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The cost of independent living in Hawthorn Woods is about $6,693 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 38 options. Read 1562 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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2020 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
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It's a great facility, they offer a ton of activities. Medical staff is on site as well. I would definitely recommend to others.
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.
Sedgebrook, located in Lincolnshire, Lake County, Illinois is a premier assisted living community in the area. The community is designed to fit the lives of each unique individual. With state of the art amenities installed on site, the community has a life of its own, despite it being surrounded...
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4545 Photos available
99 Floor plans available
8.0
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28 reviews
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28 reviews
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The staff is very caring and kind. Yes, we would recommend The Landing on Dundee Senior Living to other families based on the experience so far.
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.
Our community offers assisted living and memory care options for seniors, ideally located for the North Shore suburbs of Chicago and the surrounding communities of Wheeling.This isn’t your average senior living community as our residents enjoy social interaction with their peers, activities here...
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8.0
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They have been phenomenal. If we could give the friendliness of the staff a 10 we would. Like, seriously, the people are so nice, friendly, kind and patient. They made my mom and dad feel so welcomed in a...
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 Garlands is a unique community for people ages 55 and older that offers residents an uncompromising lifestyle in a resort setting with unprecedented amenities and services. The Garlands homes offer superb construction, thoughtful interior design and the finest quality. They feature large and...
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55 Floor plans available
8.0
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1...overall experience 10 plus beautiful facility great location Incredible care and loving staff 2...excellent maintenance of entire facility 3...friendliness 10 + Staff from kitchen to front desk to...
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.
Waverly Inn Memory Care Community, a Koelsch Community, and family owned since 1958 is located in the Village of Arlington Heights.Along with excellence in care, Waverly Inn Memory Care Community will offer full meals, vibrant mental and physical activities 7 days a week, scheduled social outings...
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1111 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
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In house visiting nurse practitioner is excellent. Executive staff is trying; much upheaval. Polite and helpful initial entry. Clean and organized. Safe. Nursing staff is non-communicative. Dining is...
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.
Our longstanding mission is to transform the way society thinks about aging and senior living. Our Victory Centre of Vernon Hills community is an extension of that promise. We are steadfast in our commitment to cultivate a genuine home for you or your loved one. Above all else, this is your life...
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7.0
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28 reviews
7.0
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28 reviews
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My mother has being in the facility for over two years, and we can said enough of the great care she has received from all the staff. We look at many facilities before and they were very impersonal and cold...
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.
Let our 24/7 nursing care put your mind at ease at our Wealshire Plus Assisted Living Campus. Our Sheltered Care license allows us to achieve a true Continuum of Care, providing the extra "plus" care for your loved one you won't find at a standard Assisted Living. At the Wealshire, couples can...
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7.0
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My mom said "I don't have to cook or clean." Based on the experience we have had so far, we would recommend the Lutheran Home to other families
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.
Lutheran Home in Arlington Heights was established in 1892 and continues to be a respected not-for-profit mission driven organization in the Chicagoland area. Lutheran Home offers assisted living; a tired memory support continuum; residential nursing; short term rehabilitation; adult day...
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6.5
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14 reviews
6.5
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Bickford felt like home from the first visit. Supportive staff, very clean and modern looking, lots of activities throughout the day, although my mom was not a big eater the food looked and smelled...
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.
Bickford isn’t just another senior living community. Our caregiver family is committed to ensuring that every resident lives their most fulfilling life. Here, your loved one will savor meals made from scratch, always have a dedicated caregiver by their side, and enjoy a vibrant social calendar. A...
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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.
Midlothian Manor is Shared Senior Housing. The Manor’s 14 private first floor apartments house self-reliant seniors who would like more companionship, and yet they gleefully give up household chores, yard work and cooking meals.We can’t wait to welcome you as our newest ”family” member.
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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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5 star
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Everything is going great since my move here. The place is very comfortable and everyone is very nice. I am one of the youngest people here, and they don't have any activities. They have some meals provided...
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.
Liberty Arms, Lake County's newest senior living community, has been designed to address the social and economical needs for its senior residents, age 55 and older. Liberty Arms offers seniors a maintenance-free lifestyle opportunity with an array of support services as well as luxurious and...
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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.
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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.
Liberty Towers in Libertyville, Lake County, IL is set in a picturesque scene away from most of the hustle and bustle of town. It offers a variety of apartments rather than simply a room in a traditional senior apartment and provides you with all the comforts of home in a community setting where...
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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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The staff are pretty good. They are a little short in the maintenance department, however they do still get things done in a reasonable amount of time. They do not offer a meal plan for this independent...
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.
Lakefront Residences Lakefront Residences is a senior housing community that is located in Grayslake, Lake County, Illinois, about 50 miles north of Chicago. This apartment community is located near many lakes and parks, as well as shopping centers and entertainment. Plus, the beauty of Lake...
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We chose Alden Horizon because the friendliness of the people and the value for the money. The apartments are good size, we have a 1 bedroom and it is perfect for what we need. They do have full kitchens and...
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.
Alden Horizon is an independent living community in Barrington, IL. Barrington is a part of Cook County, and it provides great entertainment options and attractions. Residents and their guests enjoy checking out The Catlow Theater, as well as the areas golf courses and inns. This beautiful area...
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.

Cost of independent living in Hawthorn Woods, IL

The average cost of senior living in Hawthorn Woods is $6,693 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Volo, IL with an average of $4,745 per month.

Independent living costs in Hawthorn Woods, IL, vs. nearby cities

Hawthorn Woods, IL
$6,693/mo
$6,292/mo

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

Hawthorn Woods, IL
$6,693/mo
U.S. national average
$4,153/mo

Independent living costs in Hawthorn Woods, IL, vs. other senior living options

$6,314/mo
Independent Living
$6,693/mo

Independent living costs in Hawthorn Woods, IL, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,335/mo
Studio
$5,833/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,103/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,442/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,928/mo

Senior living costs in Hawthorn Woods 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: Hawthorn Woods, IL
Column state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Community typeHawthorn Woods, ILIllinoisU.S.
Independent Living$6,693/mo$4,454/mo$4,153/mo
Assisted Living$6,283/mo$5,372/mo$4,698/mo
Memory Care$6,314/mo$5,392/mo$4,946/mo
Independent Living
Hawthorn Woods, IL:$6,693/mo
Illinois:$4,454/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
Assisted Living
Hawthorn Woods, IL:$6,283/mo
Illinois:$5,372/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Memory Care
Hawthorn Woods, IL:$6,314/mo
Illinois:$5,392/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
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Independent living costs in Hawthorn Woods, IL, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Hawthorn Woods 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
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Hawthorn Woods, IL$3,578/mo$3,264/mo+9.6%
Illinois$3,094/mo$3,076/mo+0.6%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Hawthorn Woods, IL
2024 average cost:$3,578/mo
2023 average cost:$3,264/mo
Percent change:+9.6%
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 Hawthorn Woods

Recent reviews for independent living in Hawthorn Woods

Silver Glen Senior Living in South Elgin, IL

4.7
I would definitely recommend Silver Glen Senior Living to others. The facility itself is great, the rooms are really nice, and everyone seems so nice and welcoming. Another great thing they have is they work with a company that provides Physical therapy, Speech and OT on the premises.. so ...
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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.

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

Highly accommodating staff. Throughout the reviews, the staff at various communities are praised for their accommodating nature, making adjustments to ensure residents and their families are satisfied. At Brookdale Hawthorn Lakes in Vernon Hills Independent Living, for example, the team makes sure loved ones have what th ...
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Wide range of activities for different interests. Reviews consistently mention the diverse activities available at communities, catering to the unique interests of residents. At Brookdale Vernon Hills, for instance, the tropical rainforest and wide array of activities ensure there's always something to do for everyone.
Comfortable and spacious living quarters. Many residents express appreciation for the clean and comfortable apartments at their communities, like Deer Park Village, where the vibrant atmosphere and personalized living spaces contribute to a sense of home.
Delicious and nutritious meals. Nutritious meals are a common theme in reviews, with residents praising the quality and variety of food offered at communities. At Solstice at Palatine, the meals are described as delicious and a highlight of daily life.
Thoughtfully designed common areas. Reviews highlight the importance of common areas in creating a sense of community and familiarity, such as the game room and movie room at StoryPoint Libertyville, where residents gather to socialize and connect with one another.
Attentive and responsive caregivers. Caring and attentive caregivers are a top priority for many families, as seen in reviews for communities like Clarendale of Algonquin, where staff members are praised for their dedication to the well-being and happiness of their residents.
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Hawthorn Woods independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Hawthorn Woods independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Hawthorn Woods, 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 Hawthorn Woods 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 Hawthorn Woods 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
54.1%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
64.9%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
67.6%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
56.8%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
18.9%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Hawthorn Woods 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 Hawthorn Woods communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
73%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
73%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
59.5%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
27%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Hawthorn Woods 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 Hawthorn Woods offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
73%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
56.8%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
62.2%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
73%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
75.7%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
81.1%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
67.6%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
75.7%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
70.3%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
73%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
73%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
51.4%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
64.9%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
70.3%
46.4%
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