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The cost of independent living in Kishwaukee is about $3,717 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 30 options. Read 531 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: 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: 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 mother was a resident at Lincolnshire for three months . The facility has a terrific director that is active in all phases of operation. She insures a safe, clean & loving environment for your loved one....
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.
Lincolnshire Place Lincolnshire Place in Loves Park, Winnebago County, Illinois is a multi-faceted assisted living community with a complete love of sports. Loves Park is a wonderful small town with a family oriented atmosphere. It is a typical suburb but still a very quaint place to settle down...
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Cost of independent living in Kishwaukee, IL

The average cost of senior living in Kishwaukee is $3,717 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Machesney Park, IL with an average of $3,166 per month.

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

Kishwaukee, IL
$3,717/mo

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

Kishwaukee, IL
$3,717/mo
U.S. national average
$4,203/mo

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

$5,153/mo
Independent Living
$3,717/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,029/mo
Studio
$4,676/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,520/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,614/mo

Senior living costs in Kishwaukee 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: Kishwaukee, IL
Column state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Community typeKishwaukee, ILIllinoisU.S.
Independent Living$3,717/mo$4,453/mo$4,203/mo
Assisted Living$5,078/mo$5,370/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$5,153/mo$5,390/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Kishwaukee, IL:$3,717/mo
Illinois:$4,453/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
Assisted Living
Kishwaukee, IL:$5,078/mo
Illinois:$5,370/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Kishwaukee, IL:$5,153/mo
Illinois:$5,390/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Kishwaukee

Recent reviews for independent living in Kishwaukee

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.

Pa Peterson At The Citadel in Rockford, IL

5.0
we have my father here and could not be happier with his care.

Grand Regency of Rockford

5.0
It's a great place to be [name removed] and the staff are the best always helpful and caring it's a great place to live the nurses and CNAs are great to and it's a safe place 24/7 so if your loved ones need a good place to have the care they need Grand Regency of Rockford would be the ...
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Kishwaukee independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Kishwaukee independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Kishwaukee, 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 Kishwaukee 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 Kishwaukee partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Kishwaukee, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
34.5%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
24.1%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
24.1%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
31%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
17.2%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Kishwaukee 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 Kishwaukee communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Kishwaukee, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
20.7%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
37.9%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
24.1%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
6.9%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Kishwaukee 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 Kishwaukee offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Kishwaukee, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
41.4%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
27.6%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
37.9%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
51.7%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
51.7%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
55.2%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
44.8%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
34.5%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
37.9%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
48.3%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
48.3%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
20.7%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
24.1%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
44.8%
46.4%
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