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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Brookfield, IL
If you’re looking for independent living in the Brookfield area, our local senior living advisors can help you each step of the way. From affordable independent living for seniors to luxury options, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of independent living in Brookfield. From there, we’ll show you the best independent living communities for your lifestyle, interests, and budget.
Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 98 independent living facilities in Brookfield, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Belmont Cragin, Austin and West Garfield Park.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Chicago, Naperville and Schaumburg.
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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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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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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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Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 $5,843 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Justice, IL with an average of $4,801 per month.
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What families are saying about independent living in Brookfield
Recent reviews for independent living in Brookfield
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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Palos Heights Senior Living
5.0
HI, we really enjoy our visit. Your place is very nice. Exceptionally clean. The people, workers and residents alike were very polite and friendly. Our Dad is looking forward to living with you. Thank you so much for making him feel welcome and comfortable.
Brookdale Lisle
5.0
Brookdale Lisle has been with us every step of the way. They made Mom feel like a member of their family right away. The process of moving her from
her home to Brookdale was seamless.
The crew was fast and efficient. The
residents greeted Mom and made her feel welcome. This was my ...
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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.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
33.3%
19.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
32.2%
32.6%
No sugar
No sugar
30%
30.1%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
32.2%
31.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
6.7%
7.3%
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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.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
31.1%
34.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
40%
41.6%
Room service
Room service
34.4%
35.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
8.9%
16.4%
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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.
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Activity director
Activity director
44.4%
43.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
31.1%
27%
Community service programs
Community service programs
40%
31.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
52.2%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
47.8%
48%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
55.6%
53%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
36.7%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
36.7%
36.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
44.4%
39.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
46.7%
45.7%
Live performances
Live performances
44.4%
45.3%
Dances
Dances
32.2%
30.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
38.9%
38.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
44.4%
45.2%
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Independence Village Naperville, Brookdale Northbrook and Mercy Circle Senior Living are the top-rated independent living facilities near Brookfield, Illinois. See full list of communities.
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