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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Starks, IL

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The cost of independent living in Starks is about $3,395 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 568 options.

Read 14619 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 Wheaton, Crystal Lake and Arlington Heights.

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They really care for their residents and know them all on a first name basis. They are clean and friendly and have good communication with the family and between themselves. There isn't really anything that...
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.
Brolen Park Senior Care facility is dedicated to providing cost effective, quality care while respecting the personal integrity of each individual to participate in activities or services provided. Our mission is to provide a unique environment where older adults are offered the opportunity to...
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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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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 Chicago, Cook County, Illinois Hyde Park Apartments is a senior apartment situated in the Hyde Park neighborhood. The state of the art building is surrounded by magnificent views such as Lake Michigan. A lot of amenities surround the apartments such as the Promontory and Harold...
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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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Waterford Senior Living ins a very nice place. The staff is friendly. My wife was thriving prior to the quarantine. I hope to get in to visit her soon. The food is good. The room sizes are adequate. It has...
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.
Waterford Senior Living and Waterford Memory Care are located on Sixth Street, in the quiet, friendly village of Waterford. We have two buildings, assisted living and memory care. Our assisted living has 40 one and two bedroom apartments. Residents choose their level of care and level of...
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They are happy and content at Villa Ciera. They have plenty of activities for them to do there. I believe they had bingo going on today. It has been a really good experience. They are very happy there.
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.
Home to active individuals 62 and better, Villa Ciera Adult Community offers 71 income eligible and market rate apartments. Our one- and two-bedroom apartments range from 653 square feet to 1,152 square feet and are available in a wide array of thoughtful floor plans. Located on the north side of...
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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.
Glenwood ApartmentsKenosha, Wisconsin, roughly 36 miles south of the city of Milwaukee, is home to the 60 unit, senior housing community known as Glenwood Apartments. Designed with convenience in mind, it is within walking distance of the Glenwood Crossings Shopping Center. Also close by are Pick...
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: 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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The Heritage is the place to be! Beautiful living with convenient amenities! The management team ([name removed] and [name removed]) are very professional and caring! Many opportunities for fun and adventure...
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.
The Heritage is owned by the Kiwanis Heritage and managed by Oakbrook Corporation. Kiwanis Heritage, Inc. was established by the Kiwanis Club of Greater East Troy in 1998, with the mission of planning, constructing and operating affordable, quality senior citizens housing developetments. The...
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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.
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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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.
If you are 62 years of age or older, enjoy living in a park-like setting with gazebos and manicured landscaping. Located in Kenosha, Wisconsin’s Saxon Manor senior apartments may be exactly what you’ve been looking for. Those unfamiliar with Kenosha will find it approximately 34 miles south of...
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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: 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: 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, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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: 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.

Cost of independent living in Starks, IL

The average cost of senior living in Starks is $3,395 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Pingree Grove, IL with an average of $3,395 per month.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Starks 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
Starks, 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%
Starks, 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 Starks

Recent reviews for independent living in Starks

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.

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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Lakeland Apartments in Fox Lake, IL

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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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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Warm and welcoming community atmosphere. Residents consistently mention the friendly and inviting nature of the staff and other residents at their communities. For instance, at The Oaks at Algonquin, newcomers are welcomed with open arms and even paired up with current residents to help them adjust. At Clarendale of Algonquin, the ...
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Delicious and varied meal options. Many reviews highlight the excellent food offerings at their communities, with residents expressing appreciation for the quality, taste, and variety of meals. For example, at Melody Living Independent Living, dinner options include two entrees every night and the chef accommodates individual p ...
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Engaging and plentiful activities. Community activities are a popular topic among residents, with many expressing enjoyment and appreciation for the wide range of offerings. For instance, at Clarendale of Algonquin, residents engage in activities such as fitness classes, poker, and craft projects. At The Oaks at Algonquin, re ...
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Professional and caring staff. Reviews consistently praise the professionalism and caring nature of the staff at their communities. At Huntley Springs Retirement Resort, staff members are described as 'extremely helpful' and 'professional'. At Clarendale of Algonquin, housekeeping staff are 'wonderful' and go out of their ...
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Beautifully maintained living spaces. Residents appreciate the cleanliness and upkeep of their communities, with some specifically mentioning the modern and tasteful decor. For instance, at Clarendale of Algonquin, the facility is described as 'new' and 'beautifully decorated'. At Melody Living Independent Living, residents enjo ...
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Personalized care and attention. Residents and their families often express gratitude for the individualized care and attention they receive at their communities. For example, at Huntley Springs Retirement Resort, staff members are described as knowing residents' names and mingling to help get them involved in activities. At ...
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Starks independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Starks independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Starks, 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 Starks 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 Starks 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
29.2%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
36.4%
35.7%
No sugar
No sugar
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32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
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34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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Availability of select dining options in Starks 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 Starks communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
36.3%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
42.8%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
34.2%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Starks 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 Starks offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
44.7%
46.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
32.2%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
36.3%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50.4%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
49.3%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
58.5%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40.8%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
39.8%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
41%
43%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
48.1%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
46.8%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
30.8%
34.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
34.9%
40.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
45.8%
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