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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Harlem, IL

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The cost of independent living in Harlem is about $3,489 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 244 options.

Read 3824 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. You may also consider nearby communities such as Rockford, Janesville and Beloit.

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Photo of The Oaks at Algonquin
1212 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.0
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The apartment size was just right. Could use a little more storage. My father in law enjoys the food. The staff is great EXCEPT for the front desk girl. She supposedly work at another facility. But she is...
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.
Located in Algonquin, Illinois, this senior living community is close enough to the city to indulge in the urban lifestyle while still living in a quiet village. Make a day of it by walking the shoreline of Lake Michigan, or get takeout from your favorite downtown pizza spot. But there’s no need...
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Photo of Bickford of St. Charles
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9.0
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51 reviews
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5 stars all the way for everything except the food, since I never actually ate there or saw what they offer. From my experience, though, everything else was excellent. The atmosphere was welcoming, and the...
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.
With our HigherPath senior health model leading the way, Bickford redefines senior living. It's not just about care; it's about proactive well-being, enabling your loved one to live happier, healthier — longer.Our approach clearly resonates — our happiness ratings among residents are double the...
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Photo of Eden Vista Barrington
1212 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.0
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31 reviews
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The staff is great and the facility is beautiful. There's plenty of activities to get involved with. Mom says she loves it there. [name removed] from A Place for Mom was great to work with. He was so...
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.
Eden Vista Barrington is an intimate residence devoted to caring for those needing assisted living and nurturing those with memory loss or Alzheimer's disease. Call today to schedule a visit, we look forward to you meeting our staff and residents!
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Photo of The Heathers Lake In The Hills
99 Photos available
8.9
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8 reviews
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My Mom has been in residence for 3 years now. The staff is kind and caring. She is happy and I know I can count on The Heathers to keep her best interests in mind. My Mom has her own room with all of her...
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.
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Photo of Poplar Creek Village
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51 reviews
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There are no meals here, however everything about the place is perfect so close to the hospital and doctors. Activities for my parents, friendly staff. Very clean and they stand on top of things.
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.
Photo of Woodlands at Canterfield
2121 Photos available
8.9
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12 reviews
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The apartment's size and layout were the best we saw after touring about a dozen different units. It stood out for its spacious design and well-thought-out floor plan.
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 Woodlands at Canterfield is managed by Franciscan Advisory Services, Inc., a division of Franciscan Ministries, sponsored by the Franciscan Sisters of Chicago, a Midwest leader in senior living market.The Woodlands at Canterfield has been open since August of 2023. Located in charming...
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Photo of Better Living at Liberty Court
1111 Photos available
8.9
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5 stars for sure the overall experience out there is great. The staff is super good She likes all of them mom is super happy out there. She participates in almost all the activities. Which I was unsure about...
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.
Experience Award Winning Senior Living with 5-Star Resort Hospitality at the Areas Most Affordable Prices. Liberty Court of Dixon provides all these with a warm and personal touch. Be our guest at one of the Illinois finest Assisted Living communities and enjoy quality food, friends, and...
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Photo of Archwood West
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8.8
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11 reviews
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Very nice place. All one level nice size rooms. The staff is very caring and they do watch out for your loved ones. They will call or email if any issues. And they are available to anwser questions when...
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.
Photo of Burr Oak Manor
44 Photos available
8.8
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52 reviews
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The staff is great, just wish they had an online bill pay method and/or took credit card payments. It is very clean and the room size was perfect.
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.
Burr Oak Manor in Genoa City, WI is a 33 bed State Licensed Assisted Living Home with a very comfortable environment. We have a unique license to care for independent individuals as well as those requiring total care at an affordable cost. We provide escorted transportation to and from physician...
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Photo of Cedarhurst of McHenry
1515 Photos available
8.7
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17 reviews
8.7
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Cedarhurst of McHenry is a beautiful facility with a warm and welcoming atmosphere. The staff was friendly, helpful, and attentive to my mother’s needs. The nursing staff provided good care and...
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.
At Cedarhurst of McHenry, it’s our mission to tailor senior living to you so you can feel loved, valued, and supported each and every day. Our senior living community in McHenry, Illinois, offers assisted living for those who require assistance with activities of daily living and memory care for...
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Photo of Cedarhurst of Woodstock
1717 Photos available
8.7
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16 reviews
8.7
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16 reviews
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We chose Cedarhurst of Woodstock because of the facility's close proximity to me and very clean facility and responsive staff. They have a really great activities director there. My uncle is very happy...
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.
At Cedarhurst of Woodstock, it’s our mission to tailor senior living to you so you can feel loved, valued, and supported each and every day. Our senior living community in Woodstock, Illinois, offers assisted living for those who require assistance with activities of daily living and memory care...
Photo of Charter Senior Living of Rockford
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39 reviews
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In general, assisted living helps your family member feel less lonely, less isolated, most of the time improves their diet and their quality of life. When you combine all these things together, their overall...
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.
Charter Senior Living of Rockford, located in Rockford, Illinois provides truly person-directed care, taking the time to know and work with each resident as an individual and providing them with care that’s as unique as they are. In Assisted Living, our caring, compassionate staff, first-rate...
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Photo of Fairhaven Christian Retirement
1111 Photos available
8.5
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11 reviews
8.5
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The food is the best three meals provided per day. All home cooked and presentation outstanding. Room apt size is your choice small one room to larger living room small kitchen and bedroom. Overall perfect...
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.
Fairhaven's mission statement is to provide a comfortable lifestyle and exceptional care which enhances quality of life in a manner that glorifies God. Fairhaven is a faith-based, non-for-profit continuum of care, that offer maintenance free living through independent options and also...
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Photo of Oak Park Place Janesville
1010 Photos available
77 Floor plans available
8.5
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I loved everything about Oak Park Place. It's very well run. I would recommend it to others. The facility is very thoughtfully designed. You can be as involved in the activities they schedule as you wish.
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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Photo of Fox River Horizon
66 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
8.5
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I really like living at Fox river Horizon. There are plenty of activities, it is a very independent and friendly place. I do wish my bedroom and kitchen were a bit bigger in my apartment.
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.
Fox River Horizon is a senior housing community located in Elgin, IL. Elgin is a part of Cook and Kane Counties and this area offers much to do and see. Those who choose to be a part of Elgin and this community will find that there is always plenty to keep them busy, and their guests will enjoy...
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Photo of Pine Brook Pointe
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Want to say rated cleanliness lower because we had to request clean-ups when we visited more than once. Rated value lower because for all the money charged it was up to family to provide own toilet paper,...
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.
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Photo of Melody Living Lake in the Hills
3131 Photos available
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I know Melody is an older facility but I do feel that in some areas the carpet needs to be replaced. There's some molding coming up in the floor of my mom's apartment and her bathroom door is off the track....
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.
OPENING IN SPRING 2020!We’d love to show you what a Life in Harmony is like at Melody Living’s Lake in the Hills community by inviting you to schedule a private tour of our assisted living and memory support neighborhoods! Discover our commitment to care, warm and welcoming hospitality, explore...
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Photo of The Landings Senior Living
2020 Photos available
1717 Floor plans available
8.2
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Staff are kind and helpful. The food is tasty and they offer a decent variety. There are specials each day and a limited menu offered every meal including breakfast all day. They offer half portions which is...
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.
Our brand new, beautifully designed community is conveniently located in a vibrant area near downtown Batavia and within minutes of shopping, restaurants, entertainment and medical care. At The Landings, you will find no buy-ins or hidden fees and the perfect combination of comfort, care and an...
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I found the staff that I interacted with, to be caring and helpful. While he could still eat, my husband enjoyed the food. I would recommend them to others who are searching for care for their loved one.
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.
Assisted Living facilities can provide residents with a number of amenities. Assisted living enables a resident to live independently and enjoy a variety of on site activities. Arbor View Communities is located on 34201 Arbor Lane Burlington, Wisconsin. Arbor View Communities is an assisted...
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Photo of Bickford of Rockford
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Love that you stay in your apartment even if you need to start getting memory care. No separate wing/ floor for memory care. Small enough facility that the administrators know every resident very well and...
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.
Why settle for the ordinary in senior living when Bickford offers so much more? Freshly crafted meals, a dedicated caregiver always within reach, and a world of exciting activities await your loved one. Our commitment? Making sure they’re able to embrace life to the fullest, every single day....
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Photo of Eden Vista Hoffman Estates
1212 Photos available
88 Floor plans available
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Staff response is just average. Not interested in the activities. Food is institutional. Facility is spotless. Room size is adequate.
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.
At Eden Vista Hoffman Estates you get to redefine your independence with new friendships and the chance to explore new hobbies, like art and music. Here are just a few examples of fun ways you could spend your day:•Shopping•Fitness classes•Craft projects•Live music performances•Java music...
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It's a small place, 2 buildings and communal living spaces. They share living room areas. It's on the higher end cost wise and we may move my dad because of that. He's happy there and has good care. They...
Provides: Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Anam Care, which is part of the Anam Campus in Rockford, is designed to meet, in the most loving way possible, the specialized needs of all who are affected with a dementia, including Alzheimer's, Lewy Body, Parkinson's and Frontal-temporal dementias, memory loss and cognitive impairment. ...
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We are quite pleased with them so far. The paperwork is fairly intimidating, but their intake manager,[name removed], guided me step by step through it. She was patient and kind and explained every step....
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 Belvidere is the only Assisted Lifestyle Community in Boone County, Illinois. Our emphasis is on maintaining health, wellness, dignity and independence. We encourage our residents to be as independent as possible but provide assistance in areas that are needed. We opened on...
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I am a resident and I have to say the rooms, food, staff and the administrative executive are great. The food is fresh and dietary attempts to offer healthy foods. They try to comply with your individual...
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.
Dimensions Living Winnebago is located in picturesque Winnebago, Illinois. It is a village located in Winnebago County. It is a very small town, with a population of only over 3,000. The village has a total area of only 1.9 square miles. The beautiful green grass fields and the small town...
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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.
An inviting, beautiful assisted living community located in DeKalb, Illinois, Heritage Woods of DeKalb is a welcoming place to call home. Located conveniently off 1-88 and Highway 64, it is an ideal choice for those who want to be close to family and friends. We're located near Northern Illinois...

Cost of independent living in Harlem, IL

The average cost of senior living in Harlem is $3,489 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Davis, IL with an average of $2,817 per month.

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

Harlem, IL
$3,489/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

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

$6,304/mo
Independent Living
$3,489/mo

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

Semi-Private
$2,935/mo
Studio
$3,484/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,552/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,999/mo

Senior living costs in Harlem 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: Harlem, IL
Column state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Community typeHarlem, ILIllinoisU.S.
Independent Living$3,489/mo$3,342/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$5,604/mo$6,329/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$6,304/mo$7,681/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Harlem, IL:$3,489/mo
Illinois:$3,342/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Harlem, IL:$5,604/mo
Illinois:$6,329/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Harlem, IL:$6,304/mo
Illinois:$7,681/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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Independent living costs in Harlem, IL, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Harlem 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 average 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
Harlem, IL$3,306/mo$3,115/mo+6.1%
Illinois$2,796/mo$2,885/mo-3.1%
National$3,141/mo$2,998/mo+4.8%
Harlem, IL
2024 average cost:$3,306/mo
2023 average cost:$3,115/mo
Percent change:+6.1%
Illinois
2024 average cost:$2,796/mo
2023 average cost:$2,885/mo
Percent change:-3.1%
National
2024 average cost:$3,141/mo
2023 average cost:$2,998/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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What families are saying about independent living in Harlem

Recent reviews for independent living in Harlem

Shepherd Premier Assisted Living of Harvard

5.0
I am very happy with the care that my mother is getting at this very nice and home feeling community. The staff is wonderful and very attentive. I like that the community is clean. <y mother is really liking the activities and she likes what is offered. We would highly recommend this small ...
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Lakeland Apartments in Fox Lake, IL

5.0
We think this is a really good community and every time we come to visit things look clean and well taken care of. The outside of the building and everything around it is well maintained. The property manager [name removed] has been so wonderful to work with. She has been very helpful, ...
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Heritage Woods of Belvidere

5.0
I am very content living at Heritage Woods. My apartment is very comfortable and convenient. The nurses and CNAs are very attentive and convenient. The food is good and I may also eat in my room if I so desire. There are activities every day. Also a small store 2 days a week.

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Welcoming and friendly staff and residents. Multiple reviews mention the warm and welcoming atmosphere at the communities, with friendly interactions between residents and staff. At TLC Living Community, the nurses aides were especially commended for their friendliness and remembering residents' names. The residents of Fairhaven Christ ...
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Varied and engaging activities. Several reviews highlight the importance of activities in keeping residents engaged and socially active. Community members at TLC Living Community enjoyed weekly happy hours and singing performances, while residents of Fairhaven Christian Retirement mentioned the well-planned activities and ...
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Tasty and well-prepared meals. Nutritious and delicious meals were a common theme in the reviews, with many residents expressing satisfaction with the food at their communities, such as Morning Star Village and Independence Village Rockford.
Clean and well-maintained living spaces. Reviews consistently mentioned the cleanliness of the communities, with Independence Village Rockford residents appreciating the improvements to the kitchen and the beautiful courtyard. The TLC Living Community reviewer also praised the upkeep of common areas like the bathrooms.
Supportive and accessible nursing care. Several reviews mentioned the availability and quality of nursing care at the communities. At Fairhaven Christian Retirement, residents have access to 24-hour nursing care if needed, and residents of Independence Village Rockford expressed appreciation for the staff's assistance and accommod ...
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Affordable and good value for the price. Reviews for Peterson Meadows and Independence Village Rockford indicate that these communities offer a good value for the price, with clean living spaces, friendly staff, and engaging activities.
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Harlem independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Harlem independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Harlem, 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 Harlem 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 Harlem partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Harlem, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
20.1%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
25.4%
35.7%
No sugar
No sugar
23.8%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
25%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.1%
11.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Harlem 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 Harlem communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Harlem, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
23%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
30.3%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
23.8%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.1%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Harlem 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 Harlem offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Harlem, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
35.2%
46.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
23.4%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
26.6%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
46.7%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
39.3%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
54.9%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
31.6%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
27.5%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
27.9%
43%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
38.1%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
36.5%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
21.3%
34.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
22.5%
40.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
35.2%
47.6%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Huntley Springs Retirement Resort, Clarendale of Algonquin and Cedar Lake Assisted Living and Memory Care are the top-rated independent living facilities near Harlem, Illinois. See full list of communities.
There are 244 independent living facilities near Harlem, Illinois. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Harlem, Illinois are Huntley Springs Retirement Resort, Clarendale of Algonquin and Cedar Lake Assisted Living and Memory Care. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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