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The sales and marketing staff was exceptionally helpful to find the perfect unit for my mom, that had all the amenities she wanted.
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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.
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.
In elegant, residential environments, we deliver the finest in senior care, and are recognized internationally for both quality and innovation. Guided by our Principles of Service, Sunrise affords families peace-of-mind by providing today's seniors with a range of personalized assisted living...
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5 for all. What we like the most about the community is the friendliness & quality of care. Yes, we would highly recommend Oak Park Place Burlington community to other families based on the experience.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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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Very, professional, compassionate and caring with being organized. I would of course recommend them because of the cleanliness and activities..
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.
Hunt Club Village has been designed to address the social and economic needs of independent seniors. Located on a 5 acre site, 104 units and elegantly decorated common areas, Hunt Club Village offers a new lifestyle alternative to residents allowing them to enjoy their retirement years.
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The building is clean. Saturday morning coffee and donuts are paid for by management but residents make it successful. Residents organize cook-outs, holiday pot lucks, cards, Xmas tree decorating. A single...
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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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I lived in Lakeland apartments for 3 years, and returned. It was alright when I first moved here and it did start going downhill for a bit. A new manager came in and made a lot of improvements. She works...
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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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I understand my mother can be difficult. Although the staff was helpful, there were times when they acted as if they were doing me a favor.
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.
Liberty Village, a 104 unit, three story, senior residential community has been designed to provide a new lifestyle alternative that will allow residents to enjoy their retirement years. With active social lives in mind, Liberty Village is elegantly decorated common areas offer ideal settings for...
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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: 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...
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The first thought my husband and I thought, was how intimate and home like the place was. Everyone was introduced to us, very friendly and approachable. The place is smaller than all the other facilities we...
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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: 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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Very happy with this facility. It's next over to their assisted living facility so I am next door to my husband who is there. Their programs are wonderful.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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.
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We have had a great experience so far. I can tell that my mom is very happy and really thriving here. They encourage her to participate in activities and I really like that. I would definitely recommend to...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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.
Lincolnshire Place Lincolnshire Place is an assisted living community that specializes in the art of making seniors feel at home while providing expert dementia care in Sycamore, DeKalb County, Illinois. Located in northern Illinois, Sycamore is home to the Sycamore Pumpkin Festival, an annual...
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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.
Hickory Terrace is our brand-new independent living community built By Grainger. We are a family owned company lead by owners Brian and Susie Grainger. Brian Grainger has been active in building senior housing in the Sycamore area for more than six years, with unparalleled customer satisfaction...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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.
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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It was great, just more of an apartment than anything else. They serve six dinners a week. My mom was falling all the time and we should have had her in a different facility the whole time. She wasn't eating...
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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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Very nice apartment living. Advertised as a no smoking building, but smokers congregate at front door, well within the required 15 b feet. No participation in the community by management. Love the...
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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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.
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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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My mother had Alzheimer's. She stayed at The Vines. First I should say that the owners are personal friends of mine for over 40 years. But don't write off my review. The owners are not some big...
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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I am very impressed with the caring and attentive staff. They impress me as having genuine interest in the residents they serve.
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.

Cost of independent living in Harmony, IL

The average cost of senior living in Harmony is $5,063 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Kingston, IL with an average of $4,328 per month.

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

Harmony, IL
$5,063/mo
$4,530/mo
$4,499/mo

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

Harmony, IL
$5,063/mo
U.S. national average
$4,212/mo

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

$6,083/mo
Independent Living
$5,063/mo

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

Semi-Private
$6,500/mo
Studio
$3,688/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,352/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,404/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,264/mo

Senior living costs in Harmony 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: Harmony, IL
Column state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Community typeHarmony, ILIllinoisU.S.
Independent Living$5,063/mo$4,508/mo$4,212/mo
Assisted Living$6,028/mo$5,468/mo$4,753/mo
Memory Care$6,083/mo$5,489/mo$5,015/mo
Independent Living
Harmony, IL:$5,063/mo
Illinois:$4,508/mo
U.S.:$4,212/mo
Assisted Living
Harmony, IL:$6,028/mo
Illinois:$5,468/mo
U.S.:$4,753/mo
Memory Care
Harmony, IL:$6,083/mo
Illinois:$5,489/mo
U.S.:$5,015/mo
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Independent living costs in Harmony, IL, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Harmony 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.

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Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Harmony, IL$3,201/mo$3,209/mo-0.2%
Illinois$3,107/mo$3,058/mo+1.6%
National$3,256/mo$3,167/mo+2.8%
Harmony, IL
2024 average cost:$3,201/mo
2023 average cost:$3,209/mo
Percent change:-0.2%
Illinois
2024 average cost:$3,107/mo
2023 average cost:$3,058/mo
Percent change:+1.6%
National
2024 average cost:$3,256/mo
2023 average cost:$3,167/mo
Percent change:+2.8%
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What families are saying about independent living in Harmony

Recent reviews for independent living in Harmony

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.

Shepherd 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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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Warm and welcoming community atmosphere. Multiple reviews mention the friendly and inviting nature of the communities, with staff and residents making newcomers feel welcome Clarendale of Algonquin. Residents enjoy socializing with each other and participating in various activities Huntley Springs Retirement Resort.
Helpful and accommodating staff. Reviews praise the supportive and attentive nature of the staff at the communities, who go above and beyond to assist residents and their families Clarendale of Algonquin, Huntley Springs Retirement Resort, Clarendale of Algonquin.
Delicious and varied meal options. Quality food is a common theme in the reviews, with residents expressing satisfaction with the meal choices and accommodations for dietary restrictions Huntley Springs Retirement Resort, Huntley Springs Retirement Resort, Clarendale of Algonquin.
Plentiful and engaging activities. Communities offer numerous activities to keep residents active and social, including card games, board games, and movie nights Clarendale of Algonquin, Huntley Springs Retirement Resort, Huntley Springs Retirement Resort.
Thoughtfully designed living spaces. Residents appreciate the cleanliness and upkeep of their living spaces, with some mentioning high-end finishes and modern amenities Huntley Springs Retirement Resort, Huntley Springs Retirement Resort, Huntley Springs Retirement Resort.
Community safety and security. Reviews emphasize the peace of mind that comes with living in a safe and secure community, with staff being readily available to help residents Huntley Springs Retirement Resort, Clarendale of Algonquin, Clarendale of Algonquin.
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Harmony independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Harmony independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Harmony, 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 Harmony 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 Harmony 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
29.5%
20.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
35.6%
34.8%
No sugar
No sugar
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Vegetarian
Vegetarian
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Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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Availability of select dining options in Harmony 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 Harmony communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
36%
36.9%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
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43.8%
Room service
Room service
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37.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Harmony 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 Harmony offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
45%
45.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
31.5%
28.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
35.8%
33.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
51.5%
47.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50.2%
49.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
59.4%
54.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
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43.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
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Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
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Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
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47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
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47.2%
Dances
Dances
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33.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
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Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Huntley Springs Retirement Resort, Inspirations of Northbrook and Galloway Senior Living are the top-rated independent living facilities near Harmony, Illinois. See full list of communities.
There are 590 independent living facilities near Harmony, Illinois. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Harmony, Illinois are Huntley Springs Retirement Resort, Discovery Village Des Plaines and Clarendale of Algonquin. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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