The 10 Best Independent Living Communities in Des Plaines, IL for 2023
There are 42 Independent Living Communities in the Des Plaines area, with 3 in Des Plaines and 39 nearby.
The average cost of independent living in Des Plaines is $2,762 per month. This is lower than the national median of $2,802. Cheaper nearby regions include Niles with an average starting cost of $2,067.
To help you with your search, browse the 339 reviews below for independent living communities in Des Plaines. On average, consumers rate independent living in Des Plaines 4.7 out of 5 stars. Better rated regions include Elmhurst with an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars.
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Directory of Independent Living Communities in Des Plaines, IL
Caring Star 2023
Brookdale Des Plaines
Provides: Independent Living
800 South River Road, Des Plaines, IL 60016
"Our tour at Brookdale Des Plaines went very well. The lady that we spoke with answered all of our questions. She spent a considerable amount of time with us and showed us several different floor..." More
"Our tour at Brookdale Des Plaines went very well. The lady that we spoke with answered all of our questions. She spent a considerable amount of time with us and showed us several different floor..." More
Generations at Oakton Arms
Provides: Independent Living
1660-1665 Oakton, Des Plaines, IL 60018
"I moved into Generations at Oakton Arms 4 months ago. The staff here is excellent. I'm extremely pleased with all of them. The whole facility is very cozy and very warm. My apartment is the largest..." More
"I moved into Generations at Oakton Arms 4 months ago. The staff here is excellent. I'm extremely pleased with all of them. The whole facility is very cozy and very warm. My apartment is the largest..." More
Asbury Court
Provides: Independent Living
1750 Elmhurst Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60018
"Asbury Court Supportive and Independent Living opened in 2003 to serve older adults with a moderate income. Our community provides an affordably priced and elegantly designed residential community..." More
"Asbury Court Supportive and Independent Living opened in 2003 to serve older adults with a moderate income. Our community provides an affordably priced and elegantly designed residential community..." More
Solstice Senior Living at Palatine
Provides: Independent Living
55 S Greeley St, Palatine, IL 60067
"My father has moved into Solstice Senior Living at Palatine. It was great. It was very easy to get a tour and very easy to sign a lease. Everybody that works there knows all the residents. They are..." More
"My father has moved into Solstice Senior Living at Palatine. It was great. It was very easy to get a tour and very easy to sign a lease. Everybody that works there knows all the residents. They are..." More
Lincolnwood Place
Provides: Independent Living
7000 N. McCormick Blvd., Lincolnwood, IL 60712
"We found Lincolnwood Place for my parents. It had everything we needed. One of the things that we like about the place is, if my parents' need change, we don't have to move them to a new facility...." More
"We found Lincolnwood Place for my parents. It had everything we needed. One of the things that we like about the place is, if my parents' need change, we don't have to move them to a new facility...." More
Caring Star 2022
Brookdale Northbrook
Provides: Independent Living
4501 Concord Lane, Northbrook, IL 60062
"Brookdale Northbrook was lovely and I know many people there that are very happy to be there. The staff was welcoming and kind. They offer all kinds of activities. They have arts and crafts, a..." More
"Brookdale Northbrook was lovely and I know many people there that are very happy to be there. The staff was welcoming and kind. They offer all kinds of activities. They have arts and crafts, a..." More
Bridgeway of Bensenville
Provides: Independent Living
303 E Washington Street, Bensenville, IL 60106
"I've been in Bridgeway of Bensenville for almost 11 years now. We have a doctor here in the building, but just once a year or so do I see him. I like the friendliness of everyone here. The staff..." More
"I've been in Bridgeway of Bensenville for almost 11 years now. We have a doctor here in the building, but just once a year or so do I see him. I like the friendliness of everyone here. The staff..." More
Celebrate Senior Living of Niles
Provides: Independent Living
7000 North Newark Avenue, Niles, IL 60714
"My dad is a resident of Celebrate Senior Living of Niles. The admissions staff was very responsive, and they have a very positive environment. Overall, the whole experience was great. The staff is..." More
"My dad is a resident of Celebrate Senior Living of Niles. The admissions staff was very responsive, and they have a very positive environment. Overall, the whole experience was great. The staff is..." More
Caring Star 2016
Belmont Village Glenview
Provides: Independent Living
2200 Golf Road, Glenview, IL 60025
"Belmont Village of Glenview, Illinois is situated in the heart of a beautiful residential area. Our community is convenient to Old Orchard, the botanical gardens and many places of worship. There..." More
"Belmont Village of Glenview, Illinois is situated in the heart of a beautiful residential area. Our community is convenient to Old Orchard, the botanical gardens and many places of worship. There..." More
The Grand at Twin Lakes
Provides: Independent Living
920 E. Northwest Highway, Palatine, IL 60074
"The Grand at Twin Lakes was beautiful. I loved it. I liked the layout, the design, the brightness, and the attentiveness of the people. They have an indoor pool and a beautiful patio. They have..." More
"The Grand at Twin Lakes was beautiful. I loved it. I liked the layout, the design, the brightness, and the attentiveness of the people. They have an indoor pool and a beautiful patio. They have..." More
Elison Independent Living of Niles
Provides: Independent Living
8975 West Golf Road, Niles, IL 60714
"I would have moved to Elison Independent Living of Niles today, but the problem is their cheapest place is $2,500 a month. However, they're beautiful. There are restaurants, shopping, and all kinds..." More
"I would have moved to Elison Independent Living of Niles today, but the problem is their cheapest place is $2,500 a month. However, they're beautiful. There are restaurants, shopping, and all kinds..." More
Clarendale of Addison
Provides: Independent Living
1651 West Lake Street, Addison, IL 60101
"We chose Clarendale of Addison for my father because of the professionalism of the salesman, the beauty of the place, and most importantly, the location. It's 5 minutes from my house. Eric has been..." More
"We chose Clarendale of Addison for my father because of the professionalism of the salesman, the beauty of the place, and most importantly, the location. It's 5 minutes from my house. Eric has been..." More
Addolorata Villa
Provides: Independent Living
555 McHenry Road, Wheeling, IL 60090
"I went to Addolorata Villa. It was a very pleasant tour. It was an older building than the other one. Because I am a Catholic, it offered the religious services that I would like. The woman giving..." More
"I went to Addolorata Villa. It was a very pleasant tour. It was an older building than the other one. Because I am a Catholic, it offered the religious services that I would like. The woman giving..." More
Clarendale Six Corners
Provides: Independent Living
4715 West Irving Park Road, Chicago, IL 60641
"I visited this facility Thursday 28, 2023. I toured with Julie. And, I must say I was overwhelmed by luxurious and spacious Units. Everything you would want in an Apartment was there. It took..." More
"I visited this facility Thursday 28, 2023. I toured with Julie. And, I must say I was overwhelmed by luxurious and spacious Units. Everything you would want in an Apartment was there. It took..." More
Caring Star 2013
Vi At The Glen
Provides: Independent Living
2401 Indigo Lane, Glenview, IL 60026
"I played bridge in the Vi at The Glen with a friend who lives there. I saw the place and her. I think she had a two bedroom. It was very nice, but it's a buy-in. I really only saw the main..." More
"I played bridge in the Vi at The Glen with a friend who lives there. I saw the place and her. I think she had a two bedroom. It was very nice, but it's a buy-in. I really only saw the main..." More
Park Plaza Retirement Community
Provides: Independent Living
6840 N Sacramento Ave, Chicago, IL 60645
"Park Plaza is the premier, independent-living community for Jewish seniors. Our nonprofit mission is to provide senior residents with the modern, elegant accommodations, independence, community,..." More
"Park Plaza is the premier, independent-living community for Jewish seniors. Our nonprofit mission is to provide senior residents with the modern, elegant accommodations, independence, community,..." More
Caring Star 2014
Concord Place
Provides: Independent Living
401 West Lake Street, Northlake, IL 60164
"I chose Concord Place for Mom because I like the customer service there. The staff member was really nice. He really helped us out a lot. He kind of wanted to get Mom in the place. She would have..." More
"I chose Concord Place for Mom because I like the customer service there. The staff member was really nice. He really helped us out a lot. He kind of wanted to get Mom in the place. She would have..." More
Caring Star 2016
Autumn Green at Wright Campus
Provides: Independent Living
4239 N. Oak Park Ave., Chicago, IL 60634
"Autumn Green at Wright Campus was very comfortable. The apartment was a good size. They had motion sensors in the apartment, so if there's no motion within so many hours, they'll check on you,..." More
"Autumn Green at Wright Campus was very comfortable. The apartment was a good size. They had motion sensors in the apartment, so if there's no motion within so many hours, they'll check on you,..." More
Caring Star 2015
Church Creek
Provides: Independent Living
1250 West Central Road, Arlington Heights, IL 6...
"I will be moving into Church Creek. Erin was a very warm person and knowledgeable about the people who live there. She said hello to everybody by name, as she met them, and that was great. She also..." More
"I will be moving into Church Creek. Erin was a very warm person and knowledgeable about the people who live there. She said hello to everybody by name, as she met them, and that was great. She also..." More
Summit of Uptown
Provides: Independent Living
10 North Summit Avenue, Park Ridge, IL 60068
"Summit has a great location near shopping, restaurants and activities. Great and helpful staff who were a tremendous support as we made our decision by offering resources to check out. Contacted us..." More
"Summit has a great location near shopping, restaurants and activities. Great and helpful staff who were a tremendous support as we made our decision by offering resources to check out. Contacted us..." More
Caring Star 2016
The Moorings of Arlington Heights
Provides: Independent Living
811 East Central Road, Arlington Heights, IL 60005
"I visited The Moorings a couple of years ago before COVID hit. I was looking at it for my mother-in-law. I loved the grounds. I loved the fact that you could walk around, that they had gardens that..." More
"I visited The Moorings a couple of years ago before COVID hit. I was looking at it for my mother-in-law. I loved the grounds. I loved the fact that you could walk around, that they had gardens that..." More
Chestnut Square at the Glen
Provides: Independent Living
2601 Chestnut Ave, Glenview, IL 60026
"18 years ago at the age of 60, I moved into Chestnut Square at the Glen. I didn't want the responsibility of living in my house or taking care of it by myself any more. (I highly recommend it for..." More
"18 years ago at the age of 60, I moved into Chestnut Square at the Glen. I didn't want the responsibility of living in my house or taking care of it by myself any more. (I highly recommend it for..." More
Ascension Living Casa Scalabrini Village
Provides: Independent Living
420 N. Wolf Rd, Northlake, IL 60164
"Ascension Living Casa Scalabrini Village was really nice and quiet. They were friendly. They try to accommodate as much as they can. They had a lot of stuff there. They had a church, which was..." More
"Ascension Living Casa Scalabrini Village was really nice and quiet. They were friendly. They try to accommodate as much as they can. They had a lot of stuff there. They had a church, which was..." More
The Carrington at Lincolnwood
Provides: Independent Living
3501 Northeast Parkway, Lincolnwood, IL 60712
"I'm very happy with The Carrington at Lincolnwood. It's a newer facility, it seems very nice, and has a lot of activities. The amenities, facilities, the rooms, the whole building or property, and..." More
"I'm very happy with The Carrington at Lincolnwood. It's a newer facility, it seems very nice, and has a lot of activities. The amenities, facilities, the rooms, the whole building or property, and..." More
Caring Star 2015
Central Baptist Village
Provides: Independent Living
4747 North Canfield Avenue, Norridge, IL 60706
"Both of my parents lived at CBH. They started out in Independent living. After my father passed away my mother went to the 3rd floor.
I work in another senior community. I can not say enough about..." More
"Both of my parents lived at CBH. They started out in Independent living. After my father passed away my mother went to the 3rd floor.
I work in another senior community. I can not say enough about..." More
Arbor Terrace Glenview
Provides: Independent Living
4700 West Lake Avenue, Glenview, IL 60025
"We offer a variety of floor plans with large spacious units. two dining areas and beautifully landscaped patios. We offer 6 dimensions of activities along with many new senior-friendly technologies..." More
"We offer a variety of floor plans with large spacious units. two dining areas and beautifully landscaped patios. We offer 6 dimensions of activities along with many new senior-friendly technologies..." More
The Radcliff
Provides: Independent Living
276 East Irving Park Road, Wood Dale, IL 60191
"The Radcliff is a six-floor, 150-unit residence offering over 160,000 square feet of living space. Ideally nestled in the central western suburbs with great proximity to public transportation and..." More
"The Radcliff is a six-floor, 150-unit residence offering over 160,000 square feet of living space. Ideally nestled in the central western suburbs with great proximity to public transportation and..." More
Senior Suites of Jefferson Park
Provides: Independent Living
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..." More
"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..." More
Liberty Village
Provides: Independent Living
415 N York St, Elmhurst, IL 60126
"The Liberty Village apartments were very beautiful and well kept. It's a beautiful facility. I was very impressed with it. The staff was excellent. We conversed with the maintenance man, the lady..." More
"The Liberty Village apartments were very beautiful and well kept. It's a beautiful facility. I was very impressed with it. The staff was excellent. We conversed with the maintenance man, the lady..." More
Luther Village
Provides: Independent Living
1220 Village Drive #145, Arlington Heights, IL ...
"Luther Village was a good facility. They are one that we would consider. We didn't visit their full range of services, but what we saw was pretty comprehensive. The staff was informed. The people..." More
"Luther Village was a good facility. They are one that we would consider. We didn't visit their full range of services, but what we saw was pretty comprehensive. The staff was informed. The people..." More
Montclare Senior Residences of Galewood
Provides: Independent Living
6650 West Belden Avenue, Chicago, IL 60707
"My visit at Montclare Senior Residences of Galewood was pretty good. They offer the residents so many activities. The place looked nice, and the rooms were pretty big. I liked it. The people who..." More
"My visit at Montclare Senior Residences of Galewood was pretty good. They offer the residents so many activities. The place looked nice, and the rooms were pretty big. I liked it. The people who..." More
Ascension Living Resurrection Village
Provides: Independent Living
7262 West Peterson Avenue, Chicago, IL 60631
"I went to Presence Resurrection (Ascension Living Resurrection Village). They had two sections, one was assisted and independent living, and they had what they called the Life Center, which was..." More
"I went to Presence Resurrection (Ascension Living Resurrection Village). They had two sections, one was assisted and independent living, and they had what they called the Life Center, which was..." More
Mather Place
Provides: Independent Living
2801 Old Glenview Rd., Wilmette, IL 60091
"Mather Place has an amazing variety of services and activities for residents in a beautiful and well maintained facility. It does seem that all of the staff is truly focused on making the lives of..." More
"Mather Place has an amazing variety of services and activities for residents in a beautiful and well maintained facility. It does seem that all of the staff is truly focused on making the lives of..." More
The Homestead at Morton Grove
Provides: Independent Living
6400 Lincoln Ave, Morton Grove, IL 60053
"The Homestead at Morton Grove was very nice. The rooms were big. They weren't cramped. They were very nice and very well put out. This community was a little bit more out of the range of what I..." More
"The Homestead at Morton Grove was very nice. The rooms were big. They weren't cramped. They were very nice and very well put out. This community was a little bit more out of the range of what I..." More
Avidor - Glenview
Provides: Independent Living
650 Waukegan Road, Glenview, IL 60025
"Avidor - Glenview is for active adults over 55. They don't have any transportation at all, but my overall experience was excellent. The property manager did an excellent job. They explained..." More
"Avidor - Glenview is for active adults over 55. They don't have any transportation at all, but my overall experience was excellent. The property manager did an excellent job. They explained..." More
Alden Mount Prospect Horizon
Provides: Independent Living
1703 E. Kensington Rd, Mount Prospect, IL 60056
"I was able to visit Alden Mount Prospect Horizon. This is a brand new facility, and it's just been built. I like the fact that it is full apartments, and it's very near shopping that you can walk..." More
"I was able to visit Alden Mount Prospect Horizon. This is a brand new facility, and it's just been built. I like the fact that it is full apartments, and it's very near shopping that you can walk..." More
Senior Suites of Norwood Park
Provides: Independent Living
5700 N. Harlem Ave, Chicago, IL 60631
"Senior Suites of Norwood Park is very pleasant and very clean. The staff is very wonderful and answered my questions. I haven't tried the food, but it looks good -- better than most." More
"Senior Suites of Norwood Park is very pleasant and very clean. The staff is very wonderful and answered my questions. I haven't tried the food, but it looks good -- better than most." More
Senior Suites of Kelvyn Park
Provides: Independent Living
2715 N. Cicero Ave., Chicago, IL 60639
"I toured Senior Suites of Kelvyn Park, and I liked that one. It was really nice. The lady that gave me the tour was very nice. She was very personable. I kind of wish I could have moved there..." More
"I toured Senior Suites of Kelvyn Park, and I liked that one. It was really nice. The lady that gave me the tour was very nice. She was very personable. I kind of wish I could have moved there..." More
Senior Suites of Autumn Green at Wrig...
Provides: Independent Living
4255 N. Oak Park Avenue, Chicago, IL 60634
"I was accommodated well by the staff at Senior Suites of Auburn Green at Wright Campus. The apartment that they showed me was an apartment of a resident that had agreed to show her apartment, which..." More
"I was accommodated well by the staff at Senior Suites of Auburn Green at Wright Campus. The apartment that they showed me was an apartment of a resident that had agreed to show her apartment, which..." More
Senior Suites of Belmont Cragin
Provides: Independent Living
6045 West Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60639
"I'm already in Senior Suites Belmont Cragin. The management is really good customer service. They take their time to answer any questions you might have. They've got housekeeping. All utilities are..." More
"I'm already in Senior Suites Belmont Cragin. The management is really good customer service. They take their time to answer any questions you might have. They've got housekeeping. All utilities are..." More
Lodge of Northbrook
Provides: Independent Living
2220 Founders Drive,, Northbrook, IL 60062
"We found Lodge of Northbrook because a neighbor told us about it. We are in it right now since August and we are very happy with it. The building is very nice and it’s a brand new building when we..." More
"We found Lodge of Northbrook because a neighbor told us about it. We are in it right now since August and we are very happy with it. The building is very nice and it’s a brand new building when we..." More
Robineau Retirement Living Residence
Provides: Independent Living
7550 Kostner Ave, Skokie, IL 60076
"Located in a residential neighborhood of Skokie, IL, Robineau Residence is situated in an accessible and convenient location. Seniors live within miles of several pharmacies and health care..." More
"Located in a residential neighborhood of Skokie, IL, Robineau Residence is situated in an accessible and convenient location. Seniors live within miles of several pharmacies and health care..." More
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Recent Reviews of Independent Living in Des Plaines
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Review of Generations at Oakton Arms
I moved into Generations at Oakton Arms 4 months ago. The staff here is excellent. I'm extremely pleased with all of them. The whole facility is very cozy and very warm. My apartment is the largest... Read more
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Review of Brookdale Des Plaines
Our tour at Brookdale Des Plaines went very well. The lady that we spoke with answered all of our questions. She spent a considerable amount of time with us and showed us several different floor pl... Read more
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Review of Brookdale Des Plaines
I would like to especially give a shout out to Toni and her staff for the service they provide to residents living independently. They have made a definite impact with our mother and communicate we... Read more
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