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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Knollwood, IL

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The cost of independent living in Knollwood is about $3,395 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 625 options.

Read 14662 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. You may also consider nearby communities such as Highland Park, Crystal Lake and Northbrook.

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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.
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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.
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.
The Francis Meadows 55+ Adult Community offers 49 income eligible or market rate apartment homes. Francis Meadows is located on the grounds of the St. Francis Retreat center and is surrounded by 160 acres of fields and woods. Come visit Francis Meadows and see all that this beautiful property has...
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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.
Pioneer Gardens senior residents in the windy city access to a great assisted living community within the grand city of Chicago, IL. Located just a few blocks from Lake Shore Drive, residents can enjoy the lush green park areas next to the lake during spring and summer days and enjoy the many...
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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
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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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Words are powerless to express my feelings about Arbor Village of Geneva Crossing. The facility is beautiful inside and out with a court yard, beautiful dining room, party room and much more. There are many...
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.
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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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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: 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.
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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.
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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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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...
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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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The Parkview Independent Senior Living Community located in Caledonia, Wisconsin is the place you want to be. Recently, due to an accident, I sold my home. After a stay at Parkside Gardens Assisted Living on...
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.
The Parkview is an exciting, active and vibrant apartment community in Caledonia that is specifically designed and built for independent seniors 55 and better. The Parkview provides one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartment-homes conveniently located just north of 4 Mile Road. This community offers...
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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.
The Parkview II is a senior housing development in the rural village of Caledonia, in Racine County, Wisconsin. The village is located between I-94 and Lake Michigan, allowing residents easy access to Milwaukee and Chicago. The Caledonia area offers access to recreational activities, many...
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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: 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.
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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Cost of independent living in Knollwood, IL

The average cost of senior living in Knollwood is $3,395 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Chicago, IL with an average of $2,837 per month.

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

Knollwood, IL
$3,395/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

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

$7,913/mo
Independent Living
$3,395/mo

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

Studio
$2,834/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,046/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,049/mo

Senior living costs in Knollwood 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: Knollwood, IL
Column state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Community typeKnollwood, ILIllinoisU.S.
Independent Living$3,395/mo$3,342/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$6,613/mo$6,329/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$7,913/mo$7,681/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Knollwood, IL:$3,395/mo
Illinois:$3,342/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Knollwood, IL:$6,613/mo
Illinois:$6,329/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Knollwood, IL:$7,913/mo
Illinois:$7,681/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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Independent living costs in Knollwood, IL, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Knollwood 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 average 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
Knollwood, IL$3,249/mo$3,092/mo+5.1%
Illinois$3,221/mo$3,061/mo+5.2%
National$3,416/mo$3,319/mo+2.9%
Knollwood, IL
2024 average cost:$3,249/mo
2023 average cost:$3,092/mo
Percent change:+5.1%
Illinois
2024 average cost:$3,221/mo
2023 average cost:$3,061/mo
Percent change:+5.2%
National
2024 average cost:$3,416/mo
2023 average cost:$3,319/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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What families are saying about independent living in Knollwood

Recent reviews for independent living in Knollwood

Liberty Village in Elmhurst, IL

5.0
I could not be happier with the Liberty Village community is every regard. [name removed] and [name removed] has been amazing and I am very happy that my father is there. Based on the experience we have had so far, we would recommend this community to other families.

Regency Muskego

5.0
N/a when it comes to the meals and dining. Dad is in independent living apartment so makes own meals. The activities are outstanding. Tons of activities for the residents to participate in. The value for cost was more than what we originally planned to spend. But after being there and ...
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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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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Variety of activities for diverse abilities. Reviews highlight the importance of having a range of activities to cater to seniors of different abilities at Brookdale Hawthorn Lakes in Vernon Hills Independent Living and StoryPoint Libertyville. Activities like bingo, exercise classes, and singing provide opportunities for socializing a ...
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Friendly and helpful staff. Staff are described as warm and welcoming at Green Oaks Senior Living, Brookdale Hawthorn Lakes in Vernon Hills Independent Living, and Inspirations of Northbrook. They are attentive to residents' needs, making the transition to senior living a positive experience.
Beautiful and well-maintained grounds. Residents enjoy the lovely gardens and grounds at Inspirations of Northbrook, Brookdale Hawthorn Lakes in Vernon Hills Independent Living, and Ciel of Vernon Hills, creating a peaceful and inviting atmosphere.
Flexible dining options. Communities like Inspirations of Northbrook, Brookdale Hawthorn Lakes in Vernon Hills Independent Living, and Green Oaks Senior Living offer various dining choices to accommodate residents' preferences and dietary needs.
Engaging social events. Communities such as Inspirations of Northbrook, Brookdale Hawthorn Lakes in Vernon Hills Independent Living, and Ciel of Vernon Hills provide residents with a variety of social events and outings to help keep them active and connected.
Personalized care and attention. At Brookdale Hawthorn Lakes in Vernon Hills Independent Living, Green Oaks Senior Living, and Inspirations of Northbrook, caregivers go the extra mile to know each resident individually and tailor care plans to their unique needs. This helps ensure a sense of comfort and familiarity.
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Knollwood independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Knollwood independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Knollwood, 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 Knollwood 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 Knollwood 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
25.8%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33.9%
35.7%
No sugar
No sugar
31%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
33%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
14.1%
11.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Knollwood 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 Knollwood communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
33.9%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
40%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
30.7%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Knollwood 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 Knollwood offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Knollwood, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
42.6%
46.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
29.9%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
32.3%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50.9%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
48.2%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
57.9%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
37.8%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
36.8%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
37.8%
43%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
45.6%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
45.3%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
28.8%
34.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
33.4%
40.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
43.7%
47.6%
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