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AssistedLiving.org spent dozens of hours researching the top assisted living communities in the Naperville area to allow seniors and their families to find the community that’s right for them. Click through the facilities listed below to read in-depth reviews, what residents are saying, and details such as base pricing, room types, and more.

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COVID-19 Rules for Assisted Living in Naperville

For assisted living communities, COVID-19 rules and regulations are typically set at the state level. You can view specific rules on our guide to assisted living in IL. These rules change often, and many communities have policies in place that go above and beyond what’s required by the state, so you should contact your local community for more information. Additionally, you can contact your local Area Agency on Aging to learn more.

How to Pay for Assisted Living in Naperville

In Naperville, assisted living costs roughly $4,825 per month, which is slightly higher than national and state costs.

Assisted Living in Naperville vs. Nearby Cities

Elsewhere in Illinois, Genworth reports average costs of $4,488 per month for assisted living; the U.S. average cost is nearly identical, at $4,500. Inside Illinois, seniors find significantly higher monthly costs for assisted living in state capital Springfield, at $5,110, and in Rockford, at $5,250. Prices in Peoria are below average at $4,131. Down in the southern part of the state, Carbondale boasts Illinois’ lowest costs for assisted living at $3,525 per month.

  • Naperville: $4,825
  • Illinois: $4,488
  • National: $4,500
  • Carbondale: $3,525
  • Rockford: $5,250
  • Springfield: $5,110
  • Peoria: $4,131

Assisted Living vs. Other Types of Care in Naperville, IL

Seniors looking for Naperville’s least expensive option for care can turn to adult day care, which runs $1,842 per month; however, adult day care is generally best suited for seniors who do not need any professional supervision on nights and weekends. Those who do may be better served by homemaker care, which costs roughly $5,672, or home health aide care, which costs roughly $5,720. The most robust option for long-term care is a nursing home, but living in such a facility comes with a commensurately high cost of $6,996 per month for a semiprivate room.

  • Homemaker: $5,672
  • Home Health Aide: $5,720
  • Adult Day Care: $1,842
  • Assisted Living: $4,825
  • Nursing Home (semiprivate room): $6,996

Note: Data for Naperville was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Chicago, was used instead.

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Naperville

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Jonathan Frank
Licensed Social Worker and Certified Dementia Practitioner
Jonathan Frank
Licensed Social Worker and Certified Dementia Practitioner

Jonathan Frank is a Licensed Social Worker with over 10 years experience working with the geriatric population in a variety of different settings. He received his Masters degree from Rutgers University with a certificate in Aging and Gerontological Services. Additionally, he is a Certified Dementia Practitioner accredited by the National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners. Jonathan also has Bachelors degree in psychology and worked as an Emergency Medical Technician for 14 years. His passion lies with the elderly and ensuring they age with dignity.

Other Ways to Pay for Assisted Living in Naperville

Since not everyone can afford to pay for assisted living out-of-pocket, it’s important to find alternative methods to help make assisted living more affordable. Some of these options include:

  • Veterans Benefits
  • Life Insurance Policy
  • Long-Term Care Insurance
  • Reverse Mortgage

For more information about your options for making assisted living more affordable, visit our guide to Assisted Living in Naperville.

Free and Low-Cost Assisted Living Resources for Seniors in Naperville

Naperville’s seniors have access to local, county and state-level programs that endeavor to provide older adults with social outlets, financial support and opportunities for exercise. Some are part of government agencies while others are run by privately owned nonprofits.

Resource Contact Service
DuPage Senior Citizens Council 630-620-0804 This nonprofit organization offers a wealth of programs for the area’s seniors, including a Friendly Visit program and separate phone check-in system that can help alleviate loneliness. The council runs eight community dining centers through Naperville’s DuPage County that also help battle isolation; health and wellness counseling is also available.
Senior Helpline 800-252-8966 This 24/7 hotline functions as an information clearinghouse and resource for connecting to nutrition services, care coordination, transportation options and low-cost legal representation.
Naperville Park District Active Adults and Seniors Program 630-848-5000 The NPD’s Active Adults and Seniors Program is based out of the Alfred Rubin Riverwalk Community Center, but its activities are held at different locations throughout the city. Activity programs intended for older adults include low-impact exercise such as tai chi, music programs that can help seniors pick up new instrument skills and interest groups for bingo, bridge and similar social games.
Illinois Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program 630-293-5990 Administrators of this program are responsible for maintaining an adequate level of care in shared living communities, such as assisted living facilities and nursing homes. Seniors, family members and concerned third parties can contact this office to report potential abuse or exploitation issues. Other care concerns that fall under the ombudsman program’s purview include involuntary discharges or transfers from community living facilities.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Naperville

Assisted Living Communities in Naperville are required to follow a set of rules and regulations that are determined by the state. For more specific information, talk with your local community or Area Agency on Aging.

Laws and regulations for assisted living in Illinois

The Top Assisted Living Communities in the Naperville Area

In order to find the top assisted living communities in the Naperville area, our team of researchers:

  • Sorted through 44 communities using our unique methodology
  • Spent over 15 hours researching assisted living communities in Naperville
  • Read more than 350 reviews left by residents and their family members

After filtering out facilities that didn’t meet our high standards, we were left with 10 assisted living communities that earned our seal of approval. Through this process we discovered that the average cost of assisted living in the city of Naperville is $4,825, which is higher than the state average of $4,488 and also higher than than the national average of $4,500.

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Jonathan Frank
Licensed Social Worker and Certified Dementia Practitioner
Jonathan Frank
Licensed Social Worker and Certified Dementia Practitioner

Jonathan Frank is a Licensed Social Worker with over 10 years experience working with the geriatric population in a variety of different settings. He received his Masters degree from Rutgers University with a certificate in Aging and Gerontological Services. Additionally, he is a Certified Dementia Practitioner accredited by the National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners. Jonathan also has Bachelors degree in psychology and worked as an Emergency Medical Technician for 14 years. His passion lies with the elderly and ensuring they age with dignity.

Read on for in-depth information about the top assisted living facilities in Naperville, a brief dive into our methodology for determining the best assisted living communities, and a searchable directory of 44 communities in the Naperville area.

Our Methodology

It’s not what we research, but the way we research that makes AssistedLiving.org stand out. We start by identifying problems and challenges in the senior care industry by gaining insight from conversations with industry professionals, older adults, and those that care for them. Next, our research team led by industry experts apply our data-driven research techniques to understand the magnitude of the challenge and how to overcome it. Finally, we present our findings in easy-to-understand guides and studies and share our actionable results with influencers and caregivers, as well as the general public.

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Facility Features (40%)

Facility Health Services Graded on health services provided
on the facility including, but not
limited to, on-site nursing,
pharmacy, skilled nursing,
medicine administration, etc

Facility Amenities Graded on the available
amenities.

Affordability Financial assistance acceptance
and overall costs and value.

Residential Quality (40%)

Resident Satisfaction Polling & survey of overall facility satisfaction.

Facility Complaint and Violations Number of complaints and violations the facility had. Taking into account improvement over time.

Online Reviews Aggregated verified online reviews.

Location (20%)

Location-Based Benefits Including, but not limited to, proximity to
hospitals, ambulance response times, senior
resources available, and state and city
financial assistance.

Location Quality Local crime rates, incidents against older
adults, air quality, climate.

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