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The cost of independent living in Alden is about $3,395 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 575 options.

Read 11561 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 Crystal Lake, Huntley and Walworth.

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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Windsor Park Rehab is the best facility by far, staff is so genuinely caring and their team is always available to speak to family at all times, always keeping you updated on your loved ones. Will highly...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
A nationally accredited lifecare retirement community set on an impeccably manicured 60-acre campus, Windsor Park Manor offers the tranquility and charm of a country home. We offer the largest variety of retirement lifestyles and services in Chicago’s western suburbs— a residential style for...
Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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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.
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This facility really helped my Mother get in here and even though they couldn’t get her a room with a window, they are willing to let her move to one when it’s available. For the activities, they offer...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
Oak Crest Retirement Home - it's living in an assisted living home, with seniors like yourself, a home one would be proud to call their own. We can give assistance with activities of daily living such as bathing, medication monitoring and dressing in a home like atmosphere with plenty of tender...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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.
Provides: Assisted Living
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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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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.
Three Oaks Circle is managed by Capri Communities. Our mission is to foster quality of life and independent living for older adults, by providing appropriate and affordable housing and by facilitating access to services. Residents of Three Oaks Circle must be at least 62 years of age and are...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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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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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.
This premier 55+ active adult community features extensive amenities, designer finishes and daily events and activities. Enjoy the pool with sun deck, fitness club, stainless steel appliances, custom flooring and cabinetry. Our designers have thought of everything to make your next adventure...
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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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Provides: Assisted Living
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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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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Designed for persons: 62+ At Brodview Manor, you can't help but feel at home. Spacious one-bedroom apartments are especially designed for seniors. Located in a quiet residential neighborhood, but close to shopping, churches and clinics. Your new home offers the convenience of a private entrance,...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Independent living for the 50+, non smoking seniors offering a variety of floor plans, activities, and amenities.Privately owned and operated Quail Pointe Management prides itself on it's commitment to offer the very best in active senior living.
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
To the many residents who call the White Oaks 55+ Adult Community "home", one of the finest aspects is the feeling of community. It is much like the way that neighborhoods are meant to be: friendly and invigorating with a sense of pride and belonging. White Oaks features 80 units of 1...
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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
Nothing can replace the special comfort and security you feel at home. That’s why all of us at Matthews Memory Care are devoted to helping you make your home with us. While others may expect you to adapt to their rules, you’ll find that we adapt to you.Discover our refreshingly different approach...
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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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I am giving Franciscan Place a 5 star, not because "everything" is perfect, that would be realistically impossible. However, they do take very good care of my mom and they strive to do their best. My mom...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.

Cost of independent living in Alden, IL

The average cost of senior living in Alden is $3,395 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Hebron, IL with an average of $3,395 per month.

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

Alden, IL
$3,395/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

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

$7,913/mo
Independent Living
$3,395/mo

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

Studio
$2,834/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,046/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,049/mo

Senior living costs in Alden 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: Alden, IL
Column state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Community typeAlden, ILIllinoisU.S.
Independent Living$3,395/mo$3,342/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$6,613/mo$6,329/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$7,913/mo$7,681/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Alden, IL:$3,395/mo
Illinois:$3,342/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Alden, IL:$6,613/mo
Illinois:$6,329/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Alden, IL:$7,913/mo
Illinois:$7,681/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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Independent living costs in Alden, IL, over time

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

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

Recent reviews for independent living in Alden

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.

Regency Muskego

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N/a when it comes to the meals and dining. Dad is in independent living apartment so makes own meals. The activities are outstanding. Tons of activities for the residents to participate in. The value for cost was more than what we originally planned to spend. But after being there and ...
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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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Alden independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Alden independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Alden, 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 Alden 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 Alden partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
21.2%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
32.7%
35.7%
No sugar
No sugar
30.8%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
31.5%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
13.9%
11.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Alden 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 Alden communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
31.5%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
38.8%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
29.4%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Alden 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 Alden offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
41.4%
46.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
28.9%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
29.4%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
52.2%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
47.8%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
58.4%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
37.7%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
34.3%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
35%
43%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
44.3%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
44.7%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
25.4%
34.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
28.9%
40.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
42.4%
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Huntley Springs Retirement Resort, Discovery Village Des Plaines and Sedgebrook, a CCRC are the top-rated independent living facilities near Alden, Illinois. See full list of communities.
There are 575 independent living facilities near Alden, Illinois. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Alden, Illinois are Huntley Springs Retirement Resort, Discovery Village Des Plaines and Clarendale of Algonquin. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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