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The cost of independent living in Willow is about $2,987 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 130 options. Read 660 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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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.
At the Academy you’ll find 33 - 1 and 2 bedroom apartment homes for those 55 and better. The Academy overlooks the beautiful countryside of southwest Wisconsin. The grounds at The Academy boast ample places to walk, enjoy nature, and just spend quiet time. The historic architecture and beauty of...
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Margaret, the lady who runs the Sterling Towers, is amazing! She really goes above and beyond for her residents. My mom is very happy and so a, I. I don't have a single negative thing ton say, so far...
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.
Sterling Towers is a senior housing community for residents over 62 years of age and those with disabilities. It is located in the quiet and cozy city of Sterling, Whiteside County, Illinois. Sterling is a small city of less than six square miles surrounded by fertile farmland with four distinct...
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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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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.
Located in Maquoketa, Iowa, Hurst Hotel Apartments offer senior citizens independent and assisted living. These apartments offer more than just a place for your loved one to rest their head, Hurst Hotel Apartments presents a setting that fosters interaction and a community feel. There is a...
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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.
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.
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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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: 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, 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.
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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.
Mt. Pleasant Home has provided affordable, dignified support of residents' independence for over 140 years.The centrally-located, bright, well-maintained facilities and caring staff support a community of 40 residents for short- or long-term stays. It offers residents the freedom to treasure the...
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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.
Designed for persons: 62+ Located in the heart of downtown Platteville, these beautifully designed and decorated apartment homes are close to all your needs. For your convenience, Jenor Towers offers indoor mail service, laundry facilities, elevator, and social activities in the community room,...
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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.
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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.
At The Woodlands, you’ll find 42 - 1 and 2 bedroom apartment homes for those 55 and better. Located in a quiet residential neighborhood on the west side of Dubuque, the Woodlands has convenient proximity to tri-state attractions and amenities. Residents enjoy monthly catered meals as well as...
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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.
For residents who cherish their independence but also need assistance with daily activities, Our House Senior Living in Platteville is the optimal lifestyle choice for assisted care. We provide a comfortable, caring and family-like atmosphere with three home-cooked meals a day (plus snacks), a...
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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.
Designed for persons: 62+ St. Mary's Apartments offers newly renovated affordable one-bedroom apartment homes in a beautiful park-like setting. Located in a quiet residential neighborhood, this friendly apartment community offers elevator service, twice an hour front door bus service, and a smoke...
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 Applewood II 55+ Adult Community we offer 91 one and two bedroom units for those 55 and better. Located in a residential neighborhood on the west side of Dubuque, Applewood has convenient proximity to tri-state attractions and amenities including shopping and medical facilities. Residents...
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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.
Applewood III 55+ Adult Community is a new, 3-story apartment building located on the west side of Dubuque near shopping and medical facilities. It features 43 affordable one and two bedroom units in a variety of floor plans. It is an affordable luxury apartment home community built on the...

Cost of independent living in Willow, IL

The average cost of senior living in Willow is $2,987 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Hanover, IL with an average of $1,968 per month.

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

Willow, IL
$2,987/mo
$3,989/mo

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

Willow, IL
$2,987/mo
U.S. national average
$4,161/mo

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

$4,320/mo
Independent Living
$2,987/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,740/mo
Studio
$4,217/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,333/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,765/mo

Senior living costs in Willow 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: Willow, IL
Column state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWillow, ILIllinoisU.S.
Independent Living$2,987/mo$4,462/mo$4,161/mo
Assisted Living$4,295/mo$5,383/mo$4,705/mo
Memory Care$4,320/mo$5,403/mo$4,955/mo
Independent Living
Willow, IL:$2,987/mo
Illinois:$4,462/mo
U.S.:$4,161/mo
Assisted Living
Willow, IL:$4,295/mo
Illinois:$5,383/mo
U.S.:$4,705/mo
Memory Care
Willow, IL:$4,320/mo
Illinois:$5,403/mo
U.S.:$4,955/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Willow

Recent reviews for independent living in Willow

Sienna Crest - Platteville

5.0
It has been an especially good stay here. The women who assist us are very thoughtful, the food is good, things clothes and bedding are kept clean. They do a great job!

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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Pa Peterson At The Citadel in Rockford, IL

5.0
we have my father here and could not be happier with his care.

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Friendly and helpful community members. Reviews consistently mention the warm and welcoming nature of residents and staff at several communities, such as Oak Park Place - Dubuque, TLC Living Community, and Fairhaven Christian Retirement, where newcomers easily make friends and feel comfortable.
Variety of planned activities. Community members enjoy the wide range of activities offered at various facilities, TLC Living Community, Fairhaven Christian Retirement, and Peterson Meadows, that cater to diverse interests, making socializing and staying active a priority.
Individually customized care. At Trustwell Living at Eagle Pointe Place, Independence Village Rockford, and Fairhaven Christian Retirement, residents appreciate the individualized attention given by staff to meet their unique needs, allowing them to feel cared for and supported in their daily lives.
High-quality dining experiences. Nutritious and delicious meals are a common theme among reviews, with residents at Trustwell Living at Eagle Pointe Place, Fairhaven Christian Retirement, and Peterson Meadows expressing satisfaction with the food and accommodations for dietary restrictions.
Clean, well-maintained living spaces. Communities, such as TLC Living Community, Fairhaven Christian Retirement, and Independence Village Rockford, are praised for their cleanliness and upkeep, providing residents with a comfortable and inviting environment.
Access to essential services and amenities. Residents at Trustwell Living at Eagle Pointe Place, Independence Village Rockford, and Peterson Meadows express gratitude for the convenient access to necessary services and amenities, such as transportation and medical care, allowing them to live comfortably and independently.
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Willow independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Willow independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Willow, 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 Willow 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 Willow partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Willow, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
17.7%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
14.2%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
12.4%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
11.5%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
4.4%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Willow 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 Willow communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Willow, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
8%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
27.4%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
14.2%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
5.3%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Willow 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 Willow offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Willow, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
27.4%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
15%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
15%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
34.5%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
34.5%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
35.4%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
30.1%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
17.7%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
19.5%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
30.1%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
31%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
9.7%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16.8%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
30.1%
46.4%
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