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Independent Living in Illinois

Overview of Independent Living in Illinois

When families search for senior living, Illinois is often at the top of the list — and for good reason.

People often say Illinois is a small version of the United States as a whole, meaning the state has a little bit of everything the country has to offer. With mostly moderate weather, plus plenty of farmland and rural towns to go along with its mid-size industrial cities and Chicago — the third-largest city in the U.S. — Illinois is a uniquely desirable retirement destination. It’s the quintessential Midwestern state, bordering the Mississippi River in the west, the Ohio River in the east, and Lake Michigan in the north. The “Land of Lincoln” also has a rich political history: Other than Honest Abe, several other U.S. presidents have called Illinois home, including Ulysses S. Grant, Ronald Reagan, and Barack Obama.

Currently, A Place for Mom partners with more than 360 independent living communities, sometimes simply called retirement communities, in Illinois.

The median monthly cost of independent living in Illinois is about $2,300.

Top-rated Independent Living facilities in Illinois

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Carriage Crossing Rochester

1121 Community Dr, Rochester, IL 62563
10
Review Score
29 reviews
Starting at
$X,XXX/mo
Kathy S - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

My mom has been at CC for 1 year. She has dementia and when she went she weighed 85 lbs now she eats 3 healthy meals a day and is so happy there. I don't think there is not anything CC would not do for her...

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Brookdale Northbrook

4501 Concord Lane, Northbrook, IL 60062
10
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85 reviews
Starting at
$X,XXX/mo
Davin G - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

My father and I made the decision to move him back to IL after it became apparent that he could no longer live by himself so far away from family. After a very thorough search, we chose Brookdale because of...

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Independence Village Naperville

1030 Aurora Ave, Naperville, IL 60540
10
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69 reviews
C. Chase - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

Our parents have been here a year and a half now and we love this for them. Dad, who is becoming forgetful, is safe and loves taking walks in the lobby and seeing people who know who he is. Even mom, who...

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Top-rated Independent Living facilities in Schaumburg

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Sunrise of Schaumburg

790 North Plum Grove Road, Schaumburg, IL 60173
8.8
Review Score
60 reviews
Starting at
$X,XXX/mo
Ronald Peal - I'm a current/former resident or client

Wonderful Assisted Living facility. GREAT SERVICE, FOOD and ASSISTANCE. Kipley Peal (my wife) completely agrees with total review. There were never any unsolved problems or issues. All of the Sunrise staff...

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Friendship Village of Schaumburg, a CCRC

350 W Schaumburg Rd, Schaumburg, IL 60194
8.4
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17 reviews
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$X,XXX/mo
Debra - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

Everyone that I have met at Encore Village of Schaumburg has been friendly. The staff reports that they are lucky to have my mom, which makes me feel like she has found a great community. The facility has a...

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Brookdale Northbrook

4501 Concord Lane, Northbrook, IL 60062
10
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85 reviews
Starting at
$X,XXX/mo
Davin G - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

My father and I made the decision to move him back to IL after it became apparent that he could no longer live by himself so far away from family. After a very thorough search, we chose Brookdale because of...

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Top-rated Independent Living facilities in Chicago

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Mercy Circle Senior Living

3659 W 99th Pl, Chicago, IL 60655
9.9
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113 reviews
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$X,XXX/mo
Angeline C - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

Very happy with my mother's overall experience. [name removed] you have taken such good care of her. When your loved one becomes ill, it is nic to know there is a place you can trust that will take good care...

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Autumn Green at Midway Village

6700 S Keating Ave, Chicago, IL 60629
9.6
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63 reviews
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$X,XXX/mo
Anonymous - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

What we like the most about the community is that the staff is always supportive and protective of my mother needs. My family feels like my mother feels right at home when we are there.

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Brookdale Lake Shore Drive

2960 North Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 60657
9.5
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68 reviews
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David - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

I assisted a wonderful lady moving from her home into Brookdale. The idea of a retirement home brought certain thoughts into my mind; walking into Brookdale made me realize my opinions were wrong. [name...

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Top-rated Independent Living facilities in Orland Park

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Heartis Village Orland Park

7420 West 159th Street, Orland Park, IL 60462
9.6
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48 reviews
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$X,XXX/mo
Christine Bird - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

My father has been a resident in memory care for the past 2 1/2 years. He always receives such great care form all the care givers in his area. There is one special care giver that I was sad to see leave...

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Brookdale Orland Park

16051 South La Grange Road, Orland Park, IL 60467
9.6
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108 reviews
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Mary Beth G - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

Brookdale was the best for Assisted Memory Care Living. It looks like a hotel. The food wonderful, staff friendly, lots of activities, hair salon great, bingo, entertainment, happy hour,fitness, crafts, book...

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Evergreen Senior Living - Orland Park

10820 183rd St, Orland Park, IL 60467
8.2
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45 reviews
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$X,XXX/mo
Sue P - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

Generally very happy with the care, etc. But with anything some help are better than others. My Mom chooses not to participate in most of the activities, choosing to nap- but they have tried to encourage...

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Top-rated Independent Living facilities in Naperville

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Sunrise of Naperville North

535 West Ogden Avenue, Naperville, IL 60563
9.9
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62 reviews
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$X,XXX/mo
Debbie P - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

My mom fell and broke her pelvis in two places. We knew it would take a lot to get her thru rehab and then placing her in an assisted living facility. Choosing the sunrise was the BEST choice ever. From...

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StoryPoint Naperville

504 N River Rd, Naperville, IL 60563
9.6
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131 reviews
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$X,XXX/mo
Evelyn M - I live or lived in this community

It was a very great experience. I will come back if I can. Too many people making the food and even different ingredients. It's never the same.

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Sunrise of Naperville

960 East Chicago Avenue, Naperville, IL 60540
9.5
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50 reviews
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$X,XXX/mo
Mary M - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

My mom moved into Sunrise of Naperville last year. We looked at the newer, more modern places and decided to move to one of them. I am embarrassed to say it was because it was "prettier" and the salesperson...

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Top cities in Illinois for independent living

8.6
Naperville, IL
57 facilities
8.3
Schaumburg, IL
44 facilities
8.1
Aurora, IL
44 facilities
8.1
Rockford, IL
29 facilities
8.0
Orland Park, IL
33 facilities
7.7
Chicago, IL
153 facilities

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