Assisted Living Joliet, IL

Senior Living in Joliet, Illinois

The city of Joliet, which is home to 147,433 residents, is located about 40 miles southwest of Chicago and lies in Will and Kendall counties. 8% of the population of Joliet comprises of seniors and 29% of the seniors live alone. 8% of Joliet senior households show an income of $10,000 or less while 27% have an annual income of under $20,000. 21% of Joliet residents aged 60 and above were eligible for food stamps the previous year. Seniors in Joliet have an average Social Security Income of $16,807 and a median household income of $35,762. A total of more than 2000 seniors are employed in the city of Joliet. Veterans make up 20% of the total senior population. Of the 3,587 seniors living alone in Joliet, 73% are female. 68% of the Joliet male seniors aged 65 and above are married compared to 36% of married female seniors of the same age. 80% of the seniors have access to a vehicle and 98% have access to a telephone. 

Daily rate of assisted living for a single bedroom, single occupancy apartment in Joliet, IL is $102. Homemaker services in the city cost about $122 per day which translates to an average of $3,718 per month. Home Health Aide services costs $127 per day which translates into a monthly cost of $3,861 on average in the city of Joliet, IL. The annual cost of assisted living facility is about $37,200 with a 5 years annual growth rate of -1%.  Homemaker services in Joliet, IL have a five years annual growth rate of 3% whereas Home Health Aide also has a five years annual growth rate of 3%.

It is true that activity is central to a healthy lifestyle and therefore the city of Joliet does its part in keeping its senior residents active and entertained. The senior services center is a great place to become a part of to enjoy a wide range of activities throughout the year. The center organizes luncheons, dinner and holiday parties for the senior residents. The activities that take place include card games, bingo, theme dances and industrial arts among others. There are several clubs like the Joliet Senior Social Club that keep the seniors engaged with their wonderful events. The Club keeps on organizing several events such as dinner dances and comedy nights to keep its senior members entertained and engaged.

For the casino lovers, the Harrah's Joliet casino and the Hollywood casino are great places to frequent. Senior citizens living in Joliet who are new to poker can also learn it here and even make new friends. One can relax at the Pilcher Park or watch theater at the Rialto Square Theater. The Joliet area historical museum is an excellent place to visit for an insight into the history of the city. This city is a destination of choice for many elderly residents who after retirement love the peace and the serenity offered by Joliet. The variety of activities offered in the city is a real plus that invites many older adults to settle here and enjoy the later part of their lives.

Catholic, Christian, Jewish, Baptist, Protestant and Presbyterian senior living services may be provided in some Joliet, IL assisted living facilities. Pet friendly services may also be available. Call (866) 892-7533 for availability.