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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Forest View, IL
The cost of independent living in Forest View is about $4,975 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 102 options. Read 1448 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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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 is currently a resident at The Montclare Senior Residences and everything has been great for her so far. The move in process was easy. The staff is very helpful. I would recommend this facility...
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.
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...
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.
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.
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
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: 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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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...
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.
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: 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.
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.
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.
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.
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: 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...
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: 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: 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.
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...
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.
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...
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, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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: 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.
Cost of independent living in Forest View, IL
The average cost of senior living in Forest View is $4,975 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Hodgkins, IL with an average of $4,818 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Forest View, IL vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Forest View, IL vs. the state and national average
Forest View, IL
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Forest View vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Forest View, IL by room type
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What families are saying about independent living in Forest View
Recent reviews for independent living in Forest View
Cantata Adult Life Services a CCRC in Brookfield, IL
4.8
I recommend Cantata because they have a robust rehab gym staffed with professionals in physical therapy, occupational therapy, balance, speech/memory therapy. It is located on a quiet tree lined landscaped campus with onsite Assisted Living, Skilled Nursing and Independent Living. The staff ...
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Church Creek in Arlington Heights, IL
5.0
I thought C.C. Was so impressive all had to convince my sister it was perfect for her, she enjoyed the facility the faculty were exceptional especially [name removed] ,she enjoyed the interaction with the other seniors there, the place was spotless like ate there with my sister and enjoyed the ...
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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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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 Autumn Green at Midway Village 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.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
20.6%
19.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
21.6%
33.1%
No sugar
No sugar
19.6%
30.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
19.6%
32.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
2.9%
7.9%
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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.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
22.5%
35.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
26.5%
42.1%
Room service
Room service
21.6%
35.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
6.9%
16.7%
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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.
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Activity director
Activity director
28.4%
43.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
20.6%
27.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
24.5%
31.7%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
43.1%
47.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
30.4%
48.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
44.1%
53.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
21.6%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
22.5%
36.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
27.5%
40.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
29.4%
46.2%
Live performances
Live performances
27.5%
45.7%
Dances
Dances
21.6%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
23.5%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
28.4%
45.6%
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Brookdale Northbrook, Independence Village Naperville and Sunrise of Naperville North are the top-rated independent living facilities near Forest View, Illinois. See full list of communities.
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