Best Assisted Living Facilities in Joliet, IL

Average senior living costs in Joliet, Illinois, range from $4,383 per month for a studio unit in a nursing home to $6,578 for independent living. There are plenty of options in between, including a semi-private room in a nursing home at $4,888, and a private room costing $5,335. Assisted living is priced at $5,366 per month, while memory care averages slightly higher at $5,418. These varied options provide choices to fit different lifestyles and financial plans.

Assisted living costs an average of $5,366 per month in Joliet. This is more expensive than nearby cities, including Frankfort, which costs $5,028 per month, and Wilmington, at $4,925 per month. Joliet's cost is also above the Illinois state average of $5,101 and the national average of $4,546 per month.
Here is how the average cost of assisted living in Joliet compares to Illinois and the national average:

Joliet residents have 5 senior living facilities to choose from. In the surrounding area, there are 557 communities, and the state offers a total of 810 facilities.

In Joliet, Illinois, seniors represent 27.5% of the total population of 150,221, providing a robust and vibrant older adult community. The senior age group includes 13% in their 50s, 8.2% in their 60s, 4.1% in their 70s, and 2.2% aged 80 and over. The city's population is closely balanced between genders, with males making up 50.1% and females 49.9%. Regarding marital status, 45.1% of the residents are married, 11.4% are divorced, 39.6% have never married, and 3.9% are widowed. Joliet showcases considerable diversity, with 57% of residents identifying as White, 17.1% as Black, and 2% as Asian. Meanwhile, 0.7% identify as Native American, while 13% fall under 'other' categories, 10.1% are mixed race, and a significant 33.5% are Hispanic, reflecting a broad mix of cultures and backgrounds in the area.