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The cost of independent living in Mc Girr is about $4,037 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 13 options. Read 76 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 Prairie Pointe Assisted Living and Memory Care
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We picked this community because of the smaller number of patients. They are living in one area, with everything included in this area: dining room, TV, activities, theater etc. I would say Staff and...
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.
From personalized assisted senior living to day care services, we offer expansive services, inspirational programs and tasteful environments where seniors thrive. Prairie Pointe leads the way in meeting the changing needs of senior adults and their families. We are dedicated to providing world-...
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Mom was busy from the time she left her apartment for breakfast until she returned after dinner. I FaceTimed my mom after dinner every day so I got to speak with the nurse on duty when mom received her...
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.
The Grand Victorian of Sycamore is located in the county seat of DeKalb County, an ideal community in the heart of some of America's most productive farmland. Tree-lined streets and stately 19th century architecture offer picturesque small-town surroundings and a comfortable lifestyle....
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Mom was doing well at Heritage Woods before her fall. She is hoping to return to the community once she is done with rehab. There are plenty of activities for the residents to enjoy. The food is good and...
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.
An inviting, beautiful assisted living community located in DeKalb, Illinois, Heritage Woods of DeKalb is a welcoming place to call home. Located conveniently off 1-88 and Highway 64, it is an ideal choice for those who want to be close to family and friends. We're located near Northern Illinois...
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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.
Welcome to San Gabriel Assisted Living, Rochelle, Ogle County, Illinois. San Gabriel continues the near 20-year Goldenoak tradition of providing outstanding assisted living services in an elegant, yet home-like environment. Our 46-unit apartment facility will offer the ideal senior living setting...
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The application process was smooth and easy. Most of the people are friendly. You have your normal community interactions such as some being nice, some being not being so nice, and overall it is...
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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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: 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: 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.
Hickory Terrace is our brand-new independent living community built By Grainger. We are a family owned company lead by owners Brian and Susie Grainger. Brian Grainger has been active in building senior housing in the Sycamore area for more than six years, with unparalleled customer satisfaction...
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We have had a great experience so far. I can tell that my mom is very happy and really thriving here. They encourage her to participate in activities and I really like that. I would definitely recommend to...
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.
Lincolnshire Place Lincolnshire Place is an assisted living community that specializes in the art of making seniors feel at home while providing expert dementia care in Sycamore, DeKalb County, Illinois. Located in northern Illinois, Sycamore is home to the Sycamore Pumpkin Festival, an annual...
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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I really like it here and I have not run into any problems with anybody. I am really glad to have this place and the management is very good. The maintenance man takes care of things whenever I ask for help....
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.
Sandwich Manor is an affordable senior housing community in Sandwich, DeKalb, Kendall, and LaSalle counties, Illinois. It is conveniently located a couple of blocks off of Highway 34 and near Sandwich Memorial Park, WOW7 Cinema, an antique stores, Dollar General, the Opera House, a food market,...
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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.

Cost of independent living in Mc Girr, IL

The average cost of senior living in Mc Girr is $4,037 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Steward, IL with an average of $3,256 per month.

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

Mc Girr, IL
$4,037/mo
$3,867/mo
$3,561/mo

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

Mc Girr, IL
$4,037/mo
U.S. national average
$4,035/mo

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

$6,134/mo
Independent Living
$4,037/mo

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

Studio
$5,305/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,795/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,710/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Mc Girr over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Mc Girr

Recent reviews for independent living in Mc Girr

The Reserve of Geneva

5.0
Dad lived here and had many wonderful friends! I am so thankful for the wonderful people he met and experiences he had here. The management helped to get a new occupant into his home quicker than expected (probably because he had granite counter-tops) and we got his entrance fee returned which ...
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Carriage Oaks in Saint Charles, IL

4.9
My mother was welcomed to her new home as a member of her new family by both staff and residents. We picked Carriage Oaks based on the initial experience with the staff, the convenient location, as well as the safety factor of residents looking out for each others well being.

Grand Victorian of Sycamore

5.0
I highly recommend the Grand Victorian of Sycamore to a friend because it is an amazing place to live in. The staff is wonderful. The community is maintained very clean at all times and anytime I have an issue in my room that needs to be fixed, they are quick to respond, tom the head of ...
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Mc Girr independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Mc Girr independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Mc Girr, 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 Mc Girr 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 Mc Girr 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
16.7%
20.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
16.7%
33.5%
No sugar
No sugar
16.7%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
16.7%
32.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Mc Girr 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 Mc Girr communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
16.7%
35.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33.3%
42.7%
Room service
Room service
16.7%
36.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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17%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Mc Girr 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 Mc Girr offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
33.3%
44.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
33.3%
27.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
33.3%
32.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
41.7%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
41.7%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
33.3%
42.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
25%
37.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
25%
40.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
41.7%
46.5%
Live performances
Live performances
33.3%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
25%
31.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25%
39.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
41.7%
45.7%
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