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The cost of independent living in Round Lake is about $6,892 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 26 options. Read 548 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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Photo of Shepherd of Bull Valley
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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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Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
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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5 star
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4 star
9%
3 star
18%
2 star
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9%
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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
Care types provided by this community
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
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.
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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Cost of independent living in Round Lake, IL

The average cost of senior living in Round Lake is $6,892 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Fox Lake, IL with an average of $4,365 per month.

Independent living costs in Round Lake, IL, vs. nearby cities

Round Lake, IL
$6,892/mo

Independent living costs in Round Lake, IL, vs. state and national averages

Round Lake, IL
$6,892/mo
U.S. national average
$4,203/mo

Independent living costs in Round Lake, IL, vs. other senior living options

$6,079/mo
Independent Living
$6,892/mo

Independent living costs in Round Lake, IL, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,050/mo
Studio
$5,761/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,546/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,114/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$2,910/mo

Senior living costs in Round Lake 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: Round Lake, IL
Column state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Community typeRound Lake, ILIllinoisU.S.
Independent Living$6,892/mo$4,453/mo$4,203/mo
Assisted Living$6,037/mo$5,370/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$6,079/mo$5,390/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Round Lake, IL:$6,892/mo
Illinois:$4,453/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
Assisted Living
Round Lake, IL:$6,037/mo
Illinois:$5,370/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Round Lake, IL:$6,079/mo
Illinois:$5,390/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
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Independent living costs in Round Lake, IL, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Round Lake 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 median 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
Round Lake, IL$4,056/mo$3,885/mo+4.4%
Illinois$2,980/mo$2,847/mo+4.7%
National$3,004/mo$2,857/mo+5.1%
Round Lake, IL
2024 average cost:$4,056/mo
2023 average cost:$3,885/mo
Percent change:+4.4%
Illinois
2024 average cost:$2,980/mo
2023 average cost:$2,847/mo
Percent change:+4.7%
National
2024 average cost:$3,004/mo
2023 average cost:$2,857/mo
Percent change:+5.1%
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What families are saying about independent living in Round Lake

Recent reviews for independent living in Round Lake

Parkside Manor in Kenosha, WI

5.0
I can only comment about the memory unit. Those girls worked hard to maintain order and keep up. I thought to myself a few times that however much money they are making probably isn't enough. It takes a special person to that job.

Lakeland Apartments in Fox Lake, IL

5.0
We think this is a really good community and every time we come to visit things look clean and well taken care of. The outside of the building and everything around it is well maintained. The property manager [name removed] has been so wonderful to work with. She has been very helpful, ...
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Gurnee Meadows

5.0
I’m living here currently and it’s going really, really well. I’m very pleased. When I moved in, my apartment was perfect. I had new carpet and new paint and it was really a pleasure to be able to move in. I was on the waiting list for a few months but they were able to give me exactly what I ...
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Round Lake independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Round Lake independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Round Lake, 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 Round Lake 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 Round Lake partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Round Lake, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
26.9%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
46.2%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
42.3%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
30.8%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
15.4%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Round Lake 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 Round Lake communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Round Lake, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
46.2%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
34.6%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
23.1%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Round Lake 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 Round Lake offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Round Lake, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
53.8%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
42.3%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
42.3%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
61.5%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
65.4%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
61.5%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
42.3%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
53.8%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
38.5%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
61.5%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
53.8%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
38.5%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
38.5%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
53.8%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Galloway Senior Living, Sunrise of Crystal Lake and Sunrise of Buffalo Grove are the top-rated independent living facilities near Round Lake, Illinois. See full list of communities.
There are 26 independent living facilities near Round Lake, Illinois. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Round Lake, Illinois are Inspirations of Northbrook, Galloway Senior Living and Discovery Village Des Plaines. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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