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Get Pricing & Availability for Assisted Living in Waukegan, IL

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Page Reviewed / Updated – February 18, 2023

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Waukegan is located near the shores of Lake Michigan in northeastern Illinois, and 10.7% of Waukegan’s population of 88,614 residents are ages 65 and older. The city boasts a cost of living 15.4% below the national average, and seniors can access physicians easily as the city is home to 290 doctors per 100,000 residents, compared to the national average of 210 doctors per 100,000 people. Waukegan is also healthy in terms of its air quality, which is nearly 10 points higher than the U.S. average (58 out of 100), with a rating of 67 out of 100 possible points.

The average cost of assisted living in Waukegan totals $5,450 per month, nearly $1,000 more than the United States average of $4,500. This is according to the 2021 Genworth Cost of Care Survey, which reveals the Illinois overall average cost of assisted living to be just under the national average at $4,488 per month. In the nearby cities of Springfield and Bloomington, however, costs are also more than $5,000, at average monthly rates of $5,110 and $5,160, respectively.

Note: Data for Waukegan was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Racine, WI, was used instead.

To learn more about the top 10 assisted living facilities in Waukegan, check out our detailed list below highlighting various facility amenities, apartment styles and wellness features.

Rolling Hills Place Assisted Living

Rolling Hills Place assisted living is nestled in Zion, IL, on scenic, park-like grounds, with a building that houses 59 units of furnished, spacious apartments. Staff members work around the clock in conjunction with personal emergency response systems so seniors can easily access support as needed. There are multiple common areas for socializing, on-site chapel services and a Veterans Lounge, making it easy for seniors to meet others with similar experiences and interests. For added convenience, residents can even shop at the on-site gift shop.

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Features
  • Floor plans include studios, several one-bedroom layouts, a two-bedroom layout and a grande suite
  • Library containing hundreds of books

Heritage Woods of Gurnee

Heritage Woods of Gurnee provides assisted living in a homelike setting designed to prioritize residents' comfort and pleasure during daily life. The friendly staff serves three well-rounded, nutritious and tasty meals in the community dining hall each day. Seniors are encouraged to socialize with visiting family members and fellow residents while the staff performs housekeeping and laundry duties. The multiple common areas include an exercise room, an activity room, a beauty parlor and a private dining room. Residents can even curl up with a book in the living room by the warm fireplace with a book selected from the well-stocked library.

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Features
  • On-site country store
  • Grounds with lush landscaping and paved walking paths

Library Terrace Assisted Living

Located in Kenosha, WI, Library Terrace Assisted Living offers a dedicated staff of professional chefs, housekeepers and licensed caregivers who focus on getting to know each resident. The pet-friendly community features two campuses and a dining program that uses fresh, locally sourced ingredients to prepare meals from scratch. In one campus, residents may choose from spacious one- or two-bedroom apartments as well as studios with porches, kitchens and bathrooms with walk-in showers. The second campus accommodates higher-needs assisted living residents and has suites with a microwave and mini fridge as well as multiple common spaces, including a patio with a beautiful fountain.

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Features
  • Two tiers of assisted living care
  • Named among top three "Best of Kenosha" assisted-living communities multiple years in a row

Cedarhurst of Kenosha

We included Cedarhurst of Kenosha in our top 10 list because of its caring staff who welcome residents' family members and provide tailored care for residents. The variety of floor plans include studios and multiple one-bedroom apartments with kitchens and full private bathrooms. The community also prioritizes helping residents make friends with one another, acknowledging the importance of maintaining close relationships as we age. To stay active, residents can partake in group exercise classes such as chair aerobics, play the in-house piano or spend time outside with their beloved furry friends.

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Features
  • 24-hour emergency call system and cable television
  • Apartments with balconies or patios

Frontida's Azalea Place

Frontida's Azalea Place is a cozy, intimate community with a quaint, landscaped front yard and a porch with bistro seating. Inside, there's a billiard room with high ceilings and homelike common areas where residents can mingle or watch television. The private bedrooms have large windows to let in ample natural light. This community made our top 10 list for its unique focus on supporting seniors with mental health challenges. Residents receive personalized mental health care, with a registered nurse overseeing each individual's personal health and wellness.

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Features
  • Intimate setting with 20 private bedrooms
  • Nurturing environment for seniors with mental health challenges such as anxiety and depression

The Addison of Pleasant Prairie

Located in Pleasant Prairie, WI, this community encourages its residents to live stress-free, carefree lives. The premiere services and amenities include an abundance of daily activity programs, housekeeping and laundry services, and a variety of upscale, comfortable floor plans designed to suit any resident's personal tastes and needs. Residents are encouraged to stay active and are kept energized through flavorful restaurant-style meals full of nutritious ingredients. There are also relaxation sessions available in the on-site spa.

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Features
  • Spacious apartments up to 827 square feet
  • Transportation provided for a doctors visits and other types of appointments

Robin Way

Robin Way is an Eagle Senior Living assisted living community located in Kenosha, Wisconsin. Its services and amenities are designed for convenience and comfort, providing residents with the freedom of choice about how to spend their days. Residents receive meals planned by a registered dietitian, have access to scheduled transportation services and are assisted with housekeeping services. Seniors can work out in group fitness classes and have plenty of time to socialize with new friends. Additionally, residents may choose from studio or one-bedroom apartments with private bathrooms and kitchens.

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Features
  • Daily nursing support and 24/7 access to care
  • Frequent on-site cultural events, learning opportunities and wellness programs

The Village at Victory Lakes

The Village at Victory Lakes is surrounded by the lakes of Lindenhurst, IL, and made our list of Waukegan's top 10 assisted living facilities thanks to its 25,000 forested acres of grounds, perfect for nature lovers who enjoy hiking, biking and bird watching. There are covered walkways between buildings and ample areas outside for gardening, grilling or simply sitting on an outdoor patio to enjoy the scenic view. Additionally, assisted living residents have access to compassionate care in a homelike atmosphere, and the comfortable apartments come in a variety of floor plans.

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Features
  • Campus secured 24/7, with 24-hour emergency response systems
  • Full continuum of care allows residents to age in place

North Point Senior Living

Also a community amenable to seniors who enjoy peaceful country settings, North Point Senior Living is staffed by a friendly, professional team that handles residents' chores and prepares daily meals so residents may enjoy the on-site amenities or visit the shops and businesses conveniently located nearby in downtown Kenosha. When home, residents can relax and socialize near the fire in the cozy shared living room, converse over meals with friends in the dining room or sit under the shade of an umbrella in the landscaped courtyard surrounded by walking paths and raised garden beds.

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Pleasant Point Senior Living

Pleasant Point Senior Living has spacious studio apartments with an assortment of floor plans to accommodate seniors' differing needs. The common areas are spacious, with high ceilings and tall windows from which seniors can enjoy views of the sprawling grounds while dining with friends or sitting by the warm stone fireplace. The meals are home-cooked, making special diets easily accommodated. Additionally, there's an on-site beauty parlor and barbershop where residents can treat themselves to professional hairstyling.

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Features
  • Physical, occupational and speech rehabilitation services available
  • On-site reflection chapel