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The cost of independent living in North Utica is about $4,052 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 102 options. Read 1526 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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Supportive Living of Washington is a nice community, but the seniors would like to visit the shops on the square. Our loved one would like to get transportation to and from church on Sunday's and also to the...
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.
As a faith-based, not-for-profit organization, Supportive Living of Washington is deeply committed to the well-being of all our residents and their families. We demonstrate our commitment by always providing superior care and services. Supportive Living of Washington offers a robust activities...
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Since this is a smaller facility, the staff to resident ratio is better than at the larger facilities. They are more available to the family and the residents. My mom was in the memory care unit. She passed...
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.
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The whole team there was wonderful. Don't read the old reviews, that was many years ago and is not applicable today. My mom is loving it there and she's so busy with all the fun activities. I can even...
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.
The Reserve of Geneva is located in Geneva, IL. Geneva is a part of Kane County, and this independent living community is located in an area with much to do and see. Those who are guests of the residents of Geneva will find that they enjoy checking out the Downtown Geneva Historic Shopping...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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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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I’ve lived here since October 2016, on the Indepent side I moved from Missouri to be near my daughter in Mendota. The majority of residents ate from LaSalle and Lee counties in Illinois, andthey all are very...
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.
Mendota Retirement Community is an assisted living community located in Mendota, Illinois. Located minutes from the center of town, our assisted and independent living community provides easy access for families while providing a peaceful setting for our residents. You'll enjoy our beautiful...
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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.
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: 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.
Evergreen Place offers worry-free living, where independence thrives and compassionate care is always nearby. Our beautiful campus offers lovely supportive living options. We welcome you to learn more and visit our community of care, where friendships flourish and families find peace of mind....
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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: 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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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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I really like it here and I have not run into any problems with anybody. I am really glad to have this place and the management is very good. The maintenance man takes care of things whenever I ask for help....
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.
Sandwich Manor is an affordable senior housing community in Sandwich, DeKalb, Kendall, and LaSalle counties, Illinois. It is conveniently located a couple of blocks off of Highway 34 and near Sandwich Memorial Park, WOW7 Cinema, an antique stores, Dollar General, the Opera House, a food market,...
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: 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.
Prairie Crossing Supportive Living offers an innovative approach to assisted living housing for seniors ages 65 and older of all income levels. Our community combines apartment-style home with personal care, and the availability of 24 hour support staff. We understand how important it is for our...
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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: 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.
Like us on Facebook! Welcome to Courtyard Estates of Bradford, the area's premiere assisted living community. At Courtyard Estates, our goal is to provide professional, compassionate services for the older adults while promoting independence, which allows our tenants to maintain or improve their...
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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.
Located in Pontiac, Livingston County, IL, Pontiac Towers provides senior housing done right and provides residents with a safe and secure place to call home. The location of this residence is superior thanks to its perfect weather, great location, proximity to shopping and entertainment, and...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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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: 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.
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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.

Cost of independent living in North Utica, IL

The average cost of senior living in North Utica is $4,052 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Tonica, IL with an average of $3,829 per month.

Independent living costs in North Utica, IL, vs. nearby cities

North Utica, IL
$4,052/mo
$3,877/mo
$4,717/mo

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

North Utica, IL
$4,052/mo
U.S. national average
$4,160/mo

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

$5,045/mo
Independent Living
$4,052/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,598/mo
Studio
$5,390/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,060/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,576/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$2,333/mo

Senior living costs in North Utica 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 Utica, IL
Column state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Community typeNorth Utica, ILIllinoisU.S.
Independent Living$4,052/mo$4,459/mo$4,160/mo
Assisted Living$4,967/mo$5,378/mo$4,703/mo
Memory Care$5,045/mo$5,398/mo$4,954/mo
Independent Living
North Utica, IL:$4,052/mo
Illinois:$4,459/mo
U.S.:$4,160/mo
Assisted Living
North Utica, IL:$4,967/mo
Illinois:$5,378/mo
U.S.:$4,703/mo
Memory Care
North Utica, IL:$5,045/mo
Illinois:$5,398/mo
U.S.:$4,954/mo
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Independent living costs in North Utica, IL, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in North Utica 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 Utica, IL

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in North Utica 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.

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Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
North Utica, IL$3,211/mo$2,797/mo+14.8%
Illinois$3,094/mo$3,076/mo+0.6%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
North Utica, IL
2024 average cost:$3,211/mo
2023 average cost:$2,797/mo
Percent change:+14.8%
Illinois
2024 average cost:$3,094/mo
2023 average cost:$3,076/mo
Percent change:+0.6%
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2024 average cost:$3,261/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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What families are saying about independent living in North Utica

Recent reviews for independent living in North Utica

The Landings Senior Living in Batavia, IL

4.3
The staff is extremely friendly. There lots of activities and outings. Beautiful campus and location!

EverTrue Lutheran Hillside Village in Peoria, IL

4.8
I have lived at LHV for 18 months. I was becoming familiar with the routines and activities when they were curtailed by the pandemic. Since that time The staff and administration have devoted themselves to the residents safety, health and comfort. Fellow residents are friendly and concerned ...
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The Gardens of Waterford in Aurora, IL

4.0
I have lived here for 5+ years. The food is by far better than other places I've been. Staff are friendly and very helpful. This is Alden's main campus and the grounds are beautiful. Festive holiday decorations make this a very homey atmosphere. I call this "home".

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Warm and welcoming community atmosphere. Many reviews mention the friendly and caring nature of the staff and residents at their communities. For example, at The Timbers of Shorewood, several residents express appreciation for the sense of familiarity they've found among their neighbors. At Senior Suites of Joliet, newcomers are we ...
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Variety of activities for independent living. Residents find joy in the numerous activities offered at their communities. At American House Cedarlake, residents engage in a range of activities like bingo, spiritual awakening services, and meet-and-greets. Communities like The Timbers of Shorewood and Alden Horizon Senior Living also o ...
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Proactive and helpful staff. Reviews consistently praise the dedication and attentiveness of staff members, who go above and beyond to ensure residents' needs are met. For example, at Plum Landing Retirement Community, staff members check on residents twice a day to confirm their safety and well-being. At Senior Suites o ...
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Clean and well-maintained facilities. Throughout the reviews, cleanliness and upkeep are mentioned as major factors in residents' overall satisfaction with their communities. At Senior Suites of Joliet, laundry rooms are accessible during odd hours, while Alden Horizon Senior Living boasts an updated vestibule and beautiful land ...
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Affordable living with transparent pricing. Cost-conscious seniors appreciate the affordability of their communities, often commenting on the value of the services they receive. At Fox Knoll Village, the facility's affordability was a deciding factor in choosing to live there. At Plum Landing Retirement Community, the cost of living i ...
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Engaging social opportunities. Residents enjoy the social opportunities at their communities, which help foster connections and a strong sense of community. At American House Cedarlake, residents participate in a range of activities designed to encourage interaction and meet new people. At The Timbers of Shorewood, reside ...
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North Utica independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in North Utica independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in North Utica, 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 Utica 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 Utica 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
24.2%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
24.2%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
17.9%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
23.2%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
6.3%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in North Utica 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 Utica communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
22.1%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
43.2%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
23.2%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in North Utica 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 Utica offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
46.3%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25.3%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25.3%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
53.7%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
49.5%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
55.8%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
43.2%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
32.6%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
35.8%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
46.3%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
48.4%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
26.3%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
27.4%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
47.4%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

The Timbers of Shorewood, Plum Landing Retirement Community and Prairie Pointe Assisted Living and Memory Care are the top-rated independent living facilities near North Utica, Illinois. See full list of communities.
There are 102 independent living facilities near North Utica, Illinois. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in North Utica, Illinois are The Timbers of Shorewood, Prairie Pointe Assisted Living and Memory Care and American House Cedarlake. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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