10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Wilmette, IL

Learn More About Assisted Living in Wilmette, IL

Located just 16 miles from downtown Chicago, Wilmette residents experience the charm and convenience of small-town life while always having the opportunity to venture into the big city and take advantage of the endless entertainment options. Along the lakeshore, just north of Chicago and Evanston, Wilmette offers dazzling vistas of Lake Michigan, the second largest Great Lake.

In Wilmette, assisted living communities provide personal care services in settings typically ranging from private apartments to shared rooms, often with restaurant-style dining and activities based on residents’ interests. Designed to promote independence among seniors who don’t require 24-hour skilled nursing care, assisted living is a good option for retirees who need help with some daily tasks and would like to live a socially fulfilling, active lifestyle.

Cost of Assisted Living in Wilmette, IL

In 2019, the median monthly cost of assisted living was about $4,100 in the Chicago metropolitan area and in the state of Illinois. To learn more about the cost of assisted living in Wilmette, contact A Place for Mom’s Senior Living Advisors.

Learn More About Wilmette, IL

Cost of Living

Wilmette is considered to be more expensive than the national average when it comes to cost of living. This is because the city is one of the premiere suburbs of Chicago and has high property values.

Index Scores

All index scores are based on a scale that has the national average set at 100. A score of 200 indicates that the cost is twice as expensive as the national average, while a score of 50 indicates that the cost is half as expensive.

Household Expenses	Health Care	Insurance	Entertainment	Grocery	Clothing
139	135	161	140	130	138

Income and Housing

Median income age 45-64	Median income age 65+	Median household income	Average individual income	Median employee salary	Average property tax	One-bedroom apartment gross rent estimate
$167,552 per year	$75,765 per year	$142,031 per year	$75,598 per year	$41,915 per year	$13,709 per year	$1,055 per month

Local Hospitals

The top hospitals that service Wilmette include:

Evanston Hospital

• Facility type: Nonprofit acute care
• Bed count: 750+
• Specialties: Cancer care, primary care, geriatric care

AMITA Health Saint Francis Hospital Evanston

• Facility type: Faith-based acute care
• Bed count: 180+
• Specialties: Surgical care, obstetrics, primary stroke care, level I trauma center

Swedish Hospital

• Facility type: Faith-based acute care
• Bed count: 360+
• Specialties: Home care, kidney transplants, hemodialysis, bariatric surgery

Weather and Climate

Wilmette’s climate is classified as humid continental. This means that Wilmette experiences varied seasonal temperatures with cold winters and hot summers. The average humidity level is 66%, and humidity levels are often highest during December at about 74%.

Seasonal Temperatures

January Average	January Maximum	January Minimum
22°F	30°F	14°F

July Average	July Maximum	July Minimum
73°F	83°F	63°F

Air Quality

• Relative Air Quality Index: 102

This index is based on a scale that has the national average set at 100. A score of 200 indicates twice the presence of air pollutants than the national average, while a score of 50 indicates half the presence.

Precipitation

• Average Annual Precipitation: 36.8″

Demographics and Values

Population Statistics

Median age	Percent of population over 65	Population	Population Density	Average Household Size
47	18.8%	26,933	4,984.7 per square mile	2.8

Race & Ethnicity

American Indian or Alaskan Native	Asian	Black	Hispanic or Latino	Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	White (not Hispanic or Latino)
<0.1%	13.5%	0.7%	02.9%	<0.1%	2.7%	80.3%

These figures were taken from the most recent U.S. Census.

LGBTQ+ Inclusivity

These scores were taken from the 2019 Human Rights Campaign’s Municipal Equality Index.

• Non-discrimination laws in Chicago: 30/30
• Overall inclusivity: 100/100

2016 Presidential Election Results for Cook County

Democratic	Republican	Other
74.4%	21.4%	4.2%

Arts, Culture, Entertainment, and Recreation

Located just 16 miles from downtown Chicago, Wilmette residents experience the charm and convenience of small-town life while always having the opportunity to venture into the big city and take advantage of the endless entertainment options. Along the lakeshore, just north of Chicago and Evanston, Wilmette offers dazzling vistas of Lake Michigan, the second largest Great Lake.

With over 63 acres of lakefront parks, Wilmette offers beaches for swimming, sailing, and sunbathing, including Gillson Beach and Langdon Beach. The community’s Centennial Recreation Center provides access to indoor tennis courts, an ice skating rink, and outdoor pools, and the Wilmette Golf Course is a popular spot for locals.

When spending time in Wilmette, don’t miss out on the city’s cultural centers, including the French Market — a Saturday morning farmers’ market — and the Wilmette Historical Museum. Wilmette is also home to the Baha’i Temple, a multi-denominational worship and community space designed by French-Canadian architect Louis Bougeois.

Transportation

With its proximity to Chicago, Wilmette offers a variety of public transportation options. Operated by the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA), the “L” — Chicago’s elevated railway system — extends to Wilmette via the Purple Line, and the Pace Bus and Metro Union Pacific North Line are additional transit options. For seniors, CTA offers a paratransit program, reduced fare permits, and a no-fare program for Illinois residents.