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Assisted Living in Oak Forest, Illinois

There are 20 assisted living facilities serving Oak Forest, Illinois. This includes 1 facility in Oak Forest and 19 nearby. The median daily cost for assisted living in Illinois is approximately $127, with costs running between $35 and $217 per day. On a monthly basis, this equates to a mean expenditure of $3,805, with costs ranging from about $1,048 up to $6,500. The median annual cost is $45,654, which is over the national average of $42,000.

The cost of assisted living in Oak Forest, IL ranges from about $2,990 per month all the way up to $9,150 per month. The median cost is about $4,895 per month, or about $58,740 yearly.




SeniorScore™ for Oak Forest, Illinois



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SeniorScore™ Overview

  • Oak Forest scores higher than the Illinois average of 74.
  • Oak Forest scores higher than the national average of 72.
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Health & Safety

  • There is a very high number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
  • There are 13 hospitals within close range of the city, including Oak Forest Hosp Of Cook County, Oak Forest Hospital, and Tinley Park Mental Health Ctr.
  • There are 154 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Clara's Home For Supported Housing, Brementowne Manor Apartments, and Tinley Court .
  • There is a very high number of home healthcare providers operating in the city.
  • There is a very high number of fire stations serving the city.
  • The average life expectancy is 79.0, compared to the national average of 78.6.
  • There are 956 pharmacies within close range of the city.
  • The area has a very low property crime rate.
  • The area has a very low violent crime rate.
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Recreation & Leisure

  • The city has a low percentage of seniors in the population (24% of residents).
  • There are 171 golf courses in or around the city, including George W. Dunne National Golf Course (The), George W. Dunne National Golf Course, and Midlothian Country Club.
  • There are 13 parks near the city center, including Gensburg - Markham Prairie Nature Preserve, Burr Oak Cemetery, and Raceway Park.
  • There are 443 churches in or near the city, including St Damian Rectory, Oak Forest United Methodist, and Redeemer Lutheran Church.
  • There are 26 malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
  • There are 384 grocery stores within the city.
  • There are 13 movie theatres in or near the city.
  • There are 185 gyms or health clubs in or near the city.
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Finances

  • The property taxes average 5.09% of total income, which is significantly higher than the national average of 2.79%.
  • The property taxes average 1.38% of property value, which is significantly lower than the national average of 1.09%.
  • The city sales taxes averages 8.63%, which is significantly higher than the national average of 6.97%.
  • Illinois has an average state income tax of 3.59%, compared to the national average of 3.38%.
  • The city's mean household income is $75,534, which is significantly higher than the national average of $64,580.
  • The city's median household income is $70,632, which is significantly higher than the national median of $51,560.
  • The city's per capita income is $26,578, which is higher than the national average of $25,611.
  • Assisted living costs average $58,740 per year, which are very high compared to national figures.
  • Nursing home costs average $92,163 per year, which are average compared to national costs.
  • Adult daycare costs average $16,900 per year, which are average compared to national numbers.
  • Home healthcare costs average $51,205 annually, which are very high compared to national costs.
  • The unemployment rate is about 9.75%, which is high compared to national averages.
  • The overall cost of living is high compared to national averages.
  • 1% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.
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General Quality of Life

  • Oak Forest receives average levels of rainfall each year.
  • Oak Forest has harsh mean temperatures, with average winters and pleasant summers.
  • This city has very poor air quality.
  • This city has average water quality.
  • Oak Forest has a dense population density of 3,006.4 people per square mile.
  • Residents of Oak Forest have a long daily commute time.
  • The city has a very high public transportation ridership.
  • Oak Forest has a very high public school quality ranking.
  • The city has a low public school safety rating.
  • This city has a high graduation rate of 89.85%.

Located within Cook County, Oak Forest is a small city in Illinois. It is part of the Chicago-Naperville-Joliet metropolitan statistical area. While the surrounding metropolitan area is home to 6,987,494 residents, there are 27,969 residing within the city itself. The 55+ community represents 24% of the overall population.

Oak Forest has a good SeniorScore™ of 77. The city's median household income is $71,000 ($27,000 per person), compared to the average of $54,000 for the whole of Illinois. The median housing price in Oak Forest is $306,000, which is much more than the Illinois average of $187,500. Oak Forest also has a high unemployment rate of around 9.75%.

Oak Forest has extreme mean temperatures, with moderate winters and calm summers. The city gets average amounts of rain annually. Compared to other cities, Oak Forest has very poor air quality ratings, moderate water quality, and a very low rate of crime.

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Top Assisted Living Facilities in Oak Forest, Illinois



Victory Center of Sierra Ridge - Country Club Hills, IL

Victory Center of Sierra Ridge

4150 Gatling Blvd Ste 100

Country Club Hills, IL 60478

1-855-222-1541

Located at 4150 Gatling Blvd Ste 100, Victory Center of Sierra Ridge is a senior care facility in Country Club Hills, Illinois. The neighboring area has an average population density, with about 18,000 people residing in the zip code ...

2 miles away from Oak Forest, IL

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Victory Centre of Sierra Ridge - Country Club Hills, IL

Victory Centre of Sierra Ridge

4150 W Gatling Blvd

Country Club Hills, IL 60478

1-855-241-4685

Located at 4150 W Gatling Blvd, Victory Centre of Sierra Ridge is a senior community serving Country Club Hills, Illinois. With a median family income of $59,913, the community is in a primarily middle income area. It has ...

2 miles away from Oak Forest, IL

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Tinley Court - Tinley Park, IL

Tinley Court

16301 Brementowne Rd

Tinley Park, IL 60477

1-855-221-7955

3 Reviews  

Located at 16301 Brementowne Rd, Tinley Court is a senior care community in Tinley Park, Illinois. The community is in a generally middle class area, with a median family income of $70,229. With around 39,000 poeple living ...

2 miles away from Oak Forest, IL

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The Pointe at Kilpatrick - Crestwood, IL

The Pointe at Kilpatrick

14230 S Kilpatrick Ave

Crestwood, IL 60445

1-855-221-7955

6 Reviews  

Located at 14230 S Kilpatrick Ave, The Pointe at Kilpatrick is a senior community in Crestwood, Illinois. The neighboring area is densely populated, with around 27,000 poeple living in the zip code of 60445. It is a largely ...

2 miles away from Oak Forest, IL

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Hanover Place Senior Living - Tinley Park, IL

Hanover Place Senior Living

16851 S Harlem Ave

Tinley Park, IL 60477

1-855-241-4685

Hanover Place Senior Living is a senior housing facility located at 16851 S Harlem Ave in Tinley Park, Illinois. The surrounding area is heavily populated, with roughly 39,000 individuals residing in the zip code of 60477. With a ...

2 miles away from Oak Forest, IL

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Aperion Care Midlothian - Midlothian, IL

Aperion Care Midlothian

3249 West 147th St

Midlothian, IL 60445

1-855-222-1541

5 Reviews  

Aperion Care Midlothian is located at 3249 West 147th St in Midlothian, Illinois. It is a 91 bed senior care facility. With around 27,000 individuals living in the zip code of 60445, the surrounding area is heavily populated. ...

3 miles away from Oak Forest, IL

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Providence Palos Heights - Palos Heights, IL

Providence Palos Heights

13259 South Central Ave

Palos Heights, IL 60463

1-855-240-2530

11 Reviews  

Located at 13259 South Central Ave in Palos Heights, Illinois, Providence Palos Heights is a 193 unit senior community. With around 16,000 individuals residing in the 60463 zip code, the encompassing area has a medium-density population. It is ...

4 miles away from Oak Forest, IL

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Brookdale Orland Park - Orland Park, IL

Brookdale Orland Park

16051 S La Grange Rd

Orland Park, IL 60467

1-855-229-7494

Brookdale Orland Park is located at 16051 S La Grange Rd in Orland Park, Illinois. It is a senior care facility serving those 55 and up. The surrounding area has a dense population, with about 27,000 individuals living ...

5 miles away from Oak Forest, IL

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Prairie Green at Fay's Point - Blue Island, IL

Prairie Green at Fay's Point

1546 Water St

Blue Island, IL 60406

1-855-222-1541

Prairie Green at Fay's Point is a senior care community situated close to the Beverly Woods area of Blue Island, Illinois. The facility is in a generally middle income area, with a median household income of $42,273. With ...

5 miles away from Oak Forest, IL

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Sunrise of Flossmoor - Flossmoor, IL

Sunrise of Flossmoor

19715 Governors Hwy

Flossmoor, IL 60422

1-855-233-7205

3 Reviews  

Located at 19715 Governors Hwy, Sunrise of Flossmoor is a senior care facility serving Flossmoor, Illinois. The neighboring area has an average population density, with about 10,000 individuals residing in the zip code of 60422. With an average ...

6 miles away from Oak Forest, IL

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Senior Suites of Fay's Point - Blue Island, IL

Senior Suites of Fay's Point

13201 S Ashland Ave

Blue Island, IL 60406

1-855-229-7494

Located around the West Pullman area of the city, Senior Suites of Fay's Point is a senior housing community in Blue Island, Illinois. The facility is in a mostly middle class area, with a median household income of $42,273. ...

6 miles away from Oak Forest, IL

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Frequently Asked Questions



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How much does assisted living cost in the state of Illinois?

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With a range between roughly $35 and $217 per day, the median cost of assisted living in Illinois is around $3,805 monthly.

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How much does assisted living cost in Oak Forest?

Answer
Assisted living in Oak Forest, Illinois averages approximately $4,895 on a monthly basis, or $58,740 on an annual basis. The monthly range of costs can be between $2,990 and $9,150.

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What is included with assisted living?

Answer
Services typically included with assisted living are help with dressing, housekeeping services, grooming care, meal planning, and religious activities. Private and semi-private rooms are usually available contingent upon the client's budget.

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Does Medicaid pay for assisted living in Oak Forest?

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The following assisted living facilities in Oak Forest take Medicaid as payment: Buckingham Pavilion, Brentwood North Hc Rehab Center, Aperion Care Oak Lawn, St Patrick's Residence, and Presence Pine View Care Center.

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What are the demographics of Oak Forest?

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While the city itself includes 27,969 residents, the surrounding metro area contains a population of 7,986,756. Residents over the age of 55 comprise around 24% of the population.

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