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The cost of independent living in Bourbonnais is about $4,476 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 8 options. Read 71 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 Riverside Assisted Living and Memory Care, a CCRC
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Great staff, friendly atmosphere, clean facility and helpful when my mother needs help or has questions. Overall, fantastic environment for my mother.
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.
Riverside Senior Life is the areas only full continuum of care, with over 20 years of experience enriching lives in the community. From Independent Living to Skilled Nursing, Riverside Senior Life delivers a seamless continuum of care, unrivaled in its one-of-a-kind approach. As part of the...
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Overall Ascension Living Heritage Village is a good experience. We love their staff because if they can please my mom, that takes some doing!! We would recommend this community to other families based on the...
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.
Presence Heritage Village enables residents to age in place. Enjoy an active lifestyle without worrying about home maintenance in our independent living apartments. If your health care needs change, assisted living, rehabilitation, long-term skilled nursing care and adult day services are all...
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I really like the facility, the nurses are just wonderful, the staff ate very good. Y only criticism is the CNAs don't seem to keep any schedule of what to do for the residents...emptying garbage, changing...
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.
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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My loved one was welcomed into the community very sweetly. She did not want to be there at all and did not want to move. But they took her by the hand and got her comfortable. And by the next day when I...
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.
High Point Residence of Kankakee offers a welcoming and supportive environment for seniors seeking a balance between independence and the need for assistance. As a proud participant in the Illinois Supportive Living Program, we are dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for our residents...
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Overall our families experience has been great, when we come to visit all of the staff members have been great. The cleanliness of the community is amazing we are very very impressed. As far as we know the...
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.
Heritage Woods of Manteno is located in the village of Manteno, IL, a peaceful area with its own form of simple beauty. This assisted living community is part of a residential area that is developing, and it is a great place for seniors to call home. Those who come to visit the residents of this...
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This facility is a hidden gem ! Manteno Springs provides mom with a large room, 3 meals a day, housekeeping and laundry service. When she is ill and needs additional care, they coordinate services. They...
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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We can’t say enough about Riverside. The staff is just fantastic! The facility is bright and clean and warm and inviting. The rooms are spacious and comfortable. The pricing is very fair for the industry and...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Riverside Assisted Living and Memory Care is an assisted living and memory care community located in Bourbonnais, IL in Kankakee County. Bourbonnais is about an hour south of Chicago. This vibrant town is known as the 'Village of Friendship,' and has many shops and restaurants. The Kankakee River...
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Cost of independent living in Bourbonnais, IL

The average cost of senior living in Bourbonnais is $4,476 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Sun River Terrace, IL with an average of $4,213 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Bourbonnais, IL vs. nearby cities

Bourbonnais, IL
$4,476/mo
$4,439/mo
$10,356/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Bourbonnais, IL vs. the state and national average

Bourbonnais, IL
$4,476/mo
U.S. national average
$4,034/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Bourbonnais vs. other types of senior living

$5,360/mo
Independent Living
$4,476/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Bourbonnais, IL by room type

Semi-Private
$3,900/mo
Studio
$5,042/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,057/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,151/mo

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What families are saying about independent living in Bourbonnais

Recent reviews for independent living in Bourbonnais

Ascension Living Heritage Village in Kankakee, IL

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

St James Manor and Villas in Crete, IL

4.5
My loved one stayed there for only a month, but he seemed to enjoy it a lot. The food was pretty good, but the activities were what made his stay so nice. The CNA and Nurse Staff the work in the ALU are nice and they seem to really care about the people they care for. He liked being able to ...
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The Cottages of New Lenox

4.3
Yes, we would recommend. Quality of care seems good and better than previous experience. However they lack organization with clothes and bed linens. They often get mixed up between residents.

Bourbonnais independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Bourbonnais independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Bourbonnais, 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 Bourbonnais 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 Bourbonnais partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Bourbonnais, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
57.1%
20.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
42.9%
33.5%
No sugar
No sugar
42.9%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
85.7%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
14.3%
8.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Bourbonnais 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 Bourbonnais communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Bourbonnais, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
28.6%
35.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
71.4%
42.7%
Room service
Room service
71.4%
36.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
28.6%
17%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Bourbonnais 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 Bourbonnais offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Bourbonnais, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
71.4%
44.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
57.1%
27.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
42.9%
32.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
100%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
71.4%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
85.7%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
71.4%
42.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
71.4%
37.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
42.9%
40.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
71.4%
46.5%
Live performances
Live performances
71.4%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
71.4%
31.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
42.9%
39.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
71.4%
45.7%
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Clarendale of Mokena, Riverside Assisted Living and Memory Care, a CCRC and The Cottages of New Lenox are the top-rated independent living facilities near Bourbonnais, Illinois. See full list of communities.

There are 8 independent living facilities near Bourbonnais, Illinois. See the full list.

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