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The cost of independent living in Hunter is about $3,092 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 46 options. Read 507 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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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: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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: 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.
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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It's fine. It's big. There's a lot of room. I like the food. The company I have I like real well. People who want to live in a place like this- It's a darn good place to live.
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.
Independence Village was established with the intent to provide seniors with an opportunity to enjoy their retirement years to the fullest. We included all the comforts of home and replaced the worries of homeownership with a carefree lifestyle full of activities and new friends. Seniors who call...
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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.
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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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: 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.
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Independent Living
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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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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.
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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 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...
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Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.

Cost of independent living in Hunter, IL

The average cost of senior living in Hunter is $3,092 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Roscoe, IL with an average of $3,012 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Hunter, IL vs. nearby cities

Hunter, IL
$3,092/mo
$3,167/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Hunter, IL vs. the state and national average

Hunter, IL
$3,092/mo
U.S. national average
$4,149/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Hunter vs. other types of senior living

$4,025/mo
Independent Living
$3,092/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Hunter, IL by room type

Semi-Private
$4,064/mo
Studio
$4,352/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,101/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,507/mo

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What families are saying about independent living in Hunter

Recent reviews for independent living in Hunter

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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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.

Anam Care of Rockford

5.0
The community is small, well staffed. They really understand of the needs of residents with memory issues. When I visit my loved one it is just like coming to nice homey living room.

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Warm and welcoming staff and residents. Residents across various communities express their appreciation for the friendly and welcoming nature of both the staff and fellow residents. At TLC Living Community, one review mentions the staff's dedication to remembering residents' names and the wonderful singers who visited during holiday ...
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Variety of well-planned activities. Multiple reviews highlight the importance of activities in creating a vibrant community atmosphere. At TLC Living Community, residents enjoy weekly happy hours and singers performing in-house. Fairhaven residents, as mentioned in several reviews, enjoy a range of activities from movie nights t ...
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Delicious and accommodating meals. Quality meals are a significant factor in overall community satisfaction, with residents expressing their pleasure at the food offerings. Fairhaven residents, as mentioned in multiple reviews, appreciate the chef's ability to cater to dietary restrictions and individual preferences.
Thoughtful and responsive staff. Several residents share their experiences of the staff's attentiveness and quick response to their needs. For instance, Fairhaven Christian Retirements residents have received help when they needed it and appreciated the staff's ability to accommodate their requests.
Safe and spacious living environment. Residents often mention the importance of safety and comfort in their living spaces. Peterson Meadows' residents, as stated in various reviews, feel reassured by the community's safety measures and appreciate the ample room in their living quarters.
Nurturing community for personal growth. Residents at Independence Village Rockford express their appreciation for the supportive community environment that encourages personal growth and connections. They enjoy various activities, volunteer opportunities, and the friendly interactions with their neighbors.
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Hunter independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Hunter independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Hunter, 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 Hunter 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 Hunter partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Hunter, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
20.5%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
15.9%
33.5%
No sugar
No sugar
18.2%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
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32.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9.1%
8.2%
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Availability of select dining options in Hunter 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 Hunter communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
15.9%
35.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
25%
42.7%
Room service
Room service
18.2%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
4.5%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Hunter 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 Hunter offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
27.3%
44.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
20.5%
27.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
22.7%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
34.1%
47.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
31.8%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
45.5%
53.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
29.5%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
22.7%
37.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
25%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
31.8%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
31.8%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
18.2%
31.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
13.6%
39.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
29.5%
45.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions

TLC Living Community, Fairhaven Christian Retirement and Trustwell Living at Cherryvale Place are the top-rated independent living facilities near Hunter, Illinois. See full list of communities.

There are 46 independent living facilities near Hunter, Illinois. See the full list.

The best independent living facility near you in Hunter, Illinois is TLC Living Community. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.

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