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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Myrtle, IL
The cost of independent living in Myrtle is about $3,194 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 160 options. Read 840 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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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Designed for persons: 62+ At Brodview Manor, you can't help but feel at home. Spacious one-bedroom apartments are especially designed for seniors. Located in a quiet residential neighborhood, but close to shopping, churches and clinics. Your new home offers the convenience of a private entrance,...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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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.
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Assisted Living
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.
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.
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.
Rock Bay Harbor has proudly served independent seniors 55 and older since 1999. Our friendly and caring office, housekeeping and maintenance staff are on site Monday through Friday, 9:00 till 4:00. Rock Bay Harbor is close to shopping, the bus stop, and conveniently located across the street...
Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: 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.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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It has been very nice for my mother in this community. The staff is nice. It is very safe. They have a lot of activities for the residents to enjoy. It is very clean and well up-kept. She makes her own meals...
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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.
Independent living, maintenance free living, full time management and maintenance staff, variety of floor plans, Barrier free living, No stairs, fantastic buy back program with the purchase of a life lease, planned social activities, meal order program, heated underground parking, storage and...
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.
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They house 5 women all together which is nice for my loved one. And the best part of it is that it is much more affordable compared to the bigger places which are outrageously priced. She is able to still...
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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My Father loves the atmosphere and freedom. I am so happy that he is happy and is in a place conducive to his mental and physical abilities. I always recommend this place because I see how happy the...
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.
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.
St. Elizabeth Manor is located in Rock County in Wisconsin. St. Elizabeth Manor provides high quality assistance, an engaging and welcoming environment, and a convenient lifestyle for each of its residents. The assisted living facility provides 24 hour caregivers ready to help each resident and...
Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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We have had a great experience so far. I can tell that my mom is very happy and really thriving here. They encourage her to participate in activities and I really like that. I would definitely recommend to...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Lincolnshire Place Lincolnshire Place is an assisted living community that specializes in the art of making seniors feel at home while providing expert dementia care in Sycamore, DeKalb County, Illinois. Located in northern Illinois, Sycamore is home to the Sycamore Pumpkin Festival, an annual...
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The application process was smooth and easy. Most of the people are friendly. You have your normal community interactions such as some being nice, some being not being so nice, and overall it is...
Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Hickory Terrace is our brand-new independent living community built By Grainger. We are a family owned company lead by owners Brian and Susie Grainger. Brian Grainger has been active in building senior housing in the Sycamore area for more than six years, with unparalleled customer satisfaction...
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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.
Cost of independent living in Myrtle, IL
The average cost of senior living in Myrtle is $3,194 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Dakota, IL with an average of $3,027 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Myrtle, IL vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Myrtle, IL vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Myrtle vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Myrtle, IL by room type
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What families are saying about independent living in Myrtle
Recent reviews for independent living in Myrtle
Shepherd 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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Heritage Woods of Belvidere
5.0
I am very content living at Heritage Woods. My apartment is very comfortable and convenient. The nurses and CNAs are very attentive and convenient. The food is good and I may also eat in my room if I so desire. There are activities every day. Also a small store 2 days a week.
Anam Care of Rockford
5.0
The community is small, well staffed. They really understand of the needs of residents with memory issues. When I visit my loved one it is just like coming to nice homey living room.
Reviews mention these favorite features of communities
Friendly and helpful staff. Several reviews mention the kindness and efficiency of the staff in various communities such as Huntington Place and Fairhaven. Residents and their families appreciate the warm welcome and the sense of care provided by the staff.
Delicious and diverse meals. Meals are a highlight for many residents, with several reviews mentioning the quality and variety of food offered at communities like Huntley Springs and Independence Village. Some residents enjoy the flexibility to choose from multiple options and the convenience of room service.
Engaging and varied activities. Residents find joy and socialization in the various activities offered at communities. Examples include card games, board games, cornhole, and Wii bowling. Fairhaven and Huntley Springs are praised for their lively social scene and wide range of options.
Beautiful and well-maintained facilities. Reviews consistently mention the cleanliness and upkeep of facilities, with some specifically noting the high-end finishes in newer buildings such as the apartments with granite countertops and stainless steel appliances at Independence Village.
A sense of community and belonging. Many residents express feelings of being at home and forming extended families within their senior living communities. Reviewers share stories of meeting new friends and engaging in a lively social scene at communities like Huntley Springs and Fairhaven.
Supportive and accommodating environment. Individuals and their families appreciate the sense of ease and stress-free living that comes with senior communities. Residents at Independence Village and Fairhaven enjoy the simplicity of life, with supportive staff and a range of amenities to cater to their needs.
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Myrtle independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Myrtle independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Myrtle, 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 Myrtle 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 Myrtle 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
16.2%
19.9%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
14.8%
33.2%
No sugar
No sugar
13.4%
30.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
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Availability of select dining options in Myrtle 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 Myrtle communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
10.6%
35.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
21.1%
42.2%
Room service
Room service
14.8%
35.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Myrtle 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 Myrtle offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
23.9%
43.9%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
15.5%
27.6%
Community service programs
Community service programs
16.9%
31.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
32.4%
47.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
28.9%
48.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
40.1%
53.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
24.6%
41.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
15.5%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
19.7%
40.5%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
26.1%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
26.1%
45.9%
Dances
Dances
10.6%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
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39%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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TLC Living Community, Fairhaven Christian Retirement and Independence Village Rockford are the top-rated independent living facilities near Myrtle, Illinois. See full list of communities.
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The best independent living facility near you in Myrtle, Illinois is TLC Living Community. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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