate in any way, move, eat or do anything for herself at all. The level of care she received at K-B was extraordinary. She was fed,...
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.
King-Bruwaert House (KBH) continues its tradition of providing unsurpassed care and residential lifestyle options to seniors aged 60 or better for over 90 years. As a private, non-profit community, KBH offers a year-round active setting for those seeking independent living, assisted living,...
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22 Floor plans available
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I am very happy and pleased with this facility so far. All of the staff members have been so helpful and very accommodating. I really like the director and she was amazing in getting my cousin set up and...
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.
The Montclare Supportive Living Community is the choice for an affordable assisted lifestyle community in the Lawndale neighborhood of Chicago. Welcome to a gracious, affordable assisted lifestyle in your community. At the Montclare, you’ll enjoy friendly neighbors to share common life...
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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.
Presence Resurrection Retirement Community is primarily independent living with a 36 room assisted living nestled into 16 acres of walking paths and a garden-like setting in the northwest side of Chicago, Illinois. Our property is the perfect place for those looking to have the beauty of nature...
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My parents are living here and I believe my family is very happy so far. I think the staff at the facility is very attentive; they’ve had the nurses coming to the room, and have done a pretty good job 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.
Norwood Crossing, a not-for-profit community located on the Northwest side of Chicago, has been serving older adults since 1896. Each day, Norwood Crossing holds true to their mission of enhancing the independence and well-being of older adults. Norwood Crossing offers several levels of service...
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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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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.
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11 Floor plan available
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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Cost of assisted living in Bellwood, IL

The average cost of senior living in Bellwood is $5,772 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include La Grange, IL with an average of $5,672 per month.

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

Bellwood, IL
$5,772/mo

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

Bellwood, IL
$5,772/mo
U.S. national average
$4,557/mo

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

Assisted Living
$5,772/mo
$5,801/mo

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

Semi-Private
$7,659/mo
Studio
$5,728/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,688/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,431/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,075/mo

Senior living costs in Bellwood 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: Bellwood, IL
Column state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBellwood, ILIllinoisU.S.
Assisted Living$5,772/mo$5,149/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$5,801/mo$5,166/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$5,849/mo$4,331/mo$4,017/mo
Assisted Living
Bellwood, IL:$5,772/mo
Illinois:$5,149/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Bellwood, IL:$5,801/mo
Illinois:$5,166/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Bellwood, IL:$5,849/mo
Illinois:$4,331/mo
U.S.:$4,017/mo
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Assisted living costs in Bellwood, IL, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Bellwood 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
Bellwood, IL$5,739/mo$5,250/mo+9.3%
Illinois$5,633/mo$5,386/mo+4.6%
National$5,368/mo$5,120/mo+4.8%
Bellwood, IL
2024 average cost:$5,739/mo
2023 average cost:$5,250/mo
Percent change:+9.3%
Illinois
2024 average cost:$5,633/mo
2023 average cost:$5,386/mo
Percent change:+4.6%
National
2024 average cost:$5,368/mo
2023 average cost:$5,120/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Bellwood, 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 Bellwood.

What families are saying about assisted living in Bellwood

Recent reviews for assisted living in Bellwood

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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Bellwood review score based on 479 family reviews

8.5
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This proprietary review score is based on 479 reviews of 52 Bellwood assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Bellwood 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

Bellwood review score compared against nearby cities

8.5
Bellwood, IL52 facilities
8.2
Stone Park, IL59 facilities
8.2
Melrose Park, IL54 facilities

Review subcategories for Bellwood 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 479 reviews of 52 Bellwood assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Bellwood 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.
Bellwood, IL averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.2
4.0
Friendliness
4.2
4.1
Care services
3.8
3.7
Staff
4.1
4.0
Meals & dining
3.8
3.6
Activities
3.7
3.6
Value for cost*
3.8
3.7
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Bellwood assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Bellwood assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Bellwood, 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 Bellwood 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 Bellwood that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Bellwood, ILNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
88.5%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
75%
34.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
98.1%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.1%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
92.3%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
48.1%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
98.1%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
73.1%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
78.8%
54.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Bellwood 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 Bellwood Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Bellwood, ILNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
78.8%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
59.6%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
67.3%
42.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
34.6%
14%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Bellwood 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 Bellwood partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Bellwood, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
65.4%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
73.1%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
71.2%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
65.4%
36%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
26.9%
13.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Bellwood 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 Bellwood communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Bellwood, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
67.3%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
82.7%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
71.2%
36.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
30.8%
18.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Bellwood 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 Bellwood offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Bellwood, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
90.4%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
69.2%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
67.3%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
86.5%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
90.4%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
92.3%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
76.9%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
78.8%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
84.6%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
90.4%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
88.5%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
61.5%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
67.3%
24.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
86.5%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Bellwood

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

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Brookdale Northbrook, Brookdale Des Plaines and Encore Village of Schaumburg, a CCRC are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Bellwood, Illinois. See full list of communities.
There are 56 assisted living facilities near Bellwood, Illinois. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Bellwood, Illinois are Brookdale Northbrook, Brookdale Des Plaines and Mercy Circle Senior Living. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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