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9.9
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121 reviews
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Mercy Circle was wonderful. My dad was able to heal with support kindness and support. We highly recommend Mercy Circle to everyone.
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 faith-based not-for-profit communityMercy Circle’s residents and staff together create a vibrant, caring community where all people are welcome and our non-profit status is reflected in no entrance fees. Residents pay only a monthly fee, which includes meals, services, amenities and...
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9.9
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52 reviews
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Recently my father moved into Brookdale Oak Park, my family had an event in the Private Dining Room. On behalf of my father, and our extended family, we had a wonderful experience in the Private Dining Room...
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.
Everything You Want, Everything You NeedIf first impressions are everything, we think we make a pretty good one. Nestled between historic Frank Lloyd Wright homes and a vibrant downtown shopping district, the location of our independent and assisted living community is just the start of what...
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9.8
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113 reviews
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The facility is very nice, always very clean. The staff is caring, friendly, professional, helpful. There is always something to do, activities for all, in house and day trips every month for those that 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.
If you’re ready to trade your hedge clippers for golf clubs, our senior living community just outside of Chicago might be the right fit for you.Here you’ll have the lifestyle you want, plus care if you need it with both independent living and assisted living on the same campus. Trade home...
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2121 Photos available
99 Floor plans available
9.8
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124 reviews
9.8
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If it's for assisted living I would ask how often the loved ones are checked on regardless if they press their buttons. Overall my mom was taken care of fairly well, but passed away after 12 days so I do not...
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.
Sunrise Senior Living introduces Fountain Square, a beautiful environment designed to fit your lifestyle...today and tomorrow! Located in Lombard, Illinois, about 20 miles west of downtown Chicago and offers assisted living, independent living, and 2 levels of memory care - Reminiscence and...
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9.8
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139 reviews
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I didn't actually eat any of the food but it smelled good the couple of times I was there. My aunt could be very difficult and the story point staff was more than accommodating and was very helpful with her....
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.
Welcome to StoryPoint Naperville! This isn’t just a place to reside — it’s a place where our community members truly shine, and we are glad to share this experience with them. Our senior living options include independent living, enhanced living, assisted living, memory care and respite care....
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9.7
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My only frustration with this facility was the therapy staff that works in their building. They did not accommodate to the residents needs, often just showing up without warning. The facility does not use...
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.
With over 35 years of experience in senior care, Sunrise Senior Living offers elegant environments, in which 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...
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Two people in particular were the reason we chose Cantata - [name removed] - Admissions [name removed] - Wellness Manager Weekend staffing seems to utilize temporary, contract help a lot who don't seem...
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 Cantata continuum of care—Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Support, Short-Term Rehab, and Long-Term Care—allows you to live your best life today, tomorrow and into the future. Located in Brookfield, Cantata offers exceptional care in a comfortable environment that feels like home....
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66 Floor plans available
9.7
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9.7
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I think the facility would be great if you need minimal to moderate nursing assistance. Unfortunately my MIL needs more assistance than most and we struggle with getting her the care she needs at times....
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.
At Cedarhurst of Naperville, it’s our mission to tailor senior living to you so you can feel loved, valued, and supported each and every day. Our senior living community in Naperville, Illinois, offers assisted living for those who require assistance with activities of daily living and memory...
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55 Floor plans available
9.6
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77 reviews
9.6
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It was a great place. Nice facility and the staff was very caring and helpful. My dad was in a studio and it was perfect sized. Nice kitchen, bath and had a washer/dryer in the room. All brand new paint 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.
Welcome to StoryPoint Bolingbrook! This isn’t just a place to reside — it’s a place where our community members truly shine, and we are glad to share this experience with them. Our senior living options include assisted living and memory care. Throughout each service level, we strive to make...
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129 reviews
9.5
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What I like most about the community is they go out of their way to make the new resident comfortable and get acclimated to the new environment.
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.
Welcome to HarborChase of Naperville Assisted Living and Memory Care community. Here, you’ll discover stimulating activities, customized programs, innovative health services and generous amenities, along with a welcome abundance of Midwestern charm. We offer a large variety of spacious and...
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88 Floor plans available
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9.5
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9.5
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Wonderful Nursing, CNA, Activities, Dining Room and Front Desk staff! Made my mom and our family feel like a part of their family. LOVED Atria Park of Glen Ellyn. Unfortunately it became too costly as her...
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.
Located in a residential neighborhood only minutes from Wheaton, Atria Park of Glen Ellyn offers all the benefits of living in a vibrant, supportive community, with the discreet support of a care staff close at hand. Without the worries of chores and home maintenance, residents are free to pursue...
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Great residents, great staff, great food, great place to live. Residents are good people. Chef and his staff are innovative. Breakfast and dinner are included in monthly fee. Underground heated parking at...
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 Lexington Square Lombard a CCRC, we offer a variety of community features. Residents can enjoy regular off-site adventures and excursions. Cats and dogs are allowed in private quarters. We offer free high speed internet. Free resident parking and guest parking available at our location. All...
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9.4
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Everything is going well - but they really need to improve on the time it takes them to fix things that break. They take a very long time to fix.
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.
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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9.4
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9.4
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I'd give them a 5 in all categories. Very pleased! Overall the experience is great. The staff is extremely involved and excellent with following up with me about any concerns.
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.
Start living an upscale lifestyle in the spring of 2021 at The Sheridan at Oak Brook. Learn about our exclusive Diamond Charter Membership!The Sheridan at Oak Brook is located in one of Chicago’s most fancied neighborhoods. Part of the Signature Collection at Senior Lifestyle, this community...
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9.4
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Staff and residents were very friendly. For example, dining wait staff knew my name the day after I came. Very active and engaging activity director. Yes, I would recommend this community to other families.
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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1010 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
9.4
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133 reviews
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My husband just moved into Lombard Place and our experience has been wonderful. On a Friday night, his smoke alarm began to chirp and the maintenance staff had gone home for the weekend. First some aids...
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.
The new Lombard Place Assisted Living and Memory Care in Lombard, IL is the perfect alternative for seniors who value their independence but still need some help from time to time. Carefully designed and professionally managed, Lombard Place features beautiful apartments in a home-like setting....
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88 Floor plans available
9.3
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48 reviews
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On Independent living they no longer do daily check ins or have the Life Alert like button service. A resident would need to get their own service. So that was a prior selling point. There was no reduction...
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 Burr Ridge Senior Living, we live by our core values of integrity, respect, leadership, personal growth, excellence, and stewardship.Our commitment to service and dedication to compassionate senior care can be felt throughout our community. From our empathetic staff to the many organized...
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77 Photos available
77 Floor plans available
9.3
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70 reviews
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70 reviews
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The apartment is beautiful. Freshly painted and new flooring, our choice of materials. Floor to ceiling windows in all the rooms. Light and bright. Clean updated baths and kitchen. Small patio out side 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.
Bethlehem Woods Retirement Community offers 270 spacious independent living residences and 64 licensed assisted living apartments in a variety of floor plans. Independent living amenities include: restaurant-style dinner served daily, 24-hour staff and emergency call system, Wellness Clinic and...
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9.2
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We have a lot of construction right now to improve apartments and all activities areas. What I like most about the community are the people, and the things available to which will improve when construction...
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 Roosevelt at Salt Creek is a new premier Senior Living community nestled in the heart of Elmhurst, IL. Formerly Lexington Square, the community was recently acquired by a Chicago-based real estate investment and asset management firm who will begin a multi-faceted, 25+ million dollar...
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9.0
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76 reviews
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Overall it was a wonderful place for my mom. Very homey and friendly. Facility is a little dated. My mom was in a wheelchair chair and it was hard for her to use the bathroom and kitchenette sink. They 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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9.0
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25 reviews
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A wonderful place for my mom that offers a new apartment that features a fresh take on all of the things she loved about her old house. She loves going to daily mass, walks around the facility along with...
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.
Take a deep breath and imagine what your everyday life could be if you eliminate having to prepare and cook meals and significantly reduce your housekeeping duties. How would you like being able to walk to Mass, a gorgeous outdoor stations of the cross devotion, a fine restaurant, bistro, gift...
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9.0
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52 reviews
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52 reviews
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In interviews with prospective care facilities, I asked employees how long they had worked in their current facility. Length of employment at a singular facility is usually very positive sign of employee...
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.
Brighton Gardens provides assisted living in an apartment-style setting that offers the simple pleasures - nutritious food, comfortable surroundings, and the support of a warm, caring and competent staff. Two separate, secured Reminiscence Neighborhoods are available for residents with...
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I would give all of those a 5+. My main approval has been that you seemed well staffed (rather than understaffed!) and each resident in Memory Care is attended to at all times. The food is great and my...
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.
Oak Trace, located in Downers Grove, IL, is not-for-profit continuing care retirement community that offers a continuum of living options. Catered living, skilled nursing care and memory support are all situated right on campus. With everything so close by, you'll know that you can find whatever...
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8.9
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8.9
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Monthly calendars are given to all residents. Many activities are offered from shopping, luncheons, religious opportunities, craft classes, and so much more. Moving here was the best decision I could have...
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.
Looking for senior housing near you? Situated on 80 sprawling acres in the southwest suburbs of Chicago, Marian Village in Homer Glen, Illinois offers easy living that is enriching and inspiring. Our Catholic senior living community welcomes people of all faiths as our focus is truly on your...
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8.9
Review score
72 reviews
8.9
Review score
72 reviews
5 star
54%
4 star
26%
3 star
13%
2 star
4%
1 star
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We really liked the location of Sunrise Willowbrook and the friendly staff we met. We moved from a Sunrise in Richmond Virginia and the transfer was very smooth and easy.
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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Cost of independent living in Darien, IL

The average cost of senior living in Darien is $5,822 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Bolingbrook, IL with an average of $5,215 per month.

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

Darien, IL
$5,822/mo
$5,990/mo

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

Darien, IL
$5,822/mo
U.S. national average
$4,129/mo

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

$5,757/mo
Independent Living
$5,822/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,086/mo
Studio
$5,641/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,487/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,674/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,549/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Darien over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Darien

Recent reviews for independent living in Darien

Cantata Adult Life Services a CCRC in Brookfield, IL

4.8
I recommend Cantata because they have a robust rehab gym staffed with professionals in physical therapy, occupational therapy, balance, speech/memory therapy. It is located on a quiet tree lined landscaped campus with onsite Assisted Living, Skilled Nursing and Independent Living. The staff ...
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Silver Glen Senior Living in South Elgin, IL

4.7
I would definitely recommend Silver Glen Senior Living to others. The facility itself is great, the rooms are really nice, and everyone seems so nice and welcoming. Another great thing they have is they work with a company that provides Physical therapy, Speech and OT on the premises.. so ...
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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.

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Engaging and varied activities. Reviews consistently praise the wide range of activities offered at various communities, like Brookdale Lisle, Burr Ridge Senior Living, and Lexington Square Lombard a CCRC, which help residents stay active and engaged. Residents enjoy options such as bingo, movie nights, and outings to lo ...
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Highly responsive and caring staff. Many reviews highlight the friendliness and attentiveness of staff members, as seen at Brookdale Glen Ellyn, Burr Ridge Senior Living, and Lexington Square Lombard a CCRC, who go the extra mile to ensure residents' needs are met and make them feel at home.
Warm and welcoming community atmosphere. Reviews often mention the sense of community and friendliness at various communities, including Burr Ridge Senior Living, Independence Village Naperville, and Brookdale Lisle, where residents enjoy socializing with their neighbors and making new friends.
Delicious and accommodating meals. Throughout the reviews, quality food is noted as a major factor in residents' overall satisfaction with their community, with many praising the accommodating nature of the chefs at places like Lexington Square Lombard a CCRC, Burr Ridge Senior Living, and Ascension Living Bethlehem Woods Vi ...
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Thoughtful and personalized care. Some reviews mention the individualized attention and accommodations made by staff at various communities, such as Brookdale Glen Ellyn, Burr Ridge Senior Living, and Lexington Square Lombard a CCRC, to ensure each resident's unique needs are met and their transitions are as smooth as poss ...
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Beautifully maintained living spaces. Reviews consistently mention the cleanliness and upkeep of the communities, like Burr Ridge Senior Living, Independence Village Naperville, and Plymouth Place, a CCRC, with residents appreciating the well-maintained private rooms, common areas, and outdoor spaces.
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Darien independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Darien independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Darien, 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 Darien 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 Darien partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Darien, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
50%
20.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
51.6%
34.6%
No sugar
No sugar
48.4%
31.1%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
48.4%
33.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
16.1%
9.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Darien 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 Darien communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Darien, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
50%
36.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
58.1%
43.8%
Room service
Room service
50%
37.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
24.2%
17.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Darien 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 Darien offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Darien, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
61.3%
45.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
48.4%
28.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
54.8%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
62.9%
48.1%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
64.5%
49.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
71%
54.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
58.1%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
56.5%
38.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
61.3%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
64.5%
47.4%
Live performances
Live performances
61.3%
47%
Dances
Dances
43.5%
32.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
50%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
62.9%
46.6%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Brookdale Northbrook, Brookdale Des Plaines and Mercy Circle Senior Living are the top-rated independent living facilities near Darien, Illinois. See full list of communities.

There are 67 independent living facilities near Darien, Illinois. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Darien, Illinois are Brookdale Northbrook, Brookdale Des Plaines and Mercy Circle Senior Living. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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