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The cost of independent living in Wauponsee is about $6,041 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 213 options. Read 5328 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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We can’t say enough about Riverside. The staff is just fantastic! The facility is bright and clean and warm and inviting. The rooms are spacious and comfortable. The pricing is very fair for the industry and...
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.
Riverside Assisted Living and Memory Care is an assisted living and memory care community located in Bourbonnais, IL in Kankakee County. Bourbonnais is about an hour south of Chicago. This vibrant town is known as the 'Village of Friendship,' and has many shops and restaurants. The Kankakee River...
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The whole team there was wonderful. Don't read the old reviews, that was many years ago and is not applicable today. My mom is loving it there and she's so busy with all the fun activities. I can even...
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.
The Reserve of Geneva is located in Geneva, IL. Geneva is a part of Kane County, and this independent living community is located in an area with much to do and see. Those who are guests of the residents of Geneva will find that they enjoy checking out the Downtown Geneva Historic Shopping...
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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.
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....
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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.
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
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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.
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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: 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: 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.
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
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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.
The Village at Our Lady of Angels provides seniors with an independent living community in Joliet, IL. This community offers a great place to live. Joliet is a part of the counties of Kendall and Will. Joliet offers much to do and see, and residents and their guests enjoy checking out the Joliet...
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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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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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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.
Located in Pontiac, Livingston County, IL, Pontiac Towers provides senior housing done right and provides residents with a safe and secure place to call home. The location of this residence is superior thanks to its perfect weather, great location, proximity to shopping and entertainment, and...
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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: 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: 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: 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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Great place for non active seniors as it lacks active activities. Lack of management and maintenance staff for several months was/is disappointing. Good location for stores and restaurants, many within...
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.
Anderson Farms Apartments is nestled in the countryside and offers a quiet, peaceful setting. At Anderson Farms Apartments, you can enjoy the fresh country air while taking a stroll or tending to your own gardening bed. Or just relax and enjoy the views. Located in Montgomery, Illinois, Anderson...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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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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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The staff at the Constitution House is very friendly and always courteous. One of the deciding factors for choosing the Constitution House was their monthly rent is tied to social security income. This was...
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.
Constitution House is part of Franciscan Ministries, Inc. We provide affordable housing for low income for those 62 and older, or 55 and older with a disability. We are conveniently located in Aurora, minutes south of Interstate 88. We are within walking distance of Wal-Mart and Walgreen’s and...
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 Wauponsee, IL

The average cost of senior living in Wauponsee is $6,041 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Ottawa, IL with an average of $4,203 per month.

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

Wauponsee, IL
$6,041/mo
$6,293/mo
$5,991/mo

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

Wauponsee, IL
$6,041/mo
U.S. national average
$4,167/mo

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

$5,855/mo
Independent Living
$6,041/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,405/mo
Studio
$5,899/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,781/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,291/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,954/mo

Senior living costs in Wauponsee 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: Wauponsee, IL
Column state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWauponsee, ILIllinoisU.S.
Independent Living$6,041/mo$4,472/mo$4,167/mo
Assisted Living$5,780/mo$5,392/mo$4,710/mo
Memory Care$5,855/mo$5,412/mo$4,962/mo
Independent Living
Wauponsee, IL:$6,041/mo
Illinois:$4,472/mo
U.S.:$4,167/mo
Assisted Living
Wauponsee, IL:$5,780/mo
Illinois:$5,392/mo
U.S.:$4,710/mo
Memory Care
Wauponsee, IL:$5,855/mo
Illinois:$5,412/mo
U.S.:$4,962/mo
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Independent living costs in Wauponsee, IL, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Wauponsee 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
Wauponsee, IL$3,451/mo$3,485/mo-1.0%
Illinois$3,084/mo$3,069/mo+0.5%
National$3,257/mo$3,166/mo+2.9%
Wauponsee, IL
2024 average cost:$3,451/mo
2023 average cost:$3,485/mo
Percent change:-1.0%
Illinois
2024 average cost:$3,084/mo
2023 average cost:$3,069/mo
Percent change:+0.5%
National
2024 average cost:$3,257/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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What families are saying about independent living in Wauponsee

Recent reviews for independent living in Wauponsee

Tinley Court Catered Senior Living in Tinley Park, IL

4.3
My brother [Removed] lived there for 2 1/2 years. I can't say enough good things about this facility. He had a lot of health needs but was able to be there and maintain a good amount of independence. The staff were always attentive to him and responsive to me. They helped us find wonderful ...
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The Landings Senior Living in Batavia, IL

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

Ascension Living Heritage Village in Kankakee, IL

5.0
Staff is very knowledgeable, my room was always clean, good is good, everyone is very helpful. i would highly recommend Heritage Village.

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Compassionate and welcoming staff. Many reviews mention the friendly and caring nature of the staff in various communities, with several expressing appreciation for the long-term friendships that have developed between residents and staff. At Senior Suites of Joliet, the staff's kindness and warmth are particularly noteworthy, ...
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Variety of enjoyable activities. Activities are another popular feature mentioned in reviews, with residents praising the wide range of offerings at different communities. For example, at Brookdale Lisle, residents participate in activities such as Bingo, movie nights, and happy hours, while at Burr Ridge Senior Living, resid ...
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Thoughtfully maintained interior spaces. Residents frequently comment on the cleanliness and upkeep of their living spaces and common areas in various communities. At American House Cedarlake, for instance, the apartments are described as spacious and comfortable, while at Lexington Square Lombard a CCRC, the exercise room and kitc ...
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Delicious and diverse meal options. Throughout the reviews, quality food is consistently mentioned as a major factor in residents' overall satisfaction with their communities. At Brookdale Glen Ellyn, residents praise the delicious and varied meal options, while at StoryPoint Romeoville, the food is described as both healthy a ...
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Secure and pleasant living environment. Several reviews mention the sense of safety and security that residents feel in their communities. At Senior Suites of Joliet, for instance, residents appreciate the building's secured entry and the peace of mind that comes with knowing they can access their loved ones easily. At Solstice at ...
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Excellent communication between families and staff. Frequent and open communication between families and staff is highlighted in several reviews as a key factor in ensuring residents' needs are met. At Brookdale Glen Ellyn, for instance, the move-in process is described as smooth and the staff is praised for their willingness to help new reside ...
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Wauponsee independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Wauponsee independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Wauponsee, 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 Wauponsee 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 Wauponsee 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
35.1%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
40.2%
34.5%
No sugar
No sugar
34%
31%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
36.6%
33.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.9%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Wauponsee 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 Wauponsee communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
37.6%
36.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
49.5%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
37.6%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
18.6%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Wauponsee 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 Wauponsee offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
54.6%
45.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
37.1%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
39.2%
33.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
58.8%
47.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
57.7%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
64.9%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
47.9%
43%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
47.4%
38.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
46.9%
41.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
55.7%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
56.2%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
36.6%
33.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
39.7%
39.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
53.1%
46.5%
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