About Assisted LivingAssisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.Complete guide to assisted livingBest of 2025 Assisted Living Winners
About Memory CareMemory 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. Complete guide to memory careBest of 2025 Memory Care Winners
About Independent LivingIndependent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.Complete guide to independent livingBest of 2025 Independent Living Winners
About Senior LivingSenior living is a term used to describe various housing and care options for older adults from maintenance-free, 55+ facilities for active seniors, to secure, fully staffed facilities for seniors with Alzheimer's or dementia. Complete guide to senior livingFind senior living facilities near you
About Nursing HomesNursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.Complete guide to Nursing Homes
About Senior ApartmentsSenior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.Complete guide to Senior Apartments
About Care HomesResidential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.Complete guide to care homes
Veteran ResourcesVA benefits for long-term care, such as Aid and Attendance benefits, can help eligible veterans and their surviving spouses pay for senior care.Guide to VA benefits for long-term care
Senior Living Home

10 Best Independent Living Communities in Winnebago, IL

Answer a few questions to get personalized results
Who are you searching for?

The cost of independent living in Winnebago is about $3,550 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 31 options. Read 532 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.

As you explore independent living near you, you may also want to consider options in areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Rockford, Beloit and Oregon.

Winnebago Independent Living Facilities | 532 Reviews

Showing 30 communities
Last Updated: 12/5/25
Sort by
Filter by
Review Score
Distance
See communities with
Amenities
Providers
Photo of Dimensions Living Winnebago
1010 Photos available
8.2
Review score
8 reviews
8.2
Review score
8 reviews
5 star
62%
4 star
25%
3 star
0%
2 star
13%
1 star
0%
See all reviews
I am a resident and I have to say the rooms, food, staff and the administrative executive are great. The food is fresh and dietary attempts to offer healthy foods. They try to comply with your individual...
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.
Dimensions Living Winnebago is located in picturesque Winnebago, Illinois. It is a village located in Winnebago County. It is a very small town, with a population of only over 3,000. The village has a total area of only 1.9 square miles. The beautiful green grass fields and the small town...
See details
Photo of TLC Living Community
1717 Photos available
9.7
Review score
68 reviews
9.7
Review score
68 reviews
5 star
91%
4 star
7%
3 star
1%
2 star
0%
1 star
1%
See all reviews
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,...
Photo of Fairhaven Christian Retirement
1111 Photos available
9.7
Review score
10 reviews
9.7
Review score
10 reviews
5 star
90%
4 star
0%
3 star
0%
2 star
0%
1 star
10%
See all reviews
Residents and staff appreciate each other. Room sizes range according to the desire of the resident type of care needed. It ranges from duplex living to 1 room apartments. Of course the larger the living...
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.
Fairhaven's mission statement is to provide a comfortable lifestyle and exceptional care which enhances quality of life in a manner that glorifies God. Fairhaven is a faith-based, non-for-profit continuum of care, that offer maintenance free living through independent options and also...
See details
Photo of Morning Star Village
88 Photos available
9.5
Review score
31 reviews
9.5
Review score
31 reviews
5 star
72%
4 star
19%
3 star
6%
2 star
3%
1 star
0%
See all reviews
We visited 4 assisted living communities. All of them were very nice. The biggest difference we observed in the 4 communities was the happiness of the individuals living at Morning Star Village. There were...
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...
See details
Photo of Trustwell Living at Cherryvale Place
1010 Photos available
9.4
Review score
93 reviews
9.4
Review score
93 reviews
5 star
55%
4 star
29%
3 star
11%
2 star
3%
1 star
2%
See all reviews
Staff is very caring and helpful. Very polite to all the residents. Activities are available, could use some variety. Dining is good. Staff is helpful and professional. Food quality is far better than most...
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...
See details
Photo of Grand Victorian of Rockford
1616 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
Pricing promotion
8.8
Review score
27 reviews
8.8
Review score
27 reviews
5 star
59%
4 star
30%
3 star
7%
2 star
4%
1 star
0%
See all reviews
What we like the most about the community is that it is a very pretty community and most importantly is the staff is wonderful, very helpful, friendly, and keeps me relatively calm during my aunt's stressful...
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 Grand Victorian of Rockford is located in an all-American city of 150,000 with all the attractions and services of a large metropolis but with the pace and lifestyle of a smaller town. Nicknamed 'The Forest City,' Rockford is a city of tree-lined streets and quiet, friendly neighborhoods. The...
See details
Photo of Anam Care of Rockford
22 Photos available
8.6
Review score
18 reviews
8.6
Review score
18 reviews
5 star
55%
4 star
28%
3 star
6%
2 star
0%
1 star
11%
See all reviews
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. ...
Photo of Charter Senior Living of Rockford
1919 Photos available
Pricing promotion expiring soon
8.2
Review score
34 reviews
8.2
Review score
34 reviews
5 star
32%
4 star
29%
3 star
12%
2 star
12%
1 star
15%
See all reviews
Prices in this post ARE INCORRECT! I live at Charter, in Rockford, I l, & do not pay an amount anywhere what is printed in this article. Check for accuracy before posting…. Left laundry drying… went back to...
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...
See details
Photo of Grand Regency of Rockford
2020 Photos available
8.0
Review score
9 reviews
8.0
Review score
9 reviews
5 star
56%
4 star
33%
3 star
0%
2 star
11%
1 star
0%
See all reviews
There have been a few things that needed to be addressed, but The Grand Regency is receptive and responsive to concerns. I believe there's an adjustment period with any long term facility, where they need...
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 Apartments Designed to provide a secure and comfortable environment, the spacious studio apartments feel like home. Features include efficient kitchenettes with waist-height refrigerators/freezers and microwaves, full bathrooms, handicap accessible with individual showers. Furnishings are...
Photo of Bickford of Rockford
1919 Photos available
8.0
Review score
22 reviews
8.0
Review score
22 reviews
5 star
62%
4 star
23%
3 star
5%
2 star
5%
1 star
5%
See all reviews
We are impressed with the caring attitude of the supervisors. The staff tries hard to meet moms needs. The facilities are nice and have a homey feeling. Would like a few more activities involving talks or...
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....
See details
Inline cta image

Our free advisors can help

  • Compare local facilities
  • Determine care type
  • Schedule tours
  • Evaluate pricing
Photo of Peterson Meadows
55 Photos available
8.0
Review score
8 reviews
8.0
Review score
8 reviews
5 star
75%
4 star
25%
3 star
0%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
See all reviews
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
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.
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...
Photo of Independence Village Rockford
77 Photos available
Pricing promotion
7.5
Review score
167 reviews
7.5
Review score
167 reviews
5 star
64%
4 star
34%
3 star
1%
2 star
0%
1 star
1%
See all reviews
This was a great place for my mom to call home for a year and a half. She was safe and comfortable and made many friends. My mom had All Life Solution services provided and the nurses who managed the...
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.
For over 40 years, Independence Village has been more than just a place to live — it’s been a place to belong. As a family-owned and operated community, we’ve dedicated ourselves to making the senior years not only comfortable, but truly meaningful. Every decision we make is driven by compassion,...
See details
Photo of Luther Center
1717 Photos available
5 star
0%
4 star
0%
3 star
0%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
See all reviews
Great maintenance and management. I love the activities and the way everyone always seems so willing to help. They genuinely seems to care. Just remodeled and everything is beautiful and always clean. It's...
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.
Photo of Wesley Willows a CCRC
66 Photos available
5 star
42%
4 star
33%
3 star
8%
2 star
0%
1 star
17%
See all reviews
They are very willing to make changes to care when requested or as necessary. Their activities person, [name removed], is very creative at coming up with ideas for keeping everyone active, especially for 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.
Wesley Willows, a not-for-profit organization, has been making a difference in the lives of seniors since 1966. The Rockford area's premier continuing-care retirement community, Wesley Willows, offers a full continuum of housing and services on one campus — duplex homes, independent living...
Photo of Pa Peterson At The Citadel
88 Photos available
6.0
Review score
7 reviews
6.0
Review score
7 reviews
5 star
86%
4 star
0%
3 star
0%
2 star
0%
1 star
14%
See all reviews
I am very pleased with the way they have helped and continue to help my mom
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.
Photo of Heritage Woods of Rockford
2424 Photos available
5 star
37%
4 star
25%
3 star
0%
2 star
13%
1 star
25%
See all reviews
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 Skyrise Apartments
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.
Photo of Faust Landmark Apartments
1.0
Review score
4 reviews
1.0
Review score
4 reviews
5 star
0%
4 star
0%
3 star
50%
2 star
25%
1 star
25%
See all reviews
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Faust Landmark, located in Rockford, Illinois, is a high-rise affordable senior housing apartment community for independent-minded seniors, and those with physical limitations, on a fixed or low income. Faust Landmark is a beautifully renovated and remodeled historical building. At the Faust,...
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Photo of Valkommen Plaza
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Welcome to Valkommen Plaza Apartments, independent living for people 55 and older or disabled. Valkommen Plaza is privately owned but HUD subsidized under the Section 8 Elderly Program. Rents are based on your income adjusted by out of pocket medical expenses. We are located in Rockford,...
Photo of Longwood Plaza
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.
Photo of Ken-Rock Apartments
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.
Photo of Valley View Apartments
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.
Photo of Siena on Brendenwood
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.
Photo of St Anne Place
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.

Cost of independent living in Winnebago, IL

The average cost of senior living in Winnebago is $3,550 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Dakota, IL with an average of $3,143 per month.

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

Winnebago, IL
$3,550/mo
$3,362/mo

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

Winnebago, IL
$3,550/mo
U.S. national average
$4,203/mo

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

$4,369/mo
Independent Living
$3,550/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,029/mo
Studio
$4,676/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,520/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,614/mo

Senior living costs in Winnebago 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: Winnebago, IL
Column state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWinnebago, ILIllinoisU.S.
Independent Living$3,550/mo$4,453/mo$4,203/mo
Assisted Living$4,325/mo$5,370/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$4,369/mo$5,390/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Winnebago, IL:$3,550/mo
Illinois:$4,453/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
Assisted Living
Winnebago, IL:$4,325/mo
Illinois:$5,370/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Winnebago, IL:$4,369/mo
Illinois:$5,390/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Table showing 5 of 3 items. Click to show less.
Table showing 5 of 3 items. Click to show less.

Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about independent living in Winnebago

Recent reviews for independent living in Winnebago

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.

Pa Peterson At The Citadel in Rockford, IL

5.0
we have my father here and could not be happier with his care.

WinnPrairie Assisted Living and Memory Care in Freeport, IL

4.3
Well managed. Staff know the residents and treat them with respect.

Winnebago independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Winnebago independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Winnebago, 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 Winnebago 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 Winnebago partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Winnebago, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
33.3%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
23.3%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
23.3%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
30%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
16.7%
10.5%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Winnebago 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 Winnebago communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Winnebago, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
20%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
36.7%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
23.3%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
6.7%
17.2%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Winnebago 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 Winnebago offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Winnebago, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
40%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
26.7%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
36.7%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
53.3%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
43.3%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
33.3%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
36.7%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
46.7%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
46.7%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
20%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
23.3%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
43.3%
46.4%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Frequently Asked Questions

Dimensions Living Winnebago, TLC Living Community and Fairhaven Christian Retirement are the top-rated independent living facilities near Winnebago, Illinois. See full list of communities.
There are 31 independent living facilities near Winnebago, Illinois. See the full list.
Photo cta image

More questions?

Ask an A Place for Mom local advisor at no cost.

The information contained on this page is for informational purposes only and is not intended to constitute medical, legal or financial advice or create a professional relationship between A Place for Mom and the reader. Always seek the advice of your health care provider, attorney or financial advisor with respect to any particular matter, and do not act or refrain from acting on the basis of anything you have read on this site. Links to third-party websites are only for the convenience of the reader; A Place for Mom does not endorse the contents of the third-party sites.
Back to top