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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Baker, IL

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The cost of independent living in Baker is about $3,231 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 207 options.

Read 6555 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 Yorkville, Morris and Sugar Grove.

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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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Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
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, 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.
Smith Crossing Continuing Care Retirement Community - Orland Park, IL Smith Crossing, one of two Smith Senior Living communities, located in the Village of Orland Park, Illinois, is a Continuing Care Retirement Community that’s backed by the strength and experience of Smith Senior...
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The Emerald Village community was very clean but in the apartment closet it smelled like cat urine at move in. Other than that, very good. There is a little miscommunication before move in but it was...
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Emerald Village offers the ideal combination of independence with safety and security for its residents. Emerald Village, a 97 unit, 4 story building provides a new lifestyle free from worries and filled with good times shared with good friends.
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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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Very happy with this facility. It's next over to their assisted living facility so I am next door to my husband who is there. Their programs are wonderful.
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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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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Cost of independent living in Baker, IL

The average cost of senior living in Baker is $3,231 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Leland, IL with an average of $3,231 per month.

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

Baker, IL
$3,231/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

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

$8,391/mo
Independent Living
$3,231/mo

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

1 Bedroom
$3,804/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,593/mo

Senior living costs in Baker 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: Baker, IL
Column state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBaker, ILIllinoisU.S.
Independent Living$3,231/mo$3,342/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$5,708/mo$6,329/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$8,391/mo$7,681/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Baker, IL:$3,231/mo
Illinois:$3,342/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Baker, IL:$5,708/mo
Illinois:$6,329/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Baker, IL:$8,391/mo
Illinois:$7,681/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Baker

Recent reviews for independent living in Baker

The Landings Senior Living in Batavia, IL

4.3
The staff is extremely friendly. There lots of activities and outings. Beautiful campus and location!

The Gardens of Waterford in Aurora, IL

4.0
I have lived here for 5+ years. The food is by far better than other places I've been. Staff are friendly and very helpful. This is Alden's main campus and the grounds are beautiful. Festive holiday decorations make this a very homey atmosphere. I call this "home".

The Reserve of Geneva

5.0
Dad lived here and had many wonderful friends! I am so thankful for the wonderful people he met and experiences he had here. The management helped to get a new occupant into his home quicker than expected (probably because he had granite counter-tops) and we got his entrance fee returned which ...
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Baker independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Baker independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Baker, 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 Baker 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 Baker partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Baker, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
36.2%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
43%
35.7%
No sugar
No sugar
36.7%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
37.2%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
20.8%
11.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Baker 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 Baker communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Baker, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
40.6%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
51.2%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
38.6%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
21.7%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Baker 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 Baker offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Baker, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
55.1%
46.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
39.1%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
40.6%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
55.6%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
58.9%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
63.8%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50.7%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
48.3%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
48.3%
43%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
57%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
56%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
37.2%
34.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
41.1%
40.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
54.1%
47.6%
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Huntley Springs Retirement Resort, The Timbers of Shorewood and Clarendale of Algonquin are the top-rated independent living facilities near Baker, Illinois. See full list of communities.
There are 207 independent living facilities near Baker, Illinois. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Baker, Illinois are Huntley Springs Retirement Resort, The Timbers of Shorewood and Clarendale of Algonquin. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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