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The cost of independent living in Barrington is about $6,463 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 37 options. Read 1453 reviews, see photos, and learn about amenities that make independent living the ideal next step for adults 55+ who wish to enjoy friendships and hobbies without the hassle of cooking and home maintenance.

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Photo of Lake Barrington Woods
2020 Photos available
88 Floor plans available
8.8
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49 reviews
8.8
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49 reviews
5 star
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My parents have been at LBW for about two months and it’s going really well! Not only is it peace of mind for me with their safety, but they don’t have a house to take care of anymore. It was such a burden-...
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.
Celebrate the freedom, embrace the lifestyle, indulge in the service and cherish each moment of your day. Lake Barrington Woods offers exceptional retirement living with endless opportunities. The essence of our independent lifestyle will come from the serene setting. Beautifully landscaped areas...
Photo of Eden Vista Barrington
1212 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
8.7
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29 reviews
8.7
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29 reviews
5 star
52%
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3 star
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Eden Vista is exactly the right size for mother-in-law. The facility is situated in a quiet neighborhood and is clean and cozy. It feels very homey and is the perfect size - not too small or too large. It...
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.
Eden Vista Barrington is an intimate residence devoted to caring for those needing assisted living and nurturing those with memory loss or Alzheimer's disease. Call today to schedule a visit, we look forward to you meeting our staff and residents!
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1717 Photos available
1212 Floor plans available
8.6
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75 reviews
8.6
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75 reviews
5 star
48%
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27%
3 star
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7%
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Staff works hard to maintain interesting variety of activities. Also very communicative with residents through use of floor meetings and town halls and newsletters.
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.
Purposefully designed to offer the benefits of a simpler, more flexible lifestyle, Deer Park Village is a new senior living community for active older adults. Located in a scenic setting near Deer Grove Forest Preserve, this thoughtfully designed residence offers discreet, 24-hour assistance with...
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1818 Photos available
8.0
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12 reviews
8.0
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12 reviews
5 star
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They have been phenomenal. If we could give the friendliness of the staff a 10 we would. Like, seriously, the people are so nice, friendly, kind and patient. They made my mom and dad feel so welcomed in a...
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 Garlands is a unique community for people ages 55 and older that offers residents an uncompromising lifestyle in a resort setting with unprecedented amenities and services. The Garlands homes offer superb construction, thoughtful interior design and the finest quality. They feature large and...
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2525 Photos available
1212 Floor plans available
10
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56 reviews
10
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56 reviews
5 star
93%
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we’ve only been here for six months, but it definitely feels like home. The staff here is kind, compassionate, caring, and always willing to help. The food is delicious. The ice cream machine runs 24 hours a...
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.
Huntley Springs, the luxurious Resort Lifestyle Community, is NOW OPEN! We offer all of the comforts and conveniences of modern-day living that allow you to enjoy your retirement.Huntley Spring's top-notch, all-inclusive services and amenities includes EVERYTHING you need to live in comfort and...
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77 Photos available
77 Floor plans available
10
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109 reviews
10
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109 reviews
5 star
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The move in process was pretty disorganized (took 2 weeks to turn on cable TV, things like that) but the facility and care/dining teams are great! I would recommend to others.
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.
A Meaningful RetirementWhy would you settle for a senior living community that requires you to sacrifice your well-deserved freedom and independence in exchange for quality care? Our residents enjoy both here at our independent and assisted living community in Northbrook, Illinois. You can join...
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1212 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
9.9
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171 reviews
9.9
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171 reviews
5 star
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I think this is a very nice place. It offers all kinds of activities, and the food is freshly made. The staff helps with self-care, and there are laundry facilities with same-day return. You can have food...
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.
It’s good to be home.Our community just outside of Chicago gives you the lifestyle you want, plus care if you need it with both independent living and assisted living on the same campus. With several floor plans to chose from, including studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom options, you’ll be able...
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2020 Photos available
9.9
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54 reviews
9.9
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54 reviews
5 star
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Everyone is exceptionally helpful and friendly and caring. This is the best place ever!!! Any one would be blessed to be able to have their family stay at encore. I am so lucky we found it. It had...
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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2020 Photos available
1010 Floor plans available
9.9
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296 reviews
9.9
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296 reviews
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The care and staff are very friendly and thoughtful. My mom has made many positive connections. She feels safe and cared for by them and she has a place to go when she needs help.
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 Clarendale of Algonquin, we offer a variety of community features. Residents can enjoy regular off-site adventures and excursions. Cats and dogs are allowed in private quarters. Indoor and Outdoor parking available at our location. Our purpose-built community has the advantage of specialized...
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Photo of Westbrook Senior Living
1212 Photos available
77 Floor plans available
9.7
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118 reviews
9.7
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118 reviews
5 star
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I've had the privilege of seeing many senior living facilities up close through my work, and I can confidently say that Westbrook Senior Living stands out as one of the best, especially their memory care...
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.
Westbrook Senior Living, part of Spectrum Retirement Communities, is a community which opened in 2016! We are an Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Secured Memory Care rental community located in Streamwood just on the border of Schaumburg near the Elgin-O'Hare expressway, shopping,...
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Photo of Cedar Lake Assisted Living and Memory CareCommunity card badge
99 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
9.7
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93 reviews
9.7
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93 reviews
5 star
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She's doing very well. She has a friend and they're really close. Believe it or not. I didn't think it was gonna be that easy [name removed] was my contact there she made everything work out. Mom did start...
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.
Cedar Lake Assisted Living & Memory Care is the premier assisted living community located in southwestern Lake County approximately 37 miles from downtown Chicago. We offer Assisted Living, Transitional Memory Care, and Dementia/Memory Care. Cedar Lake Assisted Living and Memory Care will put...
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1717 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.6
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151 reviews
9.6
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151 reviews
5 star
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Welcoming, clean, happy residents and staff very informative and helpful. . I'm thankful that your organization helped me find my dad's new home.
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.
When it comes to home upkeep, less is more.Our community, located next door to a golf course and across the street from Arthur L. Janura Forest Preserve, has both independent living and assisted living so you’ll have care options if you need more care later.When something needs to be fixed,...
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Photo of Sunrise of Buffalo Grove
1616 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.6
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67 reviews
9.6
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67 reviews
5 star
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What we like the most about the community is that they are very flexible and willing to make an individual treatment plan based on the person's needs. Wonderfully and kind staff. I would send my mom back in...
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.
In elegant, residential environments, we deliver the finest in senior care, and are recognized internationally for both quality and innovation. Guided by our Principles of Service, Sunrise affords families peace-of-mind by providing today's seniors with a range of personalized assisted living...
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Photo of Three Oaks Assisted Living and Memory Care
1313 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
9.5
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79 reviews
9.5
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79 reviews
5 star
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I would definitely recommend 3oaks. They have taken good care of my Dad. 3 things stood out, the cleanliness, staffing ratios, the staff
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.
Three Oaks is the premier assisted living community in Cary, Illinois just north of the Fox River. We offer Assisted Living and Dementia/Memory Care. This newly built retirement community will begin welcoming residents in Spring 2012.We know how difficult change can be, especially for seniors, so...
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1616 Photos available
9.5
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72 reviews
9.5
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72 reviews
5 star
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I really appreciate the various levels of ways they have to look out for residents and make sure they're safe. I also really love the variety of activities available for them to make friends and keep busy.
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.
Church Creek, ideal for seniors who value their independence and appreciate the good life, is an independent full-service community conveniently located next to Northwest Community Hospital. Our community features a comfortable lifestyle, superb amenities and the highest standards of hospitality...
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1313 Photos available
9.4
Review score
37 reviews
9.4
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37 reviews
5 star
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We would give a 4.7 straight through. There is no perfect place. Well I think the staff are very nice and professional. It gives us a peace of mind knowing that our loved one is in good hands
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.
New Perspective Long Grove is a vibrant community with plenty to offer. Residents can be found soaking up the sun on the spacious patio, enjoying made-from-scratch meals in our dining room, or meeting friends for coffee at the cafe.We believe older adults deserve to live joyfully, affordably, and...
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1010 Photos available
9.4
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57 reviews
9.4
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57 reviews
5 star
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I give 5's across the board. They run a wonderful, caring, clean, supportive, professional program and my dad is thriving there. We would definitely recommend this community to other families based on 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.
Ciel of Long Grove is a highly rated, pet-friendly assisted living and memory care community for seniors in the greater Chicago area. Our trained caregivers have experience working with seniors who need varying levels of care. They are always available to offer friendly, personalized services...
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9.4
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51 reviews
9.4
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51 reviews
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There are no meals here, however everything about the place is perfect so close to the hospital and doctors. Activities for my parents, friendly staff. Very clean and they stand on top of things.
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 Sunrise of Schaumburg
1515 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
9.3
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67 reviews
9.3
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67 reviews
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Overall, the facility is fine. The staff and dining are also good. An areas that I'd like to see improved is: - better feedback from the staff on my mother's general well being. The only drawback that we are...
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.
In elegant, residential environments, we deliver the finest in senior care, and are recognized internationally for both quality and innovation. Guided by our Principles of Service, Sunrise affords families peace-of-mind by providing today's seniors with a range of personalized assisted living...
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1313 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
8.8
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92 reviews
8.8
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92 reviews
5 star
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They are upfront about level of care and the options for Ala Carte. So it's base level assistance which was perfect for my brother. They are super friendly and helpful. My brother could have used a few more...
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.
Solstice Senior Living at Palatine is situated in the heart of downtown Palatine, where our residents enjoy easy access to adventure, entertainment and community – all less than an hour from the excitement of Chicago. Family members and caregivers find comfort in the availability of on-site...
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8.7
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7 reviews
8.7
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You can use my name and post the review. It is the best place to make your loved one feel safe and comfortable just like home. The staff inspires confidence, creativity and love of self and others. Mom went...
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 Woodlands at Canterfield is managed by Franciscan Advisory Services, Inc., a division of Franciscan Ministries, sponsored by the Franciscan Sisters of Chicago, a Midwest leader in senior living market.The Woodlands at Canterfield has been open since August of 2023. Located in charming...
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8.6
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34 reviews
8.6
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34 reviews
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The Independent Living community is small, very friendly and clean. More like a home, than a facility. People who work there seem to care and always address Mom by name. The care service is a La carte and...
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.
Situated on 17 rolling acres in the northwest suburbs, our community features carefully appointed apartments offering many modern conveniences combined with the everyday comforts of home. Picture a lifestyle where you receive unequaled services and amenities while having a whole new world of...
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8.5
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54 reviews
8.5
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54 reviews
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It was very clean and modern and the staff seems extremely friendly with a lot of activities for the residents! I would absolutely recommend them to others who are searching for a community.
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 Grand at Twin Lakes now offers Independent Living and Assisted Living, a full-service senior living community with 24/7 onsite assistance with Activities of Daily Living, which allows residents to gracefully age in place.Located on Twin Lakes in Palatine. The Grand is designed with the active...
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55 Floor plans available
8.5
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10 reviews
8.5
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10 reviews
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They were incredibly attentive to my mother. They had video in her room, and in her hallways, and I felt that was very important. I visited 3 units before I chose Waverley. Waverley always contacted me with...
Provides: Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Waverly Inn Memory Care Community, a Koelsch Community, and family owned since 1958 is located in the Village of Arlington Heights.Along with excellence in care, Waverly Inn Memory Care Community will offer full meals, vibrant mental and physical activities 7 days a week, scheduled social outings...
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55 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
8.4
Review score
24 reviews
8.4
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24 reviews
5 star
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The place is very clean and bright. The CNAs are super kind, they seem like they really care about my dad and the residents. Sometimes there's a bit of a wait though when you buzz for someone, but that's to...
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.
Dedicated to Good LivingPathway to Living’s longstanding mission is to transform the way society thinks about aging and senior living. Azpira Place of Lake Zurich community is an extension of that promise. We are steadfast in our commitment to cultivate a genuine home for you or your loved one....
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Cost of independent living in Barrington, IL

The average cost of senior living in Barrington is $6,463 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Schaumburg, IL with an average of $5,769 per month.

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

Barrington, IL
$6,463/mo
$6,409/mo
$6,103/mo

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

Barrington, IL
$6,463/mo
U.S. national average
$4,201/mo

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

$6,502/mo
Independent Living
$6,463/mo

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

Studio
$3,650/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,285/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,186/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,500/mo

Senior living costs in Barrington 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: Barrington, IL
Column state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBarrington, ILIllinoisU.S.
Independent Living$6,463/mo$4,505/mo$4,201/mo
Assisted Living$6,450/mo$5,466/mo$4,741/mo
Memory Care$6,502/mo$5,487/mo$5,003/mo
Independent Living
Barrington, IL:$6,463/mo
Illinois:$4,505/mo
U.S.:$4,201/mo
Assisted Living
Barrington, IL:$6,450/mo
Illinois:$5,466/mo
U.S.:$4,741/mo
Memory Care
Barrington, IL:$6,502/mo
Illinois:$5,487/mo
U.S.:$5,003/mo
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Independent living costs in Barrington, IL, over time

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

Barrington, ILIL stateNational

Independent living cost trends in Barrington, IL

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Barrington 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
Barrington, IL$3,222/mo$2,757/mo+16.9%
Illinois$3,110/mo$3,072/mo+1.2%
National$3,259/mo$3,168/mo+2.9%
Barrington, IL
2024 average cost:$3,222/mo
2023 average cost:$2,757/mo
Percent change:+16.9%
Illinois
2024 average cost:$3,110/mo
2023 average cost:$3,072/mo
Percent change:+1.2%
National
2024 average cost:$3,259/mo
2023 average cost:$3,168/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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What families are saying about independent living in Barrington

Recent reviews for independent living in Barrington

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.

Lakeland Apartments in Fox Lake, IL

5.0
We think this is a really good community and every time we come to visit things look clean and well taken care of. The outside of the building and everything around it is well maintained. The property manager [name removed] has been so wonderful to work with. She has been very helpful, ...
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Gurnee Meadows

5.0
I’m living here currently and it’s going really, really well. I’m very pleased. When I moved in, my apartment was perfect. I had new carpet and new paint and it was really a pleasure to be able to move in. I was on the waiting list for a few months but they were able to give me exactly what I ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Delicious and varied meals. Many reviews highlight the quality of the food at different communities, such as Encore Village of Schaumburg, with residents expressing their satisfaction with the taste and variety of meals served. At Clarendale of Algonquin, a resident enjoys meals so much that they feel like they are at ...
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Friendly and helpful staff. Several residents, including those at Discovery Village Des Plaines, Huntley Springs Retirement Resort, and Clarendale of Algonquin, express appreciation for the staff's kindness and attentiveness. At Clarendale of Algonquin, the caregiver and activities staff go above and beyond in thei ...
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Wide range of activities. Activities offered at various communities, like Inspirations of Northbrook, Clarendale of Algonquin, and Huntley Springs Retirement Resort, keep residents engaged and active. They participate in activities such as painting, exercise classes, and entertainment events.
Beautiful and clean facilities. Communities, such as Inspirations of Northbrook, Clarendale of Algonquin, and The Grand at Twin Lakes, are praised for their cleanliness and well-maintained spaces. The apartments and common areas are regularly updated and kept in excellent condition.
Supportive and inclusive community. Residents at Clarendale of Algonquin, Inspirations of Northbrook, and Huntley Springs Retirement Resort mention the welcoming and inclusive atmosphere within their communities. They appreciate the opportunities to connect with others and make new friends.
Great value for the cost. Several reviews note that the cost of living at their community is reasonable and worth the value they receive. For instance, at Huntley Springs Retirement Resort, residents express satisfaction with the price point and the services and amenities provided.
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Barrington independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Barrington independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Barrington, 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 Barrington 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 Barrington partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Barrington, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
50%
20.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
63.9%
34.8%
No sugar
No sugar
61.1%
31.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
55.6%
33.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
30.6%
10.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Barrington 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 Barrington communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Barrington, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
63.9%
36.9%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
66.7%
43.8%
Room service
Room service
55.6%
37.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
27.8%
17.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Barrington 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 Barrington offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Barrington, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
69.4%
45.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
50%
28.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
55.6%
33.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
69.4%
47.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
66.7%
49.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
80.6%
54.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
55.6%
43.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
63.9%
38.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
63.9%
42.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
66.7%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
66.7%
47.1%
Dances
Dances
50%
33.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
52.8%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
66.7%
46.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Lake Barrington Woods, Eden Vista Barrington and Deer Park Village are the top-rated independent living facilities near Barrington, Illinois. See full list of communities.
There are 37 independent living facilities near Barrington, Illinois. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Barrington, Illinois are Huntley Springs Retirement Resort, Discovery Village Des Plaines and Clarendale of Algonquin. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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