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The cost of independent living in Idylside is about $6,719 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 19 options. Read 784 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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I love my apartment; the people I met here takes the place of being alone. My children are happy I am here. I love being independent. I love my new friends. I love having my own space and everyone that works...
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.
The Timbers of Shorewood delivers an unusual blend of secure senior living with elegance and independence! With full-service kitchens in every apartment, supportive services available for Independent living residents and perfectly coordinated services for Assisted Living residents. There is a...
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2727 Floor plans available
9.5
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199 reviews
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199 reviews
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Although it’s a bit pricey, I’m very happy with the experience overall. The communication is excellent—staff answer questions quickly and are very responsive. I really appreciate the thoughtful details, like...
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.
Welcome to StoryPoint Romeoville! This isn’t just a place to reside — it’s a place where our community members truly shine, and we are glad to share this experience with them. Our senior living options include independent living, enhanced living, assisted living and memory care. Throughout each...
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55 Floor plans available
9.5
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Activities Outings Communication with Staff the best also problem solving. I have nothing to say about American House Cedarlake but wonderful.
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.
American House Cedarlake is a pet-friendly independent living and assisted living community for seniors in the greater Chicago area. For those who want to enjoy their retirement in the comfort and privacy of their own one-bedroom or two-bedroom apartment without the fuss of home ownership and...
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88 Floor plans available
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My mom is happy. This is a good fit for her. We live in the area, and it was somewhat affordable. I would recommend to others. My mom uses a walker along with most residents, that helps her confidence....
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.
Solstice Senior Living at Joliet provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment.Just outside of Chicago, we're conveniently located in Joliet, a friendly suburb linked to the city by highways and trains. Our community has everything you could ever want; Joliet features...
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41 reviews
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This is not a high skilled nursing facility, and the nursing staff are very limited on what they can do. The facility director [name removed] was excellent. She was very professional, courteous, attentive,...
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.
The Cottages of New Lenox is an assisted living and memory care community located in New Lenox, IL, in Will County. The community has been specially created to resemble the type of family home where most residents will have lived all of their lives, helping them to adapt to this next stage of...
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I would definitely recommend Eden Vista to others! I loved how there was 24/7 nurse care. My sister and I felt comfortable with the staff knowing they helped my dad with his medication throughout the day,...
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 Rock Run is a premier assisted living and memory care community located in the heart of Joliet, Illinois. We offer a variety of spacious, comfortable floor plans designed to feel like home, along with engaging daily programming that supports wellness of the body, mind, and spirit —...
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22 Floor plans available
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Activities are minimal but, they have a huge game room. They do several outings a month & have parties for all holidays. There is no dining room or meals but, you have a full size kitchen. That includes a...
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.
Imagine being able to live in a beautiful building, in a community of friends, receive monthly housekeeping services and benefit from specially designed safety features - all for one low affordable monthly rate and in the Chicago neighborhood you've called home for most of your life. As a...
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1414 Floor plans available
9.1
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There are several care givers who are exceptional and provide excellent and genuine care. The administration is willing to chat any time about my concerns. There are times that they are short staffed and...
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.
Nestled in the heart of Crest Hill, Willow Falls Senior Living has been serving seniors of Will County for 25 years. The campus was designed with consideration for every facet of a secure and enriching senior lifestyle; from a choice of meticulously designed apartments to a complete program of...
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I was very pleased with Heritage woods. The people and staff were very friendly, they had interactive activities, the food was pretty good, and the facility was clean. My dad [name removed] lived there for...
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 Plainfield is an affordable assisted living community serving adults 65 or older, fully certified by the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Living. Situated in Northwest Will County, Illinois about 35 miles southwest of Chicago, Heritage Woods is a lovely supportive...
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Staff is very friendly and takes great care of ensuring residents feel included. Lots of great activities and food is very good. A few more always available options and having menus at the table would...
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 Oasis of PlainfieldOpening late summer 2025!Nestled a short distance from the heart of historic downtown Plainfield, our Plainfield community is designed to be a place of peace and belonging—a warm, home-like environment where residents feel safe, supported, and engaged. Comfort is at the...
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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.
Dedicated to Good LivingOur longstanding mission is to transform the way society thinks about aging and senior living. Our Victory Centre of Joliet 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,...
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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.
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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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.
The Village at Our Lady of Angels provides seniors with an independent living community in Joliet, IL. This community offers a great place to live. Joliet is a part of the counties of Kendall and Will. Joliet offers much to do and see, and residents and their guests enjoy checking out the Joliet...
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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.
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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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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Cost of independent living in Idylside, IL

The average cost of senior living in Idylside is $6,719 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Plattville, IL with an average of $4,254 per month.

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

Idylside, IL
$6,719/mo
$6,765/mo
$6,757/mo

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

Idylside, IL
$6,719/mo
U.S. national average
$4,247/mo

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

$6,056/mo
Independent Living
$6,719/mo

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

Studio
$3,336/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,705/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,186/mo

Senior living costs in Idylside 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: Idylside, IL
Column state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Community typeIdylside, ILIllinoisU.S.
Independent Living$6,719/mo$5,192/mo$4,247/mo
Assisted Living$5,969/mo$6,307/mo$4,783/mo
Memory Care$6,056/mo$6,342/mo$5,056/mo
Independent Living
Idylside, IL:$6,719/mo
Illinois:$5,192/mo
U.S.:$4,247/mo
Assisted Living
Idylside, IL:$5,969/mo
Illinois:$6,307/mo
U.S.:$4,783/mo
Memory Care
Idylside, IL:$6,056/mo
Illinois:$6,342/mo
U.S.:$5,056/mo
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Independent living costs in Idylside, IL, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Idylside 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
Idylside, IL$3,228/mo$2,841/mo+13.6%
Illinois$3,106/mo$3,068/mo+1.3%
National$3,257/mo$3,166/mo+2.9%
Idylside, IL
2024 average cost:$3,228/mo
2023 average cost:$2,841/mo
Percent change:+13.6%
Illinois
2024 average cost:$3,106/mo
2023 average cost:$3,068/mo
Percent change:+1.3%
National
2024 average cost:$3,257/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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What families are saying about independent living in Idylside

Recent reviews for independent living in Idylside

High Point Residence Tinley Park

4.3
My brother [Removed] lived there for 2 1/2 years. I can't say enough good things about this facility. He had a lot of health needs but was able to be there and maintain a good amount of independence. The staff were always attentive to him and responsive to me. They helped us find wonderful ...
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The Landings Senior Living in Batavia, IL

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

The Gardens of Waterford in Aurora, IL

4.0
I have lived here for 5+ years. The food is by far better than other places I've been. Staff are friendly and very helpful. This is Alden's main campus and the grounds are beautiful. Festive holiday decorations make this a very homey atmosphere. I call this "home".

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Memorable and caring staff. Residents and families at various communities, such as The Timbers of Shorewood, Senior Suites of Joliet, and StoryPoint Romeoville, frequently praise the staff for their attentiveness and friendliness. They go above and beyond to ensure residents feel welcome and valued.
Variety of engaging activities. Communities like Solstice at Joliet, American House Cedarlake, and Senior Suites of Joliet offer numerous activities tailored to residents' interests, encouraging socializing and community involvement. These activities range from crafts and games to outings and special events.
Healthy and delicious meals. Nutritious and flavorful meals are a top priority at several communities, including StoryPoint Romeoville, Senior Suites of Joliet, and The Timbers of Shorewood. Chefs accommodate individual preferences and dietary restrictions to create enjoyable dining experiences.
Thoughtfully designed living spaces. Reviews for communities like StoryPoint Romeoville, Solstice at Joliet, and American House Cedarlake mention the well-maintained and spacious living areas, which provide residents with comfort and independence.
Effective communication with families. Several communities, such as The Timbers of Shorewood, Senior Suites of Joliet, and American House Cedarlake, prioritize clear and frequent communication between families and staff to keep everyone informed and ensure residents' needs are met.
Access to necessary amenities. Communities like Solstice at Joliet, American House Cedarlake, and New Lenox Horizon offer convenient on-site amenities, including salons, physical therapy, and laundry facilities, to ensure residents' daily needs are taken care of.
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Idylside independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Idylside independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Idylside, 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 Idylside 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 Idylside partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Idylside, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
23.5%
20.9%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
35.3%
35.2%
No sugar
No sugar
29.4%
31.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
29.4%
34.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
17.6%
11.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Idylside 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 Idylside communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Idylside, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
41.2%
37.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
47.1%
44.3%
Room service
Room service
35.3%
37.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
23.5%
17.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Idylside 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 Idylside offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Idylside, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
47.1%
46%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
35.3%
28.9%
Community service programs
Community service programs
41.2%
33.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
58.8%
48.1%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
58.8%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
64.7%
54.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
47.1%
43.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
52.9%
39.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
47.1%
42.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
58.8%
47.9%
Live performances
Live performances
58.8%
47.5%
Dances
Dances
41.2%
33.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
35.3%
40.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
52.9%
47.2%
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Frequently Asked Questions

The Timbers of Shorewood, StoryPoint Romeoville and American House Cedarlake are the top-rated independent living facilities near Idylside, Illinois. See full list of communities.
There are 19 independent living facilities near Idylside, Illinois. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Idylside, Illinois are The Timbers of Shorewood, Brookdale Glen Ellyn and Sunrise Villa Olympia Fields. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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