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Discovery Village Des Plaines

800 South River Road, Des Plaines, IL

Assisted LivingIndependent LivingMemory Care

5.0179 reviewsRead reviews

About the community

About Discovery Village Des Plaines

Located just outside of Chicago, Discovery Village Des Plaines gives you a host of colorful amenities to make your retirement years the sweetest yet. Residents here have access to exciting perks like a fitness center, a coffee shop, a whirlpool, and an ice cream parlor to visit whenever the mood strikes. Plus, enjoy a beautiful backyard with a heated indoor pool and hot tub. Here, you can make the most of your…

Published floor plans

Studio

Assisted Living · 0 bedroom

Published starting price

$3,885/month

Care fees not included

Checked August 13, 2026
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1 Bedroom

Assisted Living · 1 bedroom

Published starting price

$6,740/month

Care fees not included

Checked August 13, 2026
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2 Bedrooms

Assisted Living · 2 bedroom

Published starting price

$6,690/month

Care fees not included

Checked August 13, 2026
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Studio

Independent Living · 0 bedroom

Published starting price

$3,665/month

Care fees not included

Checked August 13, 2026
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1 Bedroom

Independent Living · 1 bedroom

Published starting price

$4,370/month

Care fees not included

Checked August 13, 2026
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2 Bedrooms

Independent Living · 2 bedroom

Published starting price

$6,455/month

Care fees not included

Checked August 13, 2026
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Tracked published prices

Price history by floor plan

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Studio$3,665 observed · tracking future changes
$3,665Aug 13, 2026

One source-published starting price observed so far. No price change has been observed yet.

Family and resident feedback

5.0 out of 5 from 179 reviews

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★★★★★

Positive

Discovery Village Des Plaines

Discovery Village is a very good choice for me. My daughter and I are very satisfied. It was a difficult decision to make as there are so many factors to consider. Discovery Village was sold and renamed about a year ago. It has been redecorated and refreshed in all public areas in the last few months and is lovely and updated in all the public areas . I believe some of the apartments, including my one bedroom have been recently redone. My apartment is a one bedroom with a new granite countered bathroom with a large

AnonymousJune 23, 2026

★★★★★

Positive

Only gets better !!!

3-Year Resident Review of Discovery Village at Des Plaines As a three-year resident, I am pleased to share a first-hand report on our community’s transition from Brookdale Des Plaines to Discovery Village at Des Plaines. We have recently undergone extensive, building-wide improvements. Discovery Village and its partners invested a significant amount of capital into enhancing the living conditions for our nearly 200 residents. The dramatic transformation includes a new roof, freshly painted walls in all public ar

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Value for Cost
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Activities
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Staff
5.0 / 5
Meals & Dining
4.0 / 5
frank honsaJune 2, 2026

★★★★

Positive

This facility was well-kept and had activities for many . As we visited different types of residences we were able to see parts of the facilities that were common areas as well. V

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Louise EMay 19, 2026

★★★★★

Positive

Very friendly, very organized. [name removed] helped me and my parents tour the facilities…she was very patient. We were able to review all of the costs, services and amenities. My parents felt very comfortable there.

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Kevin CApril 26, 2026

★★★★★

Positive

I was greeted by a very friendly and welcoming staff. The tour was extremely helpful and answered many of our questions. It was a very easy and pleasant experience.

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Carol AltApril 20, 2026

★★★★

Positive

It was clean and looked nice. The host was very helpful and answered all our our questions. It is a possibility for the future. I will make a decision with the year.

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4.0 / 5
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Annette PApril 14, 2026

Verified overview

What we know from public sources

Care options
Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care
Public price status
Published starting price available
Last source check
August 13, 2026

Source-published features

Amenities and services

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Meals & dining

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

Health & wellness

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

Services & convenience

  • Complimentary Transportation
  • Covered Parking
  • Resident Parking Available
  • Transportation at Cost
  • Uncovered Parking
  • Weight Limit (lbs)
  • Dogs Allowed
  • Cats Allowed
  • Pet Care Available
  • Beautician
  • Laundry Service / Drycleaning
  • Grocery Shopping and Errands
  • Housekeeping
  • Chinese
  • Polish
  • Spanish
  • Italian
  • English
  • Filipino
  • Korean
  • German
  • Property Convenient to Public Transit

Activities & engagement

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

Outdoor spaces

  • Outside Patio
  • Beauty Salon
  • Computer or Media Center
  • Central Fireplace
  • Meeting Room
  • Outdoor Common Areas
  • Indoor Common Areas
  • Library
  • Barber Shop
  • TV Lounge
  • Billiards Lounge
  • Raised Garden Beds
  • Fitness Center
  • Swimming Pool
  • Jacuzzi
  • Piano or Organ
  • Movie or Theater Room
  • Arts and Crafts Center
  • Game Room

Apartment & room features

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

Official oversight

Inspection and quality records

Inspection coverage has not yet been completed for this community. “Not covered” is not the same as “no violations found.”

Coverage last checked August 13, 2026.

Questions to confirm with the community

Additional care fees
Not publicly disclosed
Move-in fee
Not publicly disclosed
Exact unit availability
Confirmation required
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