41 Independent Living Communities near Des Plaines, IL
There are 41 Independent Living Communities in the Des Plaines area, with 3 in Des Plaines and 38 nearby.
The average cost of independent living in Des Plaines is $2,251 per month. This is lower than the national median of $2,650. Cheaper nearby regions include Niles with an average starting cost of $1,857.
To help you with your search, browse the 285 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 Glenview with an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars.
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Top 10 Independent Living Communities in Des Plaines, IL
Caring Star 2022
Brookdale Des Plaines
Provides: Independent Living
800 South River Road, Des Plaines, IL 60016
"My tour at Brookdale Des Plaines was excellent. The person that showed us the place was superb. The rest of the staff were all nice, friendly, and had smiles on their faces when we were introduced...." More
"My tour at Brookdale Des Plaines was excellent. The person that showed us the place was superb. The rest of the staff were all nice, friendly, and had smiles on their faces when we were introduced...." 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
Generations at Oakton Arms
Provides: Independent Living
1660-1665 Oakton, Des Plaines, IL 60018
"Oakton Arms was my favorite, and the one I wished my aunt had picked. However, the location was too far out in the city and far from her house. The rooms were spacious, the dining area was area was..." More
"Oakton Arms was my favorite, and the one I wished my aunt had picked. However, the location was too far out in the city and far from her house. The rooms were spacious, the dining area was area was..." More
Solstice Senior Living at Palatine
Provides: Independent Living
55 S Greeley St, Palatine, IL 60067
"My dad will be moving into Solstice Senior Living at Palatine. The person who took us on our tour was very helpful and friendly. Everyone in there was friendly. The place was clean. It smelled..." More
"My dad will be moving into Solstice Senior Living at Palatine. The person who took us on our tour was very helpful and friendly. Everyone in there was friendly. The place was clean. It smelled..." More
Lincolnwood Place
Provides: Independent Living
7000 N. McCormick Blvd., Lincolnwood, IL 60712
"My friend lives in an apartment at Lincolnwood Place by himself. He gets assistance with showers and housekeeping and he loves it. He fought me to get there at first, but now he loves it. He has..." More
"My friend lives in an apartment at Lincolnwood Place by himself. He gets assistance with showers and housekeeping and he loves it. He fought me to get there at first, but now he loves it. He has..." More
Caring Star 2022
Brookdale Northbrook
Provides: Independent Living
4501 Concord Lane, Northbrook, IL 60062
"Brookdale Northbrook was very clean. I was impressed with the spaciousness of the area. The tables were not on top of each other. They were very articulate, knowledgeable, and polite. They knew..." More
"Brookdale Northbrook was very clean. I was impressed with the spaciousness of the area. The tables were not on top of each other. They were very articulate, knowledgeable, and polite. They knew..." More
Bridgeway of Bensenville
Provides: Independent Living
303 E Washington Street, Bensenville, IL 60106
"Bridgeway of Bensenville has been a blessing for my father. At 91 years old he prides himself on living independently. At Bridgeway he is treated with respect by administration and caregivers..." More
"Bridgeway of Bensenville has been a blessing for my father. At 91 years old he prides himself on living independently. At Bridgeway he is treated with respect by administration and caregivers..." 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 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
The Grand at Twin Lakes
Provides: Independent Living
920 E. Northwest Highway, Palatine, IL 60074
"I am a current resident and I think I found the best independent living in this area. I utilize some of the assisted living services offered onsite. I enjoy the calendar of activities, lots of..." More
"I am a current resident and I think I found the best independent living in this area. I utilize some of the assisted living services offered onsite. I enjoy the calendar of activities, lots of..." 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 of Addison
Provides: Independent Living
1651 West Lake Street, Addison, IL 60101
"Clarendale of Addison was very nice. They were brand new and a little smaller. They overlooked pretty much just parking lots and cement, but facilities were close by. They had an exercise room...." More
"Clarendale of Addison was very nice. They were brand new and a little smaller. They overlooked pretty much just parking lots and cement, but facilities were close by. They had an exercise room...." More
Elison Independent Living of Niles
Provides: Independent Living
8975 West Golf Road, Niles, IL 60714
"I had an excellent tour at Elison Independent Living of Niles. It was very nice. It has an open lobby with a big atrium and airy ceiling. The people who walked us through, and the one-bedroom..." More
"I had an excellent tour at Elison Independent Living of Niles. It was very nice. It has an open lobby with a big atrium and airy ceiling. The people who walked us through, and the one-bedroom..." 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 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 2014
Concord Place
Provides: Independent Living
401 West Lake Street, Northlake, IL 60164
"My father moved to Concord Place. He's in independent living with just a couple of needs for assistance. They're under a renovation right now on their main floor, but it's moving along, and it..." More
"My father moved to Concord Place. He's in independent living with just a couple of needs for assistance. They're under a renovation right now on their main floor, but it's moving along, and it..." More
Caring Star 2015
Church Creek
Provides: Independent Living
1250 West Central Road, Arlington Heights, IL 6...
"We love everything about Church Creek. The food is wonderful. We have buffet style breakfast. It's like being in a hotel every day. They have a feature item every day and they always have scrambled..." More
"We love everything about Church Creek. The food is wonderful. We have buffet style breakfast. It's like being in a hotel every day. They have a feature item every day and they always have scrambled..." 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
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
Ascension Living Casa Scalabrini Village
Provides: Independent Living
420 N. Wolf Rd, Northlake, IL 60164
"Ascension Living Casa Scalabrini Village has a Catholic affiliation. There are many things that I like about it like they have mass every day, they have the rosary every day, there would be three..." More
"Ascension Living Casa Scalabrini Village has a Catholic affiliation. There are many things that I like about it like they have mass every day, they have the rosary every day, there would be three..." 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
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
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
Luther Village
Provides: Independent Living
1220 Village Drive #145, Arlington Heights, IL ...
"We visited the Luther Village. My father-in-law would definitely consider that one. I only met the person that did the tour. There was a group of women sitting in a circle doing crocheting or..." More
"We visited the Luther Village. My father-in-law would definitely consider that one. I only met the person that did the tour. There was a group of women sitting in a circle doing crocheting or..." 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
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
Mather Place
Provides: Independent Living
2801 Old Glenview Rd., Wilmette, IL 60091
"My 87 year old friend moved into Mather Place in January of 2020. We got her settled pretty quickly with great assistance from the staff. In March COVID hit and she was confined to her apartment...." More
"My 87 year old friend moved into Mather Place in January of 2020. We got her settled pretty quickly with great assistance from the staff. In March COVID hit and she was confined to her apartment...." 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
Avidor - Glenview
Provides: Independent Living
650 Waukegan Road, Glenview, IL 60025
"I went to Avidor - Glenview because it was 55-plus, but goodness gracious, they had everything, and it was expensive. It's a beautiful place, but I couldn't afford it. They have lots of things...." More
"I went to Avidor - Glenview because it was 55-plus, but goodness gracious, they had everything, and it was expensive. It's a beautiful place, but I couldn't afford it. They have lots of things...." 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
Presence Resurrection Retirement Comm...
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
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
"My father is at Senior Suites of Belmont Cragin. They have a friendly staff, it's clean, and they were able to get to us quickly. His apartment is clean and spacious. Everybody's very friendly and..." More
"My father is at Senior Suites of Belmont Cragin. They have a friendly staff, it's clean, and they were able to get to us quickly. His apartment is clean and spacious. Everybody's very friendly and..." 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 Brookdale Des Plaines
My tour at Brookdale Des Plaines was excellent. The person that showed us the place was superb. The rest of the staff were all nice, friendly, and had smiles on their faces when we were introduced.... Read more
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Review of Brookdale Des Plaines
Three years ago, I was looking for a place to live that was near my son in Park Ridge. We looked at several independent living facilities that had assisted living included in case I would ever nee... Read more
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Review of Brookdale Des Plaines
I looked at many retirement communities when my parents’ house became too much for them to handle and I am so glad we decided on Brookdale Des Plaines. They have lived here for 3 years now, and we ... Read more
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