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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Wonder Lake, IL

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The cost of independent living in Wonder Lake is about $3,395 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 684 options.

Read 14410 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 Crystal Lake, Elgin and Lake Zurich.

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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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Parents have only lived there for 3 weeks and so far are happy.
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.
Silvernail is an affordable senior housing community located in the village of Pewaukee, Waukesha County, WI. The community itself is located directly across from the Willow Run Golf Course and just down the street from the Western Lakes Golf Club. Pewaukee is home to large Pewaukee Lake 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: 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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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
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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: 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 love living in this community. It is so safe and comfortable. I love the underground parking, it really helps for Dr. Appts and groceries along with the elevator. Valerie [removed] is a wonderful manager...
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.
Clare Heights Apartments, located on the southern edge of a quiet residential neighborhood, offers 44 units of one and two bedroom apartments for those 55 and better. The convenient location near bus lines, neighborhood shopping centers, restaurants and parks, features trees and professionally...
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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.
The Cottonwood Trails 55+ Adult Community offers 49 income eligible apartments. Cottonwood Trails offers a quiet, non-smoking environment for those interested in independent living. Located near the bus route, stores, restaurants, and a shopping center, there is a need to visit to appreciate the...
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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.
The Ivy Apartments, nestled in the heart of the Lincoln Park/DePaul University area, provides both independent & supportive living options for its residents. Our 24 hour supportive living staff provides personal care assistance with activities of daily living for our seniors, in the privacy of...
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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: 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
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: 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.
West Park Place is a Class CS CBRF Community located in downtown West Allis, close to restaurants, shops, doctors, shopping, City Hall, Post Office, library and much more. Many recent updates make this well-established facility a true beauty at very affordable prices. Well staffed with nursing...
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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.
Distinguished Affordable Active Adult Living Walsh Park is a senior citizen independent living community where you can experience an enjoyable lifestyle in a convenient and pleasant setting.  You will be able to entertain old friends and relatives and make new friends through participation...
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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Friendly service, something going on every day. Close to everything you could need. underground parking included. nice large rooms with open floor plan, tons of closet space.
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.
General Capital Group is proud to announce an exciting new housing community in West Allis, specifically designed for adults 55 and better. A newly constructed, affordable apartment community. The Berkshire provides one and two bedroom apartment homes in an ideal location. The Berkshire offers...
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We have been satisfied with our stay at Thompson Meadows. I would recommend these senior apartments as long as you are able to afford them.
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.
Thompson Meadows is an apartment community designed for seniors 55 and older. We offer spacious 1 and 2 bedroom apartments. We are located in a quiet area close to shopping. Heat, air conditioning and hot water are included in the rent. Pets are welcome. (Some restrictions do apply). Thompson...
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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,...

Cost of independent living in Wonder Lake, IL

The average cost of senior living in Wonder Lake is $3,395 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Greenwood, IL with an average of $3,395 per month.

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

Wonder Lake, IL
$3,395/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

Independent living costs in Wonder Lake, IL, vs. other senior living options

$7,913/mo
Independent Living
$3,395/mo

Independent living costs in Wonder Lake, IL, by floor plan type

Studio
$2,834/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,046/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,049/mo

Senior living costs in Wonder Lake 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: Wonder Lake, IL
Column state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWonder Lake, ILIllinoisU.S.
Independent Living$3,395/mo$3,342/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$6,613/mo$6,329/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$7,913/mo$7,681/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Wonder Lake, IL:$3,395/mo
Illinois:$3,342/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Wonder Lake, IL:$6,613/mo
Illinois:$6,329/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Wonder Lake, IL:$7,913/mo
Illinois:$7,681/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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Independent living costs in Wonder Lake, IL, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Wonder Lake 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Wonder Lake, 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%
Wonder Lake, 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 Wonder Lake

Recent reviews for independent living in Wonder Lake

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.

Regency Muskego

5.0
N/a when it comes to the meals and dining. Dad is in independent living apartment so makes own meals. The activities are outstanding. Tons of activities for the residents to participate in. The value for cost was more than what we originally planned to spend. But after being there and ...
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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

Warm and welcoming community atmosphere. Many reviews mention the friendly and inviting environment at the communities, with residents and staff making newcomers feel welcome. At Clarendale of Algonquin, families praise the positive vibe and the many opportunities to socialize. One resident even describes it as 'a happy place'.
Delicious meals and dining experiences. Throughout the reviews, residents express their satisfaction with the quality of meals provided at the communities. At Huntley Springs Retirement Resort, some residents mention the variety and great taste of the food, while others appreciate the accommodating attitude towards dietary restricti ...
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Engaging and diverse activities. Residents at various communities enjoy a wide range of activities tailored to their interests. For instance, at Clarendale of Algonquin, the activity person organizes events like singing, games, and social gatherings, encouraging socializing and keeping residents active.
Thoughtful and helpful staff. Reviews highlight the kindness and supportiveness of community staff members, who go above and beyond to make residents feel at home. At Huntley Springs Retirement Resort, some families mention the care and attention provided during the move-in process and the ongoing communication between sta ...
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Beautifully maintained living spaces. Reviews frequently mention the cleanliness and upkeep of the community's interior and exterior spaces, ensuring residents can enjoy a comfortable and visually appealing environment. At Huntley Springs Retirement Resort, the patios and balconies attached to each apartment are a favorite feature ...
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Sense of community and friendship. Several reviews describe the strong sense of community and friendship that develops among residents. At Clarendale of Algonquin, new residents are welcomed and encouraged to join activities, making it easier to make connections and build lasting relationships.
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Wonder Lake independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Wonder Lake independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Wonder Lake, 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 Wonder Lake 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 Wonder Lake 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
24%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33.1%
35.7%
No sugar
No sugar
30.7%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
32.5%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
14.3%
11.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Wonder Lake 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 Wonder Lake communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
32.5%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
39.2%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
30.7%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.7%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Wonder Lake 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 Wonder Lake offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
41.6%
46.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
28.8%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
30.7%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50.7%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
47.4%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
57.5%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
37.8%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
35.3%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
36.3%
43%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
44.5%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
44.4%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
26.9%
34.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
30.5%
40.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
42.5%
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Cedarhurst of McHenry, The Clare, a CCRC and Discovery Village Des Plaines are the top-rated independent living facilities near Wonder Lake, Illinois. See full list of communities.
There are 684 independent living facilities near Wonder Lake, Illinois. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Wonder Lake, Illinois are Discovery Village Des Plaines, Huntley Springs Retirement Resort and Clarendale of Algonquin. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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