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The cost of independent living in Kempton is about $8,003 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 90 options. Read 1585 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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The physical therapy team were so kind and gentle with me. Nursing staff were fast and efficient. They took time to talk to me often about my care and what's happening. I wish they could accept VA benefit.
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.
Have you noticed that something doesn't seem right with mom or dad these days?  It could be subtle or it could be something that's pretty obvious. Regardless, you've turned to the Internet in 2008 for a reason and St. James Manor & Villas can get your loved one the help he or she needs...
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I have my Mom going to the day care here and have been very pleased with the care and service they’re providing. She seems to be happy and is content with the activities that they provide her. The food is...
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.
Lowell, IN is a close knit community, complete with an abundance of greenspace and full of friendly neighbors. Cedar Creek Health Campus is much the same, and is proud to offer residents of Lowell and the surrounding community a warm and welcoming place to call home. Residents will find many...
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We can’t say enough about Riverside. The staff is just fantastic! The facility is bright and clean and warm and inviting. The rooms are spacious and comfortable. The pricing is very fair for the industry 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.
Riverside Assisted Living and Memory Care is an assisted living and memory care community located in Bourbonnais, IL in Kankakee County. Bourbonnais is about an hour south of Chicago. This vibrant town is known as the 'Village of Friendship,' and has many shops and restaurants. The Kankakee River...
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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.
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: 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.
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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.
Located in Pontiac, Livingston County, IL, Pontiac Towers provides senior housing done right and provides residents with a safe and secure place to call home. The location of this residence is superior thanks to its perfect weather, great location, proximity to shopping and entertainment, and...
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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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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.
Evergreen Place offers worry-free living, where independence thrives and compassionate care is always nearby. Our beautiful campus offers lovely supportive living options. We welcome you to learn more and visit our community of care, where friendships flourish and families find peace of mind....
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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.
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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: 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.
Photo of Joshua Arms
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: 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.
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
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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
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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
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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.
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...
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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.
Welcome HomeAutumn Trace is a privately-owned company with a history of operation in rural Indiana, specializing in a hands-on approach to catered independent and assisted living. With management close by, no issue is without a quick resolution and flexibility is always an option. We provide an...
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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.
Twin Lakes boasts 42 villas with individual driveways and attached one-car garages. Tailored for adults 55 and older, these 32 two-bedroom and 10 one-bedroom homes offer all of the amenities of luxury villas at affordable rental rates. Located in the Village of Rantoul, IL, Twin Lakes is less...
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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.
Twenty minutes from Champaign-Urbana. Neatly tucked away by highway 45 in Rantoul, Illinois, is the Ultimate Retirement Community for you. Prairie Village Retirement Community offers independent and assisted living rental apartments at an affordable rate. Come see us and experience active senior...
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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.
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.

Cost of independent living in Kempton, IL

The average cost of senior living in Kempton is $8,003 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Chatsworth, IL with an average of $2,927 per month.

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

Kempton, IL
$8,003/mo
$3,269/mo
$4,439/mo

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

Kempton, IL
$8,003/mo
U.S. national average
$4,203/mo

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

$5,259/mo
Independent Living
$8,003/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,594/mo
Studio
$5,627/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,335/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,737/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,346/mo

Senior living costs in Kempton 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: Kempton, IL
Column state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Community typeKempton, ILIllinoisU.S.
Independent Living$8,003/mo$4,453/mo$4,203/mo
Assisted Living$5,259/mo$5,370/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$5,259/mo$5,390/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Kempton, IL:$8,003/mo
Illinois:$4,453/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
Assisted Living
Kempton, IL:$5,259/mo
Illinois:$5,370/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Kempton, IL:$5,259/mo
Illinois:$5,390/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
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Independent living costs in Kempton, IL, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Kempton 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 Kempton, IL

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Kempton 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
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Kempton, IL$3,312/mo$3,028/mo+9.4%
Illinois$3,094/mo$3,076/mo+0.6%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Kempton, IL
2024 average cost:$3,312/mo
2023 average cost:$3,028/mo
Percent change:+9.4%
Illinois
2024 average cost:$3,094/mo
2023 average cost:$3,076/mo
Percent change:+0.6%
National
2024 average cost:$3,261/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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What families are saying about independent living in Kempton

Recent reviews for independent living in Kempton

Villas of Holly Brook and Reflections - Rantoul

3.9
A beautiful facility with spacious rooms and nice amenities. My experience with Hollybrook is probably not typical, but during a very stressful 3 weeks, the staff stepped up and helped my family through a very difficult time. Shortly after moving into the assisted living, my dad was moved to ...
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High Point Residence Kankakee

4.1
My loved one was welcomed into the community very sweetly. She did not want to be there at all and did not want to move. But they took her by the hand and got her comfortable. And by the next day when I came in to visit her, she already had three friends and was doing great. I've had some ...
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Ascension Living Heritage Village in Kankakee, IL

5.0
Staff is very knowledgeable, my room was always clean, good is good, everyone is very helpful. i would highly recommend Heritage Village.

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Friendly and Caring Staff. Numerous reviews mention the exceptional care and friendliness of the staff at different communities, such as The Timbers of Shorewood and Willow Falls. Residents appreciate the personalized attention they receive, and families are reassured by the staff's dedication and responsiveness.
Variety of Engaging Activities. Several communities, like New Lenox Horizon, StoryPoint Romeoville, and Solstice at Joliet, offer an impressive range of activities tailored to residents' interests, ensuring there is always something enjoyable for everyone.
Clean and Well-Maintained Living Spaces. Reviews highlight the importance of cleanliness and upkeep at various communities, such as Holiday Blair House and Marian Village. Residents express satisfaction with the cleanliness of their living spaces, which contributes to their overall sense of comfort and well-being.
Community Atmosphere and Socialization. Numerous reviews mention the strong sense of community and camaraderie that residents enjoy at their communities, including Senior Suites of Joliet, Solstice at Joliet, and StoryPoint Romeoville. Activities, games, and social events provide opportunities for residents to meet new friends a ...
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Flexible and Adaptable Living Arrangements. Communities like Holiday Blair House, Senior Suites of Joliet, and The Timbers of Shorewood offer flexible living arrangements that cater to different needs and preferences. Some residents appreciate the independence of independent living, while others value the additional support of assis ...
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Access to Necessary Amenities. Several reviews mention the convenience of having amenities like on-site salons, libraries, and transportation services at their communities, as noted in Holiday Blair House, American House Cedarlake, and Solstice at Joliet. These features contribute to residents' overall satisfaction and ...
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Kempton independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Kempton independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Kempton, 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 Kempton 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 Kempton 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
33.3%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
36.9%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
31%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
32.1%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
8.3%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Kempton 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 Kempton communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
29.8%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
47.6%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
32.1%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.7%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Kempton 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 Kempton offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Kempton, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
52.4%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
34.5%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
33.3%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
57.1%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
56%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
61.9%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
45.2%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
40.5%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
44%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
51.2%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
53.6%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
38.1%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
35.7%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
48.8%
46.4%
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The Timbers of Shorewood, Sunrise Villa Olympia Fields and Clarendale of Mokena are the top-rated independent living facilities near Kempton, Illinois. See full list of communities.
There are 90 independent living facilities near Kempton, Illinois. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Kempton, Illinois are The Timbers of Shorewood, Sunrise Villa Olympia Fields and American House Cedarlake. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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