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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Brookfield, IL

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The cost of independent living in Brookfield is about $5,991 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 97 options. Read 1983 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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Photo of Anathoth Gardens
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.
Photo of Elmbrook Senior Residences
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.
Photo of Beth Anne Supportive Living
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.
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Photo of Beth Anne Residence
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.
Photo of Elmhurst Pointe
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.
Photo of Greencastle of Garfield II
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.
Photo of Lakeside Village at Oak Brook
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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.
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: 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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Photo of Heritage Woods of Chicago
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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.
Heritage Woods of Chicago is an affordable assisted living community exclusively designed for low income seniors 65 or older. Fully certified by the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Living, Heritage Woods is located on the west side of Chicago. Heritage Woods is a lovely place to call...
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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...
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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
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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.
Wrightwood Senior Apartments are located in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, one of the most exciting cities in the United States. With a population of over three million people, Chicago is buzzing with life and opportunities. Wrightwood Senior Apartments offer convenience and comfort in a healthy...
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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.
Belmont Place Senior Apartments has been designed to address the social and economic needs of senior residents age 55 and older. The building is located within the near northwest side of Chicago. Easy accessibility to bus lines and grocery store across the street. There are banks and restaurants...
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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.
Photo of Archer Avenue Senior Residences
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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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.
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.

Cost of independent living in Brookfield, IL

The average cost of senior living in Brookfield is $5,991 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Indian Head Park, IL with an average of $5,823 per month.

Independent living costs in Brookfield, IL, vs. nearby cities

Brookfield, IL
$5,991/mo
$6,124/mo

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

Brookfield, IL
$5,991/mo
U.S. national average
$4,153/mo

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

$5,961/mo
Independent Living
$5,991/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,587/mo
Studio
$5,349/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,245/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,406/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$6,722/mo

Senior living costs in Brookfield 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: Brookfield, IL
Column state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBrookfield, ILIllinoisU.S.
Independent Living$5,991/mo$4,454/mo$4,153/mo
Assisted Living$5,935/mo$5,372/mo$4,698/mo
Memory Care$5,961/mo$5,392/mo$4,946/mo
Independent Living
Brookfield, IL:$5,991/mo
Illinois:$4,454/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
Assisted Living
Brookfield, IL:$5,935/mo
Illinois:$5,372/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Memory Care
Brookfield, IL:$5,961/mo
Illinois:$5,392/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
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Independent living costs in Brookfield, IL, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Brookfield 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 median 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
Brookfield, IL$2,594/mo$2,638/mo-1.7%
Illinois$3,094/mo$3,076/mo+0.6%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Brookfield, IL
2024 average cost:$2,594/mo
2023 average cost:$2,638/mo
Percent change:-1.7%
Illinois
2024 average cost:$3,094/mo
2023 average cost:$3,076/mo
Percent change:+0.6%
National
2024 average cost:$3,261/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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What families are saying about independent living in Brookfield

Recent reviews for independent living in Brookfield

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.

Royal Estates Assistive Living in Dolton, IL

4.9
We were looking for place for our Mother to live near us. After touring a fair amount of facilities in Southern suburbs, we had almost give up. Then my sister and I found Royal Estates. After meeting with the staff there we thought this might be good fit for Mother. We learned that the services ...
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Victory Centre of Elk Grove in Elk Grove Village, IL

5.0
My brother lives in Victory Centre of Elk Grove Village, IL. I visit him frequently and I have found it to be Clean, Friendly and warm. The Staff from Administration to Nursing, Dining, and Maintence are all warm and caring, they know the residents' names, are respectful and always willing ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Friendly and helpful staff. Several reviews praise the kindness and attentiveness of the staff at various communities, such as Discovery Village Des Plaines and The Sheridan at Oak Brook, where residents and their families have formed lasting friendships with caregivers.
Variety of activities. Residents find joy in the wide range of activities offered at communities, including movie nights, museum outings, and gardening classes, as mentioned in reviews for Brookdale Glen Ellyn, Discovery Village Des Plaines, and The Sheridan at Oak Brook.
Accessible and accommodating facilities. Many reviews highlight the convenience of having necessary services and amenities on-site or easily accessible, as seen in reviews for Lexington Square Lombard a CCRC and Concord Place, which mention the availability of exercise programs and transportation services.
Delicious and accommodating meals. Throughout the reviews, the quality of the food stands out as a significant factor in overall satisfaction with the community, with residents like those at , {{68538}}, and The Sheridan at Oak Brook expressing appreciation for the chef's accommodations to dietary restrictions and individual pr ...
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Clean and maintained living spaces. Reviews consistently emphasize the importance of cleanliness in creating a welcoming and comfortable living environment, as seen in reviews for Plymouth Place, a CCRC, Senior Suites of Bellwood, and Senior Suites of Garfield Ridge which praise the upkeep of both private rooms and common ar ...
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Effective communication between staff and residents. Frequent, clear, and timely communication between residents and staff is mentioned as a crucial element in ensuring peace of mind for both parties, as noted in reviews for High Point Residence Chicago Northwest, Oak Park Arms Retirement Community, and Senior Suites of West Humboldt Park.
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Brookfield independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Brookfield independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Brookfield, 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 Brookfield 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 Brookfield partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Brookfield, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
32.6%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
32.6%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
30.3%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
32.6%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.2%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Brookfield 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 Brookfield communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Brookfield, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
32.6%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
41.6%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
33.7%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.2%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Brookfield 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 Brookfield offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Brookfield, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
44.9%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
30.3%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
39.3%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
46.1%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
47.2%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
49.4%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
37.1%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
38.2%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
44.9%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
47.2%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
44.9%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
33.7%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
40.4%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
44.9%
46.4%
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