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The cost of independent living in Lake County is about $7,044 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 37 options. Read 1118 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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Photo of Liberty Towers
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Liberty Towers in Libertyville, Lake County, IL is set in a picturesque scene away from most of the hustle and bustle of town. It offers a variety of apartments rather than simply a room in a traditional senior apartment and provides you with all the comforts of home in a community setting where...
Photo of Thomas Place
Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Photo of Gurnee Meadows
5 star
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9%
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I moved in here 4 1/2 years ago at the age of 57 and LOVE IT! Management is phenomenal! They keep the place so beautiful and decorated at most of the holidays. The best part is the people who live here. We...
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Gurnee Meadows is an apartment complex for active, independent adults age 55 or older. We are conveniently located in the heart of Gurnee. Stroll through our seven acres of beautifully landscaped grounds. Choose from five styles of one or two bedroom apartments. Enjoy the exercise rooms,...
Photo of Regency at Coles Park
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
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.
Midlothian Manor is Shared Senior Housing. The Manor’s 14 private first floor apartments house self-reliant seniors who would like more companionship, and yet they gleefully give up household chores, yard work and cooking meals.We can’t wait to welcome you as our newest ”family” member.
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I became familiar with this building when active with the Chamber of Commerce - and was totally impressed with the facility. When looking to move from single family home to "senior living", I searched...
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Our mission is to serve all the area's seniors in a first class development with the goal of maintaining a dignified quality of life for the residents in their new environment.Thomas Place has been specifically designed for seniors aged 55 and older. The mix of large, one and two bedroom units...
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Everything is going great since my move here. The place is very comfortable and everyone is very nice. I am one of the youngest people here, and they don't have any activities. They have some meals provided...
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Liberty Arms, Lake County's newest senior living community, has been designed to address the social and economical needs for its senior residents, age 55 and older. Liberty Arms offers seniors a maintenance-free lifestyle opportunity with an array of support services as well as luxurious and...
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: 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.
Photo of Zurich Meadows
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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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3 star
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My name is [name removed] & I'm writing this review on behalf of my sister-in-law. She is happy with all the benefits of Lilac Apts. The elevators, the laundry facilities & the friendliness of everyone in...
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.
We are a five story building with 105 apartments. 66-one bedroom and 39 two bedroom. We have five distinctive floor plans from 665 to 959 Square Feet of living space. Entire building conforms to ADA standards. We are conveniently located within easy walking distance to Shopping, Banking,...

Cost of independent living in Lake County, IL

The average cost of senior living in Lake County is $7,044 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Old Mill Creek, IL with an average of $4,488 per month.

Independent living costs in Lake County, IL, vs. nearby counties

Lake County, IL
$7,044/mo
$7,094/mo

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

Lake County, IL
$7,044/mo
U.S. national average
$4,203/mo

Independent living costs in Lake County, IL, vs. other senior living options

$6,189/mo
Independent Living
$7,044/mo

Independent living costs in Lake County, IL, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,087/mo
Studio
$5,607/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,474/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,617/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,633/mo

Senior living costs in Lake County 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: Lake County, IL
Column state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Community typeLake County, ILIllinoisU.S.
Independent Living$7,044/mo$4,453/mo$4,203/mo
Assisted Living$6,144/mo$5,370/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$6,189/mo$5,390/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Lake County, IL:$7,044/mo
Illinois:$4,453/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
Assisted Living
Lake County, IL:$6,144/mo
Illinois:$5,370/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Lake County, IL:$6,189/mo
Illinois:$5,390/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
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Independent living costs in Lake County, IL, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Lake County 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
Lake County, IL$4,129/mo$4,034/mo+2.4%
Illinois$3,094/mo$3,076/mo+0.6%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Lake County, IL
2024 average cost:$4,129/mo
2023 average cost:$4,034/mo
Percent change:+2.4%
Illinois
2024 average cost:$3,094/mo
2023 average cost:$3,076/mo
Percent change:+0.6%
National
2024 average cost:$3,261/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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What families are saying about independent living in Lake County

Recent reviews for independent living in Lake County

Parkside Manor in Kenosha, WI

5.0
I can only comment about the memory unit. Those girls worked hard to maintain order and keep up. I thought to myself a few times that however much money they are making probably isn't enough. It takes a special person to that job.

Lakeland Apartments in Fox Lake, IL

5.0
We think this is a really good community and every time we come to visit things look clean and well taken care of. The outside of the building and everything around it is well maintained. The property manager [name removed] has been so wonderful to work with. She has been very helpful, ...
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Gurnee Meadows

5.0
I’m living here currently and it’s going really, really well. I’m very pleased. When I moved in, my apartment was perfect. I had new carpet and new paint and it was really a pleasure to be able to move in. I was on the waiting list for a few months but they were able to give me exactly what I ...
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Lake County independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Lake County independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Lake County, 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 Lake County 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 Lake County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Lake County, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
34.3%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
48.6%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
51.4%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
42.9%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
17.1%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Lake County 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 Lake County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Lake County, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
51.4%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
54.3%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
42.9%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
22.9%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Lake County 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 Lake County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Lake County, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
51.4%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
48.6%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
48.6%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
62.9%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
62.9%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
68.6%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
51.4%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
57.1%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
51.4%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
60%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
60%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
31.4%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
51.4%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
54.3%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Galloway Senior Living, Sunrise of Buffalo Grove and The Cottages of Fox Lake are the top-rated independent living facilities near Lake County, Illinois. See full list of communities.
There are 37 independent living facilities near Lake County, Illinois. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Lake County, Illinois are Inspirations of Northbrook, Galloway Senior Living and Discovery Village Des Plaines. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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