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As a suburb of Chicago with a population of just under 37,000 citizens, Park Ridge provides an appealing combination of quaint, small-town charm and easy access to urban amenities. With downtown Chicago only 14 miles away, Park Ridge residents have no shortage of shopping, dining and entertainment options at their fingertips. Closer to home, Park Ridge’s historic Uptown District is a pleasant, picturesque place with unique amenities, concerts and community events and an attractive skyline filled with spires, towers and cupolas.
Approximately 20.1% of those residing in Park Ridge are aged 65 and over. Residents of assisted living communities in Park Ridge pay a monthly average of $4,950, but that figure may vary depending on factors such as the location of individual facilities, the quality of the accommodation and the types of services and amenities they provide.
Note: Data for Park Ridge was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Chicago, was used instead.
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The average monthly cost of assisted living in Park Ridge is $4,950, which is several hundred dollars higher than the national average of $4,300 per month as well as the average for the state of Illinois of $4,575. Prices in the surrounding states of Missouri ($3,000), Kentucky, ($3,699), Indiana ($4,382) and Wisconsin ($4,400) are lower than those in Illinois.
Assisted living costs within Illinois are lower than those of Park Ridge and other Chicago metro communities with the exception of Rockford ($5,113), which is near the Wisconsin border, and the centrally located community of Bloomington ($4,968). The lowest monthly prices are found at the southern end of the state in Carbondale ($3,750) as well as in Peoria ($3,800) in northeastern Illinois, while mid-range costs are found in Decatur ($4,269) and Champaign ($4,163).
Low-income senior citizens aged 65 and over may be able to receive assistance with some of the costs of assisted living from the Illinois Supportive Living Program. This program is designed for those who would normally require a nursing-home level of care but who prefer to remain in the community or in an assisted living facility. Certain services such as housekeeping, laundry personal care and recreational activities are covered, but recipients must pay room and board themselves.
See our Assisted Living in Illinois page for more information.
| Contact | Description | |
| Chicago City Area Agency on Aging | (312) 744-6681 | Seniors in Park Ridge can access referrals to relevant programs and resources as well as a number of direct services from the Chicago City Area Agency on Aging. Direct services include Medicare and Medicaid counseling, balance workshops, health screenings, chronic pain and disease management, and case management. The agency also offers local senior nutrition programs that provide congregate meals at designated sites, such as senior centers, as well as home delivery of prepared meals. |
| Centennial Activity Center | (847) 692-3597 | Park Ridge residents aged 55 and over can find fun, friends, activities and programs at Centennial Activity Center. Activities include trips to various local points of interest and events, including concerts, restaurants, live theater performances and community festivals. On-site activities include bridge and other card games, group or individual arts and crafts projects, movies, congregate meals and fitness classes. |
| Center of Concern | (847) 823-0453 | Trained volunteers and skilled staff members provide services for older adults through the Center of Concern. Those aged 50 and over can connect with younger people through the center’s intergenerational program. The Friendly Visitors program provides seniors who feel isolated and lonely with in-person visits from volunteer members of the community, and the Telephone Reassurance program provides conversation via phone contact. Center of Concern staff also provide customized, in-home assessments and case management to identify and meet aging-related needs and challenges. |
| Jesse Brown VA Medical Center | (312) 569-8387 | Jesse Brown VA Medical Center provides veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces who have received honorable discharges with a range of outpatient services, including primary care. Mental health and substance abuse services are also available. |
| Chicago Transportation Authority | (312) 913-3110 | Qualified seniors aged 65 and over may be able to access free transportation on fixed routes through the Chicago Transit Authority. Participants in the Ride Free program must be Illinois residents, meet specific income guidelines and be enrolled in the Illinois Benefit Access program. Those who don’t meet these requirements may be eligible to receive reduced fares. |
Assisted living facilities in Illinois are regulated by the Illinois Department of Health’s Health Care Facilities & Programs department. Assisted living communities must be properly licensed and operate in compliance with applicable laws and regulations concerning staffing, accommodations, medication and other relevant aspects of long-term care.
See our Assisted Living in Illinois page for more information.
