58 Independent Living Communities near Des Plaines, IL
There are 58 Independent Living Communities in the Des Plaines area, with 2 in Des Plaines and 56 nearby.
The average cost of independent living in Des Plaines is $2,557 per month. This is lower than the national median of $2,559. Cheaper nearby regions include Niles with an average starting cost of $1,354.
To help you with your search, browse the 72 reviews below for independent living communities in Des Plaines. On average, consumers rate independent living in Des Plaines 4.4 out of 5 stars. Better rated regions include Morton Grove with an average rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
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2 Independent Living Communities in Des Plaines, IL
Brookdale Des Plaines
Provides: Independent Living
800 South River Road, Des Plaines, IL 60016
"I visited Brookdale Des Plaines multiple times. The staff was wonderful. They invited me there for various events, and I did have a wonderful time. I have tasted the food, and it was delicious. The..." More
Generations Oakton Arms
Provides: Independent Living
1660-1665 Oakton Place, 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
56 Independent Living Communities near Des Plaines, IL
Brookdale Niles
Provides: Independent Living
8975 West Golf Road, Niles, IL 60714
"This facility misrepresents themselves. They is not an independent living facility. There are lots of patients with alzheimers and caregivers. I didn't see any people that didn't use a walker or..." More
Senior Suites of Jefferson Park
Provides: Independent Living
5400 N. Northwest Hwy, Chicago, IL 60630
"Senior Suites of Jefferson Park was a very clean facility. It was very homey. The person who showed it to my daughter and I was fantastic. He showed us all around the building and did a very good..." More
Bridgeway of Bensenville
Provides: Independent Living
303 E Washington Street, Bensenville, IL 60106
"I am so thankful that we made an appointment to see Bridgeway of Bensenville because it was half the price of everywhere else we went and my aunt-in-law is getting a lot more at Bridgeway than most..." More
The Wellshire Morton Grove
Provides: Independent Living
8415 Waukegan Road, Morton Grove, IL 60053
"My visit with Terrace Garden was a good experience. The staff was very nice. The rooms were clean, nice, and spacious. The dining area was nice.
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Senior Suites of Auburn Green at Wrig...
Provides: Independent Living
4255 N. Oak Park Avenue, Chicago, IL 60634
"The staff and residents of Autumn Green have made my transition here so seamless! I assumed that this would be so hard for me but that was so untrue. The employees here are so accommodating and..." More
Brookdale Northbrook
Provides: Independent Living
4501 Concord Lane, Northbrook, IL 60062
"The staff at the Seasons was very nice and wonderful. When I walked in, a woman told me it was a great place. I was not able to eat there, but their dining room was nice. I liked how their..." More
Senior Suites of Norwood Park
Provides: Independent Living
5700 N. Harlem Ave, Chicago, IL 60631
"We signed up for Norwood Park, and we loved it. The grounds were beautiful. We saw the day room and the reading room. I thought it was very pleasant, it smelled very nice, and it was very bright.
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Glen Saint Andrew Living Community
Provides: Independent Living
7000 North Newark Avenue, Niles, IL 60714
"Glen Saint Andrew seemed institutionalized, and the rooms were very small. It’s an old facility, and you look at the cemetery; I don’t think that would be so great. They were very clean, and I..." More
Autumn Green at Wright Campus
Provides: Independent Living
4239 N. Oak Park Ave., Chicago, IL 60634
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toilets are not elevated
second bedroom not wheelchair friendly
shower is not senior friendly
Administrative staff is slow to answer emails
Administrative staff is slow to fill out..." More
Chestnut Square at the Glen
Provides: Independent Living
2601 Chestnut Ave, Glenview, IL 60026
"My father lived here for 4 hrs, we were very pleased with the facility and staff. It was his home for 4 yrs and it was a welcoming warm setting. They provided a life line connected with the phone..." More
Homestead at Morton Grove
Provides: Independent Living
6400 Lincoln Avenue,, 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
Church Creek
Provides: Independent Living
1250 West Central Road, Arlington Heights, IL 6...
"This facility located in the farwest surburban part of illinois was very impressive in appearence. The colors in the biilding are warm and inviting when entering the building. This facility accepts..." 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
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
Luther Village
Provides: Independent Living
1220 Village Drive #145, Arlington Heights, IL ...
"Luther Village has a couple of differently sized almost like apartments -- single bedroom or two bedrooms -- that we ended up finding for my father. I like their food very much. They have a number..." More
Presence Resurrection Retirement Comm...
Provides: Independent Living
7262 W. Peterson Ave., Chicago, IL 60631
"Presence Resurrection is a very nice facility, it’s less expensive, but it’s too far into the city. It has less programs, but the restaurant is very nice, and the menu is very nice. They have a..." More
The Summit of Uptown
Provides: Independent Living
10 North Summit Avenue, Park Ridge, IL 60068
"The whole atmosphere for The Summit of Uptown was clean and nice. The people when I visited there was friendly. The place is fairly large with many activities going on like shopping, excursions,..." More
Luther Village #149
Provides: Independent Living
1285 Luther Lane, Arlington Heights, IL 60004
"We had visited Luther Village #149. However, when we got there, the place was always flooded. They had lots of things. They were close to a hospital and they had a wellness center there.
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The Moorings of Arlington Heights
Provides: Independent Living
811 East Central Road, Arlington Heights, IL 60005
"The Moorings of Arlington Heights was a very nice facility. It was out in the suburbs, and it was on a very large campus. It was a very upscale place, and they redo everything when you move in...." More
Central Baptist Village
Provides: Independent Living
4747 North Canfield Avenue, Norridge, IL 60706
"We explored Central Baptist Village while searching in a facility for our mother who, at the time, had just progressed definitely into what most would call "mid stage" dementia. Our mother's..." More
Alexian Village of Elk Grove
Provides: Independent Living
975 Martha St, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
"Upon entering, the staff at Alexian is very friendly and helpful. The first time we went there, they showed us around and even walked us to my great uncle's room. They seemed both professional and..." More
Robineau Retirement Living Residence
Provides: Independent Living
7550 Kostner Ave, Skokie, IL 60076
Caring Star 2018
The Breakers at Edgewater Beach
Provides: Independent Living
5333 North Sheridan Road, Chicago, IL 60640
"This is a very nice retirement community and I would highly recommend it. Where as I have seen similar kinds of up-scale, high-rise independent living facilities, I would say that what..." More
Solstice Senior Living at Palatine
Provides: Independent Living
55 S Greeley St, Palatine, IL 60067
"I visited Tamarack, and I liked it very much. It was very nice. The staff was absolutely excellent. The rooms were very nice and absolutely spacious. They have activities, from your average,..." More
Brookdale Vernon Hills
Provides: Independent Living
145 N. Milwaukee Avenue, Vernon Hills, IL 60061
"The Park was an okay facility. We knew a couple of couples that were there and they liked it. The rooms are nice, but they were just a little small.
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Brookdale Lake View
Provides: Independent Living
3121 North Sheridan, Chicago, IL 60657
"We visited The Kenwood of Lake View on Chicago"˜s north side as a possible place for our 90-year old grandmother to live. She used to live in the suburbs, but we wanted to find somewhere closer..." More
Brookdale Oak Park
Provides: Independent Living
1111 Ontario Street, Oak Park, IL 60302
"I've been in Holley Court Terrace for two years now. It's very solidly built and it has the potential to be a perfectly gorgeous building. I believe that everybody involve is well-meaning...." More
Brookdale Hawthorn Lakes
Provides: Independent Living
10 E Hawthorn Pkwy, Vernon Hills, IL 60061
"This is one of the nicest places to live. Beautiful and spacious apartments.
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Park Place of Elmhurst
Provides: Independent Living
1050 S. Euclid Avenue, Elmhurst, IL 60126
"Park Place is a very nice and lovely facility facility. It's a wonderful place to go but I can't go there because of the cost. It's extremely expensive to live there. I would recommend this place..." More
Brookdale Lake Shore Drive
Provides: Independent Living
2960 North Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 60657
"I was helping a friend look for a place for her mother with Alzheimer's to live and we found The Hallmark on gorgeous Lake Shore Drive in Chicago. It's easy to get to and there are views of the..." More
Brookdale Glen Ellyn
Provides: Independent Living
60 North Nicoll Avenue, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
"The Meadows has more of a hotel atmosphere when you walk in. It's a full service facility with a lobby and a reception desk. The menu is varied and they have a choice of food. There are many..." More
Brookdale Hoffman Estates
Provides: Independent Living
1515 Barrington Road, Hoffman Estates, IL 60169
"I originally visited the facility on my own and met with Mary Ann and subsequetly with Lora with my elderly mother . Both demonstrated professionlaism and were able to respond to all our..." More
The Merion
Provides: Independent Living
1611 Chicago Avenue, Evanston, IL 60201
"The North Shore Retirement Hotel is a very nice facility. They have plenty of activities for their residents. With regards to accommodations, because it was literally a hotel back then, they have..." More
Senior Suites of West Humboldt Park
Provides: Independent Living
3656 West Huron Street, Chicago, IL 60624
"It was very good. The staff were very cooperative and very helpful. The one-bedroom apartment -- as you walk in the door -- had the kitchen to the left, and to the right was a huge storage area. In..." More
Senior Suites of Austin
Provides: Independent Living
335 N. Menard Avenue, Chicago, IL 60644
"I thought Senior Suites of Austin was a little dated for me. The building appeared to be old, but it was clean. The staff was very friendly. She showed me the dining area as well as the laundry area.
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Oak Park Arms
Provides: Independent Living
408 S Oak Park Ave., Oak Park, IL 60302
"My mother-in-law is getting the right care at Oak Park Arms and we're very happy with it. We like it very much. The overall quality that she is receiving in care is much to our liking.
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Senior Suites of Ravenswood Manor
Provides: Independent Living
2800 W. Montrose Ave, Chicago, IL 60618
"The person who showed me the apartment at Senior Suites of Ravenswood Manor was excellent. She was a very nice person, and she gave me thorough information about the facility. She also showed me..." More
The Grand at Twin Lakes
Provides: Independent Living
920 E. Northwest Highway, Palatine, IL 60074
"My sister is in The Grand at Twin Lakes. It has been a positive experience for her. She seems to be doing OK there. Her room is nice, but it could be more handicapped accessible than it is because..." More
Lincolnwood Place
Provides: Independent Living
7000 N. McCormick Blvd., Lincolnwood, IL 60712
"I chose Lincolnwood Place for my father because they had the highest nurse-to-patient ratio. I felt that they were the most caring place and did not feel so clinical. It was small with only 40 beds..." More
Senior Suites of Kelvyn Park
Provides: Independent Living
2715 N. Cicero Ave., Chicago, IL 60639
"Knowing that we would be in the Chicago area, we decided to go and see the Senior Suites of Kelvyn Park assisted living facility.
We've always liked that area - and our aunt had expressed that she..." More
Senior Suites of Bellwood
Provides: Independent Living
3201 Randolph Street, Bellwood, IL 60104
"I visited Senior Suites. I love it. I'm on a waiting list right now. It was very nice. I really like it. The staff was very accommodating. They were very good. I like them also. It was a brand-new..." More
Senior Suites of Belmont Cragin
Provides: Independent Living
6045 West Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60639
"Senior Suites seemed to be quiet and quaint. It offered some nice amenities, like security, emergency, vending machine, social area, and library. The staff was very helpful, very patient, and very..." More
The Carrington at Lincolnwood
Provides: Independent Living
3501 Northeast Parkway, Lincolnwood, IL 60712
"The Carrington at Lincolnwood is an all-new retirement community offering everything you could expect, and more than you could dream of. From the inside out and the ground up, The Carrington has..." More
The Wellshire Lincolnshire
Provides: Independent Living
170 Jamestown Lane, Lincolnshire, IL 60069
"The Ponds is very nice. They have very good staff. I heard that it has recently been sold to a big company so I hope that they maintain the level of care they are providing. The facility is..." More
The Selfhelp Home
Provides: Independent Living
908 W Argyle, Chicago, IL 60640
"In general, I think that this is a beautiful facility, obviously upscale, but in extremely good taste. There is a library and a little shopping area with candy and jewelry. There is a very nice..." More
Caring Star 2014
Concord Place
Provides: Independent Living
401 West Lake Street, Northlake, IL 60164
"When it comes to assisted living communities, I have been somewhat apprehensive. You hear about all those horror stories about the staff members and the facility, but one thing I can say for sure..." More
Presence Casa San Carlo Retirement Co...
Provides: Independent Living
420 N. Wolf Rd, Northlake, IL 60164
"Casa San Carlo was very traditional and older looking but comfortable for older people because of that familiar feeling. They had excellent food and a lovely dining room that served wine with the..." More
Montclare Senior Residences of Galewood
Provides: Independent Living
6650 West Belden Avenue, Chicago, IL 60707
"Montclare Residence was bright and big. It was more of a community feel or home feel meaning that it was small and you know everybody. It was more of a home feel than a nursing home. The room is..." More
Friendship Village
Provides: Independent Living
350 W Schaumburg Road,, Schaumburg, IL 60194
"This nursing facility is part of the Friendship Village campus, a continuing care retirement community set on a large parcel of land in suburban Schaumburg. The campus is quite aesthetically..." More
Carrington at Lincolnwood
Provides: Independent Living
3501 Northeast Parkway, Lincolnwood, IL 60712
"The Carrington at Lincolnwood was an excellent facility with beautiful grounds. The young lady who assisted us was excellent, specific to what my mother needed, and cared a lot about the family...." More
Liberty Village
Provides: Independent Living
415 N York St, Elmhurst, IL 60126
"I chose Liberty Village because it's closer to Chicago, closer to my children, and closer to the church that I go to. The dining room is nice. Security-wise the building is nice and secure...." More
Sedgebrook
Provides: Independent Living
800 Audubon Way, Lincolnshire, IL 60069
"I think if money is not an issue the Sedgebrook Retirement Community provides a safe and exclusive residence for affluent seniors. The community boasts all the conveniences of home with the..." More
Lexington Square Elmhurst
Provides: Independent Living
420 West Butterfield Road, Elmhurst, IL 60126
"My uncle stayed at Lexington Square. He had his physical therapy there, and he was able to get his strength back. The staff's work attitude was very positive and good. The room was clean. He had a..." More
The Solana Deer Park
Provides: Independent Living
21840 West Lake Cook Road, Deer Park, IL 60010
"Solana at Deer Park has an amazing number of amenities particularly for independent. They also have options for assisted living. They people there are very helpful, reaches out to you and answers..." More
The Martha Washington
Provides: Independent Living
2324 West Irving Park Road,, Chicago, IL 60618
"I liked The Martha Washington very much. It was very homey in its decoration. The people were very friendly and they said hello when you're in the hallway. They seemed to be high functioning. It..." More
Lexington Square Lombard
Provides: Independent Living
665 W. North Ave., Suite 500, Lombard, IL 60148
"I took my mother back to Lexington Square so that she could see it. She really liked it. It was a very nice community. The staff was all very pleasant and very informative. They followed up to see..." More
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Review of Brookdale Des Plaines
I liked everything about Brookdale Des Plaines. They had a pool and a variety of trips to everything within range. The person who toured me was very nice and answered all of my questions. The build... Read more
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Review of Brookdale Des Plaines
I was impressed with Brookdale Des Plaines. Mother and I liked it very much. Out of the ones I visited, Brookdale is the nicest. The price is good. I was impressed with the staff and the cleanlines... Read more
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Review of Brookdale Des Plaines
I moved into Brookdale Des Plaines at the end of February. It is nice and clean, and they have lots of activities. They have a swimming pool, and there is aerobics which I attend. I haven’t met any... Read more
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