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The cost of independent living in Kempton is about $7,902 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 87 options. Read 1461 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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We can’t say enough about Riverside. The staff is just fantastic! The facility is bright and clean and warm and inviting. The rooms are spacious and comfortable. The pricing is very fair for the industry and...
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.
Riverside Assisted Living and Memory Care is an assisted living and memory care community located in Bourbonnais, IL in Kankakee County. Bourbonnais is about an hour south of Chicago. This vibrant town is known as the 'Village of Friendship,' and has many shops and restaurants. The Kankakee River...
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.
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.
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.
Located in Pontiac, Livingston County, IL, Pontiac Towers provides senior housing done right and provides residents with a safe and secure place to call home. The location of this residence is superior thanks to its perfect weather, great location, proximity to shopping and entertainment, and...
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
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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.
We assist with the activities of daily living and provide lots of amenities and services including fabulous meals, housekeeping, laundry service, medication assistance, a personal response notification system, social activities, community field trips, transportation, and 24 hour staffing seven...
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.
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.
Evergreen Place offers worry-free living, where independence thrives and compassionate care is always nearby. Our beautiful campus offers lovely supportive living options. We welcome you to learn more and visit our community of care, where friendships flourish and families find peace of mind....
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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.
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: 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
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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.
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
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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.
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 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
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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.
Welcome HomeAutumn Trace is a privately-owned company with a history of operation in rural Indiana, specializing in a hands-on approach to catered independent and assisted living. With management close by, no issue is without a quick resolution and flexibility is always an option. We provide an...
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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.
Twin Lakes boasts 42 villas with individual driveways and attached one-car garages. Tailored for adults 55 and older, these 32 two-bedroom and 10 one-bedroom homes offer all of the amenities of luxury villas at affordable rental rates. Located in the Village of Rantoul, IL, Twin Lakes is less...
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: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
Twenty minutes from Champaign-Urbana. Neatly tucked away by highway 45 in Rantoul, Illinois, is the Ultimate Retirement Community for you. Prairie Village Retirement Community offers independent and assisted living rental apartments at an affordable rate. Come see us and experience active senior...
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.
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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.
Smith Crossing Continuing Care Retirement Community - Orland Park, IL Smith Crossing, one of two Smith Senior Living communities, located in the Village of Orland Park, Illinois, is a Continuing Care Retirement Community that’s backed by the strength and experience of Smith Senior...
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.
Cost of independent living in Kempton, IL
The average cost of senior living in Kempton is $7,902 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Chatsworth, IL with an average of $2,927 per month.
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Kempton, IL vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about independent living in Kempton
Recent reviews for independent living in Kempton
Villas of Holly Brook and Reflections - Rantoul
3.9
A beautiful facility with spacious rooms and nice amenities. My experience with Hollybrook is probably not typical, but during a very stressful 3 weeks, the staff stepped up and helped my family through a very difficult time. Shortly after moving into the assisted living, my dad was moved to ...
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Eden Vista Rock Run in Joliet, IL
3.1
The community and staff have been good all around. It's just the unfortunate that they have changed management/companies multiple times in the past year and a half. Which led to staffing shortages unfortunately. That would be the only issue we have experienced.
Ascension Living Heritage Village in Kankakee, IL
5.0
Staff is very knowledgeable, my room was always clean, good is good, everyone is very helpful. i would highly recommend Heritage Village.
Reviews mention these favorite features of communities
Friendly and Caring Staff. Numerous reviews mention the exceptional care and friendliness of the staff at different communities, such as The Timbers of Shorewood and Willow Falls. Residents appreciate the personalized attention they receive, and families are reassured by the staff's dedication and responsiveness.
Variety of Engaging Activities. Several communities, like New Lenox Horizon, StoryPoint Romeoville, and Solstice Senior Living at Joliet, offer an impressive range of activities tailored to residents' interests, ensuring there is always something enjoyable for everyone.
Clean and Well-Maintained Living Spaces. Reviews highlight the importance of cleanliness and upkeep at various communities, such as Holiday Blair House and Marian Village. Residents express satisfaction with the cleanliness of their living spaces, which contributes to their overall sense of comfort and well-being.
Community Atmosphere and Socialization. Numerous reviews mention the strong sense of community and camaraderie that residents enjoy at their communities, including Senior Suites of Joliet, Solstice Senior Living at Joliet, and StoryPoint Romeoville. Activities, games, and social events provide opportunities for residents to meet ...
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Flexible and Adaptable Living Arrangements. Communities like Holiday Blair House, Senior Suites of Joliet, and The Timbers of Shorewood offer flexible living arrangements that cater to different needs and preferences. Some residents appreciate the independence of independent living, while others value the additional support of assis ...
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Access to Necessary Amenities. Several reviews mention the convenience of having amenities like on-site salons, libraries, and transportation services at their communities, as noted in Holiday Blair House, American House Cedarlake, and Solstice Senior Living at Joliet. These features contribute to residents' overall sat ...
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Kempton independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Kempton independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Kempton, 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 Kempton 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 Kempton 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
35%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
36.3%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
30%
30.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
32.5%
33.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
7.5%
9.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Kempton 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 Kempton communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
30%
36.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50%
43.4%
Room service
Room service
33.8%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
17.5%
17.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Kempton 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 Kempton offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
52.5%
44.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
35%
28.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
35%
32.6%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
61.3%
47.9%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
57.5%
48.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
65%
54.1%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
46.3%
42.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
40%
37.8%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
45%
41.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
52.5%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
55%
46.6%
Dances
Dances
40%
32.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
36.3%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
46.2%
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Timbers of Shorewood, Senior Suites of Joliet and StoryPoint Romeoville are the top-rated independent living facilities near Kempton, Illinois. See full list of communities.
There are 87 independent living facilities near Kempton, Illinois. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Kempton, Illinois are The Timbers of Shorewood, Sunrise Villa Olympia Fields and American House Cedarlake. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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