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Photo of Inspirations of Northbrook
77 Photos available
77 Floor plans available
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9.5
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111 reviews
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The move in process was pretty disorganized (took 2 weeks to turn on cable TV, things like that) but the facility and care/dining teams are great! I would recommend to others.
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.
A Meaningful RetirementWhy would you settle for a senior living community that requires you to sacrifice your well-deserved freedom and independence in exchange for quality care? Our residents enjoy both here at our independent and assisted living community in Northbrook, Illinois. You can join...
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2121 Photos available
9.8
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111 reviews
9.8
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111 reviews
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What we like the most about the community would be the Friendliness of staff. Cleanliness. Willingness to work with family to create individual care plans customized for each resident. Yes, we would...
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.
We stop at nothing to make our residents' experience engaging and inviting, and we've learned that the little things make a big difference! With over 35 years of experience, the Brighton Gardens of St. Charles provides both Assisted Living and Memory Care in a cozy and warm setting that offers...
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9.8
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84 reviews
9.8
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Everyone at the Carrington is always so polite, so professional and very friendly. It is very clean and I would recommend them to others who are searching for senior living for their loved one.
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.
Creating a multi-acre senior living community in the very heart of a highly desirable area like Lincolnwood is a rare opportunity. While only minutes from businesses and shopping, cultural opportunities, houses of worship and medical and professional offices, the landscaped 13-acre,...
Photo of Sunrise at Fountain Square
2121 Photos available
99 Floor plans available
9.7
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135 reviews
9.7
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135 reviews
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..our aunt consistently says they are taking very good care of her. The facility has a very home like feel. The staff is very accessible, responds quickly when issues have come up and their caring attitude...
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.
Sunrise Senior Living introduces Fountain Square, a beautiful environment designed to fit your lifestyle...today and tomorrow! Located in Lombard, Illinois, about 20 miles west of downtown Chicago and offers assisted living, independent living, and 2 levels of memory care - Reminiscence and...
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4949 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
9.7
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171 reviews
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It was a quick transaction for her and the staff have been so helpful and responsive. I would absolutely recommend to others.
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 Libertyville! 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, memory care and respite care....
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9.7
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28 reviews
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My stepmom has been at Galloway for 16 months in the memory care unit. The staff is wonderful. So kind and professional. We have peace knowing she is well cared for. The faculty is beautiful and impeccably...
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.
About UsLocally-owned and expertly-operated, Galloway Senior Living is one-of-a-kind. Nestled in the charming village of Wadsworth, Illinois, we offer a perfect blend of tranquility and accessibility. Our community is situated within a peaceful residential area near the shores of Lake Michigan,...
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1616 Photos available
77 Floor plans available
9.7
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87 reviews
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I think its benefits and I feel cared for. Socialization is good for me. It a really good experience. I like that doctors are on-site.
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.
Brookdale Hawthorn Lakes is a pet-friendly assisted living community located in Vernon Hills, Illinois. We are located near Big and Little Bear Lakes, both are favorite picnic destinations for our residents and their families. Our attentive staff members are available 24 hours a day to provide...
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9.7
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84 reviews
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Plum Landing I give a 5 star rating. They have compassionate employees, excellent food, & a welcoming atmosphere! I would recommend them to others who are searching for a senior living community.
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.
Plum Landing has been a trusted part of the Aurora community since 1962, offering independent seniors a warm, welcoming, and affordable nonprofit retirement option. As a freestanding organization governed by a local board of directors—not a national chain—we remain deeply rooted in our mission...
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In the short time that the resident has been at the facility she is eating better and putting on weight. I'm also notified promptly when there is an issue that needs to be taken care of, whether its...
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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Photo of Prairie Pointe Assisted Living and Memory CareCommunity card badge
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5 stars for everything! The staff is wonderful and my Mom's studio apartment is very nice. Since moving there 5 weeks ago, she has made a complete turnaround physically and mentally. She used her walker to...
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.
From personalized assisted senior living to day care services, we offer expansive services, inspirational programs and tasteful environments where seniors thrive. Prairie Pointe leads the way in meeting the changing needs of senior adults and their families. We are dedicated to providing world-...
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Photo of The Sheridan at Oak Brook
1010 Photos available
1010 Floor plans available
9.7
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33 reviews
9.7
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33 reviews
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Excellent staff, good activities, nice room. Could do with better vegetarian food options. It's a good size, I would recommend them to others.
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.
Start living an upscale lifestyle in the spring of 2021 at The Sheridan at Oak Brook. Learn about our exclusive Diamond Charter Membership!The Sheridan at Oak Brook is located in one of Chicago’s most fancied neighborhoods. Part of the Signature Collection at Senior Lifestyle, this community...
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Photo of Clarendale of Addison
1010 Photos available
88 Floor plans available
9.6
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92 reviews
9.6
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92 reviews
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I would like to say that Clarendale gives too much authority to whoever's in charge of the healthcare. They wanted to move my mom into a memory care unit when she didn't need it to be. That's why we took her...
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.
Clarendale of Addison senior living community offers extraordinary independent living, assisted living, and memory care all under one roof. Service-rich, yet as comfortable and welcoming as a friendly village, Clarendale of Addison keeps you connected to the people and places you love most.Our...
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Photo of The Cottages of Fox Lake
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9.6
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87 reviews
9.6
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87 reviews
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Every other facility I checked out, only focused on the negative and what my sister couldn't do. Because she scored so low on the cognitive tests, they immediately wanted to put her in memory care. But I was...
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 Fox Lake - A Charter Senior Living Community - is a unique, retirement lifestyle which opened in 2005. Located on a beautiful campus, each of the four assisted living homes caters to only 16 residents. Our residents can feel the warmth of home and experience individualized...
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9.6
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133 reviews
9.6
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Facilities were good size and kept very clean. Food was very good. I would recommend them to others who are searching for a place for their loved one. However this is the only place I visited but we were...
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.
Welcome to HarborChase of Naperville Assisted Living and Memory Care community. Here, you’ll discover stimulating activities, customized programs, innovative health services and generous amenities, along with a welcome abundance of Midwestern charm. We offer a large variety of spacious and...
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I really enjoy the activities especially trivia club which is my favorite. I also enjoy "My Lifestory," & Wi Bowling. The residents and staff are very friendly. They offer good enteratinment. It's a very...
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.
When it comes to home upkeep, less is more.Our community, located next door to a golf course and across the street from Arthur L. Janura Forest Preserve, has both independent living and assisted living so you’ll have care options if you need more care later.When something needs to be fixed,...
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Photo of Sunrise of Park Ridge
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Sunrise was 4 stars. Every thing was good. The worst was the billing. My wife is home for a month and the billing is not correct yet. No local billing. One national location and not enough staff. No return...
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.
In elegant, residential environments, we deliver the finest in senior care, and are recognized internationally for both quality and innovation. Guided by our Principles of Service, Sunrise affords families peace-of-mind by providing today's seniors with a range of personalized assisted living...
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We are very happy here and can highly recommend it. For many units, however, there is a waiting list and believe me, you are vetted very carefully. They check medical, long term care insurance (if you have...
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.
Oak Trace, located in Downers Grove, IL, is not-for-profit continuing care retirement community that offers a continuum of living options. Catered living, skilled nursing care and memory support are all situated right on campus. With everything so close by, you'll know that you can find whatever...
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9.6
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110 reviews
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I am so grateful for [name removed], our resident care coordinator at Oak Hill Terrace. She knows how much I love Betty Boop, so she went above and beyond and painted three beautiful Betty Boop pictures for...
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.
At Oak Hill Terrace, we proudly offer a full continuum of care including Independent Living, Assisted Living (RCAC), Enhanced Assisted Living (CBRF), and Memory Care — all within one welcoming community in Waukesha County. As Wisconsin’s first assisted living community, we have a long-standing...
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88 Floor plans available
9.6
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134 reviews
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134 reviews
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We chose Atria Park of Glen Ellyn for our uncle back in [date removed]. [name removed] is sales manager and she explained everything very clearly and even now she will visit our 90 year old uncle in rehab...
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.
Located in a residential neighborhood only minutes from Wheaton, Atria Park of Glen Ellyn offers all the benefits of living in a vibrant, supportive community, with the discreet support of a care staff close at hand. Without the worries of chores and home maintenance, residents are free to pursue...
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Photo of Lombard Place Assisted Living and Memory Care
1010 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
9.6
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143 reviews
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The staff is friendly, the rooms are beautiful. Constant activities and outings. I would recommend them to others who are searching for a place for their 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.
The new Lombard Place Assisted Living and Memory Care in Lombard, IL is the perfect alternative for seniors who value their independence but still need some help from time to time. Carefully designed and professionally managed, Lombard Place features beautiful apartments in a home-like setting....
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2121 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
9.6
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110 reviews
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I have been here for 1 year. I am very happy here. from the executive director to the life enrichment director to all the staff and chef and wellness director. They are so friendly and will help with my...
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.
Welcome to StoryPoint Bolingbrook! 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 assisted living and memory care. Throughout each service level, we strive to make...
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1616 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.6
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74 reviews
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It was so incredibly expensive but I have nothing to consider it to. It was definitely worth the money but . . pricey I never ate the food but my mom liked it. I want my mom to permanently move to Assisted...
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.
In elegant, residential environments, we deliver the finest in senior care, and are recognized internationally for both quality and innovation. Guided by our Principles of Service, Sunrise affords families peace-of-mind by providing today's seniors with a range of personalized assisted living...
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Photo of Brookdale Hawthorn Lakes in Vernon Hills Independent LivingCommunity card badge
1313 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
9.5
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117 reviews
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The entire staff are amazing. Any help my parents need is quickly taken care of. I fully trust my parents are safe and taken care of.
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.
If you’re ready to trade your hedge clippers for golf clubs, our senior living community just outside of Chicago might be the right fit for you.Here you’ll have the lifestyle you want, plus care if you need it with both independent living and assisted living on the same campus. Trade home...
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9.5
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Everyone there was very nice and caring. They remembered everyone's name. They made it feel like family even though it was a difficult situation.
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.
Morning Star Village is the friendliest and only locally-owned Assisted Living community in the Rockford area. We offer a wide range of services to residents who are happy to call Morning Star Village home. Presence Life Connections manages our community and they have a long history of serving...
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Photo of The Terraces at Oak Creek
1212 Photos available
88 Floor plans available
9.5
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38 reviews
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My father recently transferred from independent living to Assisted Living at Meadowmere. The transfer went smoothly. The staff were very warm and welcoming, which really helped my father feel comfortable and...
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 Terraces at Oak Creek is conveniently located near Oak Creek High School and in close proximity to fine restaurants and shopping. We understand the uniqueness of each resident and promote continued independence through individualized service plans addressing the physical, spiritual,...
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Cost of independent living in Mc Henry County, IL

The average cost of senior living in Mc Henry County is $4,190 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Woodstock, IL with an average of $3,395 per month.

Independent living costs in Mc Henry County, IL, vs. nearby counties

Mc Henry County, IL
$4,190/mo

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

Mc Henry County, IL
$4,190/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

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

$7,420/mo
Independent Living
$4,190/mo

Independent living costs in Mc Henry County, IL, by floor plan type

Studio
$3,108/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,077/mo

Senior living costs in Mc Henry 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: Mc Henry County, IL
Column state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMc Henry County, ILIllinoisU.S.
Independent Living$4,190/mo$3,342/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$6,220/mo$6,329/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$7,420/mo$7,681/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Mc Henry County, IL:$4,190/mo
Illinois:$3,342/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Mc Henry County, IL:$6,220/mo
Illinois:$6,329/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Mc Henry County, IL:$7,420/mo
Illinois:$7,681/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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Independent living costs in Mc Henry County, IL, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Mc Henry 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.

Mc Henry County, ILIL stateNational

Independent living cost trends in Mc Henry County, IL

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Mc Henry 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 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
Mc Henry County, IL$3,614/mo$3,396/mo+6.4%
Illinois$3,221/mo$3,061/mo+5.2%
National$3,416/mo$3,319/mo+2.9%
Mc Henry County, IL
2024 average cost:$3,614/mo
2023 average cost:$3,396/mo
Percent change:+6.4%
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 Mc Henry County

Recent reviews for independent living in Mc Henry County

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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Mc Henry County independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Mc Henry County independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Mc Henry 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 Mc Henry 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 Mc Henry County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Mc Henry County, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
26.5%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
34%
35.7%
No sugar
No sugar
31.5%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
33.3%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
15.2%
11.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Mc Henry 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 Mc Henry County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Mc Henry County, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
33.8%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
40.8%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
32.2%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
13.5%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Mc Henry 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 Mc Henry County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Mc Henry County, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
42.8%
46.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
30.3%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
32.5%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
51.2%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
49%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
58.3%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
39.3%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
37%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
38.3%
43%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
45.8%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
45.7%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
28.3%
34.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
32.7%
40.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
43.8%
47.6%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Huntley Springs Retirement Resort, Clarendale of Algonquin and Heritage Woods of Huntley are the top-rated independent living facilities near Mc Henry County, Illinois. See full list of communities.
There are 600 independent living facilities near Mc Henry County, Illinois. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Mc Henry County, Illinois are Huntley Springs Retirement Resort, Discovery Village Des Plaines and Clarendale of Algonquin. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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