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Photo of Senior Suites of Rainbow Beach
66 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
8.6
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30 reviews
8.6
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30 reviews
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[name removed] has been amazing. She plans activities for the residents. She knows most of it not all residents by name. The building is kept clean. The other residents are nice and friendly. So far we had...
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.
Imagine being able to live in a beautiful building, in a community of friends, receive monthly housekeeping services and benefit from specially designed safety features - all for one low affordable monthly rate and in the Chicago neighborhood you've called home for most of your life. As a...
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Photo of Senior Suites of Hegewisch
44 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
8.6
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13 reviews
8.6
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13 reviews
5 star
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It's a nice place peaceful and we have events Bingo we have Bible studies. Watch tv on your floor and relax there. To me it's amazing and tacos place If they love Burgers king it's near. Oh yeah family...
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.
Imagine being able to live in a beautiful building, in a community of friends, receive monthly housekeeping services and benefit from specially designed safety features - all for one low affordable monthly rate and in the Chicago neighborhood you've called home for most of your life. As a...
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99 Photos available
8.6
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3 reviews
8.6
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3 reviews
5 star
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Facility needs some updating that is in the process with the new owners. Food could use improvement, which is also being addressed with new owners. Staff are very nice and helpful. Overall a good place...
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.
Photo of Senior Suites of West Humboldt Park
77 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
8.6
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10 reviews
8.6
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Happy being here. Friendly neighbor they provide entertainment/activities/the staff is a big help to us. They come and check on the senior seeing that we all are ok.
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.
Imagine being able to live in a beautiful building, in a community of friends, receive monthly housekeeping services and benefit from specially designed safety features - all for one low affordable monthly rate and in the Chicago neighborhood you've called home for most of your life. As a...
Photo of Oak Park Arms Retirement Community
55 Photos available
8.6
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41 reviews
8.6
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5 for sure on each. I like the security where people can't just walk in the building. I like the cleanliness of the property. I like the restaurant. And most of all I like the staff. They are professional...
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.
Built as a luxury hotel in 1922, the Oak Park Arms retained the original charm of the grand hotels of the 20th century. The apartments, Ballroom, Georgian Room Restaurant, Lounge, and meeting rooms have been renovated on an on-going basis. A rental retirement community for 26 years, the Oak Park...
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8.5
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23 reviews
8.5
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23 reviews
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Are you tired of shoveling snow, mowing the lawn, changing the furnace filters, repairing appliances, and even changing light bulbs my husband and I moved into Rittenhouse Villas and we love it!
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.
The Elms at Michigan City has dedicated staff, top-notch physicians, and all the elegance of a fine hotel. Team members work around the clock to assist residents in every way they can and help make their lives as secure and independent as possible. This includes concierge services, as well as...
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8.5
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6 reviews
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A large population of independent living households which have provided me with many of my favorite activities and friends including visiting the Chicago symphony orchestra, the Lyric Opera, discussion...
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.
A La Grange Park landmark, Plymouth Place is a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) that provides independent living, assisted living, memory support and skilled care.Plymouth Place's 20-acre campus offers the beauty of private, tree-lined lanes, plus the convenience of being located...
Photo of Senior Suites of Washington Heights
77 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
8.4
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92 reviews
8.4
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Amazing and attentive staff. Very clean and well maintained facility. Seemingly a very good community of residents. It's a Perfect place for my Dad.
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.
Imagine being able to live in a beautiful building, in a community of friends, receive monthly housekeeping services and benefit from specially designed safety features - all for one low affordable monthly rate and in the Chicago neighborhood you've called home for most of your life. As a...
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Photo of The Clare, a CCRC
11 Video available
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44 Floor plans available
8.4
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12 reviews
8.4
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I am the first of my group to move to a senior living facility; many of my friends say, "I am just not ready yet." My question is "when? if not now?" The Clare provides residents with a secure base from...
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.
The Clare rises as an integral part of downtown Chicago—with the blue of Lake Michigan at one hand, the proud skyline at the other and at its feet all you could ever desire for enrichment, excitement and fulfillment. This premiere retirement residence and the unique lifestyle it offers await you...
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Photo of Cordia Senior Residence
2323 Photos available
8.2
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46 reviews
8.2
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46 reviews
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I rate all categories a 5!!! Staff: kind, caring, helpful and always on time-on giving meds. This is a wonderful place to live.
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.
Cordia Senior Residence is taking senior living to a new level and it all begins with the fresh and innovative approach that we take towards it. Through our staff and a variety of unique and engaging programs, we inspire our residents to lead lives on the own terms. At Cordia Senior Residence, we...
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Photo of Waterford Estates Senior Living
1212 Photos available
8.0
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130 reviews
8.0
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130 reviews
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Very happy with Waterford. She is in Supportive Living with Medicaid. Very nice facility and staff. I think they do a great job with everything.
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.
The essence of Waterford Estates is best described in three words: understanding, care, and community. Waterford Estates is located near I57 & I80, on 12 beautiful acres with private walking paths, two ponds and scenic views. Our campus offers those age 62+ independence, privacy, security,...
Photo of Belmont Village Lincoln Park
11 Video available
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2222 Floor plans available
8.1
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46 reviews
8.1
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46 reviews
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Staff is friendly and there are enough of them. Food variety is good and dining experience is as near restaurant level as one can get at an assisted living arrangement. it's not cheap - price increase for...
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.
At Belmont Village Lincoln Park, you’ll find the perfect blend of comfort, care and active living. The mid-rise building maintains the look and feel of the area with an architectural style very closely replicating the Nellie Black building that previously occupied the site. Nestled in the new...
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Photo of Senior Suites of Fay's Point
55 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
8.0
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21 reviews
8.0
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21 reviews
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What I like the most about Senior Suites is the people, the price, etc and I would recommend this community to other families based on the experience I have had so far.
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.
Senior Suites of Fay’s Point is a top rated, pet-friendly independent living community for seniors 62 and older in the greater Chicago area. Situated along Little Calumet River and the Cal Sag Channel, we provide a serene and comfortable environment and convenient location so seniors can maximize...
Photo of Peace Village a CCRC
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8.0
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Hello, my mom was in Peace Village Independent living from [dates removed] when she passed away. She loved it and was taken care of by a great staff. The biweekly cleaning staff, [name removed] and [name...
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.
Peace Village is an Independent and Assisted Living community sitting 22 beautiful acres of land in Palos Park, IL, close to suburbs such as Orland Park, Lemont, Worth, Oak Lawn,Tinley Park and Frankfort. We are a MEMBERSHIP FEE community for Independent Living and month to month rental for...
Photo of Senior Suites Midway Village
11 Video available
1111 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
8.0
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19 reviews
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19 reviews
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It would be helpful for others to know that they have adequate handicap parking for residents, but not so much for others. There is limited parking for the guests. It is a locked facility so you have to have...
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.
Senior Suites of Midway Village is a welcoming, secure independent living community in Chicago for seniors ages 62 and over. We provide the opportunity for seniors to forego home maintenance chores in favor of private apartments with housekeeping in a convenient location. We want our residents to...
Photo of Brentwood at LaPorte
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8.0
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The place is beautiful and the individual apartments are very nice. Also, Brentwood offered being able to go on Medicaid if Mom ran out of money. Most of the others didn't have this option. The staff was...
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.
Brentwood at La Porte is a senior care community offering independent living, assisted living and memory care services in La Porte, Indiana. Our stunning community is located in a peaceful residential area just ten miles south of Lake Michigan in the heart of La Porte. La Porte is a highly...
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Photo of Senior Suites of Kelvyn Park
11 Video available
88 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
8.0
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10 reviews
8.0
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10 reviews
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I wish my mother would take more advantage of because there is a department of aging attached to the senior suites and they also have activities. The staff are all very caring and always available if needed....
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.
Senior Suites of Kelvyn Park is a highly rated pet-friendly Chicago independent living community for seniors 62 and older. For retirees looking for a convenient location that allows them to maintain their lifestyle and socialize with their peers, our senior living community is here to make life...
Photo of Park Place of Elmhurst
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8.0
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21 reviews
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They raised the rent in Jan and it is very expensive! We are pleased with them. The facility has been recently remodeled and is very clean, maintenance service is prompt and overall food is very good, the...
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.
Park Place of Elmhurst is a state of the art Continuing-Care Retirement Community. We are able to provide luxurious housing options for individuals with minimal as well as intensive assistance needs all under one roof. Our goal is to provide an opportunity for people to 'age in place' and find...
Photo of Senior Suites Ravenswood Manor
55 Photos available
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8.0
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29 reviews
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Management looks out for those who live here and try to keep them busy with activities and offers free rides to different grocery stores. They have monthly meetings to discuss issues or concerns we might...
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.
Imagine being able to live in a beautiful building, in a community of friends, receive monthly housekeeping services and benefit from specially designed safety features - all for one low affordable monthly rate and in the Chicago neighborhood you've called home for most of your life. As a...
Photo of The Selfhelp Home
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8.0
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Our mother is at The Selfhelp Home and my family is very happy with everything they have to offer. The staff is very friendly and loves to help and talk with the residents and family members, and there are...
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.
The Selfhelp Home is an active and engaging not-for-profit senior living community designed to accommodate the needs of elderly Jewish residents throughout the Chicago area.The Selfhelp Home can be your home no matter what your individual needs. Selfhelp offers a full continium of care. We are a...
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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.
The Oasis of PlainfieldOpening late summer 2025!Nestled a short distance from the heart of historic downtown Plainfield, our Plainfield community is designed to be a place of peace and belonging—a warm, home-like environment where residents feel safe, supported, and engaged. Comfort is at the...
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Photo of Senior Suites of Jefferson Park
66 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
8.0
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45 reviews
8.0
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45 reviews
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Love my studio apartment. Love the staff and the amenities My only complaint is, I wish they were a bit more selective when renting. We have some shady tenants. Some that should be in "care" facilities.
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.
Imagine being able to live in a beautiful building, in a community of friends, receive monthly housekeeping services and benefit from specially designed safety features - all for one low affordable monthly rate and in the Chicago neighborhood you've called home for most of your life. As a...
Photo of Independence Village Naperville
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8.0
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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
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.
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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The staff was very helpful when I went to speak to them, when looking for a place for our Father. It's small enough that he gets the help that he needs and its more of a community setting opposed to a large...
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.
With our HigherPath senior health model leading the way, Bickford redefines senior living. It's not just about care; it's about proactive well-being, enabling your loved one to live happier, healthier — longer.Our approach clearly resonates — our happiness ratings among residents are double the...
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11 Video available
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What I like the most about Senior Suits are the activities and the events. I also enjoy the trips to the grocery stores. Yes, I would recommend this community to other families.
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.
Senior Suites offers affordable, high quality apartments homes with specially-designed amenities to meet the needs of Chicago's older adults, those 62 years of age and better.

Cost of independent living in Lake Dalecarlia, IN

The average cost of senior living in Lake Dalecarlia is $5,165 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Gary, IN with an average of $2,479 per month.

Independent living costs in Lake Dalecarlia, IN, vs. nearby cities

Lake Dalecarlia, IN
$5,165/mo
$3,050/mo

Independent living costs in Lake Dalecarlia, IN, vs. state and national averages

Lake Dalecarlia, IN
$5,165/mo
$3,197/mo
U.S. national average
$4,184/mo

Independent living costs in Lake Dalecarlia, IN, vs. other senior living options

$5,185/mo
Independent Living
$5,165/mo

Independent living costs in Lake Dalecarlia, IN, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,291/mo
Studio
$5,082/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,096/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,207/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,696/mo

Senior living costs in Lake Dalecarlia 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: Lake Dalecarlia, IN
Column state: Indiana
Column national: U.S.
Community typeLake Dalecarlia, INIndianaU.S.
Independent Living$5,165/mo$3,197/mo$4,184/mo
Assisted Living$4,486/mo$4,008/mo$4,779/mo
Memory Care$5,185/mo$5,061/mo$5,535/mo
Independent Living
Lake Dalecarlia, IN:$5,165/mo
Indiana:$3,197/mo
U.S.:$4,184/mo
Assisted Living
Lake Dalecarlia, IN:$4,486/mo
Indiana:$4,008/mo
U.S.:$4,779/mo
Memory Care
Lake Dalecarlia, IN:$5,185/mo
Indiana:$5,061/mo
U.S.:$5,535/mo
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Independent living costs in Lake Dalecarlia, IN, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Lake Dalecarlia 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.

Lake Dalecarlia, ININ stateNational

Independent living cost trends in Lake Dalecarlia, IN

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Lake Dalecarlia 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
Lake Dalecarlia, IN$3,306/mo$3,818/mo-13.4%
Indiana$2,530/mo$2,575/mo-1.7%
National$3,222/mo$3,101/mo+3.9%
Lake Dalecarlia, IN
2024 average cost:$3,306/mo
2023 average cost:$3,818/mo
Percent change:-13.4%
Indiana
2024 average cost:$2,530/mo
2023 average cost:$2,575/mo
Percent change:-1.7%
National
2024 average cost:$3,222/mo
2023 average cost:$3,101/mo
Percent change:+3.9%
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What families are saying about independent living in Lake Dalecarlia

Recent reviews for independent living in Lake Dalecarlia

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.

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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Golden Years Retirement Home in Lyons, IL

4.2
Golden Years Retirement Home is an average looking community, nothing to fancy. The rooms they provide are clean. Overall the food is okay, and we would recommend this community to a family or friend.

Lake Dalecarlia independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Lake Dalecarlia independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Lake Dalecarlia, 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 Lake Dalecarlia 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 Lake Dalecarlia partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Lake Dalecarlia, INNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
25.9%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
30.5%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
28.7%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
31.6%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9.2%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Lake Dalecarlia 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 Lake Dalecarlia communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Lake Dalecarlia, INNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
33.3%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
40.8%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
35.6%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
15.5%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Lake Dalecarlia 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 Lake Dalecarlia offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Lake Dalecarlia, INNational
Activity director
Activity director
44.8%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
29.9%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
32.2%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
45.4%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
45.4%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
51.1%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
37.4%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
33.9%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40.8%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
44.8%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
42%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
30.5%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
38.5%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
43.7%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

StoryPoint Chesterton, Mercy Circle Senior Living and Brookdale Glen Ellyn are the top-rated independent living facilities near Lake Dalecarlia, Indiana. See full list of communities.
There are 184 independent living facilities near Lake Dalecarlia, Indiana. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Lake Dalecarlia, Indiana are StoryPoint Chesterton, Mercy Circle Senior Living and Brookdale Glen Ellyn. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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