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Nursing homes and assisted living in Des Plaines, Illinois

Our directory lists 7 places to live with care in Des Plaines, Illinois: 6 nursing homes certified by Medicare or Medicaid and 1 assisted living community. 6 of the nursing homes are certified by Medicaid, and 2 have 4 or 5 stars in Medicare’s overall rating. All of them are in Cook County.

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Sorted by Medicare’s overall rating (when there is one) and by name. Phone numbers and addresses come from the official records: confirm them when you call. Where the data comes from.

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Nearby cities

Park Ridge3 places · 3.1 miles awayProspect Heights1 place · 3.7 miles awayMorton Grove1 place · 5 miles awayNiles7 places · 5 miles awayGlenview4 places · 5 miles awayArlington Heights3 places · 5.6 miles awayBensenville2 places · 6.2 miles awayNorridge2 places · 6.8 miles awayRolling Meadows2 places · 6.8 miles awayElk Grove1 place · 6.8 miles away

Frequently asked questions

How many nursing homes and assisted living communities are in Des Plaines?
Our directory lists 7 in Des Plaines, Illinois: 6 nursing homes certified by Medicare or Medicaid and 1 state-licensed assisted living or residential care home. The data comes from CMS and the state’s licensing records.
How many accept Medicaid in Des Plaines?
6 of the 6 nursing homes are certified by Medicaid. Also, 1 residence is listed in the state’s records with a Medicaid program. Being certified doesn’t guarantee an open Medicaid spot: ask when you call. How Medicaid works.
How much does a nursing home cost in Des Plaines?
Each place sets its own prices. As a reference, the median cost of a nursing home in Illinois is $273 a day for a semi-private room (about $8,304 a month), and assisted living is $6,219 a month, according to CareScout 2025. Costs in Illinois.
Are there places with Spanish-speaking staff in Des Plaines?
No place in Des Plaines has told us yet whether its staff speaks Spanish. Ask when you call: it’s on the list of questions on every listing.
What’s the difference between a nursing home and assisted living?
A nursing home provides nursing and personal care for people who need a lot of help or are recovering after a hospital stay. Assisted living is housing with help bathing, dressing and taking medications, for people who don’t need nursing care around the clock. Types of care, explained.

Family guide to Illinois: what care settings are called there and how Medicaid helps. Questions about Medicaid, Medicare or a license? Who to call in Illinois.

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