Best Assisted Living Facilities in Elmhurst, IL

Assisted living is one of the more affordable senior living options in Elmhurst, Illinois, averaging $5,837 per month. Interestingly, the least costly option is a two-bedroom unit in a nursing home, which averages $3,432 per month. On the higher end of the spectrum, a one-bedroom unit in a nursing home costs $6,388 per month. Other choices are available at different price points, such as memory care for $5,867 per month and independent living at a close $5,828. For those considering nursing home care, a private room costs $5,904, a studio is $5,891, and a semi-private room goes for $6,167, providing diverse accommodations based on personal needs.

The average cost of assisted living communities in Elmhurst is $5,837 per month. For comparison, nearby cities Hinsdale and La Grange Park cost $5,663 per month and $5,727 per month, respectively. Elmhurst is above both the Illinois state average of $5,101 and the nationwide average of $4,546 per month.
Here is how the average cost of assisted living in Elmhurst compares to Illinois and the national average:

The city of Elmhurst is home to 5 senior living facilities, which is just a small fraction of Illinois's 810 facilities. There are 557 communities in nearby cities for those who want to expand their search.

In Elmhurst, Illinois, seniors make up about 38.2% of the overall population of 45,648 people, with a slight majority of women at 50.7% compared to 49.3% men. Among these older residents, 13% are in their 50s, 13.1% in their 60s, 7.6% in their 70s, and 4.5% in their 80s and over. Marital status shows that 59.7% are married, 7% are divorced, 27% have never married, and 6.4% are widowed. Elmhurst’s diversity profile includes predominantly 81.2% White residents, with 9.1% being Hispanic, and 7.5% Asian. Smaller percentages are seen with 7.9% mixed race, 1.9% Black, along with 0.2% Native American and 1.3% identifying as other, creating a varied and multicultural environment.