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The cost of independent living in Browns Mill is about $2,894 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 9 options. Read 31 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 Oakley Courts
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55 Floor plans available
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Oakley Courts is a great place. My bother seems pleased with everyone and all things. Only complaint is he doesn't like the food choices some meals but it's with his diabetes. I would rate it a 5. Cost wise...
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.
Oakley Courts is an assisted living community located in the city of Freeport, Illinois in the county of Stephenson. Oakley Courts is less than half a mile from two different full golf courses. For the many seniors that live in Oakley Courts that unsurprisingly enjoy the game of golf, the greens...
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I am a resident and I have to say the rooms, food, staff and the administrative executive are great. The food is fresh and dietary attempts to offer healthy foods. They try to comply with your individual...
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.
Dimensions Living Winnebago is located in picturesque Winnebago, Illinois. It is a village located in Winnebago County. It is a very small town, with a population of only over 3,000. The village has a total area of only 1.9 square miles. The beautiful green grass fields and the small town...
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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.
Here since 1987 Allure of Pinecrest Village- Independent Living has been providing a beautiful place to spend your golden years nestled in a small town not far from the hustle and bustle! Located in Mount Morris Illinois, our retirement community offers different style apartments, activities to...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
Photo of WinnPrairie Assisted Living and Memory Care
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They balance outstanding care while maintaining dignity and respect of the residents. Such a pleasure to work with the WP team. My parents are very happy here. Just the right balance of independence and...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
The Meadows at WinnPrairie™ offers quality care and a structured environment for residents with memory or cognitive impairments. The focus of The Meadows programs is to build on residents’ strengths and skills through a variety of therapeutic activities and services. All designed and delivered by...
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After hearing good reviews and taking a tour, we moved my mom into Heritage Woods in August 2023. I go to visit often and honestly can say each time I am there I am continually impressed with their facility....
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 Freeport is an affordable assisted living community serving adults 65 or older, fully certified by the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Living. Situated in Stephenson County, Illinois about 25 miles west of Rockford, Heritage Woods is a lovely place to call home, and...
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Great maintenance and management. I love the activities and the way everyone always seems so willing to help. They genuinely seems to care. Just remodeled and everything is beautiful and always clean. It's...
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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Cost of independent living in Browns Mill, IL

The average cost of senior living in Browns Mill is $2,894 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Dakota, IL with an average of $3,068 per month.

Independent living costs in Browns Mill, IL, vs. nearby cities

Browns Mill, IL
$2,894/mo
$3,385/mo

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

Browns Mill, IL
$2,894/mo
U.S. national average
$4,200/mo

Independent living costs in Browns Mill, IL, vs. other senior living options

$4,094/mo
Independent Living
$2,894/mo

Independent living costs in Browns Mill, IL, by floor plan type

1 Bedroom
$1,700/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,900/mo

Senior living costs in Browns Mill 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: Browns Mill, IL
Column state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBrowns Mill, ILIllinoisU.S.
Independent Living$2,894/mo$4,566/mo$4,200/mo
Assisted Living$4,094/mo$5,539/mo$4,741/mo
Memory Care$4,094/mo$5,562/mo$5,003/mo
Independent Living
Browns Mill, IL:$2,894/mo
Illinois:$4,566/mo
U.S.:$4,200/mo
Assisted Living
Browns Mill, IL:$4,094/mo
Illinois:$5,539/mo
U.S.:$4,741/mo
Memory Care
Browns Mill, IL:$4,094/mo
Illinois:$5,562/mo
U.S.:$5,003/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Browns Mill

Recent reviews for independent living in Browns Mill

Pa Peterson At The Citadel in Rockford, IL

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

WinnPrairie Assisted Living and Memory Care in Freeport, IL

4.3
Well managed. Staff know the residents and treat them with respect.

Twining Valley Retirement Community in Monroe, WI

5.0
We chose this community because it is two miles away from our medical facility and everything we could possibly need is within a 1 mile radius. The community is very clean and it is surrounded by trees. It is a 55 and older community so it’s nice and quiet. One of the best feature they have is ...
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Browns Mill independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Browns Mill independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Browns Mill, 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 Browns Mill 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 Browns Mill partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Browns Mill, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
37.5%
20.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
12.5%
34.7%
No sugar
No sugar
12.5%
31.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Browns Mill 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 Browns Mill communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Browns Mill, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
12.5%
36.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50%
43.7%
Room service
Room service
37.5%
37.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.5%
17.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Browns Mill 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 Browns Mill offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Browns Mill, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
75%
45.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
50%
28.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
37.5%
33.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
62.5%
47.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
87.5%
49.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
62.5%
54.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
87.5%
43.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
25%
38.5%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
50%
42.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
87.5%
47.4%
Live performances
Live performances
75%
47.1%
Dances
Dances
12.5%
33.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
62.5%
39.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
87.5%
46.7%
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Oakley Courts, Dimensions Living Winnebago and Allure of Pinecrest Village are the top-rated independent living facilities near Browns Mill, Illinois. See full list of communities.
There are 9 independent living facilities near Browns Mill, Illinois. See the full list.
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