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The cost of independent living in Elmhurst is about $5,958 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 89 options. Read 2633 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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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Situated on a beautifully wooded site, Arborwood at Altenheim offers the finest in independent living. Designed for the independent seniors who desires the freedom of a carefree lifestyle, Arborwood apartments feature all the comforts of home within an atmosphere rich in history and charm. Just...
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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.
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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.
DISCOVER VILLAGE GROVE APARTMENTS!  One of Elk Grove Village's finest locations...steps from library, grocery store, drugstore, within 6 blocks of hospital and all of the amenities and charm of Elk Grove Village.  Mature adults, 55 and older can enjoy the best of both worlds:  the...
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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.
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Bloomingdale Horizon Independent Living for Seniors...a social life in full swing. There's a sing-along in the game room...a barbecue on the patio...an easy chair in the library calling your name.  At Bloomingdale Horizon, it's how we celebrate the fine art of living!  Here you can...
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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.
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Windsor Park Rehab is the best facility by far, staff is so genuinely caring and their team is always available to speak to family at all times, always keeping you updated on your loved ones. Will highly...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
A nationally accredited lifecare retirement community set on an impeccably manicured 60-acre campus, Windsor Park Manor offers the tranquility and charm of a country home. We offer the largest variety of retirement lifestyles and services in Chicago’s western suburbs— a residential style for...
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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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Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.

Cost of independent living in Elmhurst, IL

The average cost of senior living in Elmhurst is $5,958 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Franklin Park, IL with an average of $5,316 per month.

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

Elmhurst, IL
$5,958/mo
$5,984/mo

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

Elmhurst, IL
$5,958/mo
U.S. national average
$4,158/mo

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

$6,100/mo
Independent Living
$5,958/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,687/mo
Studio
$5,785/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,783/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,618/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$7,168/mo

Senior living costs in Elmhurst 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: Elmhurst, IL
Column state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Community typeElmhurst, ILIllinoisU.S.
Independent Living$5,958/mo$4,450/mo$4,158/mo
Assisted Living$6,073/mo$5,367/mo$4,710/mo
Memory Care$6,100/mo$5,387/mo$4,943/mo
Independent Living
Elmhurst, IL:$5,958/mo
Illinois:$4,450/mo
U.S.:$4,158/mo
Assisted Living
Elmhurst, IL:$6,073/mo
Illinois:$5,367/mo
U.S.:$4,710/mo
Memory Care
Elmhurst, IL:$6,100/mo
Illinois:$5,387/mo
U.S.:$4,943/mo
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Independent living costs in Elmhurst, IL, over time

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

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Independent living cost trends in Elmhurst, IL

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Elmhurst 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
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Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Elmhurst, IL$2,547/mo$2,716/mo-6.2%
Illinois$3,094/mo$3,076/mo+0.6%
National$3,265/mo$3,169/mo+3.0%
Elmhurst, IL
2024 average cost:$2,547/mo
2023 average cost:$2,716/mo
Percent change:-6.2%
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2024 average cost:$3,094/mo
2023 average cost:$3,076/mo
Percent change:+0.6%
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2024 average cost:$3,265/mo
2023 average cost:$3,169/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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What families are saying about independent living in Elmhurst

Recent reviews for independent living in Elmhurst

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.

Victory Centre of Elk Grove in Elk Grove Village, IL

5.0
My brother lives in Victory Centre of Elk Grove Village, IL. I visit him frequently and I have found it to be Clean, Friendly and warm. The Staff from Administration to Nursing, Dining, and Maintence are all warm and caring, they know the residents' names, are respectful and always willing ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Welcoming and friendly staff. Residents and families appreciate the warm and caring nature of the staff at various communities, forming genuine connections and friendships. For instance, at Lexington Square Lombard a CCRC, the receptionist goes above and beyond to remember residents and their families, while staff at Conc ...
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Variety of activities suited to individual interests. Senior living communities offer an array of activities tailored to residents' unique interests, encouraging socialization and engagement. At Discovery Village Des Plaines, staff organize events such as movie nights, museum outings, and gardening classes, while Clarendale of Addison offers a ...
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Cleanliness and upkeep of facilities. Residents often highlight the importance of cleanliness and well-kept facilities in their overall satisfaction with a community. At Brookdale Glen Ellyn, the entire place is spotless, while Inspirations of Northbrook boasts a beautiful and well-maintained campus with a strong team effort to ...
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Accessibility to essential services. Access to essential services such as health care, transportation, and shopping is crucial for seniors. Communities like Inspirations of Northbrook and Generations Oakton Arms offer on-site medical care and doctor visits, while Ascension Living Bethlehem Woods Village has a convenient locat ...
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Affordability and value for cost. Many families consider affordability when choosing a senior living community, and communities such as Concord Place and Lexington Square Lombard a CCRC offer reasonable prices for the services and amenities provided. Others, like Discovery Village Des Plaines, provide excellent value for t ...
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Supportive and responsive management. Having effective and responsive management is vital for ensuring residents' needs are met and concerns are addressed. At Inspirations of Northbrook, staff work as a team to make residents feel cared for, while Discovery Village Des Plainess management goes the extra mile to accommodate speci ...
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Elmhurst independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Elmhurst independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Elmhurst, 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 Elmhurst 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 Elmhurst partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
41.2%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
47.1%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
45.9%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
43.5%
33.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
23.5%
10.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Elmhurst 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 Elmhurst communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
48.2%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
56.5%
43.4%
Room service
Room service
48.2%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
18.8%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Elmhurst 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 Elmhurst offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
60%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
44.7%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
50.6%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
60%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
62.4%
48.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
64.7%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
52.9%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
52.9%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
60%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
62.4%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
61.2%
46.7%
Dances
Dances
42.4%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
50.6%
39.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
61.2%
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The Roosevelt at Salt Creek, Park Place of Elmhurst and Inspirations of Northbrook are the top-rated independent living facilities near Elmhurst, Illinois. See full list of communities.

There are 89 independent living facilities near Elmhurst, Illinois. See the full list.

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

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