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Photo of Belmont Village Geneva Road
1212 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
8.9
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100 reviews
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Levels of memory care - Circle of Friends, longevity of staff, dedication of staff. . Yes I would recommend Belmont Village Geneva Road to other families
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.
Belmont Village Geneva Road is located in the greater-Chicago area, on farmland north of Wheaton, in the Village of Carol Stream. So as you might expect, assisted living residents of Belmont Village have easy access to all the amenities of a cosmopolitan city plus the comforts of the warm and...
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2020 Photos available
9.9
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54 reviews
9.9
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54 reviews
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Everyone is exceptionally helpful and friendly and caring. This is the best place ever!!! Any one would be blessed to be able to have their family stay at encore. I am so lucky we found it. It had...
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.
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1616 Photos available
9.8
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127 reviews
9.8
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127 reviews
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Meals are like dining at a 5-star restaurant every night of the week. The staff is so friendly and attentive. My 1 bedroom apartment is just right for me, but then I also have plenty of space around the...
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.
If you’re ready to trade your hedge clippers for golf clubs, our senior living community just outside of Chicago might be the right fit for you.Here you’ll have the lifestyle you want, plus care if you need it with both independent living and assisted living on the same campus. Trade home...
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1010 Photos available
88 Floor plans available
9.8
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89 reviews
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Love living at Clrendale the past three years. The staff and the people are very friendly. My worries are few and there is always someone here for me. Great place to live out my remaining years.
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.
Clarendale of Addison senior living community offers extraordinary independent living, assisted living, and memory care all under one roof. Service-rich, yet as comfortable and welcoming as a friendly village, Clarendale of Addison keeps you connected to the people and places you love most.Our...
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2121 Photos available
9.8
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108 reviews
9.8
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5 on every thing! 5 on every thing! Sorry I never responded last year, it was a very stressful time. But I wanted to let you know your service to us was invaluable. We were in a situation without any warning...
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.
We stop at nothing to make our residents' experience engaging and inviting, and we've learned that the little things make a big difference! With over 35 years of experience, the Brighton Gardens of St. Charles provides both Assisted Living and Memory Care in a cozy and warm setting that offers...
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77 Floor plans available
9.8
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120 reviews
9.8
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Our Mother was a resident in the Memory Care unit. From the moment she arrived the Team made sure that she was comfortable and made her feel welcome. The staff is just so caring and supportive of all the...
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.
Westbrook Senior Living, part of Spectrum Retirement Communities, is a community which opened in 2016! We are an Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Secured Memory Care rental community located in Streamwood just on the border of Schaumburg near the Elgin-O'Hare expressway, shopping,...
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2121 Photos available
99 Floor plans available
9.7
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133 reviews
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The majority of the staff were amazing and are what we liked the most. The tolerance level of some staff could've been better. I would recommend Sunrise to others. Other positives include friendly and caring...
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.
Sunrise Senior Living introduces Fountain Square, a beautiful environment designed to fit your lifestyle...today and tomorrow! Located in Lombard, Illinois, about 20 miles west of downtown Chicago and offers assisted living, independent living, and 2 levels of memory care - Reminiscence and...
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88 Floor plans available
9.6
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128 reviews
9.6
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128 reviews
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More men than the other facilities, very friendly, clean, everyone have to eat in dining room ( no hiding in your room). Atria has a Memory Unit , so he would not have to be moved to a different location and...
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.
Located in a residential neighborhood only minutes from Wheaton, Atria Park of Glen Ellyn offers all the benefits of living in a vibrant, supportive community, with the discreet support of a care staff close at hand. Without the worries of chores and home maintenance, residents are free to pursue...
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1010 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
9.6
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140 reviews
9.6
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The staff is friendly, the rooms are beautiful. Constant activities and outings. I would recommend them to others who are searching for a place for their loved one.
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.
The new Lombard Place Assisted Living and Memory Care in Lombard, IL is the perfect alternative for seniors who value their independence but still need some help from time to time. Carefully designed and professionally managed, Lombard Place features beautiful apartments in a home-like setting....
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55 Floor plans available
9.6
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149 reviews
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Dining room staff is not real friendly. Mom complains about the food a lot. Meats fatty. Stew looks like dog food. Salads look like they were already picked at. That type of thing. She is also very...
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.
Welcome to StoryPoint Naperville! This isn’t just a place to reside — it’s a place where our community members truly shine, and we are glad to share this experience with them. Our senior living options include independent living, enhanced living, assisted living, memory care and respite care....
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Photo of Discovery Village Hoffman EstatesCommunity card badge
1717 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.6
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155 reviews
9.6
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155 reviews
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Discovery Village Hoffman Estates is a good place for this old man to live. The facilities are well kept and clean. The staff is friendly and helpful. As an independent living resident I do not use the...
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.
When it comes to home upkeep, less is more.Our community, located next door to a golf course and across the street from Arthur L. Janura Forest Preserve, has both independent living and assisted living so you’ll have care options if you need more care later.When something needs to be fixed,...
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9.6
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133 reviews
9.6
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Facilities were good size and kept very clean. Food was very good. I would recommend them to others who are searching for a place for their loved one. However this is the only place I visited but we were...
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.
Welcome to HarborChase of Naperville Assisted Living and Memory Care community. Here, you’ll discover stimulating activities, customized programs, innovative health services and generous amenities, along with a welcome abundance of Midwestern charm. We offer a large variety of spacious and...
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9.5
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25 reviews
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You should be aware that Lexington was sold to the Citrine Investment Group and will be run by Certus Living as of 5/1/2026. No immediate changes in staffing or procedures are initially planned. Some...
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.
At Lexington Square Lombard a CCRC, we offer a variety of community features. Residents can enjoy regular off-site adventures and excursions. Cats and dogs are allowed in private quarters. We offer free high speed internet. Free resident parking and guest parking available at our location. All...
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Always clean! Staff is kind! Nurse and director are helpful and knowledgeable. Definitely more assistive than memory care. Not enough support for memory care for my mom so she had to move out
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.
The Franciscan Court is an assisted living community found in West Chicago, Illinois. West Chicago is an urban city and is found in Dupage County in Illinois State. The city was established on the first rail junction in the state of Illinois. There are lots of sights to see because in this City...
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2020 Photos available
9.4
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64 reviews
9.4
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Its the best place possible! Other family members are now there. The staff there became part of my family with the supervisor care they gave my dad.
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.
LUXURY COMES STANDARD AT THE RADCLIFF...Our spacious apartments, stunning community rooms and exciting social events reflect this!From the unique roof top patio and resident greenhouse, the cafe and inviting library, to the movie theater and inspring art studio, The Radcliff offers endless...
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9.4
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81 reviews
9.4
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The building is beautiful. Even the studio size was good. They had a great food selection. The building looked and smelled clean. The staff was friendly, competent, and consistent, with no use of contract...
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.
With over 35 years of experience in senior care, Sunrise Senior Living offers elegant environments, in which we deliver the finest in senior care, and are recognized internationally for both quality and innovation. Guided by our Principles of Service, Sunrise affords families peace-of-mind by...
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33 Floor plans available
9.3
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41 reviews
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My mom has been in ALTO for a year and the biggest thing for me is that I know that I do not have to worry about her at all. The 4th floor nurses are wonderful and will call me with any problems that...
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.
At Alto Wheaton, we see things differently. And it shows. We believe that quality senior living is an ideal balance of care and hospitality. At Alto Wheaton, moving here is moving forward. Our communities offer the best of both worlds in assisted living and memory care services – luxury...
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44 Floor plans available
9.3
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67 reviews
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67 reviews
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Overall, the facility is fine. The staff and dining are also good. An areas that I'd like to see improved is: - better feedback from the staff on my mother's general well being. The only drawback that we are...
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.
In elegant, residential environments, we deliver the finest in senior care, and are recognized internationally for both quality and innovation. Guided by our Principles of Service, Sunrise affords families peace-of-mind by providing today's seniors with a range of personalized assisted living...
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88 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
9.2
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20 reviews
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5 to all. We didn't have any complaints. Everyone was very supportive and friendly. They do affordable short-term respite stays for people who need a temporary option.
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.
Westbridge is located on the Wyndemere Retirement Community campus in Wheaton, IllinoisWestbridge residences offer a combination of gracious style and function that enables many to maintain their independence and enjoy life's simple pleasures. Our distinctive one-bedroom suites feature a...
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So much to do. Many great activities planned and run by residents. Staff here is outstanding! Fitness center and pool are great. Several dining venues and many options for meals. Executive chef always tries...
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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1212 Photos available
99 Floor plans available
9.2
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176 reviews
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I have lived at Hearthwood senior living for 3 & a half years. They took over from the oaks senior living about 15 months ago and have really made a lot of inprovments to the establishment .we also have a...
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.
Imagine a warm and friendly community with a small-town feel, where making friends is easy, and people care about and help each other. Located in Bartlett, Illinois on 41 acres of wetlands and rolling woodlands we offer the ideal location to appreciate the calm beauty of nature while still...
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66 Floor plans available
9.2
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Every staff member we encountered was professional, kind, caring, and helpful. There were plenty of fun activities to participate in as wanted, and my mom ended up enjoying lots of different things. The...
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.
Come experience what makes River Glen so special! Independent Living townhomes now available as rentals! With two models to choose from; the ranch model is 1,434 sq ft and our two story model is very spacious at 2400 Sq ft. Both include full basements and screened in sun porches...you won't need...
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44 Floor plans available
9.2
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69 reviews
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69 reviews
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Staff is friendly from what little I'm there so I can't say much else about that. Room size is adequate. When you go from a 2400sq ft home to a 433 sq one bed room apt. that is quite a shock but it is...
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.
At Brighton Gardens of Wheaton we provide solutions for seniors who need assistance with their activities of daily living. Our service plans are individualized and provided by a team of specially trained, designated care managers who provide service for the same residents consistently, to build...
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9.1
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69 reviews
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69 reviews
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Everyone is extremely nice and professional. My mom is always well taken care of and loves the food. The facility is always clean and well kept with fun decorations for events and holidays. My mom loves...
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.
In elegant, residential environments, we deliver the finest in senior care, and are recognized internationally for both quality and innovation. Guided by our Principles of Service, Sunrise affords families peace-of-mind by providing today's seniors with a range of personalized assisted living...
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55 Floor plans available
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9.0
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110 reviews
9.0
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110 reviews
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They have great staff and fun activities. The food and dining are very good. The apartment is clean and there is plenty of room. I'm very happy I picked this location.
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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Cost of independent living in Carol Stream, IL

The average cost of senior living in Carol Stream is $5,802 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Addison, IL with an average of $5,440 per month.

Independent living costs in Carol Stream, IL, vs. nearby cities

Carol Stream, IL
$5,802/mo
$5,894/mo

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

Carol Stream, IL
$5,802/mo
U.S. national average
$4,247/mo

Independent living costs in Carol Stream, IL, vs. other senior living options

$6,354/mo
Independent Living
$5,802/mo

Independent living costs in Carol Stream, IL, by floor plan type

Studio
$4,081/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,756/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,644/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,913/mo

Senior living costs in Carol Stream 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: Carol Stream, IL
Column state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Community typeCarol Stream, ILIllinoisU.S.
Independent Living$5,802/mo$5,192/mo$4,247/mo
Assisted Living$6,324/mo$6,307/mo$4,783/mo
Memory Care$6,354/mo$6,342/mo$5,056/mo
Independent Living
Carol Stream, IL:$5,802/mo
Illinois:$5,192/mo
U.S.:$4,247/mo
Assisted Living
Carol Stream, IL:$6,324/mo
Illinois:$6,307/mo
U.S.:$4,783/mo
Memory Care
Carol Stream, IL:$6,354/mo
Illinois:$6,342/mo
U.S.:$5,056/mo
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Independent living costs in Carol Stream, IL, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Carol Stream 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.

Carol Stream, ILIL stateNational

Independent living cost trends in Carol Stream, IL

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Carol Stream 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
Carol Stream, IL$4,004/mo$3,819/mo+4.8%
Illinois$3,106/mo$3,068/mo+1.3%
National$3,257/mo$3,166/mo+2.9%
Carol Stream, IL
2024 average cost:$4,004/mo
2023 average cost:$3,819/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
Illinois
2024 average cost:$3,106/mo
2023 average cost:$3,068/mo
Percent change:+1.3%
National
2024 average cost:$3,257/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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What families are saying about independent living in Carol Stream

Recent reviews for independent living in Carol Stream

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.

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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Arbor Terrace Glenview

4.1
My main issues relate to money. They assessed my mother at a low level of care but then raised that within a month - even though her condition did not change. At the beginning of the calendar year, the rate for each care level increased. Then at her one year anniversary, the rent portion went ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Warm and welcoming community atmosphere. Numerous reviews mention the friendly and inviting vibe of the communities, making new friends and socializing easily. At Poplar Creek Village, residents rave about the staff's dedication to residents' well-being and the numerous opportunities to meet new people. At Prairie Path, residents e ...
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Variety of engaging activities and events. Residents find joy in the diverse range of activities at the communities, with many reviews praising the staff for planning interesting events. At Brookdale Glen Ellyn, residents participate in activities like B-Fit exercise classes, card games, and Bible studies, while at Independence Villag ...
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Thoughtfully designed apartments with privacy. Reviews consistently highlight the importance of having private living spaces that cater to residents' individual needs. At Prairie Path, families appreciate the larger apartment sizes, while at Encore Village of Schaumburg, residents enjoy the convenience of having kitchens in their apartme ...
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Delicious and nutritious meals and dining experiences. Residents express satisfaction with the taste and quality of the meals provided at the communities. At Discovery Village Hoffman Estates, families are pleased with the variety of meal options and the attention to dietary restrictions, while at Lisle Creek Estates, residents praise the freshn ...
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Access to on-site health care services. Many families find peace of mind knowing that health care services are readily available on-site. At Silver Glen Senior Living, residents and their families appreciate the convenience of having nurses and assistants on hand, while at Brookdale Glen Ellyn, residents benefit from having access ...
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Excellent communication between staff and families. Clear and consistent communication between staff and families is important for both residents and their loved ones. At Brookdale Glen Ellyn, the move-in process was streamlined thanks to effective communication between the staff and the family. At Villa St. Benedict, residents' families appr ...
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Carol Stream independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Carol Stream independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Carol Stream, 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 Carol Stream 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 Carol Stream partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Carol Stream, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
42.1%
20.9%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
56.1%
35.2%
No sugar
No sugar
52.6%
31.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
47.4%
34.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
28.1%
11.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Carol Stream 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 Carol Stream communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Carol Stream, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
56.1%
37.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
59.6%
44.3%
Room service
Room service
52.6%
37.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
24.6%
17.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Carol Stream 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 Carol Stream offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Carol Stream, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
64.9%
46%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
50.9%
28.9%
Community service programs
Community service programs
54.4%
33.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
64.9%
48.1%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
71.9%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
70.2%
54.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
59.6%
43.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
61.4%
39.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
64.9%
42.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
68.4%
47.9%
Live performances
Live performances
68.4%
47.5%
Dances
Dances
42.1%
33.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
52.6%
40.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
64.9%
47.2%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Belmont Village Geneva Road, Encore Village of Schaumburg and Brookdale Glen Ellyn are the top-rated independent living facilities near Carol Stream, Illinois. See full list of communities.
There are 62 independent living facilities near Carol Stream, Illinois. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Carol Stream, Illinois are Huntley Springs Retirement Resort, Discovery Village Des Plaines and Clarendale of Algonquin. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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