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10 Best Independent Living Communities in North Chicago, IL

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The cost of independent living in North Chicago is about $3,395 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 618 options.

Read 14314 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. You may also consider nearby communities such as Highland Park, Northbrook and Lake Forest.

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I lived in Lakeland apartments for 3 years, and returned. It was alright when I first moved here and it did start going downhill for a bit. A new manager came in and made a lot of improvements. She works...
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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Very positive experience from my perspective. Sadly my mom was only there a few months and was in the hospital for much of that time. The facility is inviting. Open space. Bright with natural light. Two...
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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The community at The Montclare is good, they have rides to the stores they have food plates at a low price and my mother managed to get a helper there.
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.
The Montclare Senior Residences would like to invite you to visit our upscale Senior Apartment community for qualified residents ages 55 or better. Located two blocks east of Oak Park Avenue and two blocks south of Fullerton/Grand Avenue in Chicago. The Montclare Senior Residences will change...
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I have stayed with my mother while visiting her at Primrose Mt Pleasant several times for several day each time over the last 4 years. Primrose Mt Pleasant is the best retirement community I have seen. I...
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.
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I understand my mother can be difficult. Although the staff was helpful, there were times when they acted as if they were doing me a favor.
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.
Liberty Village, a 104 unit, three story, senior residential community has been designed to provide a new lifestyle alternative that will allow residents to enjoy their retirement years. With active social lives in mind, Liberty Village is elegantly decorated common areas offer ideal settings for...
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Rosewood Manor is a smaller community and it is a wonderful place. My mom has been doing great since her move to the community.The staff have been very friendly and caring to mom. They have done a great job...
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.
Rosewood Manor in Delavan, WI is a State licensed 8bed Assisted Living Home with a very comfortable environment. Our unique license and VA Certification encompasses care for independent individuals as well as those requiring total care at an affordable cost. We provide escorted transportation to...
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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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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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.
Liberty Towers in Libertyville, Lake County, IL is set in a picturesque scene away from most of the hustle and bustle of town. It offers a variety of apartments rather than simply a room in a traditional senior apartment and provides you with all the comforts of home in a community setting where...
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I moved in here 4 1/2 years ago at the age of 57 and LOVE IT! Management is phenomenal! They keep the place so beautiful and decorated at most of the holidays. The best part is the people who live here. We...
Provides: Senior Apartments
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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.
Gurnee Meadows is an apartment complex for active, independent adults age 55 or older. We are conveniently located in the heart of Gurnee. Stroll through our seven acres of beautifully landscaped grounds. Choose from five styles of one or two bedroom apartments. Enjoy the exercise rooms,...
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Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
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
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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.
 You have spent a lifetime helping others and now it's time to do something special just for you. Barton Senior Residences of Zion gives you the time and opportunity to start enjoying senior living. Located on over 3 1/2 acres near Illinois Beach State Park ,Barton Senior Residences offers a...
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Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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: 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.
Carmel House ApartmentsCarmel House Apartments is a beautiful senior living community located in Zion, Illinois. It caters for seniors who are 62 years plus. The friendly and serene atmosphere in Zion facilitates the residents to easily maintain a lifestyle that is active, in an environment 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.
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The staff are pretty good. They are a little short in the maintenance department, however they do still get things done in a reasonable amount of time. They do not offer a meal plan for this independent...
Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Lakefront Residences Lakefront Residences is a senior housing community that is located in Grayslake, Lake County, Illinois, about 50 miles north of Chicago. This apartment community is located near many lakes and parks, as well as shopping centers and entertainment. Plus, the beauty of Lake...
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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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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 no real complaints so far. Based on our experiences talking to other facilities, I would say Weinberg is above average as a whole. Like any place, there's room for improvement. But there isn't...
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.
Conveniently located in Deerfield, the Weinberg Community for Senior Living is a beautiful campus surrounded by sculptures and lush landscaping. The Weinberg Community features two distinct residences, Gidwitz Place for Assisted Living and The Friend Center for Early Alzheimer's Care. Gidwitz...
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Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Midlothian Manor is Shared Senior Housing. The Manor’s 14 private first floor apartments house self-reliant seniors who would like more companionship, and yet they gleefully give up household chores, yard work and cooking meals.We can’t wait to welcome you as our newest ”family” member.
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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 nationally accredited continuing care retirement community, Covenant Village is located on 55 park like acres just 25 miles from downtown Chicago. We offer a residential setting for every aspect of retirement: residential retirement, catered living, assisted living, memory care and skilled...
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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.
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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.

Cost of independent living in North Chicago, IL

The average cost of senior living in North Chicago is $3,395 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Chicago, IL with an average of $2,837 per month.

Independent living costs in North Chicago, IL, vs. state and national averages

North Chicago, IL
$3,395/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

Independent living costs in North Chicago, IL, vs. other senior living options

$7,913/mo
Independent Living
$3,395/mo

Independent living costs in North Chicago, IL, by floor plan type

Studio
$2,834/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,046/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,049/mo

Senior living costs in North Chicago 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: North Chicago, IL
Column state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Community typeNorth Chicago, ILIllinoisU.S.
Independent Living$3,395/mo$3,342/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$6,613/mo$6,329/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$7,913/mo$7,681/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
North Chicago, IL:$3,395/mo
Illinois:$3,342/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
North Chicago, IL:$6,613/mo
Illinois:$6,329/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
North Chicago, IL:$7,913/mo
Illinois:$7,681/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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Independent living costs in North Chicago, IL, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in North Chicago and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Independent living cost trends in North Chicago, IL

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in North Chicago 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
North Chicago, IL$3,249/mo$3,092/mo+5.1%
Illinois$3,221/mo$3,061/mo+5.2%
National$3,416/mo$3,319/mo+2.9%
North Chicago, IL
2024 average cost:$3,249/mo
2023 average cost:$3,092/mo
Percent change:+5.1%
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 North Chicago

Recent reviews for independent living in North Chicago

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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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Wide range of social activities. Residents and families at multiple communities like Brookdale Hawthorn Lakes in Vernon Hills Independent Living and Green Oaks Senior Living praise the variety of social activities offered, including bingo, trivia games, music performances, and outings to local attractions.
Supportive and accommodating staff. Staff members at various communities such as Brookdale Hawthorn Lakes in Vernon Hills Independent Living and Sedgebrook, a CCRC are described as being warm, welcoming, and accommodating, creating a comfortable environment for residents and their families.
High-quality dining experiences. Reviews from Ciel of Vernon Hills and StoryPoint Libertyville highlight the exceptional food quality and accommodating nature of dining staff, ensuring dietary needs are met and residents are satisfied with their meal choices.
Engaging and stimulating activities for all abilities. Several reviews for StoryPoint Libertyville emphasize the importance of offering activities that cater to a diverse range of abilities, allowing all residents to participate and stay engaged in their communities.
Friendly and welcoming community atmosphere. Reviews for Brookdale Hawthorn Lakes in Vernon Hills Independent Living and Brookdale Hawthorn Lakes in Vernon Hills Independent Living consistently mention the friendly and welcoming atmosphere at their respective communities, making it easy for new residents to feel at home.
Access to necessary medical services. Families appreciate the convenience of having on-site medical services, as mentioned at Brookdale Hawthorn Lakes in Vernon Hills Independent Living and Ciel of Vernon Hills, ensuring residents have access to the care they need.
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North Chicago independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in North Chicago independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in North Chicago, 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 North Chicago 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 North Chicago 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
25.6%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
34.3%
35.7%
No sugar
No sugar
31.6%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
33%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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Availability of select dining options in North Chicago 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 North Chicago communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
North Chicago, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
34.3%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
40.3%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
31.2%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in North Chicago 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 North Chicago offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
North Chicago, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
42.6%
46.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
29.9%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
32.8%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50.5%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
47.7%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
57.9%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
37.9%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
36.7%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
37.9%
43%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
45.5%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
44.8%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
28.5%
34.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
32.8%
40.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
43.5%
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Frequently Asked Questions

The Clare, a CCRC, Discovery Village Des Plaines and Huntley Springs Retirement Resort are the top-rated independent living facilities near North Chicago, Illinois. See full list of communities.
There are 618 independent living facilities near North Chicago, Illinois. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in North Chicago, Illinois are Discovery Village Des Plaines, Huntley Springs Retirement Resort and Clarendale of Algonquin. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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