Independent Living in Illinois
The Prairie State has a rich array of attractions for seniors who are moving to an independent living facility or continuing care retirement community. The state includes nearly 58,000 square miles of farms, forests and delicate ecosystems, ranging from the shores of Lake Michigan to the Shawnee National Forest in the southern tip of the state. The state’s 11 metropolitan areas give residents access to world-class shopping, cultural attractions and medical care. Although residents enjoy a high quality of life, the cost of living is slightly lower than the national average, which benefits retirees.
Illinois is home to 12.6 million residents, including 2 million seniors aged 65 and older. Adults who are active and independent but don’t want to contend with household maintenance and other responsibilities can transition to independent living. The average cost is $2,974 per month, although costs can vary, depending on the community and the type of apartment selected.
Because independent living is typically provided within a larger retirement community, residents can add additional services as their needs change. This guide explores average independent living costs in Illinois and neighboring states. It also includes information about payment options and details about statewide programs that help seniors plan for the future.
The Cost of Independent Living in Illinois
Note: No authoritative average cost information exists for Independent Living in the United States; that said, it usually costs about 30% to 40% less than Assisted Living. In the following breakdowns, we’ve determined Independent Living costs by subtracting 35% from the Assisted Living costs reported by the Genworth Financial 2021 Cost of Care Survey.
Illinois’ monthly costs for Independent Living, $2,917, are almost perfectly in line with the national average of $2,925 per month. Most of Illinois’ bordering states are also right in the same price range. Wisconsin’s monthly prices average $2,990, and Iowa’s costs are also within $100 of Illinois’ at $2,838. Indiana’s prices are just a notch lower at $2,784. The area outlier is Missouri, which borders Illinois to the southwest and has considerably lower Independent Living costs at an estimated $1,950 per month.
Within Illinois proper, seniors can expect to find more expensive prices in the northeastern and central parts of the state. The state’s highest costs are in Rockford at $3,412; nearby Chicago’s costs are slightly lower at $3,136. State capital Springfield’s estimated costs come in at $3,321, which is fairly close to Bloomington’s costs of $3,354 a month. The lowest Independent Living costs in the state, $2,291 per month, are far to the south in Carbondale near the Illinois/Missouri border.
At $2,917, the monthly costs of Independent Living in Illinois are relatively low compared to those of other long-term-care options. Adult Day Care is cheapest at $1,885, but it doesn’t cover nights and weekends; therefore, it may not fit the needs of some seniors. Prices jump significantly for Assisted Living, which averages $4,488 a month, and go up again for Homemaker or Home Health Aide services, both of which average $5,339 a month. Nursing Homes are the most expensive options; a semiprivate room runs approximately $6,266 a month and a private room costs roughly $7,156.
Can You Use Medicare or Medicaid to Pay for Independent Living in Illinois?
Unfortunately, you cannot use Medicaid and Medicare to help pay the monthly fee for residing in an Independent Living community. For seniors who need help with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), there may be financial assistance programs available to help cover the cost of care in Independent Living. For more information about financial assistance for those who need a higher level of care, read our guide to Assisted Living in Illinois.
Read on for more information about using alternative means to make Independent Living more affordable, such as retirement funds, the sale of a home, etc.
Independent Living Resources in Illinois
Illinois provides a variety of free services to meet seniors’ current needs and help them plan for the future. The following agencies can provide more information about local, state and federal benefits that are available in Illinois.
Resource
Contact
Service
(800) 252-8966
The Illinois Department on Aging administers programs that help older adults live safely and independently. It offers senior employment opportunities, nutritional benefits and in-home care. Seniors can request a personalized screening to assess their long-term care needs and see which programs they qualify for. Seniors and their caregivers can learn more about these programs by calling the state's Senior Helpline.
(800) 252-8966
Illinois has 13 Area Agencies on Aging that serve seniors, disabled adults and family caregivers in Chicago and 12 multicounty regions. These nonprofit organizations work hand in hand with the government to distribute funding, administer benefits and plan for the area's future needs. They can provide information about long-term care, independent living, senior centers, daytime programming and government benefits that can help with these expenses.
(800) 252-8966
SHIP is a one-stop shop for information about Medicare, Medicaid, prescription drug benefits and long-term care insurance. This program provides educational guides, comprehensive plan comparisons and information about financial assistance. Seniors can call the state's Senior Helpline or contact a volunteer counselor in their county to request more information.
(800) 252-8966
The long-term care ombudsman is an impartial advocate who represents individuals who live in assisted living communities and other health care facilities. It advises residents on their rights and serves as a mediator if disputes arise. Ombudsmen can also educate seniors and their families about long-term care options to help them select the best option for their needs. A directory of regional advocates is available online.
(800) 592-9896
Senior Corps is a nationwide program sponsored by the Corporation for National and Community Service. It unites nearly 500,000 Illinois residents aged 55 and older who contribute more than 100 million hours of service annually. The Retired Senior Volunteer Program matches seniors with volunteer opportunities in their community. The Foster Grandparent Program allows seniors to serve as mentors and role models for local youngsters, and the Senior Companion Program helps older adults who are homebound.
(800) 437-9824
The Department of Veterans' Affairs operates 84 county-level offices staffed by full- and part-time veterans service officers. These specially trained advocates help current and former service members and their families access government benefits and services, including VA health care, transportation, tax breaks and financial assistance in the form of pensions and disability supplements.
COVID-19 Rules for Independent Living in Illinois
The following information is based on research done on several government websites, including dph.illinois.gov. These rules apply to Independent Living Communities and other types of senior living facilities. We’ve most recently updated this data on 2/7/2022, but since COVID-19 is a rapidly evolving pandemic, contact your local senior living facility or Area Agency on Aging for more specific and up-to-date information.
Visitation Policies
Rules for Illinois Communities
Are loved ones allowed to visit to provide emotional support?
Yes (Conditions Apply)
Are relatives allowed to visit for end-of-life care?
Yes
Are residents required to quarantine after visiting with a loved one?
No (Conditions Apply)
Are visitors required to wear PPE (including masks) in order to visit residents?
Yes
Are non-medical contractors (such as hairdressers and entertainers) allowed in senior living facilities?
Yes (Conditions Apply)
Does the state recommend or require that senior living facilities assist families with setting up virtual visit alternatives?
*Not Applicable
Are visitors checked for elevated temperatures?
Yes
Are visitors required to answer questions about health, travel, and potential virus contact?
Yes
*Note: This information was not available for this state, contact your local area agency on aging or senior living facility for more information.
Outings & Social Activities
RULES FOR ILLINOIS COMMUNITIES
Are residents allowed to leave the facility for non-medical reasons?
Yes
Are residents of senior living facilities who leave and return required to self-quarantine?
No (Conditions Apply)
Are senior living facilities required to cancel all group outings?
No
Are residents still eating together in the dining hall?
Yes (Conditions Apply)
Are facilities still allowed to host group activities within the community?
Yes (Conditions Apply)
COVID-19 Safety Measures for Staff and Residents
RULES FOR ILLINOIS COMMUNITIES
Are staff members and contractors being screened for elevated temperatures?
Yes
Are staff members and contractors being tested for Coronavirus?
Yes (Conditions Apply)
Are staff members and contractors being asked questions about health, travel, and potential virus contact?
Yes
Are staff members required to regularly screen residents for coronavirus symptoms?
Yes
Are residents relied on to screen themselves and self-report potential coronavirus symptoms?
No
Are staff members required to take residents’ temperatures?
Yes
Are residents being tested for coronavirus?
Yes (Conditions Apply)
Find Independent Living Communities in Illinois
Use the tool below to find Independent Living Communities near you – if you’d like to search in a specific city in Illinois, simply put that in the search bar below.
The Breakers at Edgewater Beach
5333 North Sheridan Road, Chicago, IL, 60640
We toured The Breakers at Edgewater Beach, and it was very nice. Eric was wonderful. He answered all the questions we had and spent a lot of time with us, which we appreciated. It’s a facility that we
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We toured The Breakers at Edgewater Beach, and it was very nice. Eric was wonderful. He answered all the questions we had and spent a lot of time with us, which we appreciated. It’s a facility that we would probably strongly consider moving to because of the location and the diversity of the people living there.
The rooms were quite spacious. Before you move in, they will paint. They have vinyl flooring now available at no cost. It’s from the front door to the living room, and then the rest of the apartment is carpeted. They have two color choices for the wall, grey or beige.
We saw the pool, workout room, movie theater, and a special room for activities. They had a beer flight presentation. They serve light beers and appetizers for $3 in a beautiful room that overlooked all of Lake Michigan. They have a room where they hold spiritual services. They also have a game room. The dining room is an atrium-type room. And they have a beautiful deck that they kept shoveling all winter long. People that are walkers could go walking year-round even with all the ice we had. They kept up with making sure that the deck was clear, which is very important. And then you can access the lakefront without crossing a street. There’s an underpass directly from The Breakers to the park along the lakefront. Anybody in a wheelchair, a scooter, or a walker, doesn’t need to worry about crossing Sheridan Road to get to the lake.
They only have two elevators, which is not enough. But that’s the only downside of this facility. The food there was very good.
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We toured The Breakers at Edgewater Beach, and it was very nice. Eric was wonderful. He answered all the questions we had and spent a lot of time with us, which we appreciated. It’s a facility that we
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We toured The Breakers at Edgewater Beach, and it was very nice. Eric was wonderful. He answered all the questions we had and spent a lot of time with us, which we appreciated. It’s a facility that we would probably strongly consider moving to because of the location and the diversity of the people living there.
The rooms were quite spacious. Before you move in, they will paint. They have vinyl flooring now available at no cost. It’s from the front door to the living room, and then the rest of the apartment is carpeted. They have two color choices for the wall, grey or beige.
We saw the pool, workout room, movie theater, and a special room for activities. They had a beer flight presentation. They serve light beers and appetizers for $3 in a beautiful room that overlooked all of Lake Michigan. They have a room where they hold spiritual services. They also have a game room. The dining room is an atrium-type room. And they have a beautiful deck that they kept shoveling all winter long. People that are walkers could go walking year-round even with all the ice we had. They kept up with making sure that the deck was clear, which is very important. And then you can access the lakefront without crossing a street. There’s an underpass directly from The Breakers to the park along the lakefront. Anybody in a wheelchair, a scooter, or a walker, doesn’t need to worry about crossing Sheridan Road to get to the lake.
They only have two elevators, which is not enough. But that’s the only downside of this facility. The food there was very good.
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Brookdale Lake View
3121 North Sheridan, Chicago, IL, 60657
A NOTE OF RECOGNITION & APPRECIATION
It is now five days after the roll out of Brookdale Vaccination Project. A sense of well-being permeates our community. This no doubt is a result of the vac
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A NOTE OF RECOGNITION & APPRECIATION
It is now five days after the roll out of Brookdale Vaccination Project. A sense of well-being permeates our community. This no doubt is a result of the vaccine.
I want to take time to pay tribute to the Brookdale team that performed like the all-stars that they are; it was as if they were on a field of play, each in his or her position carrying out the task at hand!
What was most amazing was we were treated as if we were precious cargo, and the sign read "Handle with care" and in some cases the sign read "Fragile" and we were treated as such.
The MVP trophy does not go to an individual but to the entire team, it does not sit on a mantel! It arks over the Brookdale Lake View community, fueled by the uniqueness by each team member: a perpetual rainbow.
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A NOTE OF RECOGNITION & APPRECIATION
It is now five days after the roll out of Brookdale Vaccination Project. A sense of well-being permeates our community. This no doubt is a result of the vac
… (read more)
A NOTE OF RECOGNITION & APPRECIATION
It is now five days after the roll out of Brookdale Vaccination Project. A sense of well-being permeates our community. This no doubt is a result of the vaccine.
I want to take time to pay tribute to the Brookdale team that performed like the all-stars that they are; it was as if they were on a field of play, each in his or her position carrying out the task at hand!
What was most amazing was we were treated as if we were precious cargo, and the sign read "Handle with care" and in some cases the sign read "Fragile" and we were treated as such.
The MVP trophy does not go to an individual but to the entire team, it does not sit on a mantel! It arks over the Brookdale Lake View community, fueled by the uniqueness by each team member: a perpetual rainbow.
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Brookdale Lake Shore Drive
2960 North Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL, 60657
I’m in independent living at Brookdale Lake Shore Drive and almost everyone is independent here. I’m very happy and satisfied with everything. They’ve been doing a lot of remodeling because they had w
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I’m in independent living at Brookdale Lake Shore Drive and almost everyone is independent here. I’m very happy and satisfied with everything. They’ve been doing a lot of remodeling because they had water damage on the first floor. Otherwise, everything is fine. They have plenty of things to go to all day. They have an exercise room. The people are happy here. I like that it’s near St. Joseph’s Church. The staff is very good. The food is excellent, and there’s a lot of choices.
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I’m in independent living at Brookdale Lake Shore Drive and almost everyone is independent here. I’m very happy and satisfied with everything. They’ve been doing a lot of remodeling because they had w
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I’m in independent living at Brookdale Lake Shore Drive and almost everyone is independent here. I’m very happy and satisfied with everything. They’ve been doing a lot of remodeling because they had water damage on the first floor. Otherwise, everything is fine. They have plenty of things to go to all day. They have an exercise room. The people are happy here. I like that it’s near St. Joseph’s Church. The staff is very good. The food is excellent, and there’s a lot of choices.
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Autumn Green at Midway Village
6700 S. Keating, Chicago, IL, 60629
We went to Autumn Green at Midway Village. They showed us a lot of the features of the place. We liked it. The only thing is we are thinking of relocating to a warmer area. The staff is very efficient
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We went to Autumn Green at Midway Village. They showed us a lot of the features of the place. We liked it. The only thing is we are thinking of relocating to a warmer area. The staff is very efficient. It’s a very nice area, away from the traffic, and a quiet place. There is no problem with the façade. It’s an accessible place.
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We went to Autumn Green at Midway Village. They showed us a lot of the features of the place. We liked it. The only thing is we are thinking of relocating to a warmer area. The staff is very efficient
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We went to Autumn Green at Midway Village. They showed us a lot of the features of the place. We liked it. The only thing is we are thinking of relocating to a warmer area. The staff is very efficient. It’s a very nice area, away from the traffic, and a quiet place. There is no problem with the façade. It’s an accessible place.
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Autumn Green at Wright Campus
4239 N. Oak Park Ave., Chicago, IL, 60634
Autumn Green at Wright Campus is located in a peaceful area of Chicago, Illinois, a few minutes away from Edgebrook Golf Course, Harlem Irving Plaza and the Kennedy Expressway. Residents note the frie
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Autumn Green at Wright Campus is located in a peaceful area of Chicago, Illinois, a few minutes away from Edgebrook Golf Course, Harlem Irving Plaza and the Kennedy Expressway. Residents note the friendly, helpful staff, who care about the well-being of every resident. Autumn Green at Wright Campus receives excellent reviews for its range of activities, including book clubs, gardening, Zumba and regular outings to shops and cultural events. Families are impressed by the amenities provided such as an indoor pool, garden and patio and a beauty/barber shop.
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Autumn Green at Wright Campus is located in a peaceful area of Chicago, Illinois, a few minutes away from Edgebrook Golf Course, Harlem Irving Plaza and the Kennedy Expressway. Residents note the frie
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Autumn Green at Wright Campus is located in a peaceful area of Chicago, Illinois, a few minutes away from Edgebrook Golf Course, Harlem Irving Plaza and the Kennedy Expressway. Residents note the friendly, helpful staff, who care about the well-being of every resident. Autumn Green at Wright Campus receives excellent reviews for its range of activities, including book clubs, gardening, Zumba and regular outings to shops and cultural events. Families are impressed by the amenities provided such as an indoor pool, garden and patio and a beauty/barber shop.
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Senior Suites of Garfield Ridge
5839 S. Harlem Ave, Chicago, IL, 60638
I wanted my cousin to be in the Senior Suites of Garfield Ridge. We did an in-person tour there. I liked the idea that it has walk-in showers with grab bars, they offer light housekeeping, they offer
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I wanted my cousin to be in the Senior Suites of Garfield Ridge. We did an in-person tour there. I liked the idea that it has walk-in showers with grab bars, they offer light housekeeping, they offer complimentary laundry, they have a laundry room on each floor. They had a little gathering area on each floor with tables and TV, and people could gather there and socialize. I liked the fact that they have a shuttle bus that takes the residents shopping once a week. I liked that it’s a secure building. To enter the building, you have to have a key card. Each room comes with a complete kitchen, stove, refrigerator, and the residents do their cooking. They have a bus stop right in front of the building, an enclosed bus stop for people who don’t have cars, and don’t drive, can get on a bus and go wherever they have to go. The building seems to be well maintained. The staff was very, very helpful, very informative.
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I wanted my cousin to be in the Senior Suites of Garfield Ridge. We did an in-person tour there. I liked the idea that it has walk-in showers with grab bars, they offer light housekeeping, they offer
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I wanted my cousin to be in the Senior Suites of Garfield Ridge. We did an in-person tour there. I liked the idea that it has walk-in showers with grab bars, they offer light housekeeping, they offer complimentary laundry, they have a laundry room on each floor. They had a little gathering area on each floor with tables and TV, and people could gather there and socialize. I liked the fact that they have a shuttle bus that takes the residents shopping once a week. I liked that it’s a secure building. To enter the building, you have to have a key card. Each room comes with a complete kitchen, stove, refrigerator, and the residents do their cooking. They have a bus stop right in front of the building, an enclosed bus stop for people who don’t have cars, and don’t drive, can get on a bus and go wherever they have to go. The building seems to be well maintained. The staff was very, very helpful, very informative.
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The Clare
55 East Pearson St., Chicago, IL, 60611
I visited The Clare recently. I have a sister living there and I was there after chemotherapy bouts in both skilled nursing and assisted living. We now have an independent living unit there. It is qui
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I visited The Clare recently. I have a sister living there and I was there after chemotherapy bouts in both skilled nursing and assisted living. We now have an independent living unit there. It is quite different from what you have down here. It is a vertical high-rise apartment in downtown Chicago, so it is quite different. The food is very good. The staff is equally good. They have movies, and they will take you to local events like opera, theatre, and the symphony. You can go out the door and access five or six good restaurants. It is something you can’t do down here. The food in the assisted living is not their best food, but in independent living it is much better.
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I visited The Clare recently. I have a sister living there and I was there after chemotherapy bouts in both skilled nursing and assisted living. We now have an independent living unit there. It is qui
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I visited The Clare recently. I have a sister living there and I was there after chemotherapy bouts in both skilled nursing and assisted living. We now have an independent living unit there. It is quite different from what you have down here. It is a vertical high-rise apartment in downtown Chicago, so it is quite different. The food is very good. The staff is equally good. They have movies, and they will take you to local events like opera, theatre, and the symphony. You can go out the door and access five or six good restaurants. It is something you can’t do down here. The food in the assisted living is not their best food, but in independent living it is much better.
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Senior Suites of Auburn Gresham
1050 West 79th Street, Chicago, IL, 60620
I’ve seen the outside of Senior Suites of Auburn Gresham. I’ve never seen the inside. The staff was polite, friendly, helpful, and informative. It was very clean, very quiet, and very kept. The ground
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I’ve seen the outside of Senior Suites of Auburn Gresham. I’ve never seen the inside. The staff was polite, friendly, helpful, and informative. It was very clean, very quiet, and very kept. The grounds were beautiful. I had looked this facility up online, so I knew a lot about it. They didn’t have to give me anything. They gave me extra pamphlet anyway about the amenities and what my mom could expect, but I already knew it, so I saved them a lot of work. It was street parking, so it was pretty. Everything was fine. I didn’t get a tour, but it was still helpful.
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I’ve seen the outside of Senior Suites of Auburn Gresham. I’ve never seen the inside. The staff was polite, friendly, helpful, and informative. It was very clean, very quiet, and very kept. The ground
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I’ve seen the outside of Senior Suites of Auburn Gresham. I’ve never seen the inside. The staff was polite, friendly, helpful, and informative. It was very clean, very quiet, and very kept. The grounds were beautiful. I had looked this facility up online, so I knew a lot about it. They didn’t have to give me anything. They gave me extra pamphlet anyway about the amenities and what my mom could expect, but I already knew it, so I saved them a lot of work. It was street parking, so it was pretty. Everything was fine. I didn’t get a tour, but it was still helpful.
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Senior Suites of Marquette Village
7430 S. Rockwell Street, Chicago, IL, 60629
I visited Senior Suites of Marquette Village in September this year. The community was very quiet and because of the pandemic, there wasn’t a lot of people that I encountered except the staff, the man
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I visited Senior Suites of Marquette Village in September this year. The community was very quiet and because of the pandemic, there wasn’t a lot of people that I encountered except the staff, the management, and the young lady who showed me around. The rooms were very nice and neat and there was parking. It was my first choice. The staff was very personable, very professional and informative. I like the quietness and the neatness of it. There wasn’t a lot of movement while I was looking at the grounds, the outside and inside part of the building. The quietness was very encouraging. The outdoor space was beautiful, quiet, clean, and neat. I did not see a lot of activities. I was shown and given the information, but I didn’t see any actual participation.
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I visited Senior Suites of Marquette Village in September this year. The community was very quiet and because of the pandemic, there wasn’t a lot of people that I encountered except the staff, the man
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I visited Senior Suites of Marquette Village in September this year. The community was very quiet and because of the pandemic, there wasn’t a lot of people that I encountered except the staff, the management, and the young lady who showed me around. The rooms were very nice and neat and there was parking. It was my first choice. The staff was very personable, very professional and informative. I like the quietness and the neatness of it. There wasn’t a lot of movement while I was looking at the grounds, the outside and inside part of the building. The quietness was very encouraging. The outdoor space was beautiful, quiet, clean, and neat. I did not see a lot of activities. I was shown and given the information, but I didn’t see any actual participation.
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Senior Suites of Jefferson Park
5400 N. Northwest Hwy, Chicago, IL, 60630
Senior Suites of Jefferson Park was very nice. The woman was very accommodating and showed me an apartment that I loved. I talked to the residents, who were all very nice and very friendly and liked i
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Senior Suites of Jefferson Park was very nice. The woman was very accommodating and showed me an apartment that I loved. I talked to the residents, who were all very nice and very friendly and liked it there. They were enjoying a lot of the activities. Some people had been there for 10 years and more and seemed very happy. Every Tuesday is a special day where they can order whatever they want. The owner goes and fixes up the food for them and brings it back to the home for them. I liked it. It’s where I’d like to be.
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Senior Suites of Jefferson Park was very nice. The woman was very accommodating and showed me an apartment that I loved. I talked to the residents, who were all very nice and very friendly and liked i
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Senior Suites of Jefferson Park was very nice. The woman was very accommodating and showed me an apartment that I loved. I talked to the residents, who were all very nice and very friendly and liked it there. They were enjoying a lot of the activities. Some people had been there for 10 years and more and seemed very happy. Every Tuesday is a special day where they can order whatever they want. The owner goes and fixes up the food for them and brings it back to the home for them. I liked it. It’s where I’d like to be.
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Senior Suites of South Shore
2355 East 67th Street, Chicago, IL, 60649
My aunt moved into Senior Suites of South Shore. We chose it because it was the only one that came up with an available 1-bedroom. The staff members are nice, and taking care of the people there. She
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My aunt moved into Senior Suites of South Shore. We chose it because it was the only one that came up with an available 1-bedroom. The staff members are nice, and taking care of the people there. She has a nice room, and it has everything she needs. They have limited activities and amenities right now because of Covid. They’ve got some exercise bike.
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My aunt moved into Senior Suites of South Shore. We chose it because it was the only one that came up with an available 1-bedroom. The staff members are nice, and taking care of the people there. She
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My aunt moved into Senior Suites of South Shore. We chose it because it was the only one that came up with an available 1-bedroom. The staff members are nice, and taking care of the people there. She has a nice room, and it has everything she needs. They have limited activities and amenities right now because of Covid. They’ve got some exercise bike.
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Montclare Senior Residences of Galewood
6650 West Belden Avenue, Chicago, IL, 60707
I toured Montclare Senior Residences of Galewood, and it’s actually one that I am trying to move into.
They had a good and nice facility. It’s in a nice neighborhood with mostly houses around there.
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I toured Montclare Senior Residences of Galewood, and it’s actually one that I am trying to move into.
They had a good and nice facility. It’s in a nice neighborhood with mostly houses around there. The lady who helped me tour the place was nice; she showed me everything. It was very clean, and they had sandwiches. She said that even though the pandemic is going on, they had sandwiches that were wrapped that they give out. They had exercise, a hair salon if you need to get your hair done, and the rent was much more reasonable than the other ones I have seen. The rent was cheap.
The hallways and elevators were clean, and they seemed to be fairly new, like they may have recently built it. The dining area was closed, but the staff told me that if people were hungry, they could probably purchase a sandwich for $1.50 or $2.00. The area outside was clean, with nice houses around.
I noticed that the security wasn’t that great. Anybody can walk in and out. There’s a button or some buttons that you push to get in, but if the door is already open, anybody from off the street can walk in. There’s nobody really watching who comes and who goes.
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I toured Montclare Senior Residences of Galewood, and it’s actually one that I am trying to move into.
They had a good and nice facility. It’s in a nice neighborhood with mostly houses around there.
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I toured Montclare Senior Residences of Galewood, and it’s actually one that I am trying to move into.
They had a good and nice facility. It’s in a nice neighborhood with mostly houses around there. The lady who helped me tour the place was nice; she showed me everything. It was very clean, and they had sandwiches. She said that even though the pandemic is going on, they had sandwiches that were wrapped that they give out. They had exercise, a hair salon if you need to get your hair done, and the rent was much more reasonable than the other ones I have seen. The rent was cheap.
The hallways and elevators were clean, and they seemed to be fairly new, like they may have recently built it. The dining area was closed, but the staff told me that if people were hungry, they could probably purchase a sandwich for $1.50 or $2.00. The area outside was clean, with nice houses around.
I noticed that the security wasn’t that great. Anybody can walk in and out. There’s a button or some buttons that you push to get in, but if the door is already open, anybody from off the street can walk in. There’s nobody really watching who comes and who goes.
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Senior Suites of Washington Heights
848 W. 103rd Street, Chicago, IL, 60643
I found the Senior Suites of Washington Heights for my mother, and there’s a wait list. I went to look at it yesterday. They have a common room on each floor where they can read books, play music, and
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I found the Senior Suites of Washington Heights for my mother, and there’s a wait list. I went to look at it yesterday. They have a common room on each floor where they can read books, play music, and play cards. I like that the bedrooms are a pretty nice size, with a living room. I met a resident, she said she liked that the people were friendly. She’s about my mother’s age. I just like the place. They would paint the room, and get them clean carpeting.
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I found the Senior Suites of Washington Heights for my mother, and there’s a wait list. I went to look at it yesterday. They have a common room on each floor where they can read books, play music, and
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I found the Senior Suites of Washington Heights for my mother, and there’s a wait list. I went to look at it yesterday. They have a common room on each floor where they can read books, play music, and play cards. I like that the bedrooms are a pretty nice size, with a living room. I met a resident, she said she liked that the people were friendly. She’s about my mother’s age. I just like the place. They would paint the room, and get them clean carpeting.
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Senior Suites of Midway Village
6800 South Keating Ave., Chicago, IL, 60629
I liked Senior Suites of Midway Village, it was nice. The parking was free, and the rooms were large. They have a guest lounge. The residents that I saw there were very helpful. The place was clean, a
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I liked Senior Suites of Midway Village, it was nice. The parking was free, and the rooms were large. They have a guest lounge. The residents that I saw there were very helpful. The place was clean, and the staff was nice.
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I liked Senior Suites of Midway Village, it was nice. The parking was free, and the rooms were large. They have a guest lounge. The residents that I saw there were very helpful. The place was clean, a
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I liked Senior Suites of Midway Village, it was nice. The parking was free, and the rooms were large. They have a guest lounge. The residents that I saw there were very helpful. The place was clean, and the staff was nice.
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Senior Suites of Chatham
8300 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL, 60619
I thought this place was GREAT for many reasons. It was very clean and the staff was amazingly welcoming. Ms. Lashaunda specifically has been GREAT!!!
I love how they are very concerned and engage
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I thought this place was GREAT for many reasons. It was very clean and the staff was amazingly welcoming. Ms. Lashaunda specifically has been GREAT!!!
I love how they are very concerned and engaged with their Senior Community. If there is a need, it gets addressed immediately and taken care of. They offer multiple services such as a community ride to the grocery store and a resource/ Senior gathering area for all of the units to meet and engage with each other. I looove the idea of their washing and drying being FREE… Whomever originally marketed this idea UNDERSTOOD the need for HELP with our Seniors🙌🙌🙌
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I thought this place was GREAT for many reasons. It was very clean and the staff was amazingly welcoming. Ms. Lashaunda specifically has been GREAT!!!
I love how they are very concerned and engage
… (read more)
I thought this place was GREAT for many reasons. It was very clean and the staff was amazingly welcoming. Ms. Lashaunda specifically has been GREAT!!!
I love how they are very concerned and engaged with their Senior Community. If there is a need, it gets addressed immediately and taken care of. They offer multiple services such as a community ride to the grocery store and a resource/ Senior gathering area for all of the units to meet and engage with each other. I looove the idea of their washing and drying being FREE… Whomever originally marketed this idea UNDERSTOOD the need for HELP with our Seniors🙌🙌🙌
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