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The cost of independent living in Hillcrest is about $4,353 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 231 options. Read 4401 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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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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The whole team there was wonderful. Don't read the old reviews, that was many years ago and is not applicable today. My mom is loving it there and she's so busy with all the fun activities. I can even...
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.
The Reserve of Geneva is located in Geneva, IL. Geneva is a part of Kane County, and this independent living community is located in an area with much to do and see. Those who are guests of the residents of Geneva will find that they enjoy checking out the Downtown Geneva Historic Shopping...
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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: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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We Could Not Of Done This Emotional Rollercoaster Of Emotions Without Every Staff Currently And Not Currently. [name removed] You Are A Godsend And Truely Amazing And I Can Honestly Say Your Heart Of Gold...
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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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.
HARVARD RANCH FOR SENIORS IS A 23 APARTMENT BUILDING ALL ON ONE FLOOR. APTS. INCLUDE STOVE FRIDGE AND GAS HEAT AND GAS COOKING. CENTRAL AIR AND PARKING. RESIDENT MUST BE 60 YEARS OF AGE AND HAVE INCOME BELOW 32,OOO PER YEAR.
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.
An affordable luxury apartment home community built on the promise of independent, carefree living for seniors 55 years and better. With many reasons to enjoy life and have peace of mind. Professionally managed by Horizon which develops, builds and manages apartment homes for seniors that are...
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The staff at the Constitution House is very friendly and always courteous. One of the deciding factors for choosing the Constitution House was their monthly rent is tied to social security income. This was...
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.
Constitution House is part of Franciscan Ministries, Inc. We provide affordable housing for low income for those 62 and older, or 55 and older with a disability. We are conveniently located in Aurora, minutes south of Interstate 88. We are within walking distance of Wal-Mart and Walgreen’s and...
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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.
The Suites of Beloit offers bright and comfortable rooms that allow residents to enjoy their personal space; outdoor courtyards and spacious lounges throughout the center offer a vibrant social scene.
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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Several years ago, my husband and I knew that it would be time to move to a supportive living environment. Being a nurse, I did much research and we eventually decided on the Holmstad. One of the most...
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.
A nationally accredited continuing care retirement community with a 38-acre parklike setting, The Holmstad reflects its scenic Fox River Valley location. We offer a residential style for every aspect of retirement.Residential styles availableDuplex, cottage, studio, one- or two-bedroom apartment...
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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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My husband and I have lived here for two years and continue to be very pleased with our choice. After a thorough search for senior rental apartment in the area, we found Geneva Place provided 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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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: 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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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: 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: 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.
Rock Bay Harbor has proudly served independent seniors 55 and older since 1999. Our friendly and caring office, housekeeping and maintenance staff are on site Monday through Friday, 9:00 till 4:00. Rock Bay Harbor is close to shopping, the bus stop, and conveniently located across the street...
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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: 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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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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My parents are in Independent Living there. I appreciate the staff. My parents are happy there. I think it is a good place. The food is not good, my dad complains about it every day. The room sizes are good....
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.
Beloit Senior Living is a Assisted Living facility that opened August 2016 in Beloit, WI. The company has been providing quality assisted living and memory care to seniors for over 15 years at our other locations in Milton, WI and Waterford, WI. We are very excited to provide quality services to...

Cost of independent living in Hillcrest, IL

The average cost of senior living in Hillcrest is $4,353 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Rockford, IL with an average of $3,457 per month.

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

Hillcrest, IL
$4,353/mo
$4,372/mo
$3,851/mo

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

Hillcrest, IL
$4,353/mo
U.S. national average
$4,219/mo

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

$5,642/mo
Independent Living
$4,353/mo

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

Studio
$3,798/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,277/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,921/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,220/mo

Senior living costs in Hillcrest 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: Hillcrest, IL
Column state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Community typeHillcrest, ILIllinoisU.S.
Independent Living$4,353/mo$4,525/mo$4,219/mo
Assisted Living$5,542/mo$5,492/mo$4,759/mo
Memory Care$5,642/mo$5,514/mo$5,024/mo
Independent Living
Hillcrest, IL:$4,353/mo
Illinois:$4,525/mo
U.S.:$4,219/mo
Assisted Living
Hillcrest, IL:$5,542/mo
Illinois:$5,492/mo
U.S.:$4,759/mo
Memory Care
Hillcrest, IL:$5,642/mo
Illinois:$5,514/mo
U.S.:$5,024/mo
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Independent living costs in Hillcrest, IL, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Hillcrest 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
Hillcrest, IL$3,851/mo$3,833/mo+0.5%
Illinois$3,106/mo$3,068/mo+1.3%
National$3,256/mo$3,166/mo+2.8%
Hillcrest, IL
2024 average cost:$3,851/mo
2023 average cost:$3,833/mo
Percent change:+0.5%
Illinois
2024 average cost:$3,106/mo
2023 average cost:$3,068/mo
Percent change:+1.3%
National
2024 average cost:$3,256/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+2.8%
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What families are saying about independent living in Hillcrest

Recent reviews for independent living in Hillcrest

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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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.

The Landings Senior Living in Batavia, IL

4.3
The staff is extremely friendly. There lots of activities and outings. Beautiful campus and location!

Hillcrest independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Hillcrest independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Hillcrest, 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 Hillcrest 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 Hillcrest 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
28.3%
20.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
31.1%
35.1%
No sugar
No sugar
26.4%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
30.2%
34.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
14.2%
11%
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Availability of select dining options in Hillcrest 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 Hillcrest communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
30.2%
37.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
40.1%
44.1%
Room service
Room service
28.8%
37.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Hillcrest 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 Hillcrest offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
44.3%
45.9%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
29.7%
28.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
32.5%
33.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
49.1%
48%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
48.6%
49.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
57.5%
54.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40.1%
43.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
36.3%
38.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
38.2%
42.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
47.6%
47.8%
Live performances
Live performances
44.3%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
27.4%
33.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
31.1%
40.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Huntley Springs Retirement Resort, Clarendale of Algonquin and Brighton Gardens of St. Charles are the top-rated independent living facilities near Hillcrest, Illinois. See full list of communities.
There are 231 independent living facilities near Hillcrest, Illinois. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Hillcrest, Illinois are Huntley Springs Retirement Resort, Clarendale of Algonquin and Prairie Pointe Assisted Living and Memory Care. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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