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The cost of independent living in Ski Hill is about $3,395 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 626 options.

Read 15167 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. You may also consider nearby communities such as Highland Park, Crystal Lake and Wheaton.

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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, 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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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.
The Suites of Beloit offers bright and comfortable rooms that allow residents to enjoy their personal space; outdoor courtyards and spacious lounges throughout the center offer a vibrant social scene.
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The residents themselves are what make this place so great! All of the residents are somewhat local, so for someone who is out of town, they are incredibly patient and kind and helpful. That is the single...
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.
Woodview is a 55+ small close-knit senior community of 24 units, consisting of one and two bedroom one bathroom apartment homes for rent. Each unit will have generous closet areas, and additional storage outside the unit. Underground parking, heat, and hot water are included in the rent. The...
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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: 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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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.
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.
Rock Bay Harbor has proudly served independent seniors 55 and older since 1999. Our friendly and caring office, housekeeping and maintenance staff are on site Monday through Friday, 9:00 till 4:00. Rock Bay Harbor is close to shopping, the bus stop, and conveniently located across the street...
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, 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.
Smith Crossing Continuing Care Retirement Community - Orland Park, IL Smith Crossing, one of two Smith Senior Living communities, located in the Village of Orland Park, Illinois, is a Continuing Care Retirement Community that’s backed by the strength and experience of Smith Senior...
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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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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: 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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This is the fourth place that I have lived in and I like it the best. We have happy hour 3 times a week and they have between 2-3 women tending the bar and they are great. They come to your table and make...
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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This facility really helped my Mother get in here and even though they couldn’t get her a room with a window, they are willing to let her move to one when it’s available. For the activities, they offer...
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.
Oak Crest Retirement Home - it's living in an assisted living home, with seniors like yourself, a home one would be proud to call their own. We can give assistance with activities of daily living such as bathing, medication monitoring and dressing in a home like atmosphere with plenty of tender...
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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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Everything has been great since I moved in! The apartments are very nice. Big kitchens, hardwood floors in most rooms, and the grounds are always well kept and clean looking. I'd give them 5s across the...
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, 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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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.
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.
An affordable luxury apartment home community built on the promise of independent, carefree living for seniors 55 years and better. With many reasons to enjoy life and have peace of mind. Professionally managed by Horizon which develops, builds and manages apartment homes for seniors that are...
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, Senior Apartments
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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 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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It's very good. My mom is just living on a fixed income so it's a little tight but it's well worth the move. She's always got something to do. They have different gatherings like for Halloween they had a...
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 the neighborhoods of the picturesque city of Oak creek, Milwaukee County, WI, The Centennial is a senior housing community that aims at giving its residents an independent life. From the moment you walk through the gates of the centennial, the breathtaking terrain our community is...

Cost of independent living in Ski Hill, IL

The average cost of senior living in Ski Hill is $3,395 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Fox River Grove, IL with an average of $3,395 per month.

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

Ski Hill, IL
$3,395/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

Independent living costs in Ski Hill, IL, vs. other senior living options

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

Independent living costs in Ski Hill, IL, by floor plan type

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

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

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Ski Hill 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Ski Hill, 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%
Ski Hill, 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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What families are saying about independent living in Ski Hill

Recent reviews for independent living in Ski Hill

Liberty Village in Elmhurst, IL

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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.

Regency Muskego

5.0
N/a when it comes to the meals and dining. Dad is in independent living apartment so makes own meals. The activities are outstanding. Tons of activities for the residents to participate in. The value for cost was more than what we originally planned to spend. But after being there and ...
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Shepherd Premier Assisted Living of Harvard

5.0
I am very happy with the care that my mother is getting at this very nice and home feeling community. The staff is wonderful and very attentive. I like that the community is clean. <y mother is really liking the activities and she likes what is offered. We would highly recommend this small ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Welcoming and friendly community atmosphere. Reviews consistently mention the friendly and welcoming nature of the communities at Discovery Village Hoffman Estates, Huntley Springs Retirement Resort, and Clarendale of Algonquin, with residents praising the sense of camaraderie and social opportunities.
Well-maintained facilities and apartments. Several reviews highlight the cleanliness and upkeep of the facilities and apartments in communities like Huntley Springs Retirement Resort, Deer Park Village, and Melody Living Independent Living, with residents expressing appreciation for the attention to detail and sense of pride in the ...
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Plentiful and engaging activities for all interests. At Discovery Village Hoffman Estates, Huntley Springs Retirement Resort, and Melody Living Independent Living, residents delight in the wide range of activities offered, from games and crafts to outings and fitness classes, ensuring that there is something for everyone.
Attentive and caring staff. Reviews for communities such as Melody Living Independent Living, Clarendale of Algonquin, and Lake Barrington Woods frequently mention the compassionate and supportive nature of their staff, who go above and beyond to meet the needs and requests of their residents.
Delicious and accommodating meals and dining experiences. Throughout the reviews, the quality of food and accommodating dining experiences stand out as important factors contributing to residents' satisfaction, with communities like The Oaks at Algonquin, Clarendale of Algonquin, and Huntley Springs Retirement Resort offering excellent meal optio ...
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Security and peace of mind for both residents and families. At Deer Park Village, Discovery Village Hoffman Estates, and Melody Living Independent Living, residents and their families feel assured and secure, knowing that the communities prioritize safety and provide a supportive environment for aging in place.
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Ski Hill independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ski Hill independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ski Hill, 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 Ski Hill 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 Ski Hill 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
27%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33.9%
35.7%
No sugar
No sugar
31.4%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
32.5%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
14.6%
11.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Ski Hill 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 Ski Hill communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
33.9%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
40%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
31.4%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ski Hill 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 Ski Hill offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
42.4%
46.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
30.1%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
33.8%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
48.6%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
48%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
57%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
38.2%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
37.4%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
38.7%
43%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
45.6%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
45.3%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
28.8%
34.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
33.4%
40.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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The Clare, a CCRC, Discovery Village Des Plaines and Huntley Springs Retirement Resort are the top-rated independent living facilities near Ski Hill, Illinois. See full list of communities.
There are 626 independent living facilities near Ski Hill, Illinois. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Ski Hill, Illinois are Discovery Village Des Plaines, Huntley Springs Retirement Resort and The Timbers of Shorewood. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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