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From the first visit a great experience. Friendly, knowledgeable, caring staff. The place was always spotless The food was very good My cousin received excellent care. Would recommend it to everyone...
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.
A gracious 55-unit assisted living residence rebuilt in a great Chicago neighborhood in 1997, Covenant Home brings a new style of assisted living to its urban Chicago neighborhood. Our building wraps a floor-to-ceiling central atrium, making the interior bright and cheerful. Studio, one- and...
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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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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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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 Melrose Park, IL

The average cost of senior living in Melrose Park is $5,803 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Brookfield, IL with an average of $5,680 per month.

Assisted living costs in Melrose Park, IL, vs. nearby cities

Melrose Park, IL
$5,803/mo
$5,772/mo

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

Melrose Park, IL
$5,803/mo
U.S. national average
$4,557/mo

Assisted living costs in Melrose Park, IL, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$5,803/mo
$5,833/mo

Assisted living costs in Melrose Park, IL, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$8,261/mo
Studio
$5,641/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,623/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,335/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,013/mo

Senior living costs in Melrose Park 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: Melrose Park, IL
Column state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMelrose Park, ILIllinoisU.S.
Assisted Living$5,803/mo$5,149/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$5,833/mo$5,166/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$5,883/mo$4,331/mo$4,017/mo
Assisted Living
Melrose Park, IL:$5,803/mo
Illinois:$5,149/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Melrose Park, IL:$5,833/mo
Illinois:$5,166/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Melrose Park, IL:$5,883/mo
Illinois:$4,331/mo
U.S.:$4,017/mo
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Assisted living costs in Melrose Park, IL, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Melrose Park 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
Melrose Park, IL$5,712/mo$5,312/mo+7.5%
Illinois$5,633/mo$5,386/mo+4.6%
National$5,368/mo$5,120/mo+4.8%
Melrose Park, IL
2024 average cost:$5,712/mo
2023 average cost:$5,312/mo
Percent change:+7.5%
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 Melrose Park, 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 Melrose Park.

What families are saying about assisted living in Melrose Park

Recent reviews for assisted living in Melrose Park

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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Melrose Park review score based on 445 family reviews

8.2
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This proprietary review score is based on 445 reviews of 50 Melrose Park assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Melrose Park 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

Melrose Park review score compared against nearby cities

8.2
Melrose Park, IL50 facilities
8.2
Stone Park, IL59 facilities
8.5
Bellwood, IL56 facilities

Review subcategories for Melrose Park 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 445 reviews of 50 Melrose Park assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Melrose Park 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.
Melrose Park, IL averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.2
4.0
Friendliness
4.3
4.1
Care services
3.9
3.7
Staff
4.2
4.0
Meals & dining
3.9
3.6
Activities
3.9
3.6
Value for cost*
3.9
3.7
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Melrose Park assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Melrose Park assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Melrose Park, 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 Melrose Park 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 Melrose Park that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Melrose Park, ILNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
90%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
74%
34.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
98%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
92%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
46%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
98%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
74%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
80%
54.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Melrose Park 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 Melrose Park Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Melrose Park, ILNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
78%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
56%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
64%
42.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
32%
14%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Melrose Park 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 Melrose Park partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Melrose Park, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
62%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
70%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
68%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
66%
36%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
28%
13.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Melrose Park 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 Melrose Park communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Melrose Park, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
68%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
82%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
66%
36.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
22%
18.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Melrose Park 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 Melrose Park offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Melrose Park, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
88%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
68%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
64%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
88%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
88%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
92%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
76%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
78%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
84%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
88%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
86%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
60%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
68%
24.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
84%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Melrose Park

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Brookdale Northbrook, Brookdale Des Plaines and Encore Village of Schaumburg, a CCRC are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Melrose Park, Illinois. See full list of communities.
There are 54 assisted living facilities near Melrose Park, Illinois. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Melrose Park, 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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