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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Forest View, IL

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The cost of independent living in Forest View is about $6,132 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 111 options. Read 1717 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: 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.
Photo of Tolton Manor
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.
Photo of Teresa Roldan Apartments
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.
Photo of Deliverance Manor
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.
Photo of Good Shepherd Tower
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.
Photo of Willa Rawls Manor 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.
Photo of Cal-Met Village 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: 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.
Pioneer Gardens senior residents in the windy city access to a great assisted living community within the grand city of Chicago, IL. Located just a few blocks from Lake Shore Drive, residents can enjoy the lush green park areas next to the lake during spring and summer days and enjoy the many...
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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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Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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.
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.
Photo of Oakwood Shores
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.
Photo of Mary Jane Richardson-Jones Apartments
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.
Photo of The Apartments at 1251 South Michigan
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.
Photo of SKY 55 AT CENTRAL STATION
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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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Located in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois Hyde Park Apartments is a senior apartment situated in the Hyde Park neighborhood. The state of the art building is surrounded by magnificent views such as Lake Michigan. A lot of amenities surround the apartments such as the Promontory and Harold...
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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: 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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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: 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.
Photo of St. Mark Manor
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.

Cost of independent living in Forest View, IL

The average cost of senior living in Forest View is $6,132 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Countryside, IL with an average of $5,862 per month.

Independent living costs in Forest View, IL, vs. nearby cities

Forest View, IL
$6,132/mo
$6,146/mo
$6,044/mo

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

Forest View, IL
$6,132/mo
U.S. national average
$4,153/mo

Independent living costs in Forest View, IL, vs. other senior living options

$5,994/mo
Independent Living
$6,132/mo

Independent living costs in Forest View, IL, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,026/mo
Studio
$5,345/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,979/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,400/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$7,875/mo

Senior living costs in Forest View 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: Forest View, IL
Column state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Community typeForest View, ILIllinoisU.S.
Independent Living$6,132/mo$4,454/mo$4,153/mo
Assisted Living$5,975/mo$5,372/mo$4,698/mo
Memory Care$5,994/mo$5,392/mo$4,946/mo
Independent Living
Forest View, IL:$6,132/mo
Illinois:$4,454/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
Assisted Living
Forest View, IL:$5,975/mo
Illinois:$5,372/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Memory Care
Forest View, IL:$5,994/mo
Illinois:$5,392/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
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Independent living costs in Forest View, IL, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Forest View 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
Forest View, IL$2,295/mo$2,346/mo-2.2%
Illinois$3,094/mo$3,076/mo+0.6%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Forest View, IL
2024 average cost:$2,295/mo
2023 average cost:$2,346/mo
Percent change:-2.2%
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 Forest View

Recent reviews for independent living in Forest View

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

Accessible and convenient location. Many reviews mention the ease of access to public transportation, such as bus lines and trains, for residents of communities like Senior Suites of Bridgeport and Senior Suites of New City. Some families also appreciate being close to grocery stores and amenities, like at Ascension Living Be ...
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Professionally maintained facilities. Several reviews praise the cleanliness and upkeep of the communities, including both the private rooms and common areas. At Senior Suites of Washington Heights, residents and their families mention the recent renovations and updates to the facilities.
Engaging and diverse activities. Communities offer a variety of activities to keep residents active and engaged. For example, at Concord Place, residents enjoy regular movies nights, gardening classes, and outings to local attractions.
Welcoming and friendly staff. Many families express appreciation for the kind and caring nature of the staff members at their community. Residents of Plum Creek Chicago and The Sheridan at Oak Brook mention the long-term friendships they've formed with the community's caregivers.
Comfortable and spacious living quarters. Reviews highlight the comfort and livability of the private rooms and apartments at communities like Ascension Living Bethlehem Woods Village and Ascension Living Casa Scalabrini Village. Several residents mention enjoying the sense of independence and privacy that comes with their living sp ...
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Affordable pricing and payment options. Some families appreciate the reasonable cost of living at their community, like at Concord Place and Senior Suites of Washington Heights, and mention that the all-inclusive pricing and payment plans make budgeting simpler.
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Forest View independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Forest View independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Forest View, 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 Forest View 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 Forest View partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Forest View, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
20%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
23%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
21%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
21%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
6%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Forest View 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 Forest View communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Forest View, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
22%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
27%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
23%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
7%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Forest View 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 Forest View offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Forest View, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
29%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
20%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
35%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
30%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
35%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
22%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
24%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
28%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
30%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
28%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
22%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
24%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
29%
46.4%
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