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The cost of independent living in Dayton is about $6,480 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 153 options. Read 3460 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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Our parents have been here a year and a half now and we love this for them. Dad, who is becoming forgetful, is safe and loves taking walks in the lobby and seeing people who know who he is. Even mom, who...
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.
For over 40 years, Independence Village has been more than just a place to live — it’s been a place to belong. As a family-owned and operated community, we’ve dedicated ourselves to making the senior years not only comfortable, but truly meaningful. Every decision we make is driven by compassion,...
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It's a clean, friendly environment. The apartments are very good and brand new. I wouldn't say it's a true senior living community though. I was surprised to find that there are children there and a whole...
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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The staff here is friendly and caring. The building is always neat and clean. The atmosphere is pleasant. Things are going just fine so far and I do not have any complaints about Heritage Woods.
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.
At Heritage Woods of Bolingbrook, we offer a variety of community features. Residents can enjoy regular off-site adventures and excursions. Cats and dogs are allowed in private quarters. Our property is conveniently located near accessible public transportation. Free resident parking available at...
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I highly recommend, [name removed], our fitness instructor at Victorian Village. I came here in a wheelchair and now I am mobile to walk the stairs from the first and second floor instead of using 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.
Victorian Village is a Providence Life Services Community. Providence, a non-profit organization, has been committed to providing quality senior living options to those entrusted to our care in Michigan, Illinois, and Indiana for over a century. Our organization offers Independent Living,...
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Great so far! They are very helpful to my parents and very attentive. When I ask for help, it get done. I would recommend this community to others.
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 your new home at Silver Glen Senior LivingYou’re going to love Silver Glen Senior Living — your new home base! Located in South Elgin, Illinois, this community is close enough to the city to take in a show at the Cadillac Palace Theater or visit one of the many downtown Chicago...
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I moved into my apartment last fall and I really didn’t know anyone else here. Without exception staff and all residents were so friendly and went out of their way to make me feel welcome. After a little...
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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5 across the board. We have been VERY pleased with all aspects. Staff very receptive to any concerns that might arise. Building and grounds are kept up which presents nicely to visitors. We were pleased with...
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.
Hunt Club Village has been designed to address the social and economic needs of independent seniors. Located on a 5 acre site, 104 units and elegantly decorated common areas, Hunt Club Village offers a new lifestyle alternative to residents allowing them to enjoy their retirement years.
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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, 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.
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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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.
Evergreen Place offers worry-free living, where independence thrives and compassionate care is always nearby. Our beautiful campus offers lovely supportive living options. We welcome you to learn more and visit our community of care, where friendships flourish and families find peace of mind....
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I really like it here and I have not run into any problems with anybody. I am really glad to have this place and the management is very good. The maintenance man takes care of things whenever I ask for help....
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.
Sandwich Manor is an affordable senior housing community in Sandwich, DeKalb, Kendall, and LaSalle counties, Illinois. It is conveniently located a couple of blocks off of Highway 34 and near Sandwich Memorial Park, WOW7 Cinema, an antique stores, Dollar General, the Opera House, a food market,...
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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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
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.
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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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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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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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.
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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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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Great place for non active seniors as it lacks active activities. Lack of management and maintenance staff for several months was/is disappointing. Good location for stores and restaurants, many within...
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.
Anderson Farms Apartments is nestled in the countryside and offers a quiet, peaceful setting. At Anderson Farms Apartments, you can enjoy the fresh country air while taking a stroll or tending to your own gardening bed. Or just relax and enjoy the views. Located in Montgomery, Illinois, Anderson...
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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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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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The staff at the Constitution House is very friendly and always courteous. One of the deciding factors for choosing the Constitution House was their monthly rent is tied to social security income. This was...
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.
Constitution House is part of Franciscan Ministries, Inc. We provide affordable housing for low income for those 62 and older, or 55 and older with a disability. We are conveniently located in Aurora, minutes south of Interstate 88. We are within walking distance of Wal-Mart and Walgreen’s and...

Cost of independent living in Dayton, IL

The average cost of senior living in Dayton is $6,480 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Tonica, IL with an average of $3,850 per month.

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

Dayton, IL
$6,504/mo
$4,252/mo
$4,091/mo

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

Dayton, IL
$6,504/mo
U.S. national average
$4,247/mo

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

$5,133/mo
Independent Living
$6,504/mo

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

Studio
$3,337/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,061/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,989/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,184/mo

Senior living costs in Dayton 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: Dayton, IL
Column state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Community typeDayton, ILIllinoisU.S.
Independent Living$6,504/mo$5,196/mo$4,247/mo
Assisted Living$4,594/mo$6,310/mo$4,784/mo
Memory Care$5,133/mo$6,345/mo$5,057/mo
Independent Living
Dayton, IL:$6,504/mo
Illinois:$5,196/mo
U.S.:$4,247/mo
Assisted Living
Dayton, IL:$4,594/mo
Illinois:$6,310/mo
U.S.:$4,784/mo
Memory Care
Dayton, IL:$5,133/mo
Illinois:$6,345/mo
U.S.:$5,057/mo
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Independent living costs in Dayton, IL, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Dayton 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
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Dayton, IL$3,523/mo$3,336/mo+5.6%
Illinois$3,106/mo$3,068/mo+1.3%
National$3,257/mo$3,166/mo+2.9%
Dayton, IL
2024 average cost:$3,523/mo
2023 average cost:$3,336/mo
Percent change:+5.6%
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 Dayton

Recent reviews for independent living in Dayton

The Landings Senior Living in Batavia, IL

4.3
The staff is extremely friendly. There lots of activities and outings. Beautiful campus and location!

The Gardens of Waterford in Aurora, IL

4.0
I have lived here for 5+ years. The food is by far better than other places I've been. Staff are friendly and very helpful. This is Alden's main campus and the grounds are beautiful. Festive holiday decorations make this a very homey atmosphere. I call this "home".

The Reserve of Geneva

5.0
Dad lived here and had many wonderful friends! I am so thankful for the wonderful people he met and experiences he had here. The management helped to get a new occupant into his home quicker than expected (probably because he had granite counter-tops) and we got his entrance fee returned which ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Friendly and helpful staff. Many reviews praise the kindness and attentiveness of the staff at various communities. For example, at The Timbers of Shorewood, residents and their family members have developed close relationships with caregivers, while at Senior Suites of Joliet, staff members go above and beyond to ensu ...
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Variety of social activities. Residents find enjoyment in the diverse range of activities offered in communities. For instance, at Solstice at Joliet, staff members organize regular outings to nearby city parks for fishing and hiking, and at American House Cedarlake, themed parties and entertainment keep residents engage ...
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Secure and well-maintained living spaces. Several reviews mention the importance of safety and cleanliness in their community experience. At StoryPoint Naperville, residents appreciate the secure entry and maintenance staff's quick response to maintenance requests, while at The Timbers of Shorewood, the facilities are updated and mo ...
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Thoughtful communication between staff and families. Families appreciate the consistent and open dialogue between themselves and community staff. For example, at Senior Suites of Joliet, staff members make regular calls to check on residents and maintain ongoing conversations with families, while at The Timbers of Shorewood, administrators set ...
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Engaging events and entertainment. Activities and entertainment are a major factor in residents' satisfaction with their community. At Willow Falls, residents enjoy daily activities and game nights, while at The Landings Senior Living, weekly spiritual awaking services and meet-and-greets foster a sense of community.
Customized care options. Reviews mention the importance of individualized care plans in ensuring residents receive the support they need. For example, at Lisle Creek Estates, families appreciate the availability of onsite physical therapy and assistance with daily tasks, while at Oak Trace a CCRC, care plans are tai ...
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Dayton independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Dayton independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Dayton, 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 Dayton 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 Dayton 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
30.8%
20.9%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
35%
35.2%
No sugar
No sugar
28%
31.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
30.8%
34.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
14%
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Availability of select dining options in Dayton 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 Dayton communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
33.6%
37.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
44.8%
44.3%
Room service
Room service
31.5%
37.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Dayton 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 Dayton offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Dayton, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
50.3%
46%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
30.8%
28.9%
Community service programs
Community service programs
33.6%
33.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50.3%
48.1%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
53.1%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
60.1%
54.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
44.1%
43.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
41.3%
39.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
41.3%
42.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
52.4%
47.9%
Live performances
Live performances
50.3%
47.5%
Dances
Dances
30.1%
33.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
37.1%
40.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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