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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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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.
Heritage Woods of Chicago is an affordable assisted living community exclusively designed for low income seniors 65 or older. Fully certified by the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Living, Heritage Woods is located on the west side of Chicago. Heritage Woods is a lovely place to call...
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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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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Lincoln Village Senior Apartments are affordable, luxurious apartments for seniors of 55 years and better. We are steps away from public transportation, shopping and dining. Our community offers seniors a maintenance free lifestyle with an array of support services. The seven story elevator...
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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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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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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.
Robineau Residence, nestled in a residential neighborhood in Skokie, is home to 24 older adults, who enjoy a family-like setting while maintaining their own independence. With a warm, homey atmosphere, residents enjoy the companionship of others. Four private bedrooms, each with its own bathroom,...
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Hello my name is [removed] I'm a resident in Greenview Place.If you looking for a place that is interested in your health and your happiness,this is the place.Each one of the staff at Greenview Place has...
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, 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.
The Ivy Apartments, nestled in the heart of the Lincoln Park/DePaul University area, provides both independent & supportive living options for its residents. Our 24 hour supportive living staff provides personal care assistance with activities of daily living for our seniors, in the privacy of...
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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 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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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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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.
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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.
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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, Home Care
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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.
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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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.
Friendly Towers is an inter-generational retirement residence owned and staffed by Jesus People USA Evangelical Covenant Church members and affiliated with Cornerstone Community Outreach. We are located three blocks from beautiful Lake Michigan. We currently have rooms available on our private...
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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.
Steps from Lake Michigan and a stone's throw away from Wrigley Field... Grace Street Towers truly has the best location in Chicago. Here, we pride ourselves on offering the perfect mix of quiet comforts and the excitement of city living. You'll find everything you need in our close-knit...
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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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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.
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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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....
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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...

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$4,454/mo$4,153/mo
Assisted Living$6,035/mo$5,372/mo$4,698/mo
Memory Care$6,054/mo$5,392/mo$4,946/mo
Independent Living
Elmwood Park, IL:$5,359/mo
Illinois:$4,454/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
Assisted Living
Elmwood Park, IL:$6,035/mo
Illinois:$5,372/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Memory Care
Elmwood Park, IL:$6,054/mo
Illinois:$5,392/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
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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%
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2024 average cost:$3,094/mo
2023 average cost:$3,076/mo
Percent change:+0.6%
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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

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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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