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10 Assisted Living Facilities near Oak Lawn, IL
The Oak Lawn area offers a wealth of care options for seniors. But with 30 assisted living facilities inside a 10-mile radius radius of downtown, finding assisted living near you isn’t the hard part — it’s knowing how to choose the best option for your loved one based on their unique needs.
We’re here to help simplify that process. We’ve drawn from our years of senior living experience, proprietary data, and 14,000 network partners to create this detailed guide to Oak Lawn assisted living. You’ll find the best senior living options within the Oak Lawn area, and you can browse based on what’s important to you: dining, staff, affordability, or a number of other features. Plus, you’ll see details about payment options, regulations, Oak Lawn-area resources for seniors, and more.
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I’ve been at Plymouth Place now for over two months and love this place. My apartment is a one bedroom 900 sq ft with a 20 ft porch that spans the living and bedroom with sliding glass doors in each room....
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: QA. This text is coming from CMS under the post type "Care Types > care type". 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: This text is coming from CMS under the post type "Care Types > care type"
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: QA. This text is coming from CMS under the post type "Care Types > care type". 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.
A La Grange Park landmark, Plymouth Place is a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) that provides independent living, assisted living, memory support and skilled care.Plymouth Place's 20-acre campus offers the beauty of private, tree-lined lanes, plus the convenience of being located...
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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, Nursing Homes
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Assisted Living: QA. This text is coming from CMS under the post type "Care Types > care type". 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: This text is coming from CMS under the post type "Care Types > care type"
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: QA. This text is coming from CMS under the post type "Care Types > care type". 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.
King-Bruwaert House, continuing an 82-year tradition, offers a year-round scenic setting for senior adults seeking independent living, assisted living, memory care and 24-hour skilled nursing. Our community, located in the tranquil community of Burr Ridge, IL about 25 minutes southwest of...
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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: QA. This text is coming from CMS under the post type "Care Types > care type". 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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The community is short staffed overall. The overnight shift is shorter than the daytime staff. The food is good and they give the residents a large variety of food. Some of the activities include...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: QA. This text is coming from CMS under the post type "Care Types > care type". 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: This text is coming from CMS under the post type "Care Types > care type"
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 began our quest into senior living because of our love for our beloved mother, Mary Bickford, whose needs became too great for us to manage. As we researched senior living options, we were shocked at our findings. The options offered too much or too little — none met her needs and nothing felt...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: QA. This text is coming from CMS under the post type "Care Types > care type". 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: QA. This text is coming from CMS under the post type "Care Types > care type". 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: QA. This text is coming from CMS under the post type "Care Types > care type". 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 Oak Lawn, IL
The cost of Assisted Living starts at $1100 a month in Oak Lawn, and the price builds from there based on the floor plan, amenities, and services that families choose. Costs also vary by location because real estate and personnel costs fluctuate by city and state throughout the U.S.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Oak Lawn, IL vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Oak Lawn, IL vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Oak Lawn vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Oak Lawn, IL by room type
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Average cost of Assisted Living in Oak Lawn over time
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Oak Lawn, IL
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What families are saying about assisted living in Oak Lawn
Recent reviews for assisted living in Oak Lawn
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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Terra Vista of Oakbrook Terrace
5.0
Great communication. They staff encourages the residents to get involved
I wish the rooms were slightly larger. Not a huge deal. We can go to the common areas when we visit
The staff knows the residents by name and encourages participation in all of the activities. They seem to really enjoy ...
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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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Oak Lawn review score based on 236 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 236 reviews of 30 Oak Lawn assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Oak Lawn 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
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Review subcategories for Oak Lawn 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 236 reviews of 30 Oak Lawn assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Oak Lawn 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.Oak Lawn, IL averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.6
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
4.0
4.0
Value for cost*
4.1
4.1
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Oak Lawn assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Oak Lawn assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Oak Lawn, 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 Oak Lawn 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 Oak Lawn 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
70%
50.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
66.7%
32.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.7%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
86.7%
55.5%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
33.3%
29.1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
98.6%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
56.7%
48.3%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
70%
53.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Oak Lawn 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 Oak Lawn 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
66.7%
50%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
56.7%
30.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
66.7%
40.4%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
23.3%
13%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Oak Lawn 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 Oak Lawn 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
63.3%
25.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
60%
37.5%
No sugar
No sugar
53.3%
35.1%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
50%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
6.7%
5.9%
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Availability of select dining options in Oak Lawn 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 Oak Lawn communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
43.3%
29%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
66.7%
39.8%
Room service
Room service
43.3%
33%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
23.3%
15.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Oak Lawn 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 Oak Lawn offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
76.7%
43.9%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
60%
29.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
63.3%
28%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
90%
48.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
83.3%
46.7%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
93.3%
51.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
53.3%
38.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
70%
30.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
73.3%
35.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
80%
43.9%
Live performances
Live performances
83.3%
44.4%
Dances
Dances
53.3%
26.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
46.7%
22.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
80%
43.1%
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State regulations for assisted living in Oak Lawn
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 Oak Lawn protect seniors.
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Mercy Circle Senior Living, Sunrise of Naperville North and Brookdale Glen Ellyn are the top rated assisted living facilities near Oak Lawn,, Illinois. See full list of communities.
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