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The cost of independent living in Porter County is about $5,214 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 152 options. Read 2222 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 New City
44 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
9.2
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17 reviews
9.2
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The office staff are amazing and very attentive, maintenence responds in a timely manner,they have a lot that the residents are able to engage in,it's a good fit for my mom especially the social aspects.
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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77 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
9.1
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75 reviews
9.1
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75 reviews
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My loved one is currently a resident at Senior Suites of Washington Heights and the overall experience has been mostly good. However, the hallway carpet on my loved one's floor is filthy. It has not been...
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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55 Photos available
9.0
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37 reviews
9.0
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Oak Park Arms is a quiet and safe community that provides me with a homey comfort. I go to all the exercise classes and eat three meals a day at the restaurant where I socialize. My favorite activities 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.
Built as a luxury hotel in 1922, the Oak Park Arms retained the original charm of the grand hotels of the 20th century. The apartments, Ballroom, Georgian Room Restaurant, Lounge, and meeting rooms have been renovated on an on-going basis. A rental retirement community for 26 years, the Oak Park...
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99 Photos available
1515 Floor plans available
9.0
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121 reviews
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121 reviews
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I looked 5 different places in the area for the memory care for my wife. I couldn't be more satisfied. We moved her in 3 mos ago. The staff is constantly courteous and encouraging her care while is care...
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.
Clarendale of Mokena is the only senior living community in The Village of Mokena, Ill. It is also the newest such community in the greater market area to offer three integrated lifestyle options under one roof - residential living, assisted living and memory care. Clarendale of Mokena creates an...
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66 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
9.0
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13 reviews
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The admin staff at Senior Suites of Belmont Craigin was fantastic. They were very accommodating and catered to all our needs. Bus transport was so helpful too. I would recommend them to others for...
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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1717 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
9.0
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57 reviews
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The room was warm and comfortable. Suggest changing the type of bed for resident. Too small! Staff was very attentive to the residents needs. Thanks for taking care of my Uncle! Nurses were very concerned...
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.
Just 30 minutes south of Chicago, Sunrise Villa Olympia Fields provides a highly personalized approach to care, including independent and assisted living tailored to resident needs and abilities. Here, you have a choice of unique ranch-style townhome villas with two-car garages, front porches,...
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1010 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
9.0
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11 reviews
9.0
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11 reviews
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We couldn’t have made a better decision. The staff is awesome and the community is so well kept and clean. My Mom has made so many new friends and keeps busy with all of the great activities. My Mom 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.
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9.0
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8 reviews
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Staff is very helpful. If you need anything special ask and they can help or tell you how to get the help you need. In picking a facility, we went with staff that answered all our questions. Cleanliness 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.
Looking for senior housing near you? Situated on 80 sprawling acres in the southwest suburbs of Chicago, Marian Village in Homer Glen, Illinois offers easy living that is enriching and inspiring. Our Catholic senior living community welcomes people of all faiths as our focus is truly on your...
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4 reviews
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My mother absolutely loves it here. The staff is phenomenal. My mother feels important and knows everyone cares about her wellbeing. She is social and made many new friends. Everything has been perfect for...
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.
Park Place of St. John is a Providence Life Services Community. Providence, a non-profit organization, has been committed to providing quality senior living options to those entrusted to our care in Michigan, Illinois, and Indiana for over a century. Our organization offers Independent Living,...
Photo of Senior Suites Ravenswood Manor
55 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
8.9
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29 reviews
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Management looks out for those who live here and try to keep them busy with activities and offers free rides to different grocery stores. They have monthly meetings to discuss issues or concerns we might...
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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Photo of Senior Suites of Hegewisch
44 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
8.7
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11 reviews
8.7
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11 reviews
5 star
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This is an independent living building. Therefore no meals or housekeeping provided. The common areas are cleaned by staff. Meals on wheels and other services are available through a city agency. The 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.
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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Photo of Senior Suites of Auburn GreshamCommunity card badge
11 Video available
1010 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
8.7
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36 reviews
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36 reviews
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Senior Suites could Start the meals and shop at more alternative grocery stores. I would recommend this community to other families based on the experience I have had so far.
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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Photo of Senior Suites of West Humboldt Park
77 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
8.7
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10 reviews
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10 reviews
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Happy being here. Friendly neighbor they provide entertainment/activities/the staff is a big help to us. They come and check on the senior seeing that we all are ok.
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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33 Photos available
8.6
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51 reviews
8.6
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51 reviews
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We would like to thank the staff for a wonderful service they offer for the assisted living residents. Make sure they are all fed and taken care of. Especially the nurses and aides that are awesome in their...
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.
Tanglewood Trace is an independent and assisted living community in Mishawaka, Indiana. Mishawaka is a vibrant city located near South Bend. Mishawaka is a quaint and charming city, known for its Midwestern charm, friendly people and abundance of outdoor spaces. Home to one of the largest...
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99 Photos available
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8.6
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22 reviews
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22 reviews
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I would definitely recommend the assisted living. Smaller --1st floor residents. The 2nd floor is retired nuns residents. Dining room is shared by both 1st and 2nd floor at different times. They have an...
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.
Take a deep breath and imagine what your everyday life could be if you eliminate having to prepare and cook meals and significantly reduce your housekeeping duties. How would you like being able to walk to Mass, a gorgeous outdoor stations of the cross devotion, a fine restaurant, bistro, gift...
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77 Photos available
77 Floor plans available
8.3
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65 reviews
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I liked that it's a non profit catholic or Christian organization. The price is very reasonable for what you receive. I loved the location its centrally located and 5 minutes from my son lol. Everything I...
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.
Bethlehem Woods Retirement Community offers 270 spacious independent living residences and 64 licensed assisted living apartments in a variety of floor plans. Independent living amenities include: restaurant-style dinner served daily, 24-hour staff and emergency call system, Wellness Clinic and...
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33 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
8.2
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25 reviews
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25 reviews
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I enjoy this community and love my apartment. My only complaint is that I'm not happy with package delivery here. I don't feel that my packages are secure. I'd like the main office to receive them.
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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Photo of Senior Suites of Rainbow Beach
66 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
8.2
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22 reviews
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22 reviews
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I believe that the lady that assisted us was kind and courteous and was patient to show us other units without being irritated.
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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Photo of Belmont Village Lincoln Park
11 Video available
1616 Photos available
2222 Floor plans available
8.2
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40 reviews
8.2
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40 reviews
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Staff works well with family members and is very accommodating. Clean and Happy place. Nice food/restaurant style eating. Very friendly clients welcoming new people and making them feel at home. Very nice...
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.
At Belmont Village Lincoln Park, you’ll find the perfect blend of comfort, care and active living. The mid-rise building maintains the look and feel of the area with an architectural style very closely replicating the Nellie Black building that previously occupied the site. Nestled in the new...
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Photo of Senior Suites of Chatham
11 Video available
1010 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
8.0
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7 reviews
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The Senior Suites of Chatham was a very nice accommodation. I found that the building manager was most patient and helpful in her efforts to get me funded through the Covid 19 Pandemic and she understood my...
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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11 Video available
88 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
8.0
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Senior Suites is quiet and very clean and I feel safe. I live by myself, so the size of my apartment is great. I asked for an apartment with a tub but none was available. Still getting use to the shower,it,...
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.
Senior Suites offers affordable, high quality apartments homes with specially-designed amenities to meet the needs of Chicago's older adults, those 62 years of age and better.
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11 Video available
1616 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
8.0
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My parents have been at The Clare since 2008, first in Independent Living, then my Father in Memory care and now my mother in Assisted Living. They chose the Clare as their plan for retirement. They both...
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 Clare rises as an integral part of downtown Chicago—with the blue of Lake Michigan at one hand, the proud skyline at the other and at its feet all you could ever desire for enrichment, excitement and fulfillment. This premiere retirement residence and the unique lifestyle it offers await you...
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I highly recommend, [name removed], our fitness instructor at Victorian Village. I came here in a wheelchair and now I am mobile to walk the stairs from the first and second floor instead of using the...
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.
Victorian Village is a Providence Life Services Community. Providence, a non-profit organization, has been committed to providing quality senior living options to those entrusted to our care in Michigan, Illinois, and Indiana for over a century. Our organization offers Independent Living,...
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Our mother is at The Selfhelp Home and my family is very happy with everything they have to offer. The staff is very friendly and loves to help and talk with the residents and family members, and there are...
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 Selfhelp Home is an active and engaging not-for-profit senior living community designed to accommodate the needs of elderly Jewish residents throughout the Chicago area.The Selfhelp Home can be your home no matter what your individual needs. Selfhelp offers a full continium of care. We are a...
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11 Video available
88 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
8.0
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We went with Senior Suites because we had a very close family friend whose mom had an apartment here and was here for a long time and we used to visit all the time. When my mom was ready to look, this was...
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.
Senior Suites of Kelvyn Park is a highly rated pet-friendly Chicago independent living community for seniors 62 and older. For retirees looking for a convenient location that allows them to maintain their lifestyle and socialize with their peers, our senior living community is here to make life...
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Cost of independent living in Porter County, IN

The average cost of senior living in Porter County is $5,214 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Gary, IN with an average of $2,559 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Porter County, IN vs. nearby counties

Porter County, IN
$5,214/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Porter County, IN vs. the state and national average

Porter County, IN
$5,214/mo
$3,150/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

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

$4,883/mo
Independent Living
$5,214/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Porter County, IN by room type

Semi-Private
$5,330/mo
Studio
$4,006/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,229/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,718/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,325/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Porter County over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Porter County

Recent reviews for independent living in Porter County

Cantata Adult Life Services a CCRC in Brookfield, IL

4.8
I recommend Cantata because they have a robust rehab gym staffed with professionals in physical therapy, occupational therapy, balance, speech/memory therapy. It is located on a quiet tree lined landscaped campus with onsite Assisted Living, Skilled Nursing and Independent Living. The staff ...
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Wittenberg Village, a CCRC in Crown Point, IN

4.1
I moved in and liked it so much I bought a second apartment for my mother! The staff is the most caring I have ever encountered and the facility is top-notch. Hope to meet you soon.

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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Porter County independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Porter County independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Porter County, 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 Porter County 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 Porter County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Porter County, INNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
22.5%
19.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
25.4%
32.8%
No sugar
No sugar
23.9%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
28.3%
32.1%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
5.8%
7.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Porter County 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 Porter County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Porter County, INNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
28.3%
35%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
36.2%
41.9%
Room service
Room service
30.4%
35.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
13.8%
16.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Porter County 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 Porter County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Porter County, INNational
Activity director
Activity director
37.7%
43.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
23.2%
27.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
24.6%
31.6%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
47.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
39.9%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
58.7%
53.1%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
31.2%
41.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
31.2%
36.5%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
32.6%
40.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
39.9%
45.9%
Live performances
Live performances
36.2%
45.6%
Dances
Dances
22.5%
31.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
34.1%
38.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
39.9%
45.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Wittenberg Village, a CCRC, Mercy Circle Senior Living and StoryPoint Chesterton are the top-rated independent living facilities near Porter County, Indiana. See full list of communities.

There are 152 independent living facilities near Porter County, Indiana. See the full list.

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