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Cost of independent living in Des Plaines, IL

The average cost of senior living in Des Plaines is $3,412 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Mount Prospect, IL with an average of $3,412 per month.

Independent living costs in Des Plaines, IL, vs. state and national averages

Des Plaines, IL

$3,412/mo

Illinois state

$3,360/mo

U.S. national average

$3,532/mo

Independent living costs in Des Plaines, IL, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living

$6,704/mo

Memory Care

$8,084/mo

Independent Living

$3,412/mo

Independent living costs in Des Plaines, IL, by floor plan type

Studio

$2,838/mo

1 Bedroom

$4,039/mo

2 Bedroom

$5,133/mo

Senior living costs in Des Plaines 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: Des Plaines, IL

Column state: Illinois

Column national: U.S.

Community type	Des Plaines, IL	Illinois	U.S.
Independent Living	$3,412/mo	$3,360/mo	$3,532/mo
Assisted Living	$6,704/mo	$6,413/mo	$5,909/mo
Memory Care	$8,084/mo	$7,829/mo	$7,121/mo

Independent Living

Des Plaines, IL:$3,412/mo

Illinois:$3,360/mo

U.S.:$3,532/mo

Assisted Living

Des Plaines, IL:$6,704/mo

Illinois:$6,413/mo

U.S.:$5,909/mo

Memory Care

Des Plaines, IL:$8,084/mo

Illinois:$7,829/mo

U.S.:$7,121/mo

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Independent living costs in Des Plaines, IL, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Des Plaines 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.

Des Plaines, ILIL stateNational

Independent living cost trends in Des Plaines, IL

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Des Plaines 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 average 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

Location	2024 average cost	2023 average cost	Percent change
Des Plaines, IL	$3,249/mo	$3,092/mo	+5.1%
Illinois	$3,221/mo	$3,061/mo	+5.2%
National	$3,416/mo	$3,319/mo	+2.9%

Des Plaines, IL

2024 average cost:$3,249/mo

2023 average cost:$3,092/mo

Percent change:+5.1%

Illinois

2024 average cost:$3,221/mo

2023 average cost:$3,061/mo

Percent change:+5.2%

National

2024 average cost:$3,416/mo

2023 average cost:$3,319/mo

Percent change:+2.9%

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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

Your Guide to Paying for Care

Plan for and know your options for how to cover long-term care expenses.

Your Guide to VA Benefits

The VA provides two veterans benefits that can be used to offset the costs of long-term care.

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Understand the difference between these two public pay options, and what they cover.

What families are saying about independent living in Des Plaines

Recent reviews for independent living in Des Plaines

Liberty Village in Elmhurst, IL

5.0

I could not be happier with the Liberty Village community is every regard. [name removed] and [name removed] has been amazing and I am very happy that my father is there. Based on the experience we have had so far, we would recommend this community to other families.

Gurnee Meadows

5.0

I’m living here currently and it’s going really, really well. I’m very pleased. When I moved in, my apartment was perfect. I had new carpet and new paint and it was really a pleasure to be able to move in. I was on the waiting list for a few months but they were able to give me exactly what I ...

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 ...

Des Plaines independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Des Plaines independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Des Plaines, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Des Plaines independent living

Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Des Plaines partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.

Des Plaines, ILNational

Nutritionist / dietician

21.9%

18.1%

Low / no sodium

30.6%

30.5%

No sugar

27%

27.4%

Vegetarian

31.8%

29.8%

Pureed meals

11.9%

9.9%

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Availability of select dining options in Des Plaines independent living

Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Des Plaines communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.

Des Plaines, ILNational

Professional chef

36.7%

32.2%

Restaurant style dining

39.6%

38.3%

Room service

34.9%

32.7%

Anytime dining

13.4%

15.2%

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Availability of select programs and activities in Des Plaines independent 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 independent living communities in Des Plaines offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.

Des Plaines, ILNational

Activity director

41.3%

39.8%

Pet-focused programs

27.7%

25.1%

Community service programs

34.5%

29.2%

Devotional activities on-site

41.7%

41.6%

Parties / BBQs / happy hour

44%

43.3%

Outings / off-site activities

51%

47.4%

Piano or organ

37.5%

37.8%

Arts and crafts center

36.1%

34.2%

Educational speakers / life long learning

41%

36.8%

Clubs / games / karaoke

43.7%

41.6%

Live performances

41.6%

41.3%

Dances

29.9%

29.4%

Fitness center

40.2%

35.2%

Fitness classes

42.7%

40.9%

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Cost of independent living in Des Plaines, IL

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Independent living costs in Des Plaines, IL, vs. other senior living options

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Senior living costs in Des Plaines vs. state and national costs

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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

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