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The cost of independent living in Idylside is about $3,412 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 494 options.

Read 13577 reviews, see photos, and learn about amenities that make independent living the ideal next step for adults 55+ who wish to enjoy friendships and hobbies without the hassle of cooking and home maintenance. You may also consider nearby communities such as Naperville, Wheaton and Lisle.

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Photo of Concord Place
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I've been here about 6 months, I'm very happy with my decision to come live here. The staff in every department care about every resident, they are very competent, caring and loving. I would recommend this...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
EXPERIENCE THE DIFFERENCE AT CONCORD PLACE RETIREMENT COMMUNITY We are so much more than a senior community. Concord Place Retirement Community is home. For over 25 years we have prided ourselves in creating a culture and atmosphere of comfort and love. To that end, we have focused our efforts...
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Solstice is an independent l living community. They serve breakfast, lunch & dinner 7 days a week. The quality of the food is good. Various activities are planned a n d scheduled weekly. It is always clean...
Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Solstice Senior Living at Joliet provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment.Just outside of Chicago, we're conveniently located in Joliet, a friendly suburb linked to the city by highways and trains. Our community has everything you could ever want; Joliet features...
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It has been wonderful. My dad is active and social. He loves the thirsty Thursdays. [name removed] is a Godsend. I believe the housekeeping is scheduled for Mondays and may be inconsistent but I need to...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Heartis Orland Park is a luxurious senior living community offering you fun and engaging ways to continue a life well lived.The upscale services and amenities create a vibrant atmosphere with new experiences around every corner. Socialize with neighbors and visitors in the courtyards or theatre....
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Bardwell is great! Working out well for my dad. The staff is great, dad says food is good. I wish they had more choices. Unlike most kitchens they only have (2) choices each day/meal
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Bardwell Residences is a senior living community in an incredible historic building. Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care round out this 99 apartment community. We embrace our history and are Senior Living, Reimagined. Scheduled to open 4/1/23 the entire building has been renovated...
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44 Floor plans available
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The staff was very warm and accommodating. The menu options were great. More options per meal than others we had looked at. They offered different style apartments which was very unique. My mom needs Memory...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
In elegant, residential environments, we deliver the finest in senior care, and are recognized internationally for both quality and innovation. Guided by our Principles of Service, Sunrise affords families peace-of-mind by providing today's seniors with a range of personalized assisted living...
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I would rank all categories at 4 except for # 4. Staff is IN transition right now. Person who handled things left and his assistant is handing things and she seems overwhelmed. FOOD is planned by community...
Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Hanover Place Senior living is a pet-friendly retirement community for seniors age 55 and over in the Chicago metropolitan area. Our private one-bedroom apartments allow seniors to maintain an active, independent lifestyle in their retirement years while taking advantage of our amenities. Our...
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Photo of Westbridge Assisted Living and Memory Care
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44 Floor plans available
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5 to all. We didn't have any complaints. Everyone was very supportive and friendly. They do affordable short-term respite stays for people who need a temporary option.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Westbridge is located on the Wyndemere Retirement Community campus in Wheaton, IllinoisWestbridge residences offer a combination of gracious style and function that enables many to maintain their independence and enjoy life's simple pleasures. Our distinctive one-bedroom suites feature a...
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It's very clean, food is good, apartment suite was surprisingly large enough to fit my mom's 4 piece bedroom along with living room set. Good amount of activities. I think sometimes they're short staffed so...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
The Grand Victorian of Sycamore is located in the county seat of DeKalb County, an ideal community in the heart of some of America's most productive farmland. Tree-lined streets and stately 19th century architecture offer picturesque small-town surroundings and a comfortable lifestyle....
Photo of Sunrise of Prospect Heights
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55 Floor plans available
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All of the staff members are super friendly and it did not take them long to know who we were whenever we walked in the door to see my brother. He had a medical issue in the beginning and they were great...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Now under new management with Sunrise Senior Living as of June 2024In elegant, residential environments, we deliver the finest in senior care, and are recognized internationally for both quality and innovation. Guided by our Principles of Service, Sunrise affords families peace-of-mind by...
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Photo of The Sheridan at Tyler Creek
88 Photos available
1717 Floor plans available
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Our Mom loves it and is so happy she made the move. She has made so many friends so far and enjoys all of the activities. There has been quite a bit of turnover there and not sure why employee wise. We set...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Photo of Senior Suites of New City
44 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
9.0
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When I moved here, I wished I had not moved here. The unit had not been cleaned, it was stinky and nasty. Fast forward to now, new property manager and living here got much better. Thank God! It was so...
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Imagine being able to live in a beautiful building, in a community of friends, receive monthly housekeeping services and benefit from specially designed safety features - all for one low affordable monthly rate and in the Chicago neighborhood you've called home for most of your life. As a...
Photo of Ciel of Vernon Hills
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Everything is a 5 except the speed at which the food is served. That brings the rating down. We love our room, we love the rainforest, we love the activities, the food is delicious. The pool and the hot tub...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Resort-Style Senior Living at Its FinestYou have options for senior living in the Chicago area. But none of them look like this. We provide a resort-like environment for independent senior living and assisted living. We are known for our indoor rainforest—at more than a football field long and...
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Photo of Cedarhurst of Naperville
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66 Floor plans available
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Can't give a five there's always room for improvement. The staff was very very nice. You still are to this day. Very helpful. They were the only ones that would accommodate us with some furniture since this...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
At Cedarhurst of Naperville, it’s our mission to tailor senior living to you so you can feel loved, valued, and supported each and every day. Our senior living community in Naperville, Illinois, offers assisted living for those who require assistance with activities of daily living and memory...
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Photo of Sunrise of Willowbrook
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44 Floor plans available
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Staff was very caring. Went above and beyond to help my aunt. One staff member would help my aunt choose an outfit for the day and help her get dressed. This is something she could have done with a bit of...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
In elegant, residential environments, we deliver the finest in senior care, and are recognized internationally for both quality and innovation. Guided by our Principles of Service, Sunrise affords families peace-of-mind by providing today's seniors with a range of personalized assisted living...
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Photo of Bickford of St. Charles
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My mom recently stayed at Bickford, her first experience in assisted living. The staff was friendly, helpful, and quick to learn residents’ names. They were always willing to answer questions and help with...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
With our HigherPath senior health model leading the way, Bickford redefines senior living. It's not just about care; it's about proactive well-being, enabling your loved one to live happier, healthier — longer.Our approach clearly resonates — our happiness ratings among residents are double the...
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Photo of Sunrise of Bloomingdale
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Very professional and caring staff Very well maintained facility. Every staff member we connected with was compassionate and available. It is comforting to know a loved one is surrounded by this environment.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
In elegant, residential environments, we deliver the finest in senior care, and are recognized internationally for both quality and innovation. Guided by our Principles of Service, Sunrise affords families peace-of-mind by providing today's seniors with a range of personalized assisted living...
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Photo of Senior Suites of Austin
66 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
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The worker here are very nice and the staff are very helpful at what they are. They do best at least as they can with they the people they help here. Sorry about how a write this but I am happy about living...
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Imagine being able to live in a beautiful building, in a community of friends, receive monthly housekeeping services and benefit from specially designed safety features - all for one low affordable monthly rate and in the Chicago neighborhood you've called home for most of your life. As a...
Photo of Senior Suites of South Shore
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I like it alot the staff is terrific. I really appreciate the support and appreciate all of the kindness and love here. I'm so proud of the people that I have been talking to they're so very nice and it's a...
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Imagine being able to live in a beautiful building, in a community of friends, receive monthly housekeeping services and benefit from specially designed safety features - all for one low affordable monthly rate and in the Chicago neighborhood you've called home for most of your life. As a...
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Photo of Sunrise of Schaumburg
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Overall, the facility is fine. The staff and dining are also good. An areas that I'd like to see improved is: - better feedback from the staff on my mother's general well being. The only drawback that we are...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
In elegant, residential environments, we deliver the finest in senior care, and are recognized internationally for both quality and innovation. Guided by our Principles of Service, Sunrise affords families peace-of-mind by providing today's seniors with a range of personalized assisted living...
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My mom loved all of the activities. The other residents were very welcoming and she enjoyed having meals with them. I ate a few meals with her and I thought the food was delicious. The staff was kind and...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Finding the right senior living community means finding a place where your loved one can feel comfortable, supported, and at home, while giving you confidence in the care available each day. At StoryPoint La Grange, assisted living and memory care options offer personalized support in a welcoming...
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The staff was very friendly, caring, and attentive, and the administration was extremely helpful when transferring my mom from her previous facility. The staff would often stop in just to visit and talk with...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
In elegant, residential environments, we deliver the finest in senior care, and are recognized internationally for both quality and innovation. Guided by our Principles of Service, Sunrise affords families peace-of-mind by providing today's seniors with a range of personalized assisted living...
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Photo of The Oaks at Algonquin
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The apartment size was just right. Could use a little more storage. My father in law enjoys the food. The staff is great EXCEPT for the front desk girl. She supposedly work at another facility. But she is...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Located in Algonquin, Illinois, this senior living community is close enough to the city to indulge in the urban lifestyle while still living in a quiet village. Make a day of it by walking the shoreline of Lake Michigan, or get takeout from your favorite downtown pizza spot. But there’s no need...
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The staff is great and the facility is beautiful. There's plenty of activities to get involved with. Mom says she loves it there. [name removed] from A Place for Mom was great to work with. He was so...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Eden Vista Barrington is an intimate residence devoted to caring for those needing assisted living and nurturing those with memory loss or Alzheimer's disease. Call today to schedule a visit, we look forward to you meeting our staff and residents!
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Photo of Trulee Evanston
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66 Floor plans available
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So far I would give all 5s. We have been very impressed so far.she has only been there one month but all good so far. The staff are all very friendly and helpful. Anything we have needed they have been there...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
When you find a community that delivers all that matters most to you with sophistication, excellence and flair; you want to make it your own. Trulee Evanston offers a fresh, contemporary senior living experience with the highest caliber of Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care....
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Photo of Lake Barrington Woods
2020 Photos available
88 Floor plans available
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The staff is fantastic! They know every resident by name and greet them as such. Their special events are amazing! So much thought, care and details go into them- themed decor and everything! They also...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Celebrate the freedom, embrace the lifestyle, indulge in the service and cherish each moment of your day. Lake Barrington Woods offers exceptional retirement living with endless opportunities. The essence of our independent lifestyle will come from the serene setting. Beautifully landscaped areas...
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Cost of independent living in Idylside, IL

The average cost of senior living in Idylside is $3,412 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Rockdale, IL with an average of $3,412 per month.

Independent living costs in Idylside, IL, vs. state and national averages

Idylside, IL
$3,412/mo
U.S. national average
$3,532/mo

Independent living costs in Idylside, IL, vs. other senior living options

$8,084/mo
Independent Living
$3,412/mo

Independent living costs in Idylside, IL, by floor plan type

Studio
$2,838/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,039/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,133/mo

Senior living costs in Idylside vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Idylside, IL
Column state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Community typeIdylside, ILIllinoisU.S.
Independent Living$3,412/mo$3,360/mo$3,532/mo
Assisted Living$6,704/mo$6,413/mo$5,909/mo
Memory Care$8,084/mo$7,829/mo$7,121/mo
Independent Living
Idylside, IL:$3,412/mo
Illinois:$3,360/mo
U.S.:$3,532/mo
Assisted Living
Idylside, IL:$6,704/mo
Illinois:$6,413/mo
U.S.:$5,909/mo
Memory Care
Idylside, IL:$8,084/mo
Illinois:$7,829/mo
U.S.:$7,121/mo
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Independent living costs in Idylside, IL, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Idylside and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Independent living cost trends in Idylside, IL

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Idylside have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 average costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Idylside, IL$3,249/mo$3,092/mo+5.1%
Illinois$3,221/mo$3,061/mo+5.2%
National$3,416/mo$3,319/mo+2.9%
Idylside, IL
2024 average cost:$3,249/mo
2023 average cost:$3,092/mo
Percent change:+5.1%
Illinois
2024 average cost:$3,221/mo
2023 average cost:$3,061/mo
Percent change:+5.2%
National
2024 average cost:$3,416/mo
2023 average cost:$3,319/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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What families are saying about independent living in Idylside

Recent reviews for independent living in Idylside

Liberty Village in Elmhurst, IL

5.0
I could not be happier with the Liberty Village community is every regard. [name removed] and [name removed] has been amazing and I am very happy that my father is there. Based on the experience we have had so far, we would recommend this community to other families.

Wittenberg Village, a CCRC in Crown Point, IN

4.7
I moved in and liked it so much I bought a second apartment for my mother! The staff is the most caring I have ever encountered and the facility is top-notch. Hope to meet you soon.

Victory Centre of Elk Grove in Elk Grove Village, IL

5.0
My brother lives in Victory Centre of Elk Grove Village, IL. I visit him frequently and I have found it to be Clean, Friendly and warm. The Staff from Administration to Nursing, Dining, and Maintence are all warm and caring, they know the residents' names, are respectful and always willing ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Memorable and caring staff. Residents and families at various communities, such as The Timbers of Shorewood, Senior Suites of Joliet, and StoryPoint Romeoville, frequently praise the staff for their attentiveness and friendliness. They go above and beyond to ensure residents feel welcome and valued.
Variety of engaging activities. Communities like Solstice at Joliet, American House Cedarlake, and Senior Suites of Joliet offer numerous activities tailored to residents' interests, encouraging socializing and community involvement. These activities range from crafts and games to outings and special events.
Healthy and delicious meals. Nutritious and flavorful meals are a top priority at several communities, including StoryPoint Romeoville, Senior Suites of Joliet, and The Timbers of Shorewood. Chefs accommodate individual preferences and dietary restrictions to create enjoyable dining experiences.
Thoughtfully designed living spaces. Reviews for communities like StoryPoint Romeoville, Solstice at Joliet, and American House Cedarlake mention the well-maintained and spacious living areas, which provide residents with comfort and independence.
Effective communication with families. Several communities, such as The Timbers of Shorewood, Senior Suites of Joliet, and American House Cedarlake, prioritize clear and frequent communication between families and staff to keep everyone informed and ensure residents' needs are met.
Access to necessary amenities. Communities like Solstice at Joliet, American House Cedarlake, and New Lenox Horizon offer convenient on-site amenities, including salons, physical therapy, and laundry facilities, to ensure residents' daily needs are taken care of.
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Idylside independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Idylside independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Idylside, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Idylside independent living

Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Idylside partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Idylside, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
33%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
38.7%
35.9%
No sugar
No sugar
35.2%
32.1%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
36.6%
34.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
15.6%
11.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Idylside independent living

Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Idylside communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Idylside, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
39.3%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
46.6%
44.9%
Room service
Room service
35.2%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
17.8%
17.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Idylside independent living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered independent living communities in Idylside offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Idylside, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
48.8%
46.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
33.8%
29.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
37.4%
34.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
52.8%
48.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
52.8%
50.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
59.5%
55%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
42.3%
44.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
42.7%
39.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
44.9%
43.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
51.2%
48.5%
Live performances
Live performances
50.2%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
34.6%
34.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
39.3%
40.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
49.6%
47.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions

The Clare, a CCRC, The Timbers of Shorewood and Brookdale Glen Ellyn are the top-rated independent living facilities near Idylside, Illinois. See full list of communities.
There are 494 independent living facilities near Idylside, Illinois. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Idylside, Illinois are The Timbers of Shorewood, Brookdale Glen Ellyn and Huntley Springs Retirement Resort. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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