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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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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.
Maywood Supportive Living is an affordable, caring, all-inclusive assisted living community. It features the adaptive re-use of the former Baptist Retirement Homes. The Maywood community serves low-income older adults, including those on Medicaid or those who receive monthly Social Security...
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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
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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.
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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My grandmother is very comfortable in this community. It is very clean i have no complaints about it. My grandmother is known by her name, which is great that she is getting that one on one attention. They...
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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.
Our longstanding mission is to transform the way society thinks about aging and senior living. Our Victory Centre of Galewood community is an extension of that promise. We are steadfast in our commitment to cultivate a genuine home for you or your loved one. Above all else, this is your life and...
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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
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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.
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: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
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Cost of assisted living in Wood Dale, IL

The average cost of senior living in Wood Dale is $5,949 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Bellwood, IL with an average of $5,779 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Wood Dale, IL vs. nearby cities

Wood Dale, IL
$5,949/mo
$5,920/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Wood Dale, IL vs. the state and national average

Wood Dale, IL
$5,949/mo
U.S. national average
$4,562/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Wood Dale vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$5,949/mo
$5,965/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Wood Dale, IL by room type

Semi-Private
$7,305/mo
Studio
$5,727/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,694/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,091/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$2,125/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Wood Dale over time

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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Wood Dale, 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 Wood Dale.

What families are saying about assisted living in Wood Dale

Recent reviews for assisted living in Wood Dale

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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Churchill Place in Glen Ellyn, IL

5.0
Based on our experience I would recommend. So far everything has been very good no problems and everyone has been great and easy to work with.

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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Wood Dale review score based on 512 family reviews

8.8
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This proprietary review score is based on 512 reviews of 52 Wood Dale assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Wood Dale 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

Wood Dale review score compared against nearby cities

8.8
Wood Dale, IL52 facilities
8.9
Bensenville, IL59 facilities
8.8
Itasca, IL49 facilities

Review subcategories for Wood Dale 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 512 reviews of 52 Wood Dale assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Wood Dale 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.
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Cleanliness
4.7
4.5
Friendliness
4.7
4.6
Care services
4.2
4.2
Staff
4.6
4.5
Meals & dining
4.2
4.1
Activities
4.2
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Value for cost*
4.3
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Wood Dale assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Wood Dale assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Wood Dale, 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 Wood Dale 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 Wood Dale 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
88.5%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
76.9%
33.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
92.3%
57.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
48.1%
30.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
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Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
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Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
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Availability of select dementia care services in Wood Dale 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 Wood Dale Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
80.8%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
61.5%
32.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
67.3%
41.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Wood Dale 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 Wood Dale partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
63.5%
27%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
78.8%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
80.8%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
65.4%
35.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
36.5%
13%
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Availability of select dining options in Wood Dale 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 Wood Dale communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
71.2%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
78.8%
42%
Room service
Room service
69.2%
35.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
23.1%
17.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Wood Dale 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 Wood Dale offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
90.4%
46.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
73.1%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
63.5%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
88.5%
50%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
90.4%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
94.2%
52.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
80.8%
41%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
80.8%
34%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
86.5%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
88.5%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
88.5%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
61.5%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
53.8%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
86.5%
45.6%
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State regulations for assisted living in Wood Dale

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about Illinois assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Wood Dale protect seniors.

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Encore Village of Schaumburg, a CCRC, Brookdale Northbrook and Encore at South Barrington are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Wood Dale, Illinois. See full list of communities.

There are 52 assisted living facilities near Wood Dale, Illinois. See the full list.

The best assisted living facilities near you in Wood Dale, Illinois are Brookdale Northbrook, Encore at South Barrington and Brookdale Des Plaines. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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