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10 Best Nursing Homes in Des Plaines, IL

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Des Plaines, IL

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Photo of Nazarethville Nursing Home
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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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Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
Transitional Care of Arlington Heights is a post-acute care center providing physical, respiratory, post-surgical, orthopedic, and cardiac therapies to bridge the distance between the hospital and your best life. We offer short-term care that blends health care and hospitality. We are proud to...
Photo of Anchorage of Bensenville
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
Photo of Encore at the Lodge
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.
Photo of The Grove of Elmhurst
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
Photo of Village Nursing Home
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
Photo of Harbor House
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.
Photo of Alden Estates of Evanston
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
Photo of Glen Oaks Nursing Home
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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 nursing homes in Des Plaines, IL

The average cost of senior living in Des Plaines is $5,898 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Northlake, IL with an average of $5,815 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Des Plaines, IL, vs. nearby cities

Des Plaines, IL
$5,898/mo

Nursing homes costs in Des Plaines, IL, vs. state and national averages

Des Plaines, IL
$5,898/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

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

$5,974/mo
Nursing Homes
$5,898/mo

Nursing homes costs in Des Plaines, IL, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$7,361/mo
Studio
$6,111/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,228/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,324/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$2,125/mo

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

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 4 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Des Plaines, IL
Column state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Community typeDes Plaines, ILIllinoisU.S.
Nursing Homes$5,898/mo$5,166/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$5,942/mo$5,149/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$5,974/mo$5,166/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$5,356/mo$4,331/mo$4,017/mo
Nursing Homes
Des Plaines, IL:$5,898/mo
Illinois:$5,166/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Des Plaines, IL:$5,942/mo
Illinois:$5,149/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Des Plaines, IL:$5,974/mo
Illinois:$5,166/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Des Plaines, IL:$5,356/mo
Illinois:$4,331/mo
U.S.:$4,017/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Des Plaines, IL, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes 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

Nursing homes cost trends in Des Plaines, IL

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes 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 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
Des Plaines, IL$7,104/mo$6,387/mo+11.2%
Illinois$6,157/mo$5,817/mo+5.8%
National$5,660/mo$5,375/mo+5.3%
Des Plaines, IL
2024 average cost:$7,104/mo
2023 average cost:$6,387/mo
Percent change:+11.2%
Illinois
2024 average cost:$6,157/mo
2023 average cost:$5,817/mo
Percent change:+5.8%
National
2024 average cost:$5,660/mo
2023 average cost:$5,375/mo
Percent change:+5.3%
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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.

What families are saying about nursing homes in Des Plaines

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Des Plaines

Bella Terra Bloomingdale

4.6
Excellent caring staff. The food was always hot and fresh. Excellent chef as all of the food is made right there on premises. The nurses and aides were very caring and attentive to our needs. Great therapy team. The facility is immaculate I would highly recommend this facility

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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Des Plaines nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Des Plaines nursing homes 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 care services in Des Plaines nursing homes

Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Des Plaines that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Des Plaines, ILNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
67.5%
2.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
73.8%
10.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
86.3%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
88.8%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
83.8%
10.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
35%
1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
86.3%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
66.3%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
75%
19.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Des Plaines nursing homes

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 Des Plaines Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Des Plaines, ILNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
65%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
45%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
65%
6.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
30%
1.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Des Plaines nursing homes

Nursing homes 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
Nutritionist / dietician
48.8%
0.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
63.7%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
62.5%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
67.5%
4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
27.5%
0.1%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Des Plaines nursing homes

Our nursing homes 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
Professional chef
52.5%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
52.5%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
42.5%
0.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
23.8%
0.8%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Des Plaines nursing homes

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Des Plaines offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Des Plaines, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
62.5%
0.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
45%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
45%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
73.8%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
62.5%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
75%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
52.5%
0.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
56.3%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
56.3%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
61.3%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
61.3%
0.5%
Dances
Dances
41.3%
0.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
40%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
60%
0.5%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
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