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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Michigan Beach, IL

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The cost of independent living in Michigan Beach is about $6,162 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 20 options. Read 749 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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94 reviews
9.8
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We moved our mom in just about a year ago. The overall experience has been amazing from the first time stepping foot into The Timbers the process was very easy all of the staff is always welcoming. My mom is...
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.
The Timbers of Shorewood delivers an unusual blend of secure senior living with elegance and independence! With full-service kitchens in every apartment, supportive services available for Independent living residents and perfectly coordinated services for Assisted Living residents. There is a...
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77 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
9.8
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91 reviews
9.8
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91 reviews
5 star
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The office staff assist you with getting the most out of your stay with service, program, and activities with a smile. Also all amenities are included.
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.
Imagine being able to live in a beautiful building, in a community of friends, receive monthly housekeeping services and benefit from specially designed safety features - all for one low affordable monthly rate and in the Chicago neighborhood you've called home for most of your life. As a...
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1111 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
9.7
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171 reviews
9.7
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171 reviews
5 star
64%
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I want to mention that they should have told us that they increase your rent by [fee removed]/month for every year you are here. We will have to move again as we cannot pay these increases. We had thought...
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 Romeoville! 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 various senior living options include independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Throughout each service...
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9.3
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10 reviews
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Monthly calendars are given to all residents. Many activities are offered from shopping, luncheons, religious opportunities, craft classes, and so much more. Moving here was the best decision I could have...
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.
Looking for senior housing near you? Situated on 80 sprawling acres in the southwest suburbs of Chicago, Marian Village in Homer Glen, Illinois offers easy living that is enriching and inspiring. Our Catholic senior living community welcomes people of all faiths as our focus is truly on your...
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99 Photos available
1515 Floor plans available
9.1
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124 reviews
9.1
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124 reviews
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When we met with [name removed] at Clarendale she spent soooooo much time with us as compared to other facilities. It made all the difference. The staff is always so nice and helpful. I was impressed with...
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 Mokena is the only senior living community in The Village of Mokena, Ill. It is also the newest such community in the greater market area to offer three integrated lifestyle options under one roof - residential living, assisted living and memory care. Clarendale of Mokena creates an...
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88 Floor plans available
9.0
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55 reviews
9.0
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My mother loves this place the food is great and the people are definitely friendly and sharisse is the best as far as caring for my mother. Overall is Worth every penny and best of all it’s not that...
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.
Solstice Senior Living at Joliet provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment.Just outside of Chicago, we're conveniently located in Joliet, a friendly suburb linked to the city by highways and trains. Our community has everything you could ever want; Joliet features...
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9.0
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45 reviews
9.0
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Generally very happy with the care, etc. But with anything some help are better than others. My Mom chooses not to participate in most of the activities, choosing to nap- but they have tried to encourage...
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.
Evergreen Senior Living offers worry-free living, where independence thrives and compassionate care is always nearby. Our beautiful campus offers lovely assisted living options and unmatched memory support. We offer both long-term care and short-term respite care. We welcome you to learn more and...
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1414 Floor plans available
Pricing promotion expiring soon
8.8
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35 reviews
8.8
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35 reviews
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Very clean. Receptionist very friendly. My loved one doesn't participate in activities but there seems to be something scheduled daily. There is almost NO communication from administrative staff. They don't...
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 Inn at Willow Falls was designed with consideration for every facet of a secure and enriching senior lifestyle — from a choice of meticulously designed apartments to a complete program of supportive care and social services. Residents will delight in the beautiful grounds, the comfortable...
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8.4
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38 reviews
8.4
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38 reviews
5 star
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[name removed], the executive Director is very responsive and does a great job managing the facility. [name removed], who is in charge of the nurses is also very responsive and does a good job. This is not a...
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 New Lenox is an assisted living and memory care community located in New Lenox, IL, in Will County. The community has been specially created to resemble the type of family home where most residents will have lived all of their lives, helping them to adapt to this next stage of...
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1010 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
8.4
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14 reviews
8.4
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14 reviews
5 star
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Positive experience. Our dad was being transferred from another home. It was a smooth transition and any requests we have made have been honored. It is a rather new community, very clean. Likes the food...
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.
Cedarhurst of Frankfort is a top-rated assisted senior living community located in Frankfort, Illinois. Our community is dedicated to providing exceptional care and services to seniors who require assistance with their daily living activities. We believe seniors should live their lives to the...
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Photo of Eden Vista Rock Run
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7.9
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64 reviews
7.9
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64 reviews
5 star
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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...
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.
Rock Run Place offers a home like setting and cheerful smiles from our professional staff who greet you everyday. Assisted Living and Memory Care levels of care are available on our campus. Our peaceful setting, restaurant style dining experience, activities and beautiful setting combine to...
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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.
Dedicated to Good LivingOur longstanding mission is to transform the way society thinks about aging and senior living. Our Victory Centre of Joliet community is an extension of that promise. We are steadfast in our commitment to cultivate a genuine home for you or your loved one. Above all else,...
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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: 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.
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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: 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.
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: 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: 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: 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.

Cost of independent living in Michigan Beach, IL

The average cost of senior living in Michigan Beach is $6,162 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lemont, IL with an average of $4,813 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Michigan Beach, IL vs. nearby cities

Michigan Beach, IL
$6,162/mo
$6,719/mo
$6,561/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Michigan Beach, IL vs. the state and national average

Michigan Beach, IL
$6,162/mo
U.S. national average
$4,033/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Michigan Beach vs. other types of senior living

$5,549/mo
Independent Living
$6,162/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Michigan Beach, IL by room type

Semi-Private
$4,888/mo
Studio
$5,348/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,557/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,484/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$2,700/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Michigan Beach over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Michigan Beach

Recent reviews for independent living in Michigan Beach

Tinley Court Catered Senior Living in Tinley Park, IL

4.3
My brother [Removed] lived there for 2 1/2 years. I can't say enough good things about this facility. He had a lot of health needs but was able to be there and maintain a good amount of independence. The staff were always attentive to him and responsive to me. They helped us find wonderful ...
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Charter Senior Living of Hazel Crest

5.0
Fives all the way around!!! He, Mr. [name removed] passed away charter living of hazelcrest is a fair and balanced representation of senior living with dignity.

Sunrise of Westmont

5.0
We were at a loss as to how to begin our journey in finding a home for our mother. [name removed] with A Place for Mom was incredible in helping us find the right fit for our needs. Our Mom loves her new apartment and all the residents and staff at Aspired Living of Westmont. They have lots of ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Caring and attentive staff. Several reviews mention the kindness and attentiveness of the staff at various communities, such as The Timbers of Shorewood, where they go above and beyond to help residents and their families. Staff members are described as being like family and genuinely caring for their residents.
Variety of community activities. Reviews highlight the importance of having a wide range of activities for residents to enjoy at communities like StoryPoint Romeoville and Solstice Senior Living at Joliet. Activities include bingo, games, water exercise, and even a Sock Hop, keeping residents engaged and active.
Friendly and welcoming community atmosphere. Throughout the reviews, the friendly and welcoming nature of the communities comes across strongly. At Senior Suites of Joliet, residents mention that it feels like a village where everyone knows each other and cares for one another.
Cleanliness and maintenance of living spaces. Reviews consistently praise the cleanliness and upkeep of the communities' living spaces, from private apartments to common areas. For instance, at Senior Suites of Joliet, the staff ensures that all areas are kept clean and well-maintained for the residents.
Flexible meal options for dietary restrictions. A common theme in the reviews is the flexibility of meal options to accommodate various dietary restrictions. For example, at The Timbers of Shorewood, the staff makes sure that residents' individual needs and preferences are taken into consideration when planning meals.
Quick response to maintenance requests. Residents appreciate the prompt attention to maintenance issues, as seen in reviews of communities like Willow Falls and StoryPoint Romeoville, where staff members are described as being quick to address any repairs or concerns.
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Michigan Beach independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Michigan Beach independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Michigan Beach, 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 Michigan Beach 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 Michigan Beach partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Michigan Beach, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
26.3%
20.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
42.1%
33.5%
No sugar
No sugar
36.8%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
36.8%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
15.8%
8.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Michigan Beach 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 Michigan Beach communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Michigan Beach, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
47.4%
35.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
52.6%
42.7%
Room service
Room service
47.4%
36.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
36.8%
17%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Michigan Beach 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 Michigan Beach offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Michigan Beach, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
52.6%
44.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
42.1%
27.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
42.1%
32.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
57.9%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
52.6%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
68.4%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
47.4%
42.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
42.1%
37.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
42.1%
40.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
52.6%
46.5%
Live performances
Live performances
52.6%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
47.4%
31.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
31.6%
39.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
47.4%
45.7%
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Independence Village Naperville, Sunrise of Naperville North and Mercy Circle Senior Living are the top-rated independent living facilities near Michigan Beach, Illinois. See full list of communities.

There are 20 independent living facilities near Michigan Beach, Illinois. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Michigan Beach, Illinois are Mercy Circle Senior Living, Brookdale Glen Ellyn and The Timbers of Shorewood. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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