Local supply and market context for residential assisted living in Des Plaines.
Updated September 2026
Des Plaines, IL has 6 licensed assisted living homes (541 beds, averaging 90.2 per home). It sits in Cook County, a strong RAL market scoring 7.5/10, with 339,966 seniors 75+ growing 6.5%.
Licensed homes
6
Des Plaines
Licensed beds
541
total
Avg home size
90.2 beds
per home
County opportunity
7.5/10
Strong
The Des Plaines assisted living market
Des Plaines has 6 licensed assisted living homes totaling 541 beds — an average of 90.2 beds per home, skewing toward larger communities. As part of Cook County, it draws on a 75+ population of 339,966 growing 6.5%, with a senior median income of $56,774. See the full Cook County market or all Illinois top markets.
Frequently asked questions
How many assisted living homes are in Des Plaines, IL?
Des Plaines has 6 licensed assisted living homes with about 541 total beds.
Is Des Plaines a good place to open an assisted living home?
Des Plaines is in Cook County, which scores 7.5/10 (Strong) on RAL Market Scout; its 75+ population is growing 6.5%. Current local supply is 6 homes.
What county is Des Plaines in?
Des Plaines is in Cook County, Illinois.
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Sources: Home and bed counts from the Illinois licensing roster (RAL Market Scout pipeline). County demand, growth, and income from U.S. Census ACS. Snapshot: 2026-09. Informational only — not legal, financial, or investment advice.