48 Residential Care Homes near Elmhurst, IL

 

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This quiet, inviting suburb of Chicago was rated as one of the best places to raise a family in the entire country. Elmhurst is filled with parks, coffee shops, and cultural attractions that make it an excellent destination for senior living.

In Elmhurst, memory care communities — sometimes called Alzheimer’s care or dementia care facilities — provide specialized care for seniors who have Alzheimer’s, dementia, or other forms of memory loss. These communities offer personalized cognitive rehabilitation programs alongside assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs). Memory care usually includes 24-hour supervision and unique design elements, like outdoor gardens and color-coded walls, to help ease anxiety, agitation, and other symptoms of dementia.

Cost of Memory Care in Elmhurst, IL

The median monthly cost of memory care is about $6,700 in Elmhurst and $6,500 within the Chicago metropolitan area. The median monthly cost of memory care in the state of Illinois is around $6,100.

 

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Cost of Living

 

The total household expenses associated with living in Elmhurst are rated 25 points above the national average. Grocery and other essential costs are also rated above 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
125	124	136	125	120	125

 

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
$121,674 per year	$53,723 per year	$105,995 per year	$52,751 per year	$45,059 per year	$9,401 per year	$1,055 per month

 

 

Local Hospitals

 

The main hospital that services Elmhurst is:

Elmhurst Memorial Hospital

• Facility type: short-term acute care
• Bed count: 280+
• Specialties: Level II trauma center, emergency department, ICU

 

 

Weather and Climate

 

Elmhurst’s climate is classified as humid continental, which means hot, humid summers and cold, snowy winters with no distinct dry season. 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	84°F	63°F

 

Air Quality

• Relative Air Quality Index: 107

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: 36.3″

 

 

Demographics and Values

 

Population Statistics

Median Age	Percent of Population Over 65	Population	Population Density	Average Household Size
40.9	15.2%	45,089	4,395 per square mile	2.7

 

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)
0.2%	6.0%	1.3%	8.0%	<0.1%	2.3%	82.7%

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

 

LGBTQ+ Inclusivity

These scores were taken from the 2020 Human Rights Campaign’s Municipal Equality Index.

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

 

2016 Presidential Election Results for DuPage County

Democratic	Republican	Other
58.0%	39.9%	2.1%

 

 

Arts, Culture, Entertainment, and Recreation

 

Elmhurst is a quiet suburb of Chicago filled with parks, coffee shops, and unique museums. Anyone interested in learning more about local history should visit the Elmhurst History Museum in the city’s downtown area. Connoisseurs of fine art will enjoy the Elmhurst Art Museum and the Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art, which is dedicated to gemstone carving. Elmhurst also boasts a number of ensembles and performance groups, including:

• Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra
• GreenMan Theatre Troupe
• Elmhurst Choral Union
• Elmhurst Children’s Theatre
• Spirito Singers

 

Transportation

Elhurst enjoys a number of transportation options due to its location in the Chicagoland area. Public transportation options are provided by:

• Illinois Department of Transportation (DOT)
• Pace Bus
• Metra Rail
• Regional Transportation Authority (RTA)
• Chicago Transportation Authority (CTA)