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Photo of Arcadia Care Clifton
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Facility needs some updating that is in the process with the new owners. Food could use improvement, which is also being addressed with new owners. Staff are very nice and helpful. Overall a good place...
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.
Photo of Prairie Green At Dixie Crossing
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22 Floor plans available
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It's been positive for the most part, though not perfect. I would have liked for A Place for Mom to provide more information about the facilities they were referring us to and to assist more with the whole...
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.
Prairie Green at Dixie Crossing is a top wheelchair accessible assisted living community for seniors in the Chicago area. We offer tastefully decorated studio and one-bedroom apartments with a full range of amenities, including a microwave and refrigerator, as well as services to accommodate each...
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7.9
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Love the staff! From the executive director to the nursing staff! My mom and dad like the food! Room is very clean and the apartment is roomy
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 your new home at Silver Glen Senior LivingYou’re going to love Silver Glen Senior Living — your new home base! Located in South Elgin, Illinois, this community is close enough to the city to take in a show at the Cadillac Palace Theater or visit one of the many downtown Chicago...
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66 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
7.8
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One week Thursday, Great. It's so great to be Back Home, and I love it. It's a Home where my husband and I got married here we where so proud living here. I have a very special thanks too All staff, amazing...
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.
Moraine Court Supportive Living supports and encourages our residents to enjoy and active-lifestyle in a safe community. Let us show you how Moraine Court can combine the best of private living and assistance with daily living needs. Our supportive Living program is designed to promote...
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What we like the most about the community is the price, we got in while it was still monthly. We also like the activities and the staff. My recommendation to others would depend on their circumstances. This...
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.
Are you looking for Senior Independent Living in Chicago?Ready to slow life down and embrace a hassle-free lifestyle? Looking for new friends and a fresh perspective on life? Elison Independent Living of Niles is our charming senior living community Northwest of the city. We can’t wait to welcome...
Photo of Belmont Village Buffalo Grove
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I would say the overall experience is 4 stars. The staff is helpful, food and activities are fine. Communication is also fine. I would recommend them to others who are searching for senior living for their...
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.
Belmont Village Buffalo Grove is home to the perfect blend of comfort, personalized care and active living. Our beautifully landscaped senior living community is nestled in the heart of the attractive residential suburb of northwest Chicago, surrounded by premier dining, shopping and...
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A friend of mines lives in this facility.She brags on how great her care is especially the maintenance crew.She is always happy when [name removed] comes and fix things.Keep making our elderly feel great....
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.
At Royal Estates Assistive Living we are dedicated to excellence in Senior Living Care for aged 65 and older. Those that choose our care will be served with dignity, professionalism, respect, and compassion. Choosing to move to assisted living is not always an easy decision. When you visit us...
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Photo of Senior Suites of Jefferson Park
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22 Floor plans available
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Love my studio apartment. Love the staff and the amenities My only complaint is, I wish they were a bit more selective when renting. We have some shady tenants. Some that should be in "care" facilities.
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.
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...
Photo of Cedarhurst of Yorkville
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I ended up going with Cedarhurst for my sister. It is very expensive but was one of two places that were nice, not dirty and didn't treat their "memory care patients " as second class citizens. My sister...
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.
At Cedarhurst of Yorkville, it’s our mission to tailor senior living to you so you can feel loved, valued, and supported each and every day. Our senior living community in Yorkville, Illinois, offers assisted living for those who require assistance with activities of daily living and memory care...
Photo of The Pointe at Eastgate
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My mother has moved into The Point at Eastgate. Our overall experience I would say is good. The staff is very nice. They have abundant activities. The cleanliness of the building and rooms are excellent. The...
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.
Part of the magic of retirement is that it's time to relax and enjoy all you've worked for through the years. It's time to dream. Time to socialize. Time to take up a new hobby. Because we are a rental community, there is no long term financial commitment or ownership through an endowment fee....
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Photo of Evergreen Senior Living - Orland Park
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7.5
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So far I would rate Evergreen a 4 out of 5 stars. The staff is generally friendly and professional and I feel that my Mom is in good hands. The food seems pretty good on most days. And they keep things very...
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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Photo of Amazing Grace Senior Living
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While Amazing Grace isn't as flashy looking as some of the facilities I looked at it is so comfortable and welcoming. Mom's 1 bedroom apartment is exactly the right size with great closets. All of the staff...
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.
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Photo of High Point Residence Tinley Park
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I've lived here for 3 years. The staff is friendly and competent. The food is pretty good, all things considered.[Removed], the head-honcho, is just superb: dedicated, friendly, and responsive, and very hard...
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.
Photo of Victory Centre of Sierra Ridge
66 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
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I moved here a month ago it's amazing yes amazing home I Love it here. The staff is outstanding great.,and resident's are so nice too. I'm write you because I believe in this friendly home ,all my prayers...
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.
Our longstanding mission is to transform the way society thinks about aging and senior living. Our Victory Centre of Sierra Ridge 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, this is your life...
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Photo of Waterford Estates Senior Living
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Very happy with Waterford. She is in Supportive Living with Medicaid. Very nice facility and staff. I think they do a great job with everything.
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 essence of Waterford Estates is best described in three words: understanding, care, and community. Waterford Estates is located near I57 & I80, on 12 beautiful acres with private walking paths, two ponds and scenic views. Our campus offers those age 62+ independence, privacy, security,...
Photo of Senior Suites of Fay's Point
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What I like the most about Senior Suites is the people, the price, etc and I would recommend this community to other families based on the experience I have had so far.
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.
Senior Suites of Fay’s Point is a top rated, pet-friendly independent living community for seniors 62 and older in the greater Chicago area. Situated along Little Calumet River and the Cal Sag Channel, we provide a serene and comfortable environment and convenient location so seniors can maximize...
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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.
Smith Village Continuing Care Retirement Community - Chicago, IL Smith Village, one of two Smith Senior Living communities, located in Chicago, IL, in the Beverly neighborhood, is a Continuing Care Retirement Community that’s backed by the strength and experience of Smith Senior Living.Since...
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I highly recommend, [name removed], our fitness instructor at Victorian Village. I came here in a wheelchair and now I am mobile to walk the stairs from the first and second floor instead of using the...
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.
Victorian Village is a Providence Life Services Community. Providence, a non-profit organization, has been committed to providing quality senior living options to those entrusted to our care in Michigan, Illinois, and Indiana for over a century. Our organization offers Independent Living,...
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My Loved one resides at Victory Centre of Park Forest. The community is kept clean and organized. The meals that are served are good. My loved one feels that the community is safe. One of the things that is...
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 Park Forest 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...
Photo of Victory Centre of Roseland
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The facility is nice and convenient, overall. The residents and caretakers are pleasant and helpful. Management and meals/dining services needs improvement. Most days, the quality of the food is extremely...
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.
Our longstanding mission is to transform the way society thinks about aging and senior living. Our Victory Centre of Roseland 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, this is your life and...
Photo of Senior Suites of Marquette Village
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What I like the most about Senior Suits are the activities and the events. I also enjoy the trips to the grocery stores. Yes, I would recommend this community to other families.
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.
Senior Suites offers affordable, high quality apartments homes with specially-designed amenities to meet the needs of Chicago's older adults, those 62 years of age and better.
Photo of St. Anthony of Lansing Supportive Living
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I would give each one a "5". The people are great, I don't know about the food but [name removed] seems to like it and even though he smells ( hues fault) it's clean. I would recommend this community to...
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.
St. Anthony of Lansing is an assisted living community located in the exciting city of Lansing, IL. When people visit Lansing, they are struck by how close the city is to all of the major freeways in the area, and how perfect the weather is throughout the year. This is the type of community where...
Photo of Senior Suites of Auburn Gresham
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Senior Suites could Start the meals and shop at more alternative grocery stores. I would recommend this community to other families based on the experience I have had so far.
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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It's a nice place peaceful and we have events Bingo we have Bible studies. Watch tv on your floor and relax there. To me it's amazing and tacos place If they love Burgers king it's near. Oh yeah family...
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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The Senior Suites of Chatham was a very nice accommodation. I found that the building manager was most patient and helpful in her efforts to get me funded through the Covid 19 Pandemic and she understood my...
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...

Cost of independent living in Oak Forest, IL

The average cost of senior living in Oak Forest is $3,395 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Midlothian, IL with an average of $3,395 per month.

Independent living costs in Oak Forest, IL, vs. state and national averages

Oak Forest, IL
$3,395/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

Independent living costs in Oak Forest, IL, vs. other senior living options

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

Independent living costs in Oak Forest, IL, by floor plan type

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

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

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Oak Forest 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
Oak Forest, 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%
Oak Forest, 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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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about independent living in Oak Forest

Recent reviews for independent living in Oak Forest

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.

Wittenberg Village, a CCRC in Crown Point, IN

4.7
I moved in and liked it so much I bought a second apartment for my mother! The staff is the most caring I have ever encountered and the facility is top-notch. Hope to meet you soon.

Victory Centre of Elk Grove in Elk Grove Village, IL

5.0
My brother lives in Victory Centre of Elk Grove Village, IL. I visit him frequently and I have found it to be Clean, Friendly and warm. The Staff from Administration to Nursing, Dining, and Maintence are all warm and caring, they know the residents' names, are respectful and always willing ...
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Oak Forest independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Oak Forest independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Oak Forest, 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 Oak Forest 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 Oak Forest partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Oak Forest, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
33.9%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
40.5%
35.7%
No sugar
No sugar
37.1%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
38.3%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
15.8%
11.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Oak Forest 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 Oak Forest communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Oak Forest, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
41.3%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
48.9%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
37.7%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
18.8%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Oak Forest 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 Oak Forest offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Oak Forest, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
50.5%
46.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
35.1%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
39.1%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
54.1%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
54.7%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
60.5%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
43.5%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
45.1%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
46.3%
43%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
52.9%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
51.7%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
36.1%
34.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
40.3%
40.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
51.1%
47.6%
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There are 499 independent living facilities near Oak Forest, Illinois. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Oak Forest, Illinois are Discovery Village Des Plaines, The Timbers of Shorewood and Clarendale of Algonquin. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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