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Brookdale Des Plaines

800 South River Road, Des Plaines, IL 60016

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5.0 out of 5 stars

Discovery Village Des Plaines

Discovery is a very friendly community with nice people. My apartment is spacious and reasonable. I enjoy the meals and chats with the Director of Dining Services. I would recommend Discovery Village!

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Brookdale Des Plaines

About the facility

Located just outside of Chicago, Brookdale 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 independent or assisted living experience, because trained staff members are here to help whenever you need it. Rest assured, the team is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week to be alerted to any emergencies, and an alert system is also in use. Residents in need of assistance with care or chores can find the assistance they desire. Whether it’s a helping hand with bathing, dressing, cooking, or cleaning, the team has it under control. Transportation assistance and a concierge service are available to simplify your days. To provide even more convenience, the community offers postal services, a clinic, and a bank, as well as a general store and snack shop. Residents are also welcome to share their time and experience with close friends or loved ones....

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Senior living options offered

  • Assisted Living
  • Independent Living

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Amenities

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Healthcare Services

  • Incontinence Care
  • Medication Management
  • Staffing & Ancillary Services
  • Memory Care

Meals & Dining

  • Vegetarian
  • Room Service
  • Guest Meals
  • Restaurant Style Dining

Room Amenities

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

Community Amenities

On-site dining options

  • Private Dining Room
  • Café or Bistro

Transportation & parking

  • Complimentary Transportation
  • Property Convenient to Public Transit
  • Resident Parking Available
  • Transportation at Cost

Pets

  • Weight Limit (lbs)
  • Dogs Allowed
  • Cats Allowed
  • Pet Care Available

Common areas

  • Outdoor Common Areas
  • Central Fireplace
  • Beauty Salon
  • TV Lounge

Recreational areas

  • Swimming Pool
  • Arts and Crafts Center
  • Game Room
  • Jacuzzi

Services

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

Languages spoken

  • Filipino
  • Spanish
  • Polish
  • English

Activities

  • Trivia Games
  • Community Service Programs
  • Happy Hour
  • Art Classes

Reviews

for Brookdale Des Plaines

9.9 out of 10
Review Score183 reviewsWrite a review
Overall Experience
4.7
Cleanliness
4.7
Friendliness
4.8
Care Services
4.8
Staff
4.9
Meals & Dining
4.8
Activities
4.8
Value for Cost
4.6

A Place for Mom has scored Brookdale Des Plaines with 9.9 out of 10 using our proprietary review score based on 60 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time, Brookdale Des Plaines has 183 reviews with an average "overall experience" of 4.7 out of 5.

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Angela A

Not Sure

Toured community

October 27, 2026

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Staff
5.0

The tour was great! Personable and efficient. He showed us everything. Residents looked to be truly enjoying their time. A ton of activities

Richard

Independent Living

Resident/client

September 18, 2026

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Discovery Village Des Plaines

Discovery is a very friendly community with nice people. My apartment is spacious and reasonable. I enjoy the meals and chats with the Director of Dining Services. I would recommend Discovery Village!

Lorraine

Assisted Living

Resident/client

September 18, 2026

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

I love the socialization at Discovery Des Plaines

As soon as you walk in the front door, everyone is very friendly and welcoming. I enjoy all the wonderful programs and activities Discovery provides. I have made great friends because of our common interests, and I am very happy at Discovery Village Des Plaines!

Aurora C

Independent Living

Resident/client

September 3, 2026

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

I love living at Discovery Village

I have recently moved into Discovery Village and I have found my home. Leaving my old house was tough, but the peace of mind and freedom I've found here are worth it. The staff members and residents are friendly, kind and caring. I would recommend Discovery Village Des Plaines.

Anonymous

Independent Living

Resident/client

June 23, 2026

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review

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 walk-in shower. There is also a full kitchen (granite counter) with a stove and refrigerator. All apartments have large new windows )that can be opened) views of the surrounding trees and suburbs. My apartment has a view below my windows of the Des Plains river , the highway, and the train tracks. Many planes fly in and out of the nearby airport night and day, although you cannot hear them. From my window, I can see the Chicago skyline on the horizon. Staff and residence are all friendly and welcoming. The restaurant is consistent and you soon look forward to particular favorite dishes. Physical Therapy staff is patient and knowledgeable exercise room well equipped, and pleasant. I am looking forward to using the large swimming pool with a skylight and glass walls on two sides. I am imagining that it is like swimming inside of a snow globe surrounded by actual snow in the winter. There are many activities And celebrations that include everyone. Many group activities in the spacious living room room, such as bowling volleyball, and various chair exercises. There are many musical entertainments that residents enjoying and sing along with. The à la cart services of custom Home care are a great benefit to me. I was in assisted living before this, but thought I could manage independent living. The services are very flexible and top notch. Leadership is professional and kind,. The head of every department has come to my apartment in person to discuss my needs. No one seems to rely on phone calls or messages. Everything is in person.

frank honsa

Independent Living

Resident/client

June 2, 2026

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
4.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
4.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
4.0

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 areas, new carpeting, updated lighting, modern furniture, and new artwork. While residents had to endure temporary dust, dirt, and construction workers, the final results are absolutely terrific. The updates are highly attractive, and the community is now beautifully clean and dust-free. Most importantly…….Discovery Village kept our excellent management structure in place. The exact same team that successfully managed this facility for my first three years continues to run it in

Louise E

Not Sure

Toured community

May 19, 2026

4.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
4.0
Friendliness
4.0
Value for Cost
4.0
Staff
5.0

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

Kevin C

Not Sure

Toured community

April 26, 2026

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
4.0
Staff
4.0

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.

Carol Alt

Not Sure

Toured community

April 20, 2026

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
2.0
Staff
5.0

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.

Annette P

Not Sure

Toured community

April 14, 2026

4.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
4.0
Staff
5.0

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.

Steve P

Independent Living

Family/friend

March 31, 2026

4.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review

Review for Brookdale Des Plaines

The staff has been very helpful. There seems to be several activities and theme parties. My mom doesn't participate as much I would like but my sister does. I believe the food is fine, mom does complain sometimes but I believe it's just not how "she" made it. The common area has been very clean. They are in the middle of remodeling right now.

Dave J

Independent Living

Resident/client

March 2, 2026

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Discovery is a great place to live!

I have been very happy here at Discovery Village Des Plaines. The residents and staff are great people. The meals are very good and healthy. I enjoy the variety of activities. I would recommend Discovery.

Diane K

Independent Living

Resident/client

February 24, 2026

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Everybody is Friendly At Discovery Village Des Plaines

The residents and staff are very friendly and welcoming. There are many activities to participate in and my favorite are the history lectures. The lectures are very informative, and we are currently learning about the civil war. I also enjoy meal chats with the Director of Dining services. I love living at Discovery Village Des Plaines!

Judith M

Independent Living

Resident/client

February 17, 2026

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

I would recommend Discovery Village Des Plaines

I think this is a very nice place. It offers all kinds of activities, and the food is freshly made. The staff helps with self-care, and there are laundry facilities with same-day return. You can have food delivered to you, eat in the dining room, or cook your own meal. There are many outings throughout the year, and every holiday is celebrated.

John D

Independent Living

Resident/client

February 4, 2026

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Discovery Village Des Plaines is a great place to live.

I enjoy living at Discovery Village Des Plaines! The staff is very friendly and attentive. They offer plenty of activities. I participate in jeopardy, wheel of fortune, bingo, live entertainment and cards. The meals are also very enjoyable.

Bob J

Independent Living

Resident/client

February 3, 2026

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

I would recommend Discovery Village Des Plaines

The best part of living here are my fellow residents and the staff. As opposed, at my age, living alone--here I always have something to do and enjoyable people to do it with. I look forward to having you come join us!

Anonymous

Independent Living

Family/friend

January 29, 2026

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review

Our experience

Our relative is currently at Brookdale in Des Plaines. We are very pleased. What we like the most about the community is the uplifting decorations, evening entertainment, being able to change staffing needs and accommodations when change is needed. Upbeat staff and Dining room cleanliness and décor. 5/5. Would recommend

Genevieve S

Independent Living

Resident/client

December 18, 2025

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

I love the socialization at Discovery Des Plaines

The residents and staff and very engaging, thoughtful and kind. I love the activities Discovery has to offer! Some of my favorite activities are playing rummikub with my friends, arts and crafts, and the entertainment. I would recommend Discovery Village Des Plaines for anyone looking for a home.

Sonni B

Independent Living

Resident/client

December 11, 2025

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

I Love Discovery Village Des Plaines

I feel Discovery is a safe place with a dedicated staff. The team is compassionate, they pay attention to detail and maintain a safe environment. The meals are served restaurant style and are delicious. I enjoy the activities Discovery offers, some of my favorites are the exercise class, live entertainment and the outings to restaurants. I am very happy at Discovery.

Ellie V

Independent Living

Resident/client

December 11, 2025

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Discovery Village Des Plaines is Home!

I tell my friends and relatives Discovery is the right home for me. The staff and residents are very friendly and helpful. I appreciate the transportation services, especially for doctor visits, shopping, and restaurants. My overall experience has been very positive!

Brookdale Des Plaines

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