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The cost of independent living in Shannon is about $3,420 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 111 options. Read 664 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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They are very willing to make changes to care when requested or as necessary. Their activities person, [name removed], is very creative at coming up with ideas for keeping everyone active, especially for 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.
Wesley Willows, a not-for-profit organization, has been making a difference in the lives of seniors since 1966. The Rockford area's premier continuing-care retirement community, Wesley Willows, offers a full continuum of housing and services on one campus — duplex homes, independent living...
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I am very pleased with the way they have helped and continue to help my mom
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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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.
Welcome to San Gabriel Assisted Living, Rochelle, Ogle County, Illinois. San Gabriel continues the near 20-year Goldenoak tradition of providing outstanding assisted living services in an elegant, yet home-like environment. Our 46-unit apartment facility will offer the ideal senior living setting...
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We are impressed with the caring attitude of the supervisors. The staff tries hard to meet moms needs. The facilities are nice and have a homey feeling. Would like a few more activities involving talks or...
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.
Why settle for the ordinary in senior living when Bickford offers so much more? Freshly crafted meals, a dedicated caregiver always within reach, and a world of exciting activities await your loved one. Our commitment? Making sure they’re able to embrace life to the fullest, every single day....
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Heritage Woods of Rockford has made the transition as smooth and painless as possible. My mother was a little hesitant and they did everything they could to ensure the transition went smoothly. They made...
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.
Heritage Woods offers an Assisted Living Lifestyle for seniors over age 65. Newly opened in 2008, this gracious community offers beautifully decorated common areas such as Library, Private Dining Room, Lobby, TV Lounge, and Fitness Room & Patio. Nestled against a creek and tree line we are...
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We are in the independent living section and have a really nice apartment. Everyone here has been extremely friendly and helpful. We would definitely recommend Sienna Crest to others looking.
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.
Founded in 1997, Sienna Crest offers ten different assisted living communities throughout southern Wisconsin. Sienna Crest offers a true home-like setting for older adults. Our homes are smaller, averaging 15-20 rooms. This allows us to provide a high quality of life and assistance. We help...
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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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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
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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Morrison Manor was the best fit for [name removed] as there were only 12 residents at this Memory Care Facility. He had his own large room which accommodated his family when we all visited. The facility...
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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My mom was at the facility for 1 year it was an amazing experience for her. The caring staff always went above and beyond. They made my mom feel as an important member of the family. Everyone there was...
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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We Could Not Of Done This Emotional Rollercoaster Of Emotions Without Every Staff Currently And Not Currently. [name removed] You Are A Godsend And Truely Amazing And I Can Honestly Say Your Heart Of Gold...
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: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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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.
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Margaret, the lady who runs the Sterling Towers, is amazing! She really goes above and beyond for her residents. My mom is very happy and so a, I. I don't have a single negative thing ton say, so far...
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.
Sterling Towers is a senior housing community for residents over 62 years of age and those with disabilities. It is located in the quiet and cozy city of Sterling, Whiteside County, Illinois. Sterling is a small city of less than six square miles surrounded by fertile farmland with four distinct...
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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.
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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.
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Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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 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
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.
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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.
Village Cooperative of Clinton, IA There is an exciting new senior independent living option available in Clinton! The Village Cooperative of Clinton will be located in northwest part of the city. The cooperative will consist of 44 new homes. Residents will have the choice of expertly designed...
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.
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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.
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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.
We began our quest into senior living because of our love for our beloved mother, Mary Bickford, whose needs became too great for us to manage.  As we researched senior living options, we were shocked at our findings.  The options offered too much or too little — none met her needs and...
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It has been very nice for my mother in this community. The staff is nice. It is very safe. They have a lot of activities for the residents to enjoy. It is very clean and well up-kept. She makes her own meals...
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.
Independent living, maintenance free living, full time management and maintenance staff, variety of floor plans, Barrier free living, No stairs, fantastic buy back program with the purchase of a life lease, planned social activities, meal order program, heated underground parking, storage and...
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They house 5 women all together which is nice for my loved one. And the best part of it is that it is much more affordable compared to the bigger places which are outrageously priced. She is able to still...
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.
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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.

Cost of independent living in Shannon, IL

The average cost of senior living in Shannon is $3,420 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Coleta, IL with an average of $3,138 per month.

Independent living costs in Shannon, IL, vs. nearby cities

Shannon, IL
$3,420/mo
$4,454/mo
$4,345/mo

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

Shannon, IL
$3,420/mo
U.S. national average
$4,162/mo

Independent living costs in Shannon, IL, vs. other senior living options

$4,459/mo
Independent Living
$3,420/mo

Independent living costs in Shannon, IL, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,029/mo
Studio
$4,491/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,178/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,065/mo

Senior living costs in Shannon 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: Shannon, IL
Column state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Community typeShannon, ILIllinoisU.S.
Independent Living$3,420/mo$4,472/mo$4,162/mo
Assisted Living$4,431/mo$5,393/mo$4,706/mo
Memory Care$4,459/mo$5,414/mo$4,956/mo
Independent Living
Shannon, IL:$3,420/mo
Illinois:$4,472/mo
U.S.:$4,162/mo
Assisted Living
Shannon, IL:$4,431/mo
Illinois:$5,393/mo
U.S.:$4,706/mo
Memory Care
Shannon, IL:$4,459/mo
Illinois:$5,414/mo
U.S.:$4,956/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Shannon

Recent reviews for independent living in Shannon

Heritage Woods of Belvidere

5.0
I am very content living at Heritage Woods. My apartment is very comfortable and convenient. The nurses and CNAs are very attentive and convenient. The food is good and I may also eat in my room if I so desire. There are activities every day. Also a small store 2 days a week.

Heritage Woods of Sterling

4.9
I have been a resident of Heritage Woods for 1 year. I am very pleased with the care I receive. I very much enjoy the other residents and the staff is wonderful. The food and activities are very satisfactory. We go on outings, we have entertainment come. We play games in the dining room and ...
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Pa Peterson At The Citadel in Rockford, IL

5.0
we have my father here and could not be happier with his care.

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Warm and friendly community atmosphere. Many residents and families remark on the welcoming and kind nature of both the staff and fellow residents at TLC Living Community, Peterson Meadows, Fairhaven Christian Retirement, and Independence Village Rockford. The friendly atmosphere helps create a sense of community and makes eve ...
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Varied activities for socializing. Residents at TLC Living Community, Peterson Meadows, and Independence Village Rockford enjoy a variety of social activities, including movies, singing events, and happy hours. These events help residents engage with one another and stay active.
Clean and well-maintained living spaces. Reviews for Fairhaven Christian Retirement, Independence Village Rockford, and Morning Star Village mention the cleanliness and upkeep of their living spaces, both in terms of the communal areas and their own private rooms.
Delicious meals and dining experiences. Several reviews for TLC Living Community, Peterson Meadows, and Fairhaven Christian Retirement highlight the quality and enjoyment of the meals and dining experiences provided by their respective communities.
Effective communication between staff and families. Reviews for TLC Living Community, Fairhaven Christian Retirement, and Independence Village Rockford mention the importance of clear communication between staff and families, allowing for open dialogue and ensuring that care needs are being met.
Independence with available assistance. Many residents at Independence Village Rockford express appreciation for the balance between independence and available assistance, allowing them to live their own lives while knowing help is there when needed.
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Shannon independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Shannon independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Shannon, 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 Shannon 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 Shannon partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Shannon, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
20.4%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
17.3%
34.5%
No sugar
No sugar
16.3%
31%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
17.3%
33.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
5.1%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Shannon 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 Shannon communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Shannon, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
10.2%
36.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
28.6%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
16.3%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Shannon 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 Shannon offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Shannon, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
29.6%
45.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
20.4%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
17.3%
33.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
38.8%
47.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
33.7%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
37.8%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
31.6%
43%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
19.4%
38.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
21.4%
41.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
30.6%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
32.7%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
14.3%
33.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
17.3%
39.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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