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The cost of independent living in Aurora is about $4,480 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 43 options. Read 1196 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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Due to the covid restrictions we have not been able to visit the community as much, and due to our loved ones dementia state we cannot rely on her to give feedback over the meals. However, just based on...
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.
Bickford isn’t just another senior living community. Our caregiver family is committed to ensuring that every resident lives their most fulfilling life. Here, your loved one will savor meals made from scratch, always have a dedicated caregiver by their side, and enjoy a vibrant social calendar. A......Read more
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I love this place!!!.. This is the second time my mom has been here and the staff is sooo accommodating and they make the process so non stressful.. the rooms are so nice!!... the food is great!!..From the...
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.
The Heritage Woods affordable assisted lifestyle community has compassionately served adults 65 and older of all incomes who may need some help to maintain their independence since the community opened for occupancy in 2003. We provide a wonderful alternative to a nursing home or the lonely......Read more
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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 Brant at Oswego is located in Oswego, IL and our community offers the feeling we all desire in a home. It’s welcoming, caring, and beautifully kept all within a luxury setting. Nestled in Kendall County, you’ll find attractions such as Keller’s Farm Stand, Fox Valley Winery, Hudson Crossing......Read more
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We absolutely love it there, and everyone is so nice. Our loved is very happy there. The rooms are very nice, they offer three different types of rooms with different prices associated with them. Our loved...
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......Read more
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It's a clean, friendly environment. The apartments are very good and brand new. I wouldn't say it's a true senior living community though. I was surprised to find that there are children there and a whole...
Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
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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Greenfields is a beautiful and well-appointed retirement facility. It has a very good food plan with delicious offerings. As of now, they have plenty of activities and care services but we can see the push...
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.
It only takes a moment to see the future in a completely new way at GreenFields of Geneva. GreenFields is offers a full-continuum of care all under one roof, including independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing and rehabilitation services. Independent living here keeps you......Read more
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The whole team there was wonderful. Don't read the old reviews, that was many years ago and is not applicable today. My mom is loving it there and she's so busy with all the fun activities. I can even...
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.
The Reserve of Geneva is located in Geneva, IL. Geneva is a part of Kane County, and this independent living community is located in an area with much to do and see. Those who are guests of the residents of Geneva will find that they enjoy checking out the Downtown Geneva Historic Shopping......Read more
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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.
Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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.
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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Great place for non active seniors as it lacks active activities. Lack of management and maintenance staff for several months was/is disappointing. Good location for stores and restaurants, many within...
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.
Anderson Farms Apartments is nestled in the countryside and offers a quiet, peaceful setting. At Anderson Farms Apartments, you can enjoy the fresh country air while taking a stroll or tending to your own gardening bed. Or just relax and enjoy the views. Located in Montgomery, Illinois, Anderson......Read more
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The staff at the Constitution House is very friendly and always courteous. One of the deciding factors for choosing the Constitution House was their monthly rent is tied to social security income. This was...
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.
Constitution House is part of Franciscan Ministries, Inc. We provide affordable housing for low income for those 62 and older, or 55 and older with a disability. We are conveniently located in Aurora, minutes south of Interstate 88. We are within walking distance of Wal-Mart and Walgreen’s and......Read more
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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: 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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Several years ago, my husband and I knew that it would be time to move to a supportive living environment. Being a nurse, I did much research and we eventually decided on the Holmstad. One of the most...
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.
A nationally accredited continuing care retirement community with a 38-acre parklike setting, The Holmstad reflects its scenic Fox River Valley location. We offer a residential style for every aspect of retirement.Residential styles availableDuplex, cottage, studio, one- or two-bedroom apartment......Read more
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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: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Avenida Naperville offers a fresh new approach to active living for adults 62 and better. Located just minutes away from the quaint, picturesque charm of Downtown Naperville and all your favorite conveniences, Avenida Naperville is a place to re-imagine the future while maintaining the comforts......Read more
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My loved one was previously a resident at Tabor Hills and overall her experience at this facility was good. She had a large living area and the cost was less than several other facilities in the area.
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.
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My husband and I have lived here for two years and continue to be very pleased with our choice. After a thorough search for senior rental apartment in the area, we found Geneva Place provided the...
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.

Cost of independent living in Aurora, IL

The average cost of senior living in Aurora is $4,480 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Plano, IL with an average of $4,253 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Aurora, IL vs. nearby cities

Aurora, IL
$4,480/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Aurora, IL vs. the state and national average

Aurora, IL
$4,480/mo
U.S. national average
$4,089/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Aurora vs. other types of senior living

$5,925/mo
Independent Living
$4,480/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Aurora, IL by room type

Semi-Private
$4,789/mo
Studio
$5,565/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,668/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,232/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$2,675/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Aurora over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Aurora

Recent reviews for independent living in Aurora

Cantata Adult Life Services a CCRC in Brookfield, IL

4.8
I recommend Cantata because they have a robust rehab gym staffed with professionals in physical therapy, occupational therapy, balance, speech/memory therapy. It is located on a quiet tree lined landscaped campus with onsite Assisted Living, Skilled Nursing and Independent Living. The staff ...
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Silver Glen Senior Living in South Elgin, IL

4.7
I would definitely recommend Silver Glen Senior Living to others. The facility itself is great, the rooms are really nice, and everyone seems so nice and welcoming. Another great thing they have is they work with a company that provides Physical therapy, Speech and OT on the premises.. so ...
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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.

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Friendly and helpful staff. Several reviews from Prime Healthcare Fox Knoll Village, The Lakes and Superior at Waterford, and StoryPoint Naperville mention the kindness and attentiveness of the staff members in their communities. Residents appreciate the personalized care they receive and the responsiveness of the st ...
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Variety of activities for residents. Reviews from Monarch Landing, a CCRC, Brookdale Glen Ellyn, and Alden Horizon Senior Living highlight the wide range of activities offered at their communities, from fitness classes to social events. Residents enjoy the opportunities to engage with others and stay active.
Delicious meals and dining experiences. Reviews from Monarch Landing, a CCRC, Brookdale Glen Ellyn, and Prime Healthcare Fox Knoll Village consistently praise the quality of the meals served at their communities. Residents look forward to mealtimes and appreciate the accommodations for dietary restrictions.
Comfortable and spacious living spaces. Reviews from Brookdale Glen Ellyn, Independence Village Naperville, and Monarch Landing, a CCRC mention the ample living spaces and thoughtful design of their communities. Residents feel at home and appreciate the privacy and comfort of their individual spaces.
Community safety and security. Reviews from Plum Landing Retirement Community, Brookdale Glen Ellyn, and Warren Bar of Orland Park express appreciation for the safety and security measures in place at their communities. Residents and their families feel peace of mind knowing their loved ones are well cared for.
Engaging social atmosphere. Reviews from Brookdale Glen Ellyn, Monarch Landing, a CCRC, and StoryPoint Naperville mention the social and welcoming atmosphere of their communities. Residents make new friends and enjoy the opportunities to connect with others.
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Aurora independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Aurora independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Aurora, 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 Aurora 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 Aurora 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
37.5%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
40%
34.2%
No sugar
No sugar
30%
30.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
42.5%
33.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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Availability of select dining options in Aurora 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 Aurora communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
47.5%
36.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
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Room service
Room service
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36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Aurora 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 Aurora offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
52.5%
44.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
35%
28.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
47.5%
32.7%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
60%
47.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
60%
48.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
70%
54.1%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40%
42.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
47.5%
37.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
47.5%
41.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
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47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
52.5%
46.7%
Dances
Dances
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32.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
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Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Fox River Horizon, Sunrise of Naperville North and Franciscan Court are the top-rated independent living facilities near Aurora, Illinois. See full list of communities.

There are 43 independent living facilities near Aurora, Illinois. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Aurora, Illinois are The Timbers of Shorewood, Brookdale Glen Ellyn and Brighton Gardens of St. Charles. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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