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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Joliet, IL

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The cost of independent living in Joliet is about $6,581 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 21 options. Read 803 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 Senior Suites of Joliet
77 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
9.8
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103 reviews
9.8
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103 reviews
5 star
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From coming here for several visits, I noticed the place to be clean and germ free/ In the leasing process. all my questions were answered to my satisfaction. The staff is very professional.
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.
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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2222 Photos available
88 Floor plans available
Pricing promotion expiring soon
9.3
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58 reviews
9.3
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58 reviews
5 star
47%
4 star
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5 for all of them. It's a fantastic place and my dad loves it there. No complaints at all. The place is very clean everybody there is super friendly and they work with you. If you need help on things it's...
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.
Solstice Senior Living at Joliet provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment.Just outside of Chicago, we're conveniently located in Joliet, a friendly suburb linked to the city by highways and trains. Our community has everything you could ever want; Joliet features...
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88 Photos available
8.3
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67 reviews
8.3
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67 reviews
5 star
43%
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3 star
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2 star
9%
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The head, nurse, [name removed], and Mom’s nurse [name removed] have taken very good care of Mom. [name removed] is able to get Mom to eat when I can’t. [name removed] has kept me apprised of all the new...
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.
Rock Run Place offers a home like setting and cheerful smiles from our professional staff who greet you everyday. Assisted Living and Memory Care levels of care are available on our campus. Our peaceful setting, restaurant style dining experience, activities and beautiful setting combine to...
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9.8
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98 reviews
9.8
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98 reviews
5 star
78%
4 star
11%
3 star
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Perfect place for my mom! She's having a blast. She's on a bowling league (Wii) Bingo just being able to socialize when ever she wants. She's having a fun time! 2 different size apartments with 1 bedroom and...
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 Timbers of Shorewood delivers an unusual blend of secure senior living with elegance and independence! With full-service kitchens in every apartment, supportive services available for Independent living residents and perfectly coordinated services for Assisted Living residents. There is a...
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5252 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
9.7
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177 reviews
9.7
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177 reviews
5 star
64%
4 star
21%
3 star
6%
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This is a review of StoryPoint Romeoville. Since moving my 96 year old aunt to StoryPoint - Romeoville everything has been going well. My aunt is adjusting to her new environment. She has mentioned to me...
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 Romeoville! 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 and memory care. Throughout each...
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1010 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
9.5
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86 reviews
9.5
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86 reviews
5 star
62%
4 star
23%
3 star
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5%
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Our experience at American House Cedarlake has been exceptional. My dad started out in the independent living area, but he had to move over to assisted living due to his declining health. The...
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.
American House Cedarlake is a pet-friendly independent living and assisted living community for seniors in the greater Chicago area. For those who want to enjoy their retirement in the comfort and privacy of their own one-bedroom or two-bedroom apartment without the fuss of home ownership and...
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1212 Photos available
9.2
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41 reviews
9.2
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41 reviews
5 star
51%
4 star
17%
3 star
15%
2 star
7%
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This is not a high skilled nursing facility, and the nursing staff are very limited on what they can do. The facility director [name removed] was excellent. She was very professional, courteous, attentive,...
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 Cottages of New Lenox is an assisted living and memory care community located in New Lenox, IL, in Will County. The community has been specially created to resemble the type of family home where most residents will have lived all of their lives, helping them to adapt to this next stage of...
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1111 Photos available
9.1
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96 reviews
9.1
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96 reviews
5 star
40%
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41%
3 star
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Ciel was wonderful overall. There were some concerns around staffing or lack of in the memory care unit; however, an overall great experience I believe.
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.
Homey, Craftsman-style architecture paired with stylish, chic interiors create a truly unique atmosphere that can only be found at Ciel Senior Living of Plainfield — a community offering assisted living and memory care services in Plainfield, Illinois. Residents can age in place while enjoying an...
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1010 Photos available
1414 Floor plans available
8.5
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39 reviews
8.5
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39 reviews
5 star
61%
4 star
21%
3 star
18%
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I wish the assistant director would get the monthly certification from the DON instead of me having to contact DON to fill out the form and have them send it to me. Ten days into the next month I have to...
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.
Nestled in the heart of Crest Hill, Willow Falls Senior Living has been serving seniors of Will County for 25 years. The campus was designed with consideration for every facet of a secure and enriching senior lifestyle; from a choice of meticulously designed apartments to a complete program of...
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1818 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
8.0
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18 reviews
8.0
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18 reviews
5 star
61%
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3 star
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I was very pleased with Heritage woods. The people and staff were very friendly, they had interactive activities, the food was pretty good, and the facility was clean. My dad [name removed] lived there for...
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 of Plainfield is an affordable assisted living community serving adults 65 or older, fully certified by the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Living. Situated in Northwest Will County, Illinois about 35 miles southwest of Chicago, Heritage Woods is a lovely supportive...
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Photo of The Oasis of Plainfield
66 Photos available
Pricing promotion expiring soon
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 Oasis of PlainfieldOpening late summer 2025!Nestled a short distance from the heart of historic downtown Plainfield, our Plainfield community is designed to be a place of peace and belonging—a warm, home-like environment where residents feel safe, supported, and engaged. Comfort is at the...
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1010 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
7.5
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6 reviews
7.5
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6 reviews
5 star
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4 star
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We picked Heritage Woods of Minooka, because it was close to our house, and offered financial assistance. I don't need to recommend it or not. Most people that go there don't have a choice because it's the...
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.
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44 Floor plans available
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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.
Dedicated to Good LivingOur longstanding mission is to transform the way society thinks about aging and senior living. Our Victory Centre of Joliet community is an extension of that promise. We are steadfast in our commitment to cultivate a genuine home for you or your loved one. Above all else,...
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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.
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.
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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.
The Village at Our Lady of Angels provides seniors with an independent living community in Joliet, IL. This community offers a great place to live. Joliet is a part of the counties of Kendall and Will. Joliet offers much to do and see, and residents and their guests enjoy checking out the Joliet...
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: 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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2.3
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8 reviews
2.3
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8 reviews
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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.

Cost of independent living in Joliet, IL

The average cost of senior living in Joliet is $6,581 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Plattville, IL with an average of $4,197 per month.

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

Joliet, IL
$6,581/mo
$6,577/mo
$7,008/mo

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

Joliet, IL
$6,581/mo
U.S. national average
$4,142/mo

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

$5,628/mo
Independent Living
$6,581/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,726/mo
Studio
$4,451/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,241/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,076/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Joliet over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Joliet

Recent reviews for independent living in Joliet

Tinley Court Catered Senior Living in Tinley Park, IL

4.3
My brother [Removed] lived there for 2 1/2 years. I can't say enough good things about this facility. He had a lot of health needs but was able to be there and maintain a good amount of independence. The staff were always attentive to him and responsive to me. They helped us find wonderful ...
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The Landings Senior Living in Batavia, IL

4.3
The staff is extremely friendly. There lots of activities and outings. Beautiful campus and location!

The Gardens of Waterford in Aurora, IL

4.0
I have lived here for 5+ years. The food is by far better than other places I've been. Staff are friendly and very helpful. This is Alden's main campus and the grounds are beautiful. Festive holiday decorations make this a very homey atmosphere. I call this "home".

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Compassionate and attentive staff. Reviews consistently mention the kindness and caring nature of the staff in different communities. At The Timbers of Shorewood, CNA's remember residents and their families by name and go above and beyond to help. At Solstice at Joliet, staff are accommodating and dedicated to making resident ...
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Variety of activities for socialization. Activities are a popular feature in many reviews, with residents enjoying a wide range of offerings. At Solstice at Joliet, there are lots of activities to choose from, and staff are dedicated to making residents engaged and active. At American House Cedarlake, residents praise activities su ...
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Cleanliness and well-maintained facilities. Reviews frequently mention the cleanliness and upkeep of the community, whether it's for the private rooms, common areas, or outdoor spaces. At Solstice at Joliet, the updates are modern and beautiful, and the facilities are kept in excellent condition. At Senior Suites of Joliet, the commun ...
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Friendly and welcoming community atmosphere. Reviews highlight the friendly and welcoming atmosphere in different communities, where residents and staff create a sense of community. At The Timbers of Shorewood, residents and their families felt welcomed and valued. At Senior Suites of Joliet, new residents quickly make strong friendshi ...
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Professional and helpful staff. Reviews often praise the professionalism and helpfulness of the staff in different communities. At The Timbers of Shorewood, staff are described as helpful, caring, and quick to respond to residents' needs. At Solstice at Joliet, the office staff and maintenance personnel are phenominal, and ...
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Affordable pricing and value for money. Reviews mention the affordability and value for money in various communities. At Willow Falls, this facility is described as affordable with a high quality of service. At Senior Suites of Joliet, the price is decent, but some residents feel that meals could be improved for the cost. At Amer ...
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Joliet independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Joliet independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Joliet, 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 Joliet 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 Joliet 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
31.6%
20.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
36.8%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
31.6%
30.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
36.8%
33.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
10.5%
9.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Joliet 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 Joliet communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Joliet, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
42.1%
36.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
52.6%
43%
Room service
Room service
36.8%
36.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
21.1%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Joliet 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 Joliet offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Joliet, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
52.6%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
36.8%
28.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
42.1%
32.6%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
68.4%
47.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
63.2%
48.7%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
73.7%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
47.4%
42.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
57.9%
37.8%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
52.6%
41.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
63.2%
46.9%
Live performances
Live performances
63.2%
46.4%
Dances
Dances
36.8%
32.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
42.1%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
52.6%
46.1%
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Brookdale Glen Ellyn, StoryPoint Naperville and The Timbers of Shorewood are the top-rated independent living facilities near Joliet, Illinois. See full list of communities.

There are 21 independent living facilities near Joliet, Illinois. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Joliet, Illinois are Brookdale Glen Ellyn, StoryPoint Naperville and The Timbers of Shorewood. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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