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The cost of independent living in Rockdale is about $6,426 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 18 options. Read 626 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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9.8
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87 reviews
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Our son contacted “A Place for Mom.” He was given a list of 3 places for us to see as my husband and I were ready to move closer to our family. Located in Shorewood, Illinois, The Timbers of Shorewood is...
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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77 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
9.8
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80 reviews
9.8
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80 reviews
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My mom called me because she was dizzy and could not walk and she didn't know what to do. I was WORRIED! After she calmed down, we both remembered there was an emergency pull cord there. I told my mom to...
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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1111 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
9.7
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165 reviews
9.7
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165 reviews
5 star
63%
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22%
3 star
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Staff learns your name quickly along with your preferences & schedule. Abundant daily activities and special events to keep busy. Staff is generally attentive. Food served in dining room is tasty, but very...
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 various senior living options include independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Throughout each service...
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1010 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
9.4
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78 reviews
9.4
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78 reviews
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Everyone at American House is nice and they have good entertainment. They put on different theme parties and activities for the residents and they have a library. Based on the experience we have had, we...
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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3535 Photos available
88 Floor plans available
9.0
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54 reviews
9.0
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54 reviews
5 star
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They just remodeled! If my grandma has an issue it's difficult to get an answer or a timely solution. Great variety and there's an option for additional options always available. All meals are onsite are...
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
8.6
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63 reviews
8.6
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63 reviews
5 star
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The community and staff have been good all around. It's just the unfortunate that they have changed management/companies multiple times in the past year and a half. Which led to staffing shortages...
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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1010 Photos available
1414 Floor plans available
8.4
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32 reviews
8.4
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32 reviews
5 star
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Research the facility by talking with the residents and caretaker/wait staff; visit at meal time, look for hidden charges such as telephone calling area, transportation range included in monthly fee, meals...
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 Inn at Willow Falls 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 supportive care and social services. Residents will delight in the beautiful grounds, the comfortable...
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1818 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
8.0
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17 reviews
8.0
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17 reviews
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We had a great experience at Heritage Woods of Plainfield. It was very homey, kept clean, constant activities going on for those who chose to participate. They decorate for every holiday and occasion, and...
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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7.9
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37 reviews
7.9
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37 reviews
5 star
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Yes, we would recommend. Quality of care seems good and better than previous experience. However they lack organization with clothes and bed linens. They often get mixed up between residents.
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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44 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
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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.
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...
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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: 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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2.3
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7 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 Rockdale, IL

The average cost of senior living in Rockdale is $6,426 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Plattville, IL with an average of $4,116 per month.

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

Rockdale, IL
$6,426/mo
$6,616/mo

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

Rockdale, IL
$6,426/mo
U.S. national average
$4,000/mo

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

$5,427/mo
Independent Living
$6,426/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,888/mo
Studio
$4,793/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,960/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,658/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Rockdale over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Rockdale

Recent reviews for independent living in Rockdale

The Timbers of Shorewood

4.0
We chose The Timbers of Shorewood because of the closeness of the facility to my home, the cleanliness and the value. When my mom would mention something she would like, they did their best to help her.

Ascension Living Bethlehem Woods Village in La Grange Park, IL

4.4
They have completely renovated our loved ones apartment so it is brand new and is quite nice. All of the staff members and the residents are very friendly and the home health care has really worked out great. The meals and dining service always looks very good, and she is enjoying the activities ...
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Franciscan Village in Lemont, IL

4.0
It is a wonderful place to live, safe, secure, very spiritual, clean & neat, plenty of activities, meals ok, responsive staff, a broad range of care at one facility. I would recommend to other families.

Rockdale independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Rockdale independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Rockdale, 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 Rockdale 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 Rockdale 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
25%
19.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
37.5%
32.8%
No sugar
No sugar
31.3%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
25%
32.1%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
6.3%
7.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Rockdale 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 Rockdale communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
43.8%
35%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50%
41.9%
Room service
Room service
37.5%
35.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
25%
16.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Rockdale 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 Rockdale offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
43.8%
43.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
31.3%
27.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
43.8%
31.6%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
68.8%
47.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
56.3%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
68.8%
53.1%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
43.8%
41.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
50%
36.5%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
43.8%
40.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
56.3%
45.9%
Live performances
Live performances
56.3%
45.6%
Dances
Dances
43.8%
31.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
31.3%
38.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
45.4%
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Independence Village Naperville, Sunrise of Naperville North and Brookdale Glen Ellyn are the top-rated independent living facilities near Rockdale, Illinois. See full list of communities.

There are 18 independent living facilities near Rockdale, Illinois. See the full list.

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