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Only 15 miles away from downtown Chicago, Glenview is a charming suburb known for its safety. The city has a high population of seniors, at 22.1%. It gets pleasant summers and chilly winters with high snowfall levels that enable an array of seasonal outdoor activities. The area is home to a variety of cultural and historical attractions, including the Chicago Botanic Garden and the Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center. Nature lovers can take advantage of access to the 56-mile long Des Plaines River Trail, which offers hiking, nature watching and cross-country skiing.
Assisted living in Glenview costs an average of $4,950 per month, although actual prices can vary by location and care plan. Illinois does not tax retirement, pension or Social Security income, which can help increase affordability for retirees here.
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In Glenview, assisted living has a monthly average price of $4,950. This is higher than the state average of $4,575 as well as the national average of $4,300. Assisted living in Illinois is generally more expensive than nearby states, with Indiana averaging $4,382 and Missouri averaging $3,000.
Comparing assisted living prices throughout the rest of the state, costs in Glenview fall on the expensive side. Nearby Bloomington is similarly expensive, averaging $4,968. Central city Decatur is more affordable, with a monthly average cost of $4,269. Nearby Peoria is even more affordable, with an average assisted living price of $3,800. In the state’s southern corner, Carbondale has the lowest assisted living prices, averaging $3,750 per month.
Note: Data for Glenview was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Chicago, was used instead.
The state of Illinois offers the Supportive Living Program, which is designed to provide assistive services to seniors in order to delay nursing home placement. While it can’t be used to cover room and board, it can help pay for personal care, medication management and homemaking services in assisted living settings. Visit our Assisted Living in Illinois page to learn more about this program and its application process.
| Contact | Description | |
| Illinois Department on Aging | (800) 252-8966 | This state-run nonprofit provides programs such as health insurance counseling, long-term care placement and adult protective services to aging adults in the community. A farmers’ market voucher program helps members stay active in the community and ensures access to healthy snacks. Seniors can also access volunteer transportation and companion programs here. |
| AgeOptions, Inc. | (708) 383-0258 | As the local Area Agency on Aging, this organization offers senior support services that promote physical and mental wellness. Educational services include chronic disease management workshops as well as fraud and abuse prevention classes. This organization also offers volunteer opportunities, benefits counseling and assistance with moving out of nursing homes. |
| North Shore Senior Center | (847) 784-6000 | A wide variety of lifelong learning opportunities are available here, including language classes, driver’s safety education and hobby workshops. This senior center also offers special interest groups such as sewing, tennis and cultural clubs. Support groups provide help for seniors dealing with hearing issues, memory loss and chronic disease, and low-impact exercise classes such as yoga and tai chi encourage older adults to stay fit. Free mobility aids such as walkers and wheelchairs are available in a lending closet. |
| Evanston Vet Center | (847) 332-1019 | Veterans and their families can get financial aid for housing, medical care and education here. Mental health services include counseling and support groups. This body also offers referrals and transportation to VA medical appointments. |
| Legal Aid Chicago | (312) 341-1070 | Experts at this nonprofit provide pro-bono assistance with a variety of issues that may affect seniors, including predatory debt collection, financial exploitation and consumer fraud. Seniors can also get help accessing federal benefits and assistance programs. |
Assisted living communities in the Glenview area are directed by the Illinois Department of Public Health’s Division of Assisted Living and must follow its regulations regarding proper medication management and senior care. Visit our Assisted Living in Illinois page to learn more.
