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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Valley View, IL

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The cost of independent living in Valley View is about $3,412 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 529 options.

Read 14656 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 Chicago, Naperville and Orland Park.

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Photo of Joshua Arms
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: 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.
A nationally accredited continuing care retirement community, Covenant Village is located on 55 park like acres just 25 miles from downtown Chicago. We offer a residential setting for every aspect of retirement: residential retirement, catered living, assisted living, memory care and skilled...
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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.
Photo of Deliverance Manor
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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I have been a resident of Maple Pointe Apts for 9 years...happily. The new (2/2016) management company has allowed the onsite Property Mgr. and her staff to respond quickly to resident concerns where at...
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.
At Maple Pointe Apartments, life begins at 55! Chances are, if you are age 55 or over, you are ready for more freedom and more fun! Maple Pointe is within walking distance to a variety of restaurants and shopping to your hearts content, located in the “Gold Coast” neighborhood of Chicago. Each...
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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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My loved one lives in these apartments, and everything that I've seen of it has been very nice! They always keep it very clean, and the staff have always been very friendly and maintain the building well....
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.
Within minutes of Wood Glen are a large variety of restaurants, shopping to fill all your needs and a wide assortment of entertainment options. Wood Glen has only 97 apartments making it an intimate community where you really get to know your new neighbor. Wood Glen has on-site management by New...
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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
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.
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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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Photo of The Apartments at 1251 South Michigan
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, 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.
Photo of Good Shepherd Tower
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.
Commonwealth Apartments is where comfort and convenience enhance your lifestyle. Our Chicago, IL, apartments feature everything you need to live comfortably in a place that feels like home. Get a taste of the thriving neighborhood that surrounds you with easy access to a range of restaurants,...
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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
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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.
Pioneer Gardens senior residents in the windy city access to a great assisted living community within the grand city of Chicago, IL. Located just a few blocks from Lake Shore Drive, residents can enjoy the lush green park areas next to the lake during spring and summer days and enjoy the many...
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.
Steps from Lake Michigan and a stone's throw away from Wrigley Field... Grace Street Towers truly has the best location in Chicago. Here, we pride ourselves on offering the perfect mix of quiet comforts and the excitement of city living. You'll find everything you need in our close-knit...
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Provides: Independent Living, Home Care
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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.
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
Photo of Friendly Towers
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.
Friendly Towers is an inter-generational retirement residence owned and staffed by Jesus People USA Evangelical Covenant Church members and affiliated with Cornerstone Community Outreach. We are located three blocks from beautiful Lake Michigan. We currently have rooms available on our private...
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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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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.
Upside is truly an exclusive opportunity to live independently on your own terms. We offer luxury living options with over 2,500+ apartments in our network across the country alongside a dedicated and experienced personal concierge support system. Upside is a uniquely designed senior...
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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.
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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.
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 Valley View, IL

The average cost of senior living in Valley View is $3,412 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Chicago, IL with an average of $2,769 per month.

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

Valley View, IL
$3,412/mo
U.S. national average
$3,532/mo

Independent living costs in Valley View, IL, vs. other senior living options

$8,084/mo
Independent Living
$3,412/mo

Independent living costs in Valley View, IL, by floor plan type

Studio
$2,838/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,039/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,133/mo

Senior living costs in Valley View 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: Valley View, IL
Column state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Community typeValley View, ILIllinoisU.S.
Independent Living$3,412/mo$3,360/mo$3,532/mo
Assisted Living$6,704/mo$6,413/mo$5,909/mo
Memory Care$8,084/mo$7,829/mo$7,121/mo
Independent Living
Valley View, IL:$3,412/mo
Illinois:$3,360/mo
U.S.:$3,532/mo
Assisted Living
Valley View, IL:$6,704/mo
Illinois:$6,413/mo
U.S.:$5,909/mo
Memory Care
Valley View, IL:$8,084/mo
Illinois:$7,829/mo
U.S.:$7,121/mo
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Independent living costs in Valley View, IL, over time

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

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

Recent reviews for independent living in Valley View

Liberty Village in Elmhurst, IL

5.0
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.

Wittenberg Village, a CCRC in Crown Point, IN

4.7
I moved in and liked it so much I bought a second apartment for my mother! The staff is the most caring I have ever encountered and the facility is top-notch. Hope to meet you soon.

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

Lively and social community atmosphere. Residents and families frequently highlight the high level of activity and social engagement at various communities. At Brookdale Glen Ellyn, for instance, residents are often seen out and about, socializing and talking with one another. The lively atmosphere is a significant draw for many, as ...
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Friendly and caring staff. The kindness and compassion of staff members are a common theme in reviews from different communities. Families express appreciation for the long-term relationships that residents and their loved ones have developed with caregivers, as seen in reviews for Clarendale of Addison and Prairie Pat ...
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Varied and enjoyable activities. Communities offer a wide range of activities tailored to residents' interests. For example, at Concord Place, residents can participate in activities like Bingo and exercise classes, while those at Independence Village Naperville enjoy social events and outings. The engaging activities help ...
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Delicious and diverse meals. Quality food is a major factor in overall satisfaction for residents. Communities prioritize offering tasty and nutritious meals that accommodate individual preferences and dietary restrictions. At Wyndemere, a CCRC, for instance, the chef caters to residents' needs, while at Prairie Path, t ...
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Beautifully maintained facilities. Reviews consistently mention cleanliness as a priority, whether it's for the private rooms, communal areas, or outdoor spaces. Residents of Monarch Landing, a CCRC praise the pristine bathrooms and updated interiors, while those at Concord Place appreciate the renovated patio and dining room ...
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Thoughtful and accommodating staff. Staff members go above and beyond to make residents feel welcome and supported. At Burr Ridge Senior Living, for example, the staff accommodates individual needs, as do those at StoryPoint Naperville, who ensure that residents have access to transportation for medical appointments.
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Valley View independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Valley View independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Valley View, 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 Valley View 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 Valley View 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
32.3%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
38.8%
35.8%
No sugar
No sugar
35.7%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
36.3%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
15.7%
11.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Valley View 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 Valley View communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
40.1%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
46.1%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
36.1%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
17.2%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Valley View 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 Valley View offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Valley View, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
48.6%
46.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
34.2%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
38.2%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
53.1%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
53.1%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
60.7%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
42.2%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
43.3%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
45%
43.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
51.6%
48.4%
Live performances
Live performances
50.3%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
34.2%
34.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
39.3%
40.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
49.5%
47.7%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Brookdale Glen Ellyn, Atria Park of Glen Ellyn and The Clare, a CCRC are the top-rated independent living facilities near Valley View, Illinois. See full list of communities.
There are 529 independent living facilities near Valley View, Illinois. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Valley View, Illinois are Discovery Village Des Plaines, Brookdale Glen Ellyn and Huntley Springs Retirement Resort. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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