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Des Plaines in 3 Numbers
Veteran-Approved Assisted Living in Des Plaines
This Des Plaines community provides daily personal care and works with Patriot Angels to help veteran families with the Aid & Attendance claim.
Other Options for Veterans Near Des Plaines
Compare a few more partner communities a short drive from Des Plaines.
What Assisted Living Costs in Des Plaines
No separate Des Plaines figure is published, so the best benchmark is the Illinois median of $6,219 a month (CareScout 2025), $19 above the U.S. median of $6,200. VA also checks income and assets; our guide to VA’s income and asset rules shows how assisted living costs lower countable income. In Des Plaines, as elsewhere, the care level written into the plan moves the price more than the apartment does.
| Benchmark | Per month | Left after up to $3,845 |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois assisted living median | $6,219 | $2,374 |
| U.S. assisted living median | $6,200 | $2,355 |
| Illinois in-home care | $6,864 | $3,019 |
Check Aid & Attendance Eligibility in Des Plaines
Assisted living is paid care, which is what Aid & Attendance is for. A Des Plaines veteran or surviving spouse who needs help with daily activities may qualify for up to $3,845 a month. See which types of care qualify for Aid & Attendance, including assisted living.
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Veterans in Des Plaines
About 1,580 veterans live in Des Plaines, and 1,088 of them are 65 or older. Across Cook County, there are 132,321 veterans, 70,886 of them 65 or older. Figures come from the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
Tips for Comparing Des Plaines Communities
Room to start independent
1 Des Plaines partner also offers independent living, useful for a couple with different care needs.
Care-level pricing
Ask how a Des Plaines community decides care levels and how much the bill rises with each step.
Visiting distance
A Des Plaines community near the family member who visits most often usually beats a slightly nicer one farther away.
Check the state record
Look up any Des Plaines community’s inspection history with IDPH before you sign.
Assisted Living in Cities Near Des Plaines
Widen the search beyond Des Plaines with these nearby Illinois cities.
Veteran Families We’ve Helped
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Des Plaines Assisted Living Questions
Can a Des Plaines veteran use Aid & Attendance for assisted living?
Yes. A qualifying wartime veteran or surviving spouse in Des Plaines who needs help with daily activities can receive up to $3,845 a month toward the community’s bill.
What does assisted living cost in Des Plaines?
No Des Plaines-only figure is published. The Illinois median is $6,219 a month (CareScout 2025).
How many assisted living partners are in Des Plaines?
Just one, in Des Plaines, plus 95 across Illinois.
Does a Des Plaines community have to accept VA benefits?
No. Aid & Attendance is paid to the veteran or surviving spouse, so it can go toward the bill at any private Des Plaines community.
More Care Options in Des Plaines
Independent living in Des Plaines
For Des Plaines veterans who don’t need daily care yet. One of these partners offers it too.
In-home care in Des Plaines
Help at home in Des Plaines; the state median is $6,864 a month.
Related Patriot Angels guides
Looking beyond Des Plaines? See Assisted Living in Illinois or the national guide.
