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The cost of independent living in Elwood is about $7,941 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 13 options. Read 330 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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9.8
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88 reviews
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She has been very happy at The Timbers and everything is going well. I live an hour away and visit every other weekend. Not only do the CNA's know all the residents, they address me by my first name. I can't...
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.
The Timbers of Shorewood delivers an unusual blend of secure senior living with elegance and independence! With full-service kitchens in every apartment, supportive services available for Independent living residents and perfectly coordinated services for Assisted Living residents. There is a...
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77 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
9.8
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86 reviews
9.8
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86 reviews
5 star
79%
4 star
17%
3 star
1%
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My mom called me because she was dizzy and could not walk and she didn't know what to do. I was WORRIED! After she calmed down, we both remembered there was an emergency pull cord there. I told my mom to...
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.
Imagine being able to live in a beautiful building, in a community of friends, receive monthly housekeeping services and benefit from specially designed safety features - all for one low affordable monthly rate and in the Chicago neighborhood you've called home for most of your life. As a...
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3535 Photos available
88 Floor plans available
9.0
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54 reviews
9.0
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54 reviews
5 star
46%
4 star
35%
3 star
15%
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They just remodeled! If my grandma has an issue it's difficult to get an answer or a timely solution. Great variety and there's an option for additional options always available. All meals are onsite are...
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.
Solstice Senior Living at Joliet provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment.Just outside of Chicago, we're conveniently located in Joliet, a friendly suburb linked to the city by highways and trains. Our community has everything you could ever want; Joliet features...
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8.4
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63 reviews
8.4
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63 reviews
5 star
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3 star
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The community and staff have been good all around. It's just the unfortunate that they have changed management/companies multiple times in the past year and a half. Which led to staffing shortages...
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.
Rock Run Place offers a home like setting and cheerful smiles from our professional staff who greet you everyday. Assisted Living and Memory Care levels of care are available on our campus. Our peaceful setting, restaurant style dining experience, activities and beautiful setting combine to...
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1414 Floor plans available
8.2
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33 reviews
8.2
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33 reviews
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4 star
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Research the facility by talking with the residents and caretaker/wait staff; visit at meal time, look for hidden charges such as telephone calling area, transportation range included in monthly fee, meals...
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.
The Inn at Willow Falls was designed with consideration for every facet of a secure and enriching senior lifestyle — from a choice of meticulously designed apartments to a complete program of supportive care and social services. Residents will delight in the beautiful grounds, the comfortable...
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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.
Dedicated to Good LivingOur longstanding mission is to transform the way society thinks about aging and senior living. Our Victory Centre of Joliet community is an extension of that promise. We are steadfast in our commitment to cultivate a genuine home for you or your loved one. Above all else,...
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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: 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.
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: 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.
The Village at Our Lady of Angels provides seniors with an independent living community in Joliet, IL. This community offers a great place to live. Joliet is a part of the counties of Kendall and Will. Joliet offers much to do and see, and residents and their guests enjoy checking out the Joliet...
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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 Elwood, IL

The average cost of senior living in Elwood is $7,941 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Plattville, IL with an average of $4,113 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Elwood, IL vs. nearby cities

Elwood, IL
$7,941/mo
$8,691/mo
$11,746/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Elwood, IL vs. the state and national average

Elwood, IL
$7,941/mo
U.S. national average
$4,144/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Elwood vs. other types of senior living

$5,466/mo
Independent Living
$7,941/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Elwood, IL by room type

Semi-Private
$6,032/mo
Studio
$4,180/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,750/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,105/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Elwood over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Elwood

Recent reviews for independent living in Elwood

StoryPoint Bolingbrook

5.0
I am going to say 5 to all the questions. It was a little expensive but well worth it they took very good care of my dad the nurses were excellent and very professional they have a room in the back for family meals the chef prepared a wonderful meal for me I am a vegetarian my dad loved the ...
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Tinley Court Catered Senior Living in Tinley Park, IL

4.3
My brother [Removed] lived there for 2 1/2 years. I can't say enough good things about this facility. He had a lot of health needs but was able to be there and maintain a good amount of independence. The staff were always attentive to him and responsive to me. They helped us find wonderful ...
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Charter Senior Living of Hazel Crest

5.0
Fives all the way around!!! He, Mr. [name removed] passed away charter living of hazelcrest is a fair and balanced representation of senior living with dignity.

Elwood independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Elwood independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Elwood, 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 Elwood 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 Elwood 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
27.3%
19.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
27.3%
33.1%
No sugar
No sugar
27.3%
30.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
18.2%
32.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Elwood 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 Elwood communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Elwood, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
36.4%
35.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
45.5%
42.1%
Room service
Room service
36.4%
35.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
18.2%
16.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Elwood 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 Elwood offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
36.4%
43.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
27.3%
27.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
36.4%
31.7%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
63.6%
47.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
45.5%
48.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
63.6%
53.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
36.4%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
36.4%
36.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
36.4%
40.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
45.5%
46.2%
Live performances
Live performances
45.5%
45.7%
Dances
Dances
36.4%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
18.2%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
36.4%
45.6%
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Independence Village Naperville, The Timbers of Shorewood and Senior Suites of Joliet are the top-rated independent living facilities near Elwood, Illinois. See full list of communities.

There are 13 independent living facilities near Elwood, Illinois. See the full list.

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