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The cost of independent living in Glenn is about $6,134 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 113 options. Read 1486 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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22 Floor plans available
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The Senior Suites of Chatham was a very nice accommodation. I found that the building manager was most patient and helpful in her efforts to get me funded through the Covid 19 Pandemic and she understood my...
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.
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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The community at The Montclare is good, they have rides to the stores they have food plates at a low price and my mother managed to get a helper there.
Provides: Assisted Living, Senior Apartments
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.
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...
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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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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
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.
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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.
Situated on a beautifully wooded site, Arborwood at Altenheim offers the finest in independent living. Designed for the independent seniors who desires the freedom of a carefree lifestyle, Arborwood apartments feature all the comforts of home within an atmosphere rich in history and charm. Just...
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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.
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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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
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.
Wrightwood Senior Apartments are located in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, one of the most exciting cities in the United States. With a population of over three million people, Chicago is buzzing with life and opportunities. Wrightwood Senior Apartments offer convenience and comfort in a healthy...
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Wheeler HouseWheeler House is a 55 and older senior apartment located in the exciting and picturesque city of Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. Our warm and friendly community is situated within convenient transit stops, making it easy for loving friends and family to visit. This resident is a...
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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
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.
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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: 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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11 Floor plan available
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.
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...
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.
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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.
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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 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.

Cost of independent living in Glenn, IL

The average cost of senior living in Glenn is $6,134 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Countryside, IL with an average of $5,862 per month.

Independent living costs in Glenn, IL, vs. nearby cities

Glenn, IL
$6,134/mo
$6,146/mo

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

Glenn, IL
$6,134/mo
U.S. national average
$4,203/mo

Independent living costs in Glenn, IL, vs. other senior living options

$5,980/mo
Independent Living
$6,134/mo

Independent living costs in Glenn, IL, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,026/mo
Studio
$5,526/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,137/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,695/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$7,875/mo

Senior living costs in Glenn 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: Glenn, IL
Column state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Community typeGlenn, ILIllinoisU.S.
Independent Living$6,134/mo$4,453/mo$4,203/mo
Assisted Living$5,961/mo$5,370/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$5,980/mo$5,390/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Glenn, IL:$6,134/mo
Illinois:$4,453/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
Assisted Living
Glenn, IL:$5,961/mo
Illinois:$5,370/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Glenn, IL:$5,980/mo
Illinois:$5,390/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
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Independent living costs in Glenn, IL, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Glenn 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
Glenn, IL$2,689/mo$2,905/mo-7.4%
Illinois$3,094/mo$3,076/mo+0.6%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Glenn, IL
2024 average cost:$2,689/mo
2023 average cost:$2,905/mo
Percent change:-7.4%
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 Glenn

Recent reviews for independent living in Glenn

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 transportation. Several reviews mention the convenience of having transportation provided by the community or easily accessible for residents. At Senior Suites of Bridgeport, for instance, transportation is offered, and residents enjoy the benefit of being able to easily get to nearby stores and activities. A ...
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Friendly and helpful staff. Many reviews express appreciation for the friendly and caring nature of the staff at their community. This includes the office staff, maintenance teams, and caregivers. Reviews for Plum Creek Chicago and Palos Heights Senior Living frequently mention the long-term friendships that residents ...
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Wide range of activities for residents. Residents find enjoyment in the various activities offered at the communities. For example, at Oak Park Arms Retirement Community, residents enjoy attending discussion groups, playing games like bingo and bridge, and going on outings to parks and museums. At The Roosevelt at Salt Creek, the ...
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Modern and well-maintained facilities. Reviews often praise the cleanliness and upkeep of the communities, whether it's for the private rooms, communal areas, or outdoor areas. Residents of Senior Suites of Washington Heights appreciate the modern facilities and the quick response from maintenance teams when issues arise.
Comfortable and spacious apartments. Residents find their apartments to be comfortable and spacious, allowing them to make their living spaces their own. Notes from Ascension Living Bethlehem Woods Village and Senior Suites of New City highlight the full kitchens and washer/dryer units in each unit and the convenience of having ...
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Thoughtful and caring community atmosphere. Reviews consistently mention the friendly and welcoming environment at the communities, with residents often commenting on the strong sense of community and the supportive nature of their neighbors. For example, at Brookdale Glen Ellyn, the residents are described as being 'like a family' and ...
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Glenn independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Glenn independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Glenn, 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 Glenn 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 Glenn partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Glenn, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
19%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
22%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
20%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
19%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
6%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Glenn 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 Glenn communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Glenn, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
20%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
25%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
21%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
6%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Glenn 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 Glenn offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Glenn, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
27%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
19%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
23%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
33%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
28%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
33%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
20%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
23%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
26%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
28%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
26%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
21%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
22%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
27%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Senior Suites of Garfield Ridge, Mercy Circle Senior Living and Brookdale Glen Ellyn are the top-rated independent living facilities near Glenn, Illinois. See full list of communities.
There are 113 independent living facilities near Glenn, Illinois. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Glenn, Illinois are Inspirations of Northbrook, Discovery Village Des Plaines and Mercy Circle Senior Living. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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