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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Stratford, IL

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The cost of independent living in Stratford is about $3,617 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 103 options. Read 677 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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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
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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.
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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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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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Designed for persons: 62+ At Brodview Manor, you can't help but feel at home. Spacious one-bedroom apartments are especially designed for seniors. Located in a quiet residential neighborhood, but close to shopping, churches and clinics. Your new home offers the convenience of a private entrance,...
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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
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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
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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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My parents are in Independent Living there. I appreciate the staff. My parents are happy there. I think it is a good place. The food is not good, my dad complains about it every day. The room sizes are good....
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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.
Beloit Senior Living is a Assisted Living facility that opened August 2016 in Beloit, WI. The company has been providing quality assisted living and memory care to seniors for over 15 years at our other locations in Milton, WI and Waterford, WI. We are very excited to provide quality services to...
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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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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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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
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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.
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...
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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.
St. Elizabeth Manor is located in Rock County in Wisconsin. St. Elizabeth Manor provides high quality assistance, an engaging and welcoming environment, and a convenient lifestyle for each of its residents. The assisted living facility provides 24 hour caregivers ready to help each resident and...
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.
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.

Cost of independent living in Stratford, IL

The average cost of senior living in Stratford is $3,617 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Coleta, IL with an average of $3,139 per month.

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

Stratford, IL
$3,617/mo
$4,414/mo

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

Stratford, IL
$3,617/mo
U.S. national average
$4,160/mo

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

$4,533/mo
Independent Living
$3,617/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,029/mo
Studio
$4,626/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,417/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,973/mo

Senior living costs in Stratford 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: Stratford, IL
Column state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Community typeStratford, ILIllinoisU.S.
Independent Living$3,617/mo$4,459/mo$4,160/mo
Assisted Living$4,502/mo$5,378/mo$4,703/mo
Memory Care$4,533/mo$5,398/mo$4,954/mo
Independent Living
Stratford, IL:$3,617/mo
Illinois:$4,459/mo
U.S.:$4,160/mo
Assisted Living
Stratford, IL:$4,502/mo
Illinois:$5,378/mo
U.S.:$4,703/mo
Memory Care
Stratford, IL:$4,533/mo
Illinois:$5,398/mo
U.S.:$4,954/mo
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Independent living costs in Stratford, IL, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Stratford 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
Stratford, IL$4,000/mo$5,342/mo-25.1%
Illinois$2,873/mo$2,823/mo+1.8%
National$2,927/mo$2,846/mo+2.8%
Stratford, IL
2024 average cost:$4,000/mo
2023 average cost:$5,342/mo
Percent change:-25.1%
Illinois
2024 average cost:$2,873/mo
2023 average cost:$2,823/mo
Percent change:+1.8%
National
2024 average cost:$2,927/mo
2023 average cost:$2,846/mo
Percent change:+2.8%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about independent living in Stratford

Recent reviews for independent living in Stratford

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.

Grand Victorian of Sycamore

5.0
I highly recommend the Grand Victorian of Sycamore to a friend because it is an amazing place to live in. The staff is wonderful. The community is maintained very clean at all times and anytime I have an issue in my room that needs to be fixed, they are quick to respond, tom the head of ...
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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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Stratford independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Stratford independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Stratford, 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 Stratford 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 Stratford 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
21.7%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
15.2%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
14.1%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
15.2%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
5.4%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Stratford 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 Stratford communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
9.8%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
30.4%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
16.3%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Stratford 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 Stratford offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
32.6%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
21.7%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
18.5%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
38%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
35.9%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
41.3%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
33.7%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
20.7%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
23.9%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
34.8%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
34.8%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
14.1%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
18.5%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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