Brookdale Des Plaines at Des Plaines, IL

About Brookdale Des Plaines

Discovery Village Des Plaines, located just outside Chicago, offers seniors a vibrant and engaging community for independent and assisted living. Residents enjoy a wide range of amenities designed to make life fun, comfortable, and convenient. From a fitness center and coffee shop to a heated indoor pool, whirlpool, and ice cream parlor, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. The beautiful backyard provides a peaceful place to relax or socialize, while staff members are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, with an emergency alert system to ensure safety and peace of mind.

Assistance is available for residents who need help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, cooking, or cleaning. Transportation and concierge services make getting around and managing errands simple. The community also features postal services, an on-site clinic, a bank, a general store, and a snack shop for added convenience. Residents are encouraged to share special moments with family and friends, whether it’s hosting a private gathering in the community room, spending time in the airy garden, or inviting guests to stay in the comfortable guest suite.

Life at Discovery Village Des Plaines is designed to be as active or relaxing as each resident desires. The community offers a library, arts and crafts studio, game room, and cozy fireside living areas. Daily events and programs keep residents engaged, from fitness classes and TED talks to creative and social activities. The Personal Solutions delivery program adds extra convenience, bringing needed items like batteries, floss, or other essentials directly to residents’ doors at no additional cost.

Living spaces at Discovery Village Des Plaines are designed to be comfortable, flexible, and pet-friendly. Residents can choose from 10 different floor plans, including studios, one-bedroom, or two-bedroom apartments, all of which can be personalized to reflect individual style and preferences. The staff is ready to assist with settling in and making sure each resident feels at home.

At Discovery Village Des Plaines, residents enjoy a safe, welcoming, and lively environment where independence, comfort, and choice are always a priority.

Care and support at Brookdale Des Plaines

Brookdale Des Plaines offers the following levels of care in Des Plaines:

  • Assisted Living: Help from trained staff with daily activities such as bathing, dressing and medication, in a social community setting.
  • Independent Living: Maintenance-free living for active older adults who don’t need daily care, with dining and activities on site.

Residents also have access to diabetic care, incontinence care, medication management and care for residents who are non-ambulatory. Ask the team how care plans are assessed and updated as needs change.

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Apartments and amenities

Floor plans include one-bedroom, two-bedroom and studio apartments, as well as semi-private rooms. Amenities include cable or satellite TV, bathtubs, air conditioning, wheelchair-accessible showers and full kitchens. Shared spaces such as a TV lounge, a central fireplace, a library, outdoor seating areas, indoor lounges and an outdoor patio give residents room to relax and socialize.

Dining at Brookdale Des Plaines

Daily meals are included as part of community life, with guest meals for visiting family, meals prepared by a professional chef, restaurant-style dining and room service. Dietary options include low-sodium, no-sugar and vegetarian meals. Residents can also dine at a café or bistro and a private dining room for family occasions.

Activities and daily life

Residents can stay active and social with forever fit, birthday parties, community service organizations, Jewish services, live musical performances, Bible study group, intergenerational programs, holiday parties and bridge club, among 41 listed activities. The community also arranges trips and outings. On-site recreation includes an arts and crafts center, a billiards lounge, a fitness center, a game room, a Jacuzzi, a movie theater room, a piano or organ, raised garden beds and a swimming pool. Practical services include a visiting beautician, help with grocery shopping and errands, housekeeping and laundry service.

Brookdale Des Plaines is pet friendly, and cats and dogs are welcome. For getting around, the community offers complimentary transportation, easy access to public transit and transportation for an extra fee. Languages spoken include Chinese, English, Filipino, German, Italian, Korean, Polish and Spanish.

Senior living near Brookdale Des Plaines in Des Plaines, IL

Brookdale Des Plaines is located at 800 South River Road, Des Plaines, IL 60016. Before you decide, explore senior living across Illinois, including typical costs and what to look for.

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Frequently asked questions about Brookdale Des Plaines

What types of care does Brookdale Des Plaines offer?
Brookdale Des Plaines offers assisted living and independent living in Des Plaines, IL. Contact the community through this page to confirm current availability for each level of care.

What apartment types are available at Brookdale Des Plaines?
Brookdale Des Plaines offers one-bedroom, two-bedroom and studio apartments, as well as semi-private rooms. Availability changes often, so request current floor plans and pricing through this page.

Does Brookdale Des Plaines allow pets?
Yes. Brookdale Des Plaines is listed as pet friendly, with cats and dogs welcome. Ask the community about size limits, fees and pet policies before moving in.

Does Brookdale Des Plaines provide transportation?
Brookdale Des Plaines offers complimentary transportation, easy access to public transit and transportation for an extra fee. Confirm schedules and any costs for appointments and outings with the community.

Where is Brookdale Des Plaines located?
Brookdale Des Plaines is at 800 South River Road, Des Plaines, IL 60016, in Des Plaines, Illinois.

How much does Brookdale Des Plaines cost?
Pricing at Brookdale Des Plaines depends on the apartment type and level of care needed. Use the contact form on this page to request current pricing and availability. It is free and there is no obligation.

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Healthcare

  • Diabetic Care
  • Incontinence Care
  • Medication Management
  • Memory Care
  • Non-Ambulatory Care
  • Staffing & Ancillary Services

Additional Information about Brookdale Des Plaines

Rooms

  • 1 Bedroom
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Semi-Private
  • Studio

Amenities

  • Air Conditioned
  • Bath Tubs
  • Cable or Satellite TV
  • Full kitchen
  • Respite or Short Term Stays Offered
  • Wheelchair Accessible Showers

Dining Venues

  • Café or Bistro
  • Private Dining Room

Meals

  • Guest Meals
  • Low / No Sodium
  • Meals Provided
  • No Sugar
  • Professional Chef
  • Restaurant Style Dining
  • Room Service
  • Vegetarian

Shared Spaces

  • Barber Shop
  • Beauty Salon
  • Central Fireplace
  • Computer or Media Center
  • Indoor Common Areas
  • Library
  • Meeting Room
  • Outdoor Common Areas
  • Outside Patio
  • TV Lounge

Services

  • Beautician
  • Grocery Shopping and Errands
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry Service / Drycleaning

Recreation

  • Arts and Crafts Center
  • Billiards Lounge
  • Fitness Center
  • Game Room
  • Jacuzzi
  • Movie or Theater Room
  • Piano or Organ
  • Raised Garden Beds
  • Swimming Pool

Activities

  • Activities Off-site
  • Activities On-site
  • Art Classes
  • BBQs or Picnics
  • Bible Study Group
  • Birthday Parties
  • Book Club
  • Brain fitness / Dakim
  • Bridge Club
  • Cards / Pinochle Club
  • Catholic Services
  • Choir / Singing Club
  • Christian Services
  • Community Service Organizations
  • Community Service Programs
  • Cooking Classes
  • Current Events Club
  • Dances
  • Day Trips and Outings
  • Devotional Activities Offsite
  • Devotional Activities On-Site
  • Educational Speakers / Life Long Learning
  • Forever Fit
  • Gardening Club
  • Happy Hour
  • Holiday Parties
  • Intergenerational Programs
  • Jewish Services
  • Light Therapy Programs
  • Live Dance or Theater Performances
  • Live Musical Performances
  • Live Well Programs
  • Men's Club
  • Pet-focused Programs
  • Quilting or Sewing Club
  • Stretching Classes
  • Trivia Games
  • Visiting Chaplain or Priest
  • Visiting Rabbi
  • Walking Club
  • Water Aerobics
  • Wii Bowling
  • Wine Tasting

Languages

  • Chinese
  • English
  • Filipino
  • German
  • Italian
  • Korean
  • Polish
  • Spanish

Transportation

  • Complimentary Transportation
  • Property Convenient to Public Transit
  • Transportation at Cost

Parking

  • Covered Parking
  • Resident Parking
  • Uncovered Parking

Pets

  • Cats
  • Dogs
  • Pet Friendly

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