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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Odell, IL
The cost of independent living in Odell is about $4,539 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 75 options. Read 1210 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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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
We assist with the activities of daily living and provide lots of amenities and services including fabulous meals, housekeeping, laundry service, medication assistance, a personal response notification system, social activities, community field trips, transportation, and 24 hour staffing seven...
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: 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: 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, 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.
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: 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: 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 Village at Our Lady of Angels provides seniors with an independent living community in Joliet, IL. This community offers a great place to live. Joliet is a part of the counties of Kendall and Will. Joliet offers much to do and see, and residents and their guests enjoy checking out the Joliet...
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: 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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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: 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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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: 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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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...
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 Odell, IL
The average cost of senior living in Odell is $4,539 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Emington, IL with an average of $3,224 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Odell, IL vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Odell, IL vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Odell vs. other types of senior living
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What families are saying about independent living in Odell
Recent reviews for independent living in Odell
Ascension Living Heritage Village in Kankakee, IL
5.0
Staff is very knowledgeable, my room was always clean, good is good, everyone is very helpful. i would highly recommend Heritage Village.
Villas of Holly Brook Streator
5.0
If you have parents who are in need of assisted living, this is the place to go. The staff are very nice and accommodating. To this day, anything I ask of them they will do. All of the people here are just so nice. Everybody always says hi, and many of them know me. The facility is a couple ...
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Snyder Village a CCRC in Metamora, IL
5.0
They are fantastic, you can tell that this is their calling. The staff even think about the residents in there off time and do things for them to help keep them motivated and engaged. They even went out of the way to try and get my loved one to see my family when we had a family emergency. There ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities
Friendly and attentive staff. Many reviews mention the kindness and care of the staff at their community. At The Timbers of Shorewood, residents and families express appreciation for the staff's willingness to listen and help with concerns. At Senior Suites of Joliet, the staff are described as 'very, very nice' and 'goo ...
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Variety of activities for residents. Activities are a popular feature among reviews, with residents and families praising the wide range of offerings at their communities. At Holiday Blair House, residents enjoy games and social events, while at Solstice Senior Living at Joliet, there are plenty of activities to meet residents' ...
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Well-maintained living spaces. Residents frequently comment on the cleanliness and upkeep of their communities, citing the importance of a well-maintained living environment. At Senior Suites of Joliet, the apartment is described as 'nice and big', while at StoryPoint Romeoville, the community is praised for its 'cleanlin ...
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Flexible and accommodating management. Families appreciate the responsiveness and flexibility of their community's management, who work to address concerns and make adjustments to improve the living experience. At The Timbers of Shorewood, the staff are praised for their willingness to listen and help with issues, while at Senior ...
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Sense of community and friendship. Residents and families often mention the strong sense of community and friendship at their senior living communities, with residents making new connections and forming lasting relationships. At The Timbers of Shorewood, residents have made 'many friends' and 'found a lovely community', while a ...
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Access to necessary care services. Families value the availability of care services, ensuring that their loved ones receive the support they need. At Solstice Senior Living at Joliet, physical and occupational therapy are available on-site, while at New Lenox Horizon, the emergency response system is mentioned as a crucial fa ...
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Odell independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Odell independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Odell, 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 Odell 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 Odell 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
35.3%
20.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
30.9%
33.6%
No sugar
No sugar
25%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
32.4%
32.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
8.8%
8.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Odell 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 Odell communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
23.5%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
45.6%
42.7%
Room service
Room service
33.8%
36.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.7%
17%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Odell 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 Odell offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
52.9%
44.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
30.9%
27.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
32.4%
32.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
60.3%
47.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
55.9%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
63.2%
53.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
45.6%
42.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
38.2%
37.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
42.6%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
51.5%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
54.4%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
41.2%
32%
Fitness center
Fitness center
33.8%
39.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
48.5%
45.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Timbers of Shorewood, Senior Suites of Joliet and StoryPoint Romeoville are the top-rated independent living facilities near Odell, Illinois. See full list of communities.
There are 75 independent living facilities near Odell, Illinois. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Odell, Illinois are The Timbers of Shorewood, Senior Suites of Joliet and StoryPoint Romeoville. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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