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The cost of independent living in Crystal Gardens is about $3,395 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 602 options.

Read 14134 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. You may also consider nearby communities such as Crystal Lake, Arlington Heights and Schaumburg.

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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.
Distinguished Affordable Active Adult Living Walsh Park is a senior citizen independent living community where you can experience an enjoyable lifestyle in a convenient and pleasant setting.  You will be able to entertain old friends and relatives and make new friends through participation...
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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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If you have a loved one that is needing assisted living I would highly recommend Elizabeth Garden. You walk in the front door and you instantly feel at home. The staff goes above and beyond to make the...
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.
Elizabeth GardensElizabeth Gardens is a first class assisted living community located in Racine, Wisconsin near the beautiful shore of Lake Michigan. Our community features lovely community areas for our residents and guests to visit. We are located within minutes of the lake shore and famous...
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.
Commonwealth Apartments is where comfort and convenience enhance your lifestyle. Our Chicago, IL, apartments feature everything you need to live comfortably in a place that feels like home. Get a taste of the thriving neighborhood that surrounds you with easy access to a range of restaurants,...
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When you first enter the building you are greeted by a friendly person who can answer any question you may have. Everywhere you go everything is pristine throughout the building. The nurses are very helpful...
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.
Alvernia Manor sits atop 80 beautiful acres in Lemont,Il, just southwest of Chicago. We first opened our doors in l971 as a nonprofit private pay home for seniors. We are operated by the School Sisters of St.Francis of Christ the King and we welcome seniors of all races and religions. Alvernia...
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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...
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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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Things are going well at Linden Ridge-Mukwonago. I have not heard otherwise. I think overall everything is good at this facility. It has been a good experience.
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.
The Linden Ridge assisted living community is located in Mukwonago, Wisconsin. Situated across the street from St. James Parish, Linden Ridge is an exemplary assisted living community offering easy access. Residents here enjoy a full life, and are encouraged to maintain their independence as...
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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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My mom was a resident in this lovely senior community for four years and she loved it. The residents were kind, caring and looked out for one another. The West Loop location can't be beat. She'd often walked...
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.
Van Buren Place Apartments is a senior citizen independent living community where seniors can experience an enjoyable lifestyle in a convenient, secure, and pleasant setting.
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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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My loved one lives in these apartments, and everything that I've seen of it has been very nice! They always keep it very clean, and the staff have always been very friendly and maintain the building well....
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.
Within minutes of Wood Glen are a large variety of restaurants, shopping to fill all your needs and a wide assortment of entertainment options. Wood Glen has only 97 apartments making it an intimate community where you really get to know your new neighbor. Wood Glen has on-site management by New...
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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.
Welcome to Lake Oaks, Racine’s Premiere Active Adult Community for those 55 & Better. At Last… it’s time to enjoy the lifestyle you deserve! Here at Lake Oaks you’ll be surrounded by a beautifully landscaped setting, good friends and a warm helpful staff. Lake Oaks maintenance-free living,...
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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 have been a resident of Maple Pointe Apts for 9 years...happily. The new (2/2016) management company has allowed the onsite Property Mgr. and her staff to respond quickly to resident concerns where at...
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.
At Maple Pointe Apartments, life begins at 55! Chances are, if you are age 55 or over, you are ready for more freedom and more fun! Maple Pointe is within walking distance to a variety of restaurants and shopping to your hearts content, located in the “Gold Coast” neighborhood of Chicago. Each...
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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.
Located in the town of Janesville, First Senior II offers 36 income-eligible or market-rate apartment homes, ranging from 625-1,100 sf in size. Visit First Senior and see how you can live a carefree lifestyle where independence and convenience are emphasized.
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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.
Located in the City of Janesville, First Senior Apartments offer one & two bedroom apartment homes for those 55+. Visit First Senior and see how you can live a carefree lifestyle where independence and convenience are emphasized.
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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: 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: 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: 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: 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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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.

Cost of independent living in Crystal Gardens, IL

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

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

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

Independent living costs in Crystal Gardens, IL, vs. other senior living options

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

Independent living costs in Crystal Gardens, IL, by floor plan type

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

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

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Crystal Gardens 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.
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Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Crystal Gardens, 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%
Crystal Gardens, 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 Crystal Gardens

Recent reviews for independent living in Crystal Gardens

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.

Regency Muskego

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N/a when it comes to the meals and dining. Dad is in independent living apartment so makes own meals. The activities are outstanding. Tons of activities for the residents to participate in. The value for cost was more than what we originally planned to spend. But after being there and ...
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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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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Warm and welcoming atmosphere. Several reviews at Huntley Springs Retirement Resort, Clarendale of Algonquin, and Lake Barrington Woods mention the friendly and inviting atmosphere in their communities, with staff greeting newcomers and residents welcoming them into the 'family'. Residents also appreciate the social opp ...
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Delicious and varied meal options. Numerous reviews throughout the provided data discuss the high-quality meals and dining experiences at various communities, including Melody Living Independent Living, The Oaks at Algonquin, and Huntley Springs Retirement Resort. Many residents specifically praise the variety and accommoda ...
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Engaging and diverse activities. Reviews at Melody Living Independent Living, Clarendale of Algonquin, and The Oaks at Algonquin highlight the enjoyable activities offered to residents, including games, crafts, and social events. The wide range of offerings cater to various interests and help keep residents active and eng ...
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Proactively helpful and caring staff. Several reviews, such as those at Clarendale of Algonquin, Huntley Springs Retirement Resort, and Riverside Residence, praise the supportive and caring nature of the staff in their communities. Residents express appreciation for the assistances provided, both big and small, and for the pos ...
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Cleanliness and maintenance. Cleanliness is a recurring theme in the reviews, with mentions at Melody Living Independent Living, Clarendale of Algonquin, and Lake Barrington Woods. Residents appreciate the well-maintained living spaces and common areas, and the quick responsiveness of the maintenance teams to address ...
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Access to essential services on-site. Reviews at Huntley Springs Retirement Resort, Clarendale of Algonquin, and Riverside Residence mention the convenience of having essential services available on-site. This includes salon services, health care professionals, and transportation options.
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Crystal Gardens independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Crystal Gardens independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Crystal Gardens, 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 Crystal Gardens 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 Crystal Gardens 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
26.8%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33.3%
35.7%
No sugar
No sugar
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32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
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Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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Availability of select dining options in Crystal Gardens 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 Crystal Gardens communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
33.8%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
39.8%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
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38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Crystal Gardens 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 Crystal Gardens offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
42.1%
46.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
29.8%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
33.6%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
48.3%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
47.3%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
56.1%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
38.9%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
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39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
38.3%
43%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
45.3%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
44.4%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
28.5%
34.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
32.8%
40.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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StoryPoint Crystal Lake, The Clare, a CCRC and Discovery Village Des Plaines are the top-rated independent living facilities near Crystal Gardens, Illinois. See full list of communities.
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The best independent living facilities near you in Crystal Gardens, Illinois are Discovery Village Des Plaines, Huntley Springs Retirement Resort and The Timbers of Shorewood. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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