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The cost of independent living in Coal City is about $5,212 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 308 options. Read 7481 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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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: 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: 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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This is a nice place to live. It is secure. I like my apartment. I enjoy the security of the building. The staff is nice to deal with. There are a lot of activities for the residents to choose...
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, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
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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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.
Prairie Crossing Supportive Living offers an innovative approach to assisted living housing for seniors ages 65 and older of all income levels. Our community combines apartment-style home with personal care, and the availability of 24 hour support staff. We understand how important it is for our...
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Silver Birch is a fun place to live. You can meet new people, enjoy activities, play games, and have quiet time. You are treated with respect and your opinion is valued. The receptionist is the best,...
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: 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.
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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.
Wheeler HouseWheeler House is a 55 and older senior apartment located in the exciting and picturesque city of Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. Our warm and friendly community is situated within convenient transit stops, making it easy for loving friends and family to visit. This resident is a...
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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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Albertine Home is a great place and my recommendations will be voiced to anyone. The staff is always attentive when needed.
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.
Albertine HomeAlbertine Home is an independent senior living community located in beautiful Hammond, Indiana. Located just south of Chicago and a part of Lake County, our picturesque town lies along the banks of the vast and tranquil Lake Michigan. Hammond is a wonderful place to live and a great...
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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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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Situated on a beautifully wooded site, Arborwood at Altenheim offers the finest in independent living. Designed for the independent seniors who desires the freedom of a carefree lifestyle, Arborwood apartments feature all the comforts of home within an atmosphere rich in history and charm. Just...
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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.
Bloomingdale Horizon Independent Living for Seniors...a social life in full swing. There's a sing-along in the game room...a barbecue on the patio...an easy chair in the library calling your name.  At Bloomingdale Horizon, it's how we celebrate the fine art of living!  Here you can...
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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
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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.
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I’ve lived here since October 2016, on the Indepent side I moved from Missouri to be near my daughter in Mendota. The majority of residents ate from LaSalle and Lee counties in Illinois, andthey all are very...
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.
Mendota Retirement Community is an assisted living community located in Mendota, Illinois. Located minutes from the center of town, our assisted and independent living community provides easy access for families while providing a peaceful setting for our residents. You'll enjoy our beautiful...
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I really have been enjoying my stay at Montclare. I have a beautiful apartment with lots of great amenities and a great view. The staff are always so friendly and have been a big help with making sure I have...
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.
Montclare Senior Residences of Avalon Park is located in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, one of the most vibrant cities of the United States. With a population of over three million, it's a city that is buzzing with life and opportunities. Located on Lake Michigan, Chicago is famous for its...
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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.
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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.

Cost of independent living in Coal City, IL

The average cost of senior living in Coal City is $5,212 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Dwight, IL with an average of $4,271 per month.

Independent living costs in Coal City, IL, vs. nearby cities

Coal City, IL
$5,212/mo
$4,619/mo

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

Coal City, IL
$5,212/mo
U.S. national average
$4,212/mo

Independent living costs in Coal City, IL, vs. other senior living options

$5,793/mo
Independent Living
$5,212/mo

Independent living costs in Coal City, IL, by floor plan type

Studio
$3,345/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,886/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,995/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,423/mo

Senior living costs in Coal City 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: Coal City, IL
Column state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Community typeCoal City, ILIllinoisU.S.
Independent Living$5,212/mo$4,508/mo$4,212/mo
Assisted Living$5,736/mo$5,468/mo$4,753/mo
Memory Care$5,793/mo$5,489/mo$5,014/mo
Independent Living
Coal City, IL:$5,212/mo
Illinois:$4,508/mo
U.S.:$4,212/mo
Assisted Living
Coal City, IL:$5,736/mo
Illinois:$5,468/mo
U.S.:$4,753/mo
Memory Care
Coal City, IL:$5,793/mo
Illinois:$5,489/mo
U.S.:$5,014/mo
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Independent living costs in Coal City, IL, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Coal City 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.

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Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Coal City, IL$2,988/mo$2,958/mo+1.0%
Illinois$3,107/mo$3,058/mo+1.6%
National$3,256/mo$3,167/mo+2.8%
Coal City, IL
2024 average cost:$2,988/mo
2023 average cost:$2,958/mo
Percent change:+1.0%
Illinois
2024 average cost:$3,107/mo
2023 average cost:$3,058/mo
Percent change:+1.6%
National
2024 average cost:$3,256/mo
2023 average cost:$3,167/mo
Percent change:+2.8%
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What families are saying about independent living in Coal City

Recent reviews for independent living in Coal City

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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Wittenberg Village, a CCRC in Crown Point, IN

4.7
I moved in and liked it so much I bought a second apartment for my mother! The staff is the most caring I have ever encountered and the facility is top-notch. Hope to meet you soon.

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Engaged and friendly staff. Reviews consistently mention the warm and caring nature of the staff at various communities, such as The Timbers of Shorewood, where the CNA's go above and beyond to remember residents and their families by name. The staff at Park Place of St John Assisted Living and Memory Care are praised ...
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Variety of social activities. Residents enjoy the diverse range of activities offered at their communities, including parties, movies, and outings. At American House Cedarlake, for example, the entertainment includes regular theme parties and activities like bingo and card games.
Thoughtfully designed living spaces. Reviews highlight the cleanliness and comfort of residents' living spaces, with many noting the spaciousness and natural light in their apartments at communities like Waterford Estates Senior Living. The renovations and updates at Solstice at Joliet are also mentioned as making a big differe ...
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Quality meals and accommodating dining experiences. Throughout reviews, the quality of meals and dining experiences are often cited as crucial factors in residents' overall satisfaction with their community. At Concord Place, for example, the chef is noted for accommodating dietary restrictions and individual preferences.
Access to health care services. Many families appreciate the convenience of having on-site health care services at their loved ones' communities, such as physical and occupational therapy at The Roosevelt at Salt Creek and Clarendale of Addison. These services help ensure residents receive the care they need and reduce the ...
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Supportive and welcoming community atmosphere. Reviews often emphasize the sense of community and inclusivity at various facilities, such as Burr Ridge Senior Living, where residents make new friends and socialize regularly. The welcoming atmosphere at Carriage Oaks is also praised for creating a sense of belonging among residents
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Coal City independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Coal City independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Coal City, 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 Coal City 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 Coal City 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
34.4%
20.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
37.6%
34.8%
No sugar
No sugar
33%
31.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
34%
33.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.1%
10.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Coal City 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 Coal City communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
37.2%
36.9%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
47.2%
43.8%
Room service
Room service
34.8%
37.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
18.1%
17.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Coal City 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 Coal City offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
51.4%
45.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
33.3%
28.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
36.9%
33.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
56%
47.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
54.6%
49.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
59.9%
54.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
42.9%
43.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
43.6%
38.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
45.4%
42.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
52.8%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
52.1%
47.2%
Dances
Dances
34%
33.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
39.4%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
51.1%
46.8%
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