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Veteran-Approved Independent Living in Des Plaines
This Des Plaines community is a vetted Patriot Angels partner that welcomes veterans and surviving spouses. It offers independent living with assisted living on the same campus. Ask us whether VA Aid & Attendance, up to $3,845 a month, can offset Des Plaines costs. Call (844) 757-3047 for a free eligibility check.
Des Plaines by the Numbers
What Independent Living Costs in Des Plaines
No Des Plaines-specific figure has been published. Statewide, independent living in Illinois averages $4,278 a month, according to NIC MAP data published by Where You Live Matters, and prices in Des Plaines can run above or below that. Ask each partner above for its current rates.
If a Des Plaines resident needs more help later, assisted living in Illinois has a statewide median of $6,219 a month and non-medical in-home care $6,864 a month (CareScout 2025 Cost of Care Survey).
Could Aid & Attendance Help Cover Care in Des Plaines?
Aid & Attendance pays toward care, not rent alone. A Des Plaines veteran or surviving spouse who needs help with daily activities may qualify for up to $3,845 a month toward that care.
Prefer to talk it through? Call (844) 757-3047
Veterans in and Around Des Plaines
About 1,580 veterans live in Des Plaines, and 1,088 of them are 65 or older. Cook County, which includes Des Plaines, is home to 132,321 veterans, 70,886 of them 65 or older. Figures come from the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
More Illinois Partner Cities Beyond Des Plaines
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Veteran Families We’ve Helped
Families in Des Plaines and across the country rate Patriot Angels 4.9 on Google (465 reviews). BBB A+ accredited. See all reviews
Questions Des Plaines Families Ask
How many independent living communities are in Des Plaines?
Patriot Angels lists 1 independent living partner community in Des Plaines, IL, out of 51 across Illinois.
Can a Des Plaines veteran use VA benefits toward independent living?
Not for rent alone. If a Des Plaines veteran or surviving spouse also needs help with daily activities and pays for that care, Aid & Attendance may add up to $3,845 a month. Call (844) 757-3047 or use the form above to check.
What if we need more care later?
The Des Plaines partner also offers assisted living on site. Ask each community what happens to your residence if needs change.
More Care Options in Des Plaines
Assisted Living in Des Plaines
Daily help with bathing, dressing, and medications in Des Plaines.
Memory Care in Des Plaines
Secure neighborhoods and dementia-trained staff near Des Plaines.
In-Home Care in Des Plaines
Caregivers who come to the house in Des Plaines, for families not ready to move.
Related Patriot Angels guides
GuideHow Veterans Pay for Independent LivingComing soon
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Guide2026 Aid and Attendance Benefit RatesRead guide →Looking beyond Des Plaines? See Independent Living in Illinois or the complete guide to independent living.