Best Assisted Living Facilities in Wheeling, IL

The least expensive type of senior living in Wheeling, Illinois, is independent living, which costs $4,489 per month on average, while the most expensive option is a one-bedroom unit in a nursing home, priced at $6,750 per month. There are many other types of care at various price points, including assisted living at $6,059, memory care at $6,076, a private nursing home room costing $6,363, a semi-private room at $6,188, and a studio unit in a nursing home at $6,745. These options provide a broad range of choices to accommodate different care needs and financial plans.

Wheeling assisted living communities cost $6,059 per month on average. This is slightly more expensive than average assisted living costs in nearby cities like Lake Forest and Mettawa, which cost $5,956 per month and $5,899 per month, respectively.
Here is how the average cost of assisted living in Wheeling compares to Illinois and the national average:

There are many choices for senior living in Illinois. The state is home to 810 facilities, while Wheeling has 5 communities, and the area surrounding Wheeling has 557 options.

In Wheeling, Illinois, seniors comprise about 36.5% of the town's total population of 38,823 people. Within the senior group, 12.6% are in their 50s, followed by 12.1% in their 60s, 8.5% in their 70s, and 3.3% aged 80 and over. The gender composition is fairly balanced, with women making up 50.9% and men 49.1%. Regarding marital status, 51.1% of seniors are married, 14% are divorced, 29.9% never married, and 5% are widowed. The diversity of Wheeling is highlighted by 54.3% identifying as White, 31.8% as Hispanic, and 16.7% as Asian. Smaller groups include 5.4% mixed race, 1.5% Native American, and 20.7% identifying as other, with only 1.4% Black, showcasing a rich tapestry of cultural backgrounds.