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The cost of independent living in Irene is about $3,570 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 11 options. Read 213 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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Irene Independent Living Facilities | 213 Reviews

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Photo of TLC Living Community
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TLC was the perfect solution for our mother. She received outstanding care from all the staff. The facility is modern and incredibly clean. I would highly recommend TLC to anyone looking for care for a loved...
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.
TLC Living Community Where it feels like home, because it is home. TLC Living Community is a newly constructed, 92 apartment assisted living community, Phase 1 completed in March 2020. Located on six acres in Machesney Park, Illinois, it offers an ideal location close to retail, shopping,...
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Our experience with Morningstar was positive, the staff was very friendly and were eager to help my mother-in-law with anything she needed. Our regret was that we couldn't convince her to move there earlier...
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.
Morning Star Village is the friendliest and only locally-owned Assisted Living community in the Rockford area. We offer a wide range of services to residents who are happy to call Morning Star Village home. Presence Life Connections manages our community and they have a long history of serving...
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Very friendly, even when I'm walking with her in the hallway, the staff always makes a point to stop, call her by name & talk to us. She will live forever because they do take real good care of her...
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.
Conveniently located on the outskirts of Rockford, close to I-90, Cherryvale Place offers all the amenities you need within minutes of this well-maintained, beautifully landscaped community. With a full-time licensed nurse available 24 hours a day to provide clinical oversight and coordination of...
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It's a small place, 2 buildings and communal living spaces. They share living room areas. It's on the higher end cost wise and we may move my dad because of that. He's happy there and has good care. They...
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.
Anam Care, which is part of the Anam Campus in Rockford, is designed to meet, in the most loving way possible, the specialized needs of all who are affected with a dementia, including Alzheimer's, Lewy Body, Parkinson's and Frontal-temporal dementias, memory loss and cognitive impairment. ...
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We are quite pleased with them so far. The paperwork is fairly intimidating, but their intake manager,[name removed], guided me step by step through it. She was patient and kind and explained every step....
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 Belvidere is the only Assisted Lifestyle Community in Boone County, Illinois. Our emphasis is on maintaining health, wellness, dignity and independence. We encourage our residents to be as independent as possible but provide assistance in areas that are needed. We opened on...
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I would recommend it. The staff is helpful. Overall, it's a nice place. Safe, activities, nice people. We picked this community, because of the price, atmosphere, size of the unit, and 24 hour staff.
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.
Peterson Meadows is an independent living community that is located in Rockford, IL. This community provides seniors with a great place to live in a location that offers much to do and see. Rockford is a part of Winnebago County, and it provides opportunities to get out and have fun. Residents of...
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My mom just loves that it is a smaller community and she said it feels so homey. And the staff is so nice .. she loves the activities!
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.
Charter Senior Living of Rockford, located in Rockford, Illinois provides truly person-directed care, taking the time to know and work with each resident as an individual and providing them with care that’s as unique as they are. In Assisted Living, our caring, compassionate staff, first-rate...
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Heritage Woods of Rockford has made the transition as smooth and painless as possible. My mother was a little hesitant and they did everything they could to ensure the transition went smoothly. They made...
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.
Heritage Woods offers an Assisted Living Lifestyle for seniors over age 65. Newly opened in 2008, this gracious community offers beautifully decorated common areas such as Library, Private Dining Room, Lobby, TV Lounge, and Fitness Room & Patio. Nestled against a creek and tree line we are...
Photo of Bickford of Rockford
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When I started looking for a place for my mother-in-law, I wanted a place that would give her good care, but also felt more like a family. That is what I found at Bickford.
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.
Why settle for the ordinary in senior living when Bickford offers so much more? Freshly crafted meals, a dedicated caregiver always within reach, and a world of exciting activities await your loved one. Our commitment? Making sure they’re able to embrace life to the fullest, every single day....
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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.
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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.
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Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.

Cost of independent living in Irene, IL

The average cost of senior living in Irene is $3,570 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Roscoe, IL with an average of $3,141 per month.

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

Irene, IL
$3,570/mo
$3,552/mo

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

Irene, IL
$3,570/mo
U.S. national average
$4,130/mo

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

$4,678/mo
Independent Living
$3,570/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,317/mo
Studio
$4,644/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,554/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,617/mo

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What families are saying about independent living in Irene

Recent reviews for independent living in Irene

Shepherd of Harvard

5.0
I am very happy with the care that my mother is getting at this very nice and home feeling community. The staff is wonderful and very attentive. I like that the community is clean. <y mother is really liking the activities and she likes what is offered. We would highly recommend this small ...
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Heritage Woods of Belvidere

5.0
I am very content living at Heritage Woods. My apartment is very comfortable and convenient. The nurses and CNAs are very attentive and convenient. The food is good and I may also eat in my room if I so desire. There are activities every day. Also a small store 2 days a week.

Shepherd Premier Living of Harvard

4.0
We chose Shepherd Premier Living because it was one of the only ones taking new residents during covid and it was the only place that was not forcing residents to stay in their rooms. The value for the money is also great. She has had some issues with her medications, they use their own doctor ...
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Irene independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Irene independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Irene, 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 Irene 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 Irene partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Irene, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
36.4%
21%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
27.3%
35.3%
No sugar
No sugar
36.4%
31.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
54.5%
34.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
18.2%
10.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Irene 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 Irene communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Irene, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
36.4%
37.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
45.5%
44.5%
Room service
Room service
36.4%
37.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
18.2%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Irene 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 Irene offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Irene, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
54.5%
46%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
54.5%
28.9%
Community service programs
Community service programs
36.4%
33.6%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
72.7%
48.9%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
54.5%
50%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
72.7%
55.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
54.5%
43.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
36.4%
39%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
54.5%
42.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
54.5%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
54.5%
47.8%
Dances
Dances
45.5%
33.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
18.2%
40.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
54.5%
47.4%
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TLC Living Community, Fairhaven Christian Retirement and Heritage Woods of Huntley are the top-rated independent living facilities near Irene, Illinois. See full list of communities.

There are 11 independent living facilities near Irene, Illinois. See the full list.

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