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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Apple River, IL
The cost of independent living in Apple River is about $2,921 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 132 options. Read 753 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.
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I can give you a 5 for all of the above items on your list. We were pleased overall with everything. At 1 point i think the staff was a little short but the staff that was there did a great job covering all...
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.
Addington Place of Clinton rolls out the red carpet to our residents and guests. We specialize in memory care and assisted living. We are conveniently located on the edge of town and within minutes of Medical Associates, grocery stores and restaurants. Addington Place of Clinton has walking paths...
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The staff was very knowledgeable and helpful by answering all questions and inquiries about the facility. Was willing and able to show us what their clients had available for a full day at the facility. All...
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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.
Prairie View Assisted living is located in picturesque Winnebago, Illinois. It is a village located in Winnebago County. It is a very small town, with a population of only over 3,000. The village has a total area of only 1.9 square miles. The beautiful green grass fields and the small town...
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They offer a good variety of activities and my dad has taken advantage of a few of them. We have good communication with the staff and they are doing a great job. He seems to like the food.
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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.
Girlie's Manor is an assisted living community located in Cross Plains, WI. Cross Plains is a small town located in the Madison area. With Girlie's Manor, you get the small town feeling in a country setting while knowing that Madison is just a short drive away. You will be highly impressed with...
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Great maintenance and management. I love the activities and the way everyone always seems so willing to help. They genuinely seems to care. Just remodeled and everything is beautiful and always clean. It's...
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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The people are really nice at this community. The staff are helpful. Mom likes the food and activities they offer. The community is clean and well maintained inside and out. This community is just the...
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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.
For family members, watching a loved one cope with the effects of Alzheimer's or other dementias can be difficult. We want to help. We conduct one-on-one counseling for families, as well as offer family training on redirection of their loved one, and can offer additional resources such as...
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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.
The Courtyard at Fitchburg consists of two stand-alone communities on our campus. A CBRF Assisted Living and a Memory care. The communities have towering windows overlooking McKee Farms Park which give our residents spectacular nature views and a place to safely take walks. Our memory care...
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Sylvan Crossings had availability quickly when I was needing to move my loved one. The staff here is very good. They seem to handle his care well if not better than where he was at previously. I would...
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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.
We see in each individual their grand potential to live a life of self-respect and integrity. We also strive to lessen your worry as we provide compassionate skilled care that brings a spirit of independence into the life of your loved one. Our priority is to provide the highest level of care...
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Whitcomb Square Apartments are a nice 55 plus community. The grounds are beautiful and they are quick to clean them up when needed. They do not have a meal plan and the only person on site is a maintenance...
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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.
Whitcomb Square Senior Apartment Homes for ages 55+ is located in wooded Orchard Ridge Neighborhood in Madison, WI's west side. Conveniently located near shopping and restaurants, (Home Depot, Copper Top restaurant, Vitense Golf and Gino’s), Whitcomb Square is a community of 66 apartments (all 2...
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What we like the most about the Oak Park Place is that it is very welcoming and the staff members are so friendly. My brother is very happy there. He is enjoying the community and other residents who live...
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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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Oakwood is a lovely facility, has many amenities and services for all of their residents. We have also appreciated all of the social workers, therapists and caregivers as we have navigated the transition...
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.
Oakwood Village University Woods is located on Madison's west side, set on 30 acres that include a nine-acre nature preserve. It is a part of Oakwood Lutheran Senior Ministries, a not-for-profit, Lutheran organization established in 1948. In addition to independent living, short-term rehab and...
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Great facility and staffing. They have a wide variety of rooms for anyone. The staff is caring and go above and beyond to serve their residents. One of the most beautiful retirement facilities I have seen.
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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My mom was at the facility for 1 year it was an amazing experience for her. The caring staff always went above and beyond. They made my mom feel as an important member of the family. Everyone there was...
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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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Morrison Manor was the best fit for [name removed] as there were only 12 residents at this Memory Care Facility. He had his own large room which accommodated his family when we all visited. The facility...
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: Memory Care, Independent Living
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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.
Prairie Ridge of Galena is the area's premier Independent Living and Memory Care community. Located in beautiful and historic Galena, Illinois, our state-of-the-art building began welcoming residents in August 2017. Residents of Prairie Ridge can expect the very best in retirement living; from...
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.
Designed for persons: 62+ Only minutes from Dubuque and historic Galena, Village Green is located on a quiet street and offers independent living in the comfort of a small town atmosphere. Enjoy a community with indoor mail delivery, planned social activities, and laundry facilities. Small pets...
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
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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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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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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.
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.
At the Academy you’ll find 33 - 1 and 2 bedroom apartment homes for those 55 and better. The Academy overlooks the beautiful countryside of southwest Wisconsin. The grounds at The Academy boast ample places to walk, enjoy nature, and just spend quiet time. The historic architecture and beauty of...
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They house 5 women all together which is nice for my loved one. And the best part of it is that it is much more affordable compared to the bigger places which are outrageously priced. She is able to still...
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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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It has been very nice for my mother in this community. The staff is nice. It is very safe. They have a lot of activities for the residents to enjoy. It is very clean and well up-kept. She makes her own meals...
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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, maintenance free living, full time management and maintenance staff, variety of floor plans, Barrier free living, No stairs, fantastic buy back program with the purchase of a life lease, planned social activities, meal order program, heated underground parking, storage and...
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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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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.
Cost of independent living in Apple River, IL
The average cost of senior living in Apple River is $2,921 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Hanover, IL with an average of $1,968 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Apple River, IL vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Apple River, IL vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about independent living in Apple River
Recent reviews for independent living in Apple River
Sienna Crest - Platteville
5.0
It has been an especially good stay here. The women who assist us are very thoughtful, the food is good, things clothes and bedding are kept clean. They do a great job!
Greentree Glen in Madison, WI
5.0
We appreciate everything the resident manager does - new exercise room - more lights in basement. We are treated like a family!
Quarry Ridge Retirement Community in Fitchburg, WI
4.0
It's a great place to be. I've only been here a few months, but I'm settling in and really like it. I picked this community because of socialization, activities, independence, music, good food, and great people.
Apple River independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Apple River independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Apple River, 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 Apple River 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 Apple River partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Apple River, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
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Low / no sodium
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33.6%
No sugar
No sugar
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Availability of select dining options in Apple River 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 Apple River communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Apple River, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
12.1%
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Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
25.9%
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Room service
Room service
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Availability of select programs and activities in Apple River 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 Apple River offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
25%
44.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
13.8%
27.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
12.1%
32.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
44%
47.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
32.8%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
46.6%
53.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
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Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
19.8%
37.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
20.7%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
27.6%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
28.4%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
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32%
Fitness center
Fitness center
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Fitness classes
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Frequently Asked Questions
Middleton Crossing, A Sky Active Living Community, The Waterford at Fitchburg and Charter Senior Living of Verona are the top-rated independent living facilities near Apple River, Illinois. See full list of communities.
There are 132 independent living facilities near Apple River, Illinois. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in Apple River, Illinois is The Waterford at Fitchburg. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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