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The cost of independent living in Morris is about $4,282 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 14 options. Read 347 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 The Timbers of ShorewoodCommunity card badge
1616 Photos available
9.8
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94 reviews
9.8
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94 reviews
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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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1010 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
9.5
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84 reviews
9.5
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84 reviews
5 star
60%
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24%
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The staff is friendly and knowledgeable and knows everyone on a first name basis. Issues are addressed immediately. The environment is friendly and welcoming. The residents all get along and care about one...
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.
American House Cedarlake is a pet-friendly independent living and assisted living community for seniors in the greater Chicago area. For those who want to enjoy their retirement in the comfort and privacy of their own one-bedroom or two-bedroom apartment without the fuss of home ownership and...
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Photo of Solstice Senior Living at Joliet
3535 Photos available
88 Floor plans available
9.0
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55 reviews
9.0
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55 reviews
5 star
45%
4 star
36%
3 star
15%
2 star
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
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.
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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2525 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
9.0
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16 reviews
9.0
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16 reviews
5 star
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What I like the most about Heritage Woods of Yorkville is the staff. The staff members there are very friendly and I would recommend this community to other families based on the experience I have had so...
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.
The first of its type in Kendall County, Heritage Woods of Yorkville is a wonderful assisted living community that is nestled into the woods of Yorkville, IL close to Fox River. The Chicago suburb offers the proximity of the city to senior residents but the care and affordable living of the...
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22 Floor plans available
8.5
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10 reviews
8.5
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10 reviews
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My experience with finding a place for my Dad at Heritage Woods of Dwight was very nice. The administration people answered all my questions and concerns and made the process easy for me and my Father. My...
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.
Heritage Woods of Dwight is an assisted living community located in Dwight, IL. Dwight, which contains a stretch of the original famous U.S. Route 66, lies 80 miles southwest of Chicago. The town boasts a rich history, and is home to numerous landmarks and monuments. With well-preserved...
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1010 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
8.2
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6 reviews
8.2
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6 reviews
5 star
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We picked Heritage Woods of Minooka, because it was close to our house, and offered financial assistance. I don't need to recommend it or not. Most people that go there don't have a choice because it's the...
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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7.9
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64 reviews
7.9
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64 reviews
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43%
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28%
3 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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We put my grandma here and she really was enjoying it till her health turned and she had to be put in the hospital. But when she was there she enjoyed the activities like bingo and she said the food 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.
Photo of Cedarhurst of Yorkville
2525 Photos available
77 Floor plans available
7.0
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16 reviews
7.0
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16 reviews
5 star
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3 star
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5 for all of them. The cost is not cheap at all. Mom would probably not be there if she did not have long/term health care coverage. Having said that, the staff has done a wonderful job of taking care...
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 Yorkville is a pet-friendly assisted living and memory care community for seniors age 55 and over in the Chicago metropolitan area. For seniors ready to leave home ownership behind and move into a welcoming communal setting where housekeeping and maintenance are taken care of for...
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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.
We assist with the activities of daily living and provide lots of amenities and services including fabulous meals, housekeeping, laundry service, medication assistance, a personal response notification system, social activities, community field trips, transportation, and 24 hour staffing seven...
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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.
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.

Cost of independent living in Morris, IL

The average cost of senior living in Morris is $4,282 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lisbon, IL with an average of $4,109 per month.

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

Morris, IL
$4,282/mo
$4,109/mo

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

Morris, IL
$4,282/mo
U.S. national average
$4,033/mo

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

$5,182/mo
Independent Living
$4,282/mo

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

Semi-Private
$6,032/mo
Studio
$5,395/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,426/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,021/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Morris over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Morris

Recent reviews for independent living in Morris

Villas of Holly Brook Streator

5.0
If you have parents who are in need of assisted living, this is the place to go. The staff are very nice and accommodating. To this day, anything I ask of them they will do. All of the people here are just so nice. Everybody always says hi, and many of them know me. The facility is a couple ...
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Bickford of Oswego

5.0
Congratulations to the Director for being named Director of the Year in 2015. A wonderful place and they have the best staff you could ever as for. 5 STARS TO BICKFORD

Heritage Woods of Yorkville

4.0
Quality of care got a low mark because there is almost no care provided. If you are pretty healthy and independent, this place is great. When my mom caught Covid from a resident who was sneezing and coughing at an event, she was told to stay in her room for a week. No one came to examine her, ...
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Morris independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Morris independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Morris, 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 Morris 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 Morris 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
23.1%
20.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
30.8%
33.5%
No sugar
No sugar
23.1%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
30.8%
32.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Morris 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 Morris communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
23.1%
35.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
61.5%
42.7%
Room service
Room service
38.5%
36.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
23.1%
17%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Morris 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 Morris offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
69.2%
44.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
23.1%
27.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
30.8%
32.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
61.5%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
69.2%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
69.2%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
53.8%
42.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
46.2%
37.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
46.2%
40.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
69.2%
46.5%
Live performances
Live performances
69.2%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
53.8%
31.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
30.8%
39.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
53.8%
45.7%
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The Timbers of Shorewood, Senior Suites of Joliet and StoryPoint Romeoville are the top-rated independent living facilities near Morris, Illinois. See full list of communities.

There are 14 independent living facilities near Morris, Illinois. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Morris, Illinois are The Timbers of Shorewood, Senior Suites of Joliet and StoryPoint Romeoville. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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