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The cost of independent living in Ford Heights is about $5,332 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 36 options. Read 646 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: 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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Silver Birch is a fun place to live. You can meet new people, enjoy activities, play games, and have quiet time. You are treated with respect and your opinion is valued. The receptionist is the best,...
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: 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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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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Everything has been great since I moved in! The apartments are very nice. Big kitchens, hardwood floors in most rooms, and the grounds are always well kept and clean looking. I'd give them 5s across the...
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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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Albertine Home is a great place and my recommendations will be voiced to anyone. The staff is always attentive when needed.
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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.
Albertine HomeAlbertine Home is an independent senior living community located in beautiful Hammond, Indiana. Located just south of Chicago and a part of Lake County, our picturesque town lies along the banks of the vast and tranquil Lake Michigan. Hammond is a wonderful place to live and a great...
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Cost of independent living in Ford Heights, IL

The average cost of senior living in Ford Heights is $5,332 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Dolton, IL with an average of $4,843 per month.

Independent living costs in Ford Heights, IL, vs. nearby cities

Ford Heights, IL
$5,332/mo
$5,316/mo

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

Ford Heights, IL
$5,332/mo
U.S. national average
$4,153/mo

Independent living costs in Ford Heights, IL, vs. other senior living options

$4,945/mo
Independent Living
$5,332/mo

Independent living costs in Ford Heights, IL, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,971/mo
Studio
$5,930/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,175/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,263/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,500/mo

Senior living costs in Ford Heights vs. state and national costs

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Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Ford Heights, IL
Column state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Community typeFord Heights, ILIllinoisU.S.
Independent Living$5,332/mo$4,453/mo$4,153/mo
Assisted Living$4,955/mo$5,370/mo$4,698/mo
Memory Care$4,945/mo$5,390/mo$4,946/mo
Independent Living
Ford Heights, IL:$5,332/mo
Illinois:$4,453/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
Assisted Living
Ford Heights, IL:$4,955/mo
Illinois:$5,370/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Memory Care
Ford Heights, IL:$4,945/mo
Illinois:$5,390/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
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Independent living costs in Ford Heights, IL, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Ford Heights 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
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Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Ford Heights, IL$3,383/mo$2,062/mo+64.1%
Illinois$3,112/mo$3,019/mo+3.1%
National$3,236/mo$3,151/mo+2.7%
Ford Heights, IL
2024 average cost:$3,383/mo
2023 average cost:$2,062/mo
Percent change:+64.1%
Illinois
2024 average cost:$3,112/mo
2023 average cost:$3,019/mo
Percent change:+3.1%
National
2024 average cost:$3,236/mo
2023 average cost:$3,151/mo
Percent change:+2.7%
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Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about independent living in Ford Heights

Recent reviews for independent living in Ford Heights

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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Wittenberg Village, a CCRC in Crown Point, IN

4.7
I moved in and liked it so much I bought a second apartment for my mother! The staff is the most caring I have ever encountered and the facility is top-notch. Hope to meet you soon.

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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Ford Heights independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ford Heights independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ford Heights, 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 Ford Heights 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 Ford Heights 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
39.4%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33.3%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
33.3%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
27.3%
33.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Ford Heights 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 Ford Heights communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
42.4%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
51.5%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
24.2%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
9.1%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ford Heights 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 Ford Heights offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
48.5%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
30.3%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
27.3%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
66.7%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
51.5%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
63.6%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
36.4%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
39.4%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
36.4%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
54.5%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
51.5%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
30.3%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
39.4%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
54.5%
46.4%
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Sunrise Villa Olympia Fields, Sunrise of Flossmoor and StoryPoint Schererville are the top-rated independent living facilities near Ford Heights, Illinois. See full list of communities.
There are 36 independent living facilities near Ford Heights, Illinois. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Ford Heights, Illinois are Mercy Circle Senior Living, Palos Heights Senior Living and Sunrise Villa Olympia Fields. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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