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The cost of independent living in Arlington Heights is about $3,412 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 575 options.

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2727 Photos available
9.7
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69 reviews
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5 stars for everything! The staff is wonderful and my Mom's studio apartment is very nice. Since moving there 5 weeks ago, she has made a complete turnaround physically and mentally. She used her walker 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.
From personalized assisted senior living to day care services, we offer expansive services, inspirational programs and tasteful environments where seniors thrive. Prairie Pointe leads the way in meeting the changing needs of senior adults and their families. We are dedicated to providing world-...
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44 Floor plans available
9.7
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81 reviews
9.7
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81 reviews
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So far 4 stars. It's a great, clean, bright community with very friendly staff who seem genuinely devoted to the residents. We had a short experience in assisted living and are now with the memory care...
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.
Three Oaks is the premier assisted living community in Cary, Illinois just north of the Fox River. We offer Assisted Living and Dementia/Memory Care. This newly built retirement community will begin welcoming residents in Spring 2012.We know how difficult change can be, especially for seniors, so...
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1717 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.6
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164 reviews
9.6
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164 reviews
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I really enjoy the activities especially trivia club which is my favorite. I also enjoy "My Lifestory," & Wi Bowling. The residents and staff are very friendly. They offer good enteratinment. It's a very...
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.
When it comes to home upkeep, less is more.Our community, located next door to a golf course and across the street from Arthur L. Janura Forest Preserve, has both independent living and assisted living so you’ll have care options if you need more care later.When something needs to be fixed,...
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9.6
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133 reviews
9.6
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133 reviews
5 star
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Facilities were good size and kept very clean. Food was very good. I would recommend them to others who are searching for a place for their loved one. However this is the only place I visited but we were...
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.
Welcome to HarborChase of Naperville Assisted Living and Memory Care community. Here, you’ll discover stimulating activities, customized programs, innovative health services and generous amenities, along with a welcome abundance of Midwestern charm. We offer a large variety of spacious and...
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9.6
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97 reviews
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Sunrise was 4 stars. Every thing was good. The worst was the billing. My wife is home for a month and the billing is not correct yet. No local billing. One national location and not enough staff. No return...
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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9.6
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We are very happy here and can highly recommend it. For many units, however, there is a waiting list and believe me, you are vetted very carefully. They check medical, long term care insurance (if you have...
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.
Oak Trace, located in Downers Grove, IL, is not-for-profit continuing care retirement community that offers a continuum of living options. Catered living, skilled nursing care and memory support are all situated right on campus. With everything so close by, you'll know that you can find whatever...
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9.6
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87 reviews
9.6
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Every other facility I checked out, only focused on the negative and what my sister couldn't do. Because she scored so low on the cognitive tests, they immediately wanted to put her in memory care. But I was...
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 Cottages of Fox Lake - A Charter Senior Living Community - is a unique, retirement lifestyle which opened in 2005. Located on a beautiful campus, each of the four assisted living homes caters to only 16 residents. Our residents can feel the warmth of home and experience individualized...
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66 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
9.6
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47 reviews
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Nice, clean place, quiet decent senior residents. Dining area used to have vending machines but not no more, maybe in the future. Private parking in the back, safe and secure. Every floor, six stories, has 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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1515 Photos available
88 Floor plans available
9.6
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134 reviews
9.6
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134 reviews
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We chose Atria Park of Glen Ellyn for our uncle back in [date removed]. [name removed] is sales manager and she explained everything very clearly and even now she will visit our 90 year old uncle in rehab...
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 a residential neighborhood only minutes from Wheaton, Atria Park of Glen Ellyn offers all the benefits of living in a vibrant, supportive community, with the discreet support of a care staff close at hand. Without the worries of chores and home maintenance, residents are free to pursue...
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1010 Photos available
88 Floor plans available
9.6
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94 reviews
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94 reviews
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Mom loves the food, especially the desserts. I had to bring some larger pants in for her. Mom recently started going on the group outings, and she looked so happy in the photo at the restaurant. I've never...
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.
Clarendale of Addison senior living community offers extraordinary independent living, assisted living, and memory care all under one roof. Service-rich, yet as comfortable and welcoming as a friendly village, Clarendale of Addison keeps you connected to the people and places you love most.Our...
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Photo of Lombard Place Assisted Living and Memory Care
1010 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
9.6
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143 reviews
9.6
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143 reviews
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The staff is friendly, the rooms are beautiful. Constant activities and outings. I would recommend them to others who are searching for a place for their loved one.
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 new Lombard Place Assisted Living and Memory Care in Lombard, IL is the perfect alternative for seniors who value their independence but still need some help from time to time. Carefully designed and professionally managed, Lombard Place features beautiful apartments in a home-like setting....
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2121 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
9.6
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110 reviews
9.6
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110 reviews
5 star
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I have been here for 1 year. I am very happy here. from the executive director to the life enrichment director to all the staff and chef and wellness director. They are so friendly and will help with 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.
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 Bolingbrook, assisted living and memory care options offer personalized support in a...
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1616 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.6
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74 reviews
9.6
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74 reviews
5 star
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It was so incredibly expensive but I have nothing to consider it to. It was definitely worth the money but . . pricey I never ate the food but my mom liked it. I want my mom to permanently move to Assisted...
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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1616 Photos available
77 Floor plans available
9.5
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87 reviews
9.5
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87 reviews
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I think its benefits and I feel cared for. Socialization is good for me. It a really good experience. I like that doctors are on-site.
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.
Brookdale Hawthorn Lakes is a pet-friendly assisted living community located in Vernon Hills, Illinois. We are located near Big and Little Bear Lakes, both are favorite picnic destinations for our residents and their families. Our attentive staff members are available 24 hours a day to provide...
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1010 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
9.5
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95 reviews
9.5
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5 on all. I am very pleased with the interaction with them. I live 4.5 hours away and was notified of power outages due to storms. They are all friendly and helpful when I contact them anytime. Mom set up a...
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.
American House Cedarlake is a pet-friendly independent living and assisted living community for seniors in the greater Chicago area. For those who want to enjoy their retirement in the comfort and privacy of their own one-bedroom or two-bedroom apartment without the fuss of home ownership and...
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44 Floor plans available
9.5
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117 reviews
9.5
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117 reviews
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The entire staff are amazing. Any help my parents need is quickly taken care of. I fully trust my parents are safe and taken care of.
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.
If you’re ready to trade your hedge clippers for golf clubs, our senior living community just outside of Chicago might be the right fit for you.Here you’ll have the lifestyle you want, plus care if you need it with both independent living and assisted living on the same campus. Trade home...
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1212 Photos available
99 Floor plans available
9.5
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178 reviews
9.5
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178 reviews
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5 on each of them. My mom has been there since February and it's been an excellent experience. They have been going through a remodel, so some days there has been chaos, but they have explained what 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.
Imagine a warm and friendly community with a small-town feel, where making friends is easy, and people care about and help each other. Located in Bartlett, Illinois on 41 acres of wetlands and rolling woodlands we offer the ideal location to appreciate the calm beauty of nature while still...
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9.5
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35 reviews
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Excellent staff, good activities, nice room. Could do with better vegetarian food options. It's a good size, I would recommend them to others.
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.
Start living an upscale lifestyle in the spring of 2021 at The Sheridan at Oak Brook. Learn about our exclusive Diamond Charter Membership!The Sheridan at Oak Brook is located in one of Chicago’s most fancied neighborhoods. Part of the Signature Collection at Senior Lifestyle, this community...
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9.5
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9.5
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So much to do. Many great activities planned and run by residents. Staff here is outstanding! Fitness center and pool are great. Several dining venues and many options for meals. Executive chef always tries...
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.
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77 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
9.5
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103 reviews
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103 reviews
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The service was courteous and quick. They were able to find places in my community, so caregiving doesn't require a lengthy commute. The places they found for my mother were quite nice. They were also able...
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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9.5
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86 reviews
9.5
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86 reviews
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The staff is wonderful! They are very kind and never talk down to the residents. According to my mother in law the food is great - I can confirm she has gained a little weight since moving in (not a bad...
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 Rock Run is a premier assisted living and memory care community located in the heart of Joliet, Illinois. We offer a variety of spacious, comfortable floor plans designed to feel like home, along with engaging daily programming that supports wellness of the body, mind, and spirit —...
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9.5
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The move in process was pretty disorganized (took 2 weeks to turn on cable TV, things like that) but the facility and care/dining teams are great! I would 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.
A Meaningful RetirementWhy would you settle for a senior living community that requires you to sacrifice your well-deserved freedom and independence in exchange for quality care? Our residents enjoy both here at our independent and assisted living community in Northbrook, Illinois. You can join...
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9.5
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You should be aware that Lexington was sold to the Citrine Investment Group and will be run by Certus Living as of 5/1/2026. No immediate changes in staffing or procedures are initially planned. Some...
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.
Since the 1990s, Prairie Path has made its home in the charming village of Lombard, Illinois. As a trusted community partner formerly known as Lexington Square, we’re excited to provide our residents with a community-wide modernization as we offer a complete continuum of support and health care...
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55 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
9.5
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49 reviews
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49 reviews
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I have experience great customer service from the very beginning. I was a walk-in at Central Station the staff here helped me to find my new home 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.
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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9.4
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94 reviews
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94 reviews
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The team was very helpful and welcoming with the move in and helping my parents get settled, the food & beverage is high quality and friendly to most dietary restrictions, they are updating many of their...
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 CompanyLocated in the active and vibrant city of Chicago, Illinois, our independent and assisted living community boasts stunning views of Lake Michigan and the city skyline, spacious common areas for relaxing and entertaining, delicious meals served in a restaurant-style dining...
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Cost of independent living in Arlington Heights, IL

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

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

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

Independent living costs in Arlington Heights, IL, vs. other senior living options

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

Independent living costs in Arlington Heights, IL, by floor plan type

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

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

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

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

Recent reviews for independent living in Arlington Heights

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

Delicious and varied meals. Many reviews mention the high quality and enjoyable meals at various communities, such as Solstice at Palatine, Encore Village of Schaumburg, and The Grand at Twin Lakes. Residents appreciate the accommodations made for dietary restrictions and the frequent menu changes, ensuring a diverse ...
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Thoughtful and caring staff. Residents and their families express gratitude for the dedicated and compassionate staff members at communities like Discovery Village Hoffman Estates, Elison of Niles, and Ciel of Vernon Hills. Staff go above and beyond to create a welcoming and supportive environment for all.
Engaging and diverse activities. A wide range of activities cater to residents' interests at communities such as Deer Park Village, Church Creek, and Poplar Creek Village. These activities foster social connections and promote an active lifestyle.
Clean and well-maintained living spaces. Reviews consistently praise the cleanliness and upkeep of communities, including private apartments and common areas, at places like Elison of Niles, Discovery Village Des Plaines, and Encore Village of Schaumburg.
Flexible and accommodating community culture. Several communities, including Solstice at Palatine, Asbury Court Senior Living Community, and Elison of Niles, demonstrate a welcoming and adjustable environment, allowing residents to customize their living experience and make their space feel like home.
Access to convenient transportation services. Communities like Church Creek, Discovery Village Des Plaines, and Discovery Village Hoffman Estates offer reliable and easily accessible transportation options, making it simple for residents to attend appointments, shop, or visit local attractions.
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Arlington Heights independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Arlington Heights independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Arlington Heights, 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 Arlington Heights 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 Arlington Heights partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Arlington Heights, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
28.9%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
36.3%
35.8%
No sugar
No sugar
33.4%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
33.4%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
14.8%
11.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Arlington Heights 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 Arlington Heights communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Arlington Heights, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
37%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
42.8%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
33.4%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
15.7%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Arlington Heights 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 Arlington Heights offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Arlington Heights, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
45%
46.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
31.7%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
36%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50.8%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
49.9%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
58.8%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
39.5%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
39.5%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40.7%
43.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
48.2%
48.4%
Live performances
Live performances
47.3%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
31%
34.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
35.5%
40.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
45.9%
47.7%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Church Creek, The Clare, a CCRC and Discovery Village Des Plaines are the top-rated independent living facilities near Arlington Heights, Illinois. See full list of communities.
There are 575 independent living facilities near Arlington Heights, Illinois. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Arlington Heights, 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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