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The cost of independent living in Elmwood Park is about $5,359 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 137 options. Read 2978 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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The community at The Montclare is good, they have rides to the stores they have food plates at a low price and my mother managed to get a helper there.
Provides: Assisted Living, Senior Apartments
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
The Montclare Senior Residences would like to invite you to visit our upscale Senior Apartment community for qualified residents ages 55 or better. Located two blocks east of Oak Park Avenue and two blocks south of Fullerton/Grand Avenue in Chicago. The Montclare Senior Residences will change...
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11 Video available
44 Floor plans available
9.4
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65 reviews
9.4
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65 reviews
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The staff genuinely cares about my Dad. They treat him with empathy and compassion. When there is a discussion to be had about him, I have been pleasantly surprised (shocked!) that the conversation is how WE...
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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23 reviews
8.8
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I understand my mother can be difficult. Although the staff was helpful, there were times when they acted as if they were doing me a favor.
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.
Liberty Village, a 104 unit, three story, senior residential community has been designed to provide a new lifestyle alternative that will allow residents to enjoy their retirement years. With active social lives in mind, Liberty Village is elegantly decorated common areas offer ideal settings for...
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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: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
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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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.
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...
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
Care types provided by this community
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
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.
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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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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.
Belmont Place Senior Apartments has been designed to address the social and economic needs of senior residents age 55 and older. The building is located within the near northwest side of Chicago. Easy accessibility to bus lines and grocery store across the street. There are banks and restaurants...
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Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
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
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: 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
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: 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: 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.
Photo of Senate Apartments
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: 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: 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 Elmwood Park, IL

The average cost of senior living in Elmwood Park is $5,359 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Franklin Park, IL with an average of $5,317 per month.

Independent living costs in Elmwood Park, IL, vs. nearby cities

Elmwood Park, IL
$5,359/mo

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

Elmwood Park, IL
$5,359/mo
U.S. national average
$4,153/mo

Independent living costs in Elmwood Park, IL, vs. other senior living options

$6,054/mo
Independent Living
$5,359/mo

Independent living costs in Elmwood Park, IL, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,751/mo
Studio
$6,185/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,309/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,352/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$7,875/mo

Senior living costs in Elmwood Park 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: Elmwood Park, IL
Column state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Community typeElmwood Park, ILIllinoisU.S.
Independent Living$5,359/mo$4,453/mo$4,153/mo
Assisted Living$6,035/mo$5,370/mo$4,698/mo
Memory Care$6,054/mo$5,390/mo$4,946/mo
Independent Living
Elmwood Park, IL:$5,359/mo
Illinois:$4,453/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
Assisted Living
Elmwood Park, IL:$6,035/mo
Illinois:$5,370/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Memory Care
Elmwood Park, IL:$6,054/mo
Illinois:$5,390/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
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Independent living costs in Elmwood Park, IL, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Elmwood Park 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
Elmwood Park, IL$2,596/mo$2,887/mo-10.1%
Illinois$3,094/mo$3,076/mo+0.6%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Elmwood Park, IL
2024 average cost:$2,596/mo
2023 average cost:$2,887/mo
Percent change:-10.1%
Illinois
2024 average cost:$3,094/mo
2023 average cost:$3,076/mo
Percent change:+0.6%
National
2024 average cost:$3,261/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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What families are saying about independent living in Elmwood Park

Recent reviews for independent living in Elmwood Park

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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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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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Friendly and helpful staff with military veteran support. At Discovery Village Des Plaines, veterans express appreciation for the caring nature of the staff and the community's commitment to honoring their service. Many reviews mention the long-term friendships residents and their families have developed with the community's caregivers.
Varied activities for independent living. Residents find enjoyment in the wide range of specialized activities offered at various communities, such as gardening classes, exercise sessions, and craft workshops. For example, at Brookdale Glen Ellyn, a meet and greet community luncheon for prospective residents showcased the many ameniti ...
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Cleanliness and well-maintained facilities. Reviews consistently mention cleanliness as a priority, with some commenting on upkeep, whether it's for the private rooms or group areas. Residents of Oak Park Arms Retirement Community mention the cleanliness and maintenance of their apartments and the community's commitment to addressing ma ...
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Delicious and diverse meal options. Throughout reviews, quality food stands out as a major factor in residents' overall satisfaction with their community. At The Hallmark, the chef accommodates dietary restrictions and individual preferences, making mealtimes a highlight for residents.
Social opportunities for engagement and connection. Residents of Senior Suites Ravenswood Manor mention the importance of the management looking out for residents and try to keep them busy with activities and offers free rides to different grocery stores. Monthly meetings also allow residents to discuss any concerns and share their thoughts.
Community loyalty and satisfaction. Residents at The Hallmark have been there for years and express deep satisfaction with their decision to move in. They appreciate the friendly atmosphere and the sense of community, with many mentioning the staff's dedication to ensuring residents are well taken care of.
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Elmwood Park independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Elmwood Park independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Elmwood Park, 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 Elmwood Park 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 Elmwood Park 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
27.9%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33.3%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
31%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
36.4%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
14.7%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Elmwood Park 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 Elmwood Park communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Elmwood Park, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
34.9%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
41.9%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
33.3%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
8.5%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Elmwood Park 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 Elmwood Park offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Elmwood Park, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
43.4%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
29.5%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
32.6%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
45.7%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
46.5%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
51.2%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
38%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
37.2%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
41.1%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
44.2%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
44.2%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
32.6%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
38.8%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
43.4%
46.4%
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Inspirations of Northbrook, Discovery Village Des Plaines and Brookdale Glen Ellyn are the top-rated independent living facilities near Elmwood Park, Illinois. See full list of communities.
There are 137 independent living facilities near Elmwood Park, Illinois. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Elmwood Park, Illinois are Inspirations of Northbrook, Discovery Village Des Plaines and Mercy Circle Senior Living. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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