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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Bowes, IL

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The cost of independent living in Bowes is about $3,395 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 579 options.

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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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Everything is going great since my move here. The place is very comfortable and everyone is very nice. I am one of the youngest people here, and they don't have any activities. They have some meals provided...
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.
Liberty Arms, Lake County's newest senior living community, has been designed to address the social and economical needs for its senior residents, age 55 and older. Liberty Arms offers seniors a maintenance-free lifestyle opportunity with an array of support services as well as luxurious and...
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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.
Midlothian Manor is Shared Senior Housing. The Manor’s 14 private first floor apartments house self-reliant seniors who would like more companionship, and yet they gleefully give up household chores, yard work and cooking meals.We can’t wait to welcome you as our newest ”family” member.
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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.
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: 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: 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
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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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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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Photo of Castle Towers
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: 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: 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: 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.
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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.
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, 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.
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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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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.
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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.
McKenzie Falls is a 105 townhome rental development for seniors age 62 and over. Certain income restrictions apply.McKenzie Falls Rental Residences are all 1bedroom, 1 bath, attached ranch style homes conveniently located in a quiet residential setting just east of Rte. 53.All residences include...
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I became familiar with this building when active with the Chamber of Commerce - and was totally impressed with the facility. When looking to move from single family home to "senior living", I searched...
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.
Our mission is to serve all the area's seniors in a first class development with the goal of maintaining a dignified quality of life for the residents in their new environment.Thomas Place has been specifically designed for seniors aged 55 and older. The mix of large, one and two bedroom units...
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I really like it here and I have not run into any problems with anybody. I am really glad to have this place and the management is very good. The maintenance man takes care of things whenever I ask for help....
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.
Sandwich Manor is an affordable senior housing community in Sandwich, DeKalb, Kendall, and LaSalle counties, Illinois. It is conveniently located a couple of blocks off of Highway 34 and near Sandwich Memorial Park, WOW7 Cinema, an antique stores, Dollar General, the Opera House, a food market,...
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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.
Carmelite Carefree Village is a retirement residence for men, women and married couples of all faiths and races who are capable of independent living. However, our residents also have access to supportive services for various personal needs. Carefree has 96 motel-style rooms, each with a...

Cost of independent living in Bowes, IL

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Recent reviews for independent living in Bowes

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

Warm and friendly community atmosphere. Several reviews highlight the welcoming and social atmosphere at various communities. For instance, at Clarendale of Algonquin, many residents have made new friends and feel at home, with friendly staff members and a sense of camaraderie among residents. At Huntley Springs Retirement Resort, ...
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Delicious meals and dining experiences. Food and dining are significant factors mentioned in many reviews, with residents expressing appreciation for the quality and variety of meals served at communities such as Huntley Springs Retirement Resort and Clarendale of Algonquin. Some residents even mention the executive chefs and the ...
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Professional and caring staff. Several reviews praise the kindness, professionalism, and attentiveness of staff at their communities. At Discovery Village Hoffman Estates, for instance, staff members have formed strong bonds with residents and their families, providing excellent care and ensuring that loved ones are well ta ...
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Engaging and diverse activities. Communities offer a wide array of activities designed to accommodate various interests and preferences. For example, at Huntley Springs Retirement Resort, residents enjoy a full calendar of games, card nights, outings, and entertainment, while at Clarendale of Algonquin, residents participat ...
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Thoughtfully designed living spaces. Living spaces in communities are described as clean, well-maintained, and comfortable. At Willow Lake Estates, residents appreciate the peaceful atmosphere and the feeling of being at home. At Hearthwood Senior Living, apartments are spacious and have high-end finishes, while residents at H ...
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Supportive and inclusive community. Reviews consistently mention the sense of warmth, support, and inclusion found in communities. For instance, at Clarendale of Algonquin, residents have made friends and found a sense of belonging, while at Huntley Springs Retirement Resort, the community feels like a 'resort' where residents ...
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Bowes independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Bowes independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Bowes, 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 Bowes 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 Bowes 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
29.7%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
36.4%
35.7%
No sugar
No sugar
33.5%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
33.9%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
15.5%
11.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Bowes 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 Bowes communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
36.3%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
43%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
33.5%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
15.2%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Bowes 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 Bowes offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Bowes, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
45.3%
46.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
32%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
36.8%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50.1%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
49.9%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
58.4%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40.2%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
40.1%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
41.6%
43%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
48.5%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
47.5%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
31.1%
34.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
35.2%
40.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
46.3%
47.6%
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Huntley Springs Retirement Resort, The Clare, a CCRC and Discovery Village Des Plaines are the top-rated independent living facilities near Bowes, Illinois. See full list of communities.
There are 579 independent living facilities near Bowes, Illinois. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Bowes, Illinois are Huntley Springs Retirement Resort, Discovery Village Des Plaines and The Timbers of Shorewood. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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