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The cost of independent living in Waltham is about $4,092 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 112 options. Read 2017 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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Photo of The Gardens of Waterford
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I would recommend 100% because of everything they offer. The price is the highest I've seen but since they take Medicaid it ends up working out. We picked this community, because they could get my dad on...
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.
At Alden of Waterford, you become part of a continuum of care community offering the warmth of a friendly village, the amenities of a lively resort and the skilled medical services of a superb health facility all within pleasant, safe surroundings. Should you ever need rehab therapy or treatment...
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While there have been many challenges during this pandemic, the commitment and care of the team is exceptional. My father is patiently attended to and we are very grateful.
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.
The Whitley - Refined, Personalized Assisted Living and Memory Care About Us: The Whitley is dedicated to providing the highest-quality care in an exceptional setting for seniors in the Aurora area. We offer personalized services that cater and focus on your loved ones physical, emotional and...
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Greenfields is a beautiful and well-appointed retirement facility. It has a very good food plan with delicious offerings. As of now, they have plenty of activities and care services but we can see the push...
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.
It only takes a moment to see the future in a completely new way at GreenFields of Geneva. GreenFields is offers a full-continuum of care all under one roof, including independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing and rehabilitation services. Independent living here keeps you...
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This facility was brighter and cleaner than the other places we visited. They offer quite a variety of activities. They do housekeeping once a week. Value for the money I rated lower because they raised...
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.
Heritage Woods of Sterling is an assisted living community located in Sterling, IL. Situated along the north bank of the Rock River, Sterling is known for its scenic parks and fertile prairie soil. The city hosts a number of annual events, including the Mexican Fiesta Days, where participants...
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The staff here are amazing ! Down to earth and friendly... You have access to both Directors as they give you their cell phone numbers. I had to contact one of them at night and she responded back to me...
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.
Photo of Heritage Woods of Batavia
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I love this place!!!.. This is the second time my mom has been here and the staff is sooo accommodating and they make the process so non stressful.. the rooms are so nice!!... the food is great!!..From the...
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 Heritage Woods affordable assisted lifestyle community has compassionately served adults 65 and older of all incomes who may need some help to maintain their independence since the community opened for occupancy in 2003. We provide a wonderful alternative to a nursing home or the lonely...
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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.
Dedicated to Good LivingOur longstanding mission is to transform the way society thinks about aging and senior living. Our Victory Centre of Joliet community is an extension of that promise. We are steadfast in our commitment to cultivate a genuine home for you or your loved one. Above all else,...
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Our parents have been here a year and a half now and we love this for them. Dad, who is becoming forgetful, is safe and loves taking walks in the lobby and seeing people who know who he is. Even mom, who...
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.
For over 40 years, Independence Village has been more than just a place to live — it’s been a place to belong. As a family-owned and operated community, we’ve dedicated ourselves to making the senior years not only comfortable, but truly meaningful. Every decision we make is driven by compassion,...
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Very, professional, compassionate and caring with being organized. I would of course recommend them because of the cleanliness and activities..
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.
Hunt Club Village has been designed to address the social and economic needs of independent seniors. Located on a 5 acre site, 104 units and elegantly decorated common areas, Hunt Club Village offers a new lifestyle alternative to residents allowing them to enjoy their retirement years.
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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.
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I’ve lived here since October 2016, on the Indepent side I moved from Missouri to be near my daughter in Mendota. The majority of residents ate from LaSalle and Lee counties in Illinois, andthey all are very...
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.
Mendota Retirement Community is an assisted living community located in Mendota, Illinois. Located minutes from the center of town, our assisted and independent living community provides easy access for families while providing a peaceful setting for our residents. You'll enjoy our beautiful...
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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.
Photo of Liberty Village of Streator
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.
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: 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.
Photo of Hawthorne Inn of Princeton
Provides: Assisted 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.
Photo of Country Comfort Princeton
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.
Photo of Evergreen Place - Streator
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.
Evergreen Place offers worry-free living, where independence thrives and compassionate care is always nearby. Our beautiful campus offers lovely supportive living options. We welcome you to learn more and visit our community of care, where friendships flourish and families find peace of mind....
Photo of Prairie Crossing Assisted Living
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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.
Prairie Crossing Supportive Living offers an innovative approach to assisted living housing for seniors ages 65 and older of all income levels. Our community combines apartment-style home with personal care, and the availability of 24 hour support staff. We understand how important it is for our...
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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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I really like it here and I have not run into any problems with anybody. I am really glad to have this place and the management is very good. The maintenance man takes care of things whenever I ask for help....
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.
Sandwich Manor is an affordable senior housing community in Sandwich, DeKalb, Kendall, and LaSalle counties, Illinois. It is conveniently located a couple of blocks off of Highway 34 and near Sandwich Memorial Park, WOW7 Cinema, an antique stores, Dollar General, the Opera House, a food market,...
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: 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
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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 application process was smooth and easy. Most of the people are friendly. You have your normal community interactions such as some being nice, some being not being so nice, and overall it is...
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.

Cost of independent living in Waltham, IL

The average cost of senior living in Waltham is $4,092 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include La Moille, IL with an average of $3,784 per month.

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

Waltham, IL
$4,092/mo

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

Waltham, IL
$4,092/mo
U.S. national average
$4,211/mo

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

$5,519/mo
Independent Living
$4,092/mo

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

Studio
$3,418/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,956/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,441/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$2,119/mo

Senior living costs in Waltham 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: Waltham, IL
Column state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWaltham, ILIllinoisU.S.
Independent Living$4,092/mo$4,508/mo$4,211/mo
Assisted Living$5,374/mo$5,467/mo$4,752/mo
Memory Care$5,519/mo$5,489/mo$5,014/mo
Independent Living
Waltham, IL:$4,092/mo
Illinois:$4,508/mo
U.S.:$4,211/mo
Assisted Living
Waltham, IL:$5,374/mo
Illinois:$5,467/mo
U.S.:$4,752/mo
Memory Care
Waltham, IL:$5,519/mo
Illinois:$5,489/mo
U.S.:$5,014/mo
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Independent living costs in Waltham, IL, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Waltham 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
Waltham, IL$3,262/mo$3,170/mo+2.9%
Illinois$3,110/mo$3,072/mo+1.2%
National$3,259/mo$3,168/mo+2.9%
Waltham, IL
2024 average cost:$3,262/mo
2023 average cost:$3,170/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
Illinois
2024 average cost:$3,110/mo
2023 average cost:$3,072/mo
Percent change:+1.2%
National
2024 average cost:$3,259/mo
2023 average cost:$3,168/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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What families are saying about independent living in Waltham

Recent reviews for independent living in Waltham

The Landings Senior Living in Batavia, IL

4.3
The staff is extremely friendly. There lots of activities and outings. Beautiful campus and location!

The Gardens of Waterford in Aurora, IL

4.0
I have lived here for 5+ years. The food is by far better than other places I've been. Staff are friendly and very helpful. This is Alden's main campus and the grounds are beautiful. Festive holiday decorations make this a very homey atmosphere. I call this "home".

The Reserve of Geneva

5.0
Dad lived here and had many wonderful friends! I am so thankful for the wonderful people he met and experiences he had here. The management helped to get a new occupant into his home quicker than expected (probably because he had granite counter-tops) and we got his entrance fee returned which ...
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Waltham independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Waltham independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Waltham, 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 Waltham 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 Waltham 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
25%
20.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
26.9%
34.8%
No sugar
No sugar
17.3%
31.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
22.1%
33.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
8.7%
10.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Waltham 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 Waltham communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Waltham, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
26%
36.9%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
42.3%
43.8%
Room service
Room service
25%
37.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.5%
17.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Waltham 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 Waltham offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Waltham, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
47.1%
45.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25%
28.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
26.9%
33.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
51.9%
47.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
49.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
54.8%
54.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
42.3%
43.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
36.5%
38.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
37.5%
42.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
48.1%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
47.1%
47.2%
Dances
Dances
26.9%
33.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
31.7%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
46.2%
46.8%
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The Timbers of Shorewood, Plum Landing Retirement Community and StoryPoint Naperville are the top-rated independent living facilities near Waltham, Illinois. See full list of communities.
There are 112 independent living facilities near Waltham, Illinois. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Waltham, Illinois are The Timbers of Shorewood and Prairie Pointe Assisted Living and Memory Care. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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