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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Tower Lakes, IL
If you’re looking for independent living in the Tower Lakes area, our local senior living advisors can help you each step of the way. From affordable independent living for seniors to luxury options, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of independent living in Tower Lakes. From there, we’ll show you the best independent living communities for your lifestyle, interests, and budget.
Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 34 independent living facilities in Tower Lakes, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Norwood Park, Edison Park and Ohare.
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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: 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 chose Alden Horizon because the friendliness of the people and the value for the money. The apartments are good size, we have a 1 bedroom and it is perfect for what we need. They do have full kitchens and...
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.
Alden Horizon is an independent living community in Barrington, IL. Barrington is a part of Cook County, and it provides great entertainment options and attractions. Residents and their guests enjoy checking out The Catlow Theater, as well as the areas golf courses and inns. This beautiful area...
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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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The staff are pretty good. They are a little short in the maintenance department, however they do still get things done in a reasonable amount of time. They do not offer a meal plan for this independent...
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.
Lakefront Residences Lakefront Residences is a senior housing community that is located in Grayslake, Lake County, Illinois, about 50 miles north of Chicago. This apartment community is located near many lakes and parks, as well as shopping centers and entertainment. Plus, the beauty of Lake...
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I became familiar with this building when active with the Chamber of Commerce - and was totally impressed with the facility. When looking to move from single family home to "senior living", I searched...
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.
Our mission is to serve all the area's seniors in a first class development with the goal of maintaining a dignified quality of life for the residents in their new environment.Thomas Place has been specifically designed for seniors aged 55 and older. The mix of large, one and two bedroom units...
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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.
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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Cost of independent living in Tower Lakes, IL
The average cost of senior living in Tower Lakes is $6,893 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lakemoor, IL with an average of $4,531 per month.
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Tower Lakes, IL vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about independent living in Tower Lakes
Recent reviews for independent living in Tower Lakes
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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Arbor Terrace Glenview
4.1
My main issues relate to money. They assessed my mother at a low level of care but then raised that within a month - even though her condition did not change. At the beginning of the calendar year, the rate for each care level increased. Then at her one year anniversary, the rent portion went ...
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Clarendale of Addison
5.0
What a pleasant place to live. My Mom & Dad have been living at Clarendale of Addison in their Independent Living for two years now and have been very satisfied with staff & residents. Great place!!!
Tower Lakes independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Tower Lakes independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Tower Lakes, 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 Tower Lakes 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 Tower Lakes 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
51.5%
19.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
57.6%
32.7%
No sugar
No sugar
54.5%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
51.5%
31.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
15.2%
7.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Tower Lakes 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 Tower Lakes communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
66.7%
34.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
63.6%
41.7%
Room service
Room service
51.5%
35.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
27.3%
16.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Tower Lakes 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 Tower Lakes offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
69.7%
43.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
48.5%
27.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
63.6%
31.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
63.6%
47.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
66.7%
48.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
78.8%
53%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
51.5%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
60.6%
36.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
60.6%
40%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
66.7%
45.8%
Live performances
Live performances
63.6%
45.4%
Dances
Dances
60.6%
30.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
51.5%
38.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Brookdale Northbrook, Brookdale Hawthorn Lakes in Vernon Hills Assisted Living and Sunrise of Crystal Lake are the top-rated independent living facilities near Tower Lakes, Illinois. See full list of communities.
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