113 Residential Care Homes near Deerfield, IL

 

Learn More About Care Homes in Deerfield, IL

 

Deerfield, a suburb of Chicago, offers all the necessities and standard conveniences one could need, while also being in close proximity to the Windy City’s thriving downtown. Within Deerfield, residents can enjoy the area’s numerous local parks and shopping centers, such as Woodridge Park or the Deerfield Park Plaza.

In Deerfield, residential care homes — sometimes called care homes, board and care homes, group homes, or personal care homes — are often houses in residential neighborhoods that are adapted, equipped, and staffed to care for a small number of residents, usually 10 or less. Similar to assisted living but in a smaller, more residential setting, these homes provide supervision, organized events, and assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs). This means care homes can help with everyday routines but typically do not provide 24-hour skilled nursing assistance.

Cost of Care Homes in Deerfield, IL

The median monthly cost of a room in a care home is about $4,400 in the state of Illinois. However, the cost of living in a care home depends largely on location. Since the homes are private residences, costs are tied to real estate value and therefore may vary greatly.

 

Learn More About Deerfield, IL

 

Cost of Living

 

The total household expenses associated with living in Deerfield are rated 28 points below the national average. Grocery and other essential costs are also rate below the average.

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	Groceries	Clothing
72	69	71	71	71	70

 

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
$44,741 per year	$35,188 per year	$40,516 per year	$24,444 per year	$35,417 per year	$1,615 per year	$535 per month

 

 

Local Hospitals

 

The top hospitals that service Deerfield include:

Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital

• Facility type: nonprofit, short-term acute care
• Bed count: 110+
• Specialties: emergency department, ICU, spine surgery

Advocate Lutheran General Hospital

• Facility type: faith-based, short-term acute care
• Bed count: 640+
• Specialties: emergency department, ICU, joint replacement

 

 

Weather and Climate

 

Deerfield’s climate is classified as humid continental, experiencing hot, humid summers and cold winters. The average humidity level is 68%, and humidity levels are often highest during December at about 74%.

 

Seasonal Temperatures

January Average	January Maximum	January Minimum
21°F	29°F	14°F

 

July Average	July Maximum	July Minimum
75°F	85°F	65°F

 

Air Quality

• Relative Air Quality Index: 76

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″

 

 

Demographics and Values

 

Population Statistics

Median Age	Percent of Population Over 65	Population	Population Density	Average Household Size
49	15.8%	18,800	3,400 per square mile	2.6

 

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%	4.0%	0.8%	3.1%	<0.1%	0.8%	91.2%

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

 

LGBTQ+ Inclusivity

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

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

 

2016 Presidential Election Results for Lake County

Democratic	Republican	Other
57.3%	37.0%	5.7%

 

 

Arts, Culture, Entertainment, and Recreation

 

Some of the most popular museums and historic sites in Deerfield include:

• Koehnline Museum of Art/li>
• Deerfield Area Historical Society/li>
• The Deerfield Historic Village/li>

Outdoor attractions in Deerfield:

• Sunset Woods Park/li>
• Brickyards Park/li>
• Woodridge Park/li>
• Illinois Beach State Park/li>
• Moraine Hills State Park/li>

Deerfield’s top entertainment destinations and shopping districts are:

• Landmark’s Renaissance Place Cinema /li>
• Deerfield Festival of Fine Art/li>
• Deerfield Square/li>
• Deerbrook Shopping Center/li>
• Deerfield Park Plaza

 

Transportation

Pace bus services operate throughout the Deerfield Area on fixed routes. Taxis, and rideshare services such as Uber and Lyft, are also available in Deerfield.