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Photo of StoryPoint Long Grove
2727 Photos available
8.8
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42 reviews
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My main reason for the high marks is their openness and compassion when deciding if NP was a good fit for my mom. She had a history of mental illness and NP, unlike to other locations like Sunrise and Ciel,...
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 Long Grove, assisted living and memory care options offer personalized support in a...
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2020 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
8.8
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43 reviews
8.8
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I would give them a 5 in all categories. Great experience for us as well as our Mom. The apartment is beautiful. There is plenty of room for my nieces, nephew's great nieces and brothers and sisters to go...
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.
Beyond the hum of the city, where old-growth trees and acres of pristine forest stretch out under wide-open skies, you can find a place where residents pursue aspirational living each day. Alto Grayslake is a new kind of senior living community in the historic small town of Grayslake, Illinois....
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1515 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
8.8
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113 reviews
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I'm enjoying my new Lifestyle at Lisle Creek Estates. Great people. A lot to do. The people made my experience positive. I would highly recommend to others.
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.
Good Times, Good PeopleAre you ready to enjoy everything senior living has to offer? At our continuing care retirement community (CCRC) in Lisle, Illinois, you can enjoy a beautiful and inviting environment with spacious common rooms, a fun-filled events calendar with a multitude of...
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Photo of The Pointe at Kilpatrick
1717 Photos available
8.7
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53 reviews
8.7
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It is a wonderful place. The staff has been very helpful with any situation. They honestly love the clients and the families. The only complaint is the doctor and medical staff don't make it easy to get...
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.
The Pointe at Kilpatrick is an assisted living community located in picturesque and nature filled Crestwood, Cook County, Illinois. Our beautiful community is located in a central spot, just blocks away from the Little Calumet River and nestled between several forests and nature preserves. The...
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Photo of Woodlands at Canterfield
2121 Photos available
8.7
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12 reviews
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The apartment's size and layout were the best we saw after touring about a dozen different units. It stood out for its spacious design and well-thought-out floor plan.
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.
The Woodlands at Canterfield is managed by Franciscan Advisory Services, Inc., a division of Franciscan Ministries, sponsored by the Franciscan Sisters of Chicago, a Midwest leader in senior living market.The Woodlands at Canterfield has been open since August of 2023. Located in charming...
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66 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
8.7
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32 reviews
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For me, it's simple, I have been without my own place for years... and now it's friendly, it's highly convenient, public transportation wise, and most of all... it's mine!
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.
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 Waterford Place Assisted Living and Memory Care
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8.6
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18 reviews
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The staff is really great we love them and they love my mom and us too but they are a bit unorganized and often under staffed. The food is the thing that is not very good. But we came from regency in Muskego...
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 Green Oaks Senior Living
1111 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
8.6
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98 reviews
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The first contact I had was [name removed], Sales Manager. He is a wonderful, genuinely kind person. He was knowledgeable and understood that finding a memory care home for a loved one is a difficult task....
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.
Here you'll enjoy a spacious, park-like property with beautiful brick buildings. Walking paths meander through the landscape, leading you to a small, tranquil lake. The community feels warm and welcoming with areas that are alive with activity alongside quiet neighborhoods that provide serenity...
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Photo of Cordia Senior Residence
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8.6
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50 reviews
8.6
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The hallways need updating. Apartment was nice but the microwave they placed was too big for the counter. The value for the money is great
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.
Cordia Senior Residence is taking senior living to a new level and it all begins with the fresh and innovative approach that we take towards it. Through our staff and a variety of unique and engaging programs, we inspire our residents to lead lives on the own terms. At Cordia Senior Residence, we...
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Photo of Archwood West
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8.6
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Very nice place. All one level nice size rooms. The staff is very caring and they do watch out for your loved ones. They will call or email if any issues. And they are available to anwser questions when...
Provides: Assisted 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.
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Photo of Bickford of Tinley Park
2020 Photos available
8.6
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33 reviews
8.6
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33 reviews
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I'd give a 4.6 on all of the items on the list!!! We've been very pleased and mom is doing well!!! Thank you for helping us find this facility!!!! I love that I can go there anytime and let myself in 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 Ridgeland Senior Living
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8.6
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8.6
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My sister is very comfortable living at Ridgeland. The staff is accommodating, the food is excellent, there are lots of activities and the 1 bedroom apartment is sufficient for 1 person. I like the fact that...
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.
Ridgeland Senior LivingSeniors in the Chicago and Matteson, IL areas rely on Ridgeland Senior Living for compassionate and comprehensive senior care options. Offering specialized services such as assisted living and memory care, Ridgeland Senior Living provides a supportive environment designed...
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Photo of Burr Oak Manor
44 Photos available
8.5
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52 reviews
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52 reviews
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The staff is great, just wish they had an online bill pay method and/or took credit card payments. It is very clean and the room size was perfect.
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.
Burr Oak Manor in Genoa City, WI is a 33 bed State Licensed Assisted Living Home with a very comfortable environment. We have a unique license to care for independent individuals as well as those requiring total care at an affordable cost. We provide escorted transportation to and from physician...
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Photo of Sunrise of Westmont
1818 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
8.5
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52 reviews
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Overall, very pleased. Whenever any issues arise, they are very responsive. My aunt is getting very good care. The cleanliness of the facility and her room are great. She is in a 1 bedroom and is plenty big....
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 Sunrise of Gurnee
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33 Floor plans available
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8.5
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The staff and other residents are so friendly, the have made my brother feel so welcome. The food is delicious as we have enjoyed a dinner and breakfast with him. I especially like the size of the facility,...
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.
Sunrise of Gurnee has been established in the Gurnee community for providing exceptional care for seniors since 2002. Guided by our Principles of Service, Sunrise of Gurnee affords families peace of mind by providing their loved ones with a range of personalized care services as well as the...
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Photo of Plum Creek Chicago
11 Video available
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33 Floor plans available
8.5
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I love this place I just retired a month ago! I was scared at first not because of moving here just a new beginning ! The whole getting old and trusting people but I know for fact GOD sent me here!...
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.
The newly acquired Plum Creek Chicago is a beautiful senior community for those 65 and over! This unique campus is ideally located in the West Lawn area of Chicago near the extensive shopping along Cicero Avenue and the best transportation Chicago has to offer. Both of our lifestyle options...
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Photo of Sunnymere
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8.5
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The facility was unbelievably clean. When residents were down for meals, the staff would pop in and tidy up, clean up the room. The staff was professional, but friendly. Being a smaller facility, it made...
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.
Built in 1939, Sunnymere has now been providing a home for seniors with the best care for 83 years. Our Executive Director is an RN, and we have CNA's and Nursing Assistants on duty 24/7. We are a small community--35 residents is our max. Sunnymere is located in the southeast corner of Aurora...
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The help is very caring but there always short handed due to staffing issues. There food is excellent and good variety daily.
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.
If you've yet to witness a vibrant senior living environment, it's high time you visited Bickford. From appetizing, home-cooked meals to the reassuring presence of our compassionate caregivers, your loved one is in for a treat. Our activity calendar is bursting at the seams, ensuring they're...
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Photo of Pine Brook Pointe
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Want to say rated cleanliness lower because we had to request clean-ups when we visited more than once. Rated value lower because for all the money charged it was up to family to provide own toilet paper,...
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 Artis Senior Living of Lakeview
11 Video available
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99 Floor plans available
8.4
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50 reviews
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The staff/care were excellent, admin related responsiveness was high, onsite activities were great and supported social engagement, cleanliness was great. I recall that the food may have just been ok . My...
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.
Artis of Lakeview is proud to be 2026 Great Place to Work Certified. Artis of Lakeview is located close to Wrigley Field, home of the Cubs, in the heart of Chicago, near public transportation, shopping and restaurants in an easily walkable neighborhood. Nearby shopping at Target, Whole Foods,...
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Photo of Ascension Living Casa Scalabrini Village
11 Video available
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99 Floor plans available
8.4
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The facility is pleasant and welcoming when you walk in the first time. Grounds around the facility are well kept and ample area to walk around, including nearby parks. Staff are nice although I notice some...
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.
Ascension Living Casa Scalabrini Village is a faith-based senior living campus offering a variety of independent living options. Our primary focus is the comfort and well being of our residents! We offer 184 spacious independent living residences in a variety of floor plans, including studio,...
Photo of Melody Living Lake in the Hills
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I know Melody is an older facility but I do feel that in some areas the carpet needs to be replaced. There's some molding coming up in the floor of my mom's apartment and her bathroom door is off the track....
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.
OPENING IN SPRING 2020!We’d love to show you what a Life in Harmony is like at Melody Living’s Lake in the Hills community by inviting you to schedule a private tour of our assisted living and memory support neighborhoods! Discover our commitment to care, warm and welcoming hospitality, explore...
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Photo of The Oaks At Elevate Care
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8.3
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Staff very friendly and professional. We have used Oakton several times for my disabled brother while we were out of town. They were very accommodating to his needs. We would certainly look to Generations...
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.
Generations at Oakton offers Independent and Assisted Living at the Arms while Oakton Pavilion offers short term rehabilitation as well as long term skilled nursing care. Allowing the campus to offer a continuum of care should the need arise. All residents are able to come and go as they please,...
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A Place for Mom was invaluable in helping our family find the right facility for my Aunt, in a very tight time frame. Belmont Village Lincoln Park was our choice. Our Aunt has resided there 6 months and we...
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.
At Belmont Village Lincoln Park, you’ll find the perfect blend of comfort, care and active living. The mid-rise building maintains the look and feel of the area with an architectural style very closely replicating the Nellie Black building that previously occupied the site. Nestled in the new...
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8.3
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I think Modena did an excellent job in the sales process - they have a great sales director named [name removed] who is super passionate about the facility. The move in coordinator [name removed] made the...
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.
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Cost of independent living in Wheeling, IL

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Senior living costs in Wheeling 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: Wheeling, IL
Column state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWheeling, 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
Wheeling, IL:$3,412/mo
Illinois:$3,360/mo
U.S.:$3,532/mo
Assisted Living
Wheeling, IL:$6,704/mo
Illinois:$6,413/mo
U.S.:$5,909/mo
Memory Care
Wheeling, IL:$8,084/mo
Illinois:$7,829/mo
U.S.:$7,121/mo
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Independent living costs in Wheeling, IL, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Wheeling 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 Wheeling, IL

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Wheeling 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
Wheeling, 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%
Wheeling, 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 Wheeling

Recent reviews for independent living in Wheeling

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.

Shepherd Premier Assisted Living of Harvard

5.0
I am very happy with the care that my mother is getting at this very nice and home feeling community. The staff is wonderful and very attentive. I like that the community is clean. <y mother is really liking the activities and she likes what is offered. We would highly recommend this small ...
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Lakeland Apartments in Fox Lake, IL

5.0
We think this is a really good community and every time we come to visit things look clean and well taken care of. The outside of the building and everything around it is well maintained. The property manager [name removed] has been so wonderful to work with. She has been very helpful, ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Wide range of activity offerings. Reviews consistently note the variety of activities available, including games, social events, musical performances, and exercise classes. Residents at Solstice at Palatine, Brookdale Hawthorn Lakes in Vernon Hills Independent Living, and The Grand at Twin Lakes enjoy participating in acti ...
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Friendly and caring staff. Numerous reviews praise the kindness, compassion, and attentiveness of the staff. Families of residents at Discovery Village Des Plaines, Elison of Niles, and Inspirations of Northbrook express gratitude for the warm welcome and helpful nature of the staff, who go above and beyond to ensur ...
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Delicious and varied food options. Quality meals and dining experiences are a significant factor in resident satisfaction. Families at Discovery Village Des Plaines, Elison of Niles, and Inspirations of Northbrook comment on the excellent food and accommodating chefs who cater to individual dietary preferences. Residents at ...
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Clean and well-maintained facilities. Reviews consistently mention the cleanliness and upkeep of the communities, both inside and out. Residents of Discovery Village Des Plaines, Discovery Village Hoffman Estates, and Sedgebrook, a CCRC enjoy living in beautiful, well-maintained spaces, while families at Church Creek and St ...
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Customizable care options. Several families comment on the flexibility of care options, allowing residents to receive the level of assistance they need while maintaining their independence. At Solstice at Palatine, Brookdale Hawthorn Lakes in Vernon Hills Independent Living, and Asbury Court Senior Living Community, ...
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Engaging social environment. Reviews highlight the importance of social interaction and opportunities for residents to connect with one another. At Discovery Village Des Plaines, Brookdale Hawthorn Lakes in Vernon Hills Independent Living, and The Grand at Twin Lakes, families and residents share positive experiences ...
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Wheeling independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Wheeling independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Wheeling, 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 Wheeling 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 Wheeling partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Wheeling, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
28.6%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
36%
35.9%
No sugar
No sugar
33.1%
32.1%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
33.3%
34.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
14.7%
11.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Wheeling 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 Wheeling communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Wheeling, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
36.7%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
42.4%
44.9%
Room service
Room service
33.1%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
15.9%
17.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Wheeling 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 Wheeling offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Wheeling, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
44.8%
46.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
31.6%
29.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
35.7%
34.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50.5%
48.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
49.8%
50.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
58.4%
55%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
39.3%
44.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
39.3%
39.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40.5%
43.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
47.9%
48.5%
Live performances
Live performances
47.2%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
30.9%
34.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
35.3%
40.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
45.5%
47.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions

The Landing on Dundee Senior Living, Addolorata Villa and The Clare, a CCRC are the top-rated independent living facilities near Wheeling, Illinois. See full list of communities.
There are 580 independent living facilities near Wheeling, Illinois. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Wheeling, Illinois are Discovery Village Des Plaines, 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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