The 10 Best Independent Living Communities in Des Plaines, IL for 2024
There are 43 Independent Living Communities in the Des Plaines area, with 3 in Des Plaines and 40 nearby.
The average cost of independent living in Des Plaines is $2,762 per month. This is lower than the national median of $2,800. Cheaper rated regions include Niles with an...
average starting cost of 2,434.
To help you with your search, browse the 1096 reviews below for independent living communities in Des Plaines. On average, consumers rate independent living in Des Plaines 4.59 out of 5 stars. Better rated regions include Elmhurst with an average rating of 4.79 out of 5 stars.
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Independent Living Facilities in Des Plaines, Illinois
"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 plans, as well as the community facilities. I didn't ha..."
"What I like the best about Generations at Oakton Arms is the cleanliness of the property and the amenities that they offer. The rooms were excellent. The staff member who toured me around was extremely professional and considerate of me moving in as ..."
"The woman I met at Asbury Court was nice, but the first thing she jumped at me was how much money that I had. The place was under remodeling and the kitchens weren't really a kitchen. I think they had a little tiny refrigerator and a little microwave..."
"I visited Solstice Senior Living at Palatine. It was a very bright and cheery place. I was impressed. The staff is attentive, and the administrator who showed me around was very kind and informative. I like their program where they have all the addit..."
"Lincolnwood Place looked like a lot of fun. I saw a lot of activities and a lot of personable people. The staff who showed me around was terrific. I hope she stays there for many years. They would provide 2 meals a day, so the third one would be extr..."
"The facilities are well kept with more spacious apartment floorplans than others in a similar location and price point. The activity areas are large and well appointed for the daily activities, entertainment, and educational offerings. Their dining s..."
"My parents moved into Bridgeway of Bensenville. I liked that they were able to socialize with other people in their age group. The staff is very friendly and accommodating, and the facility is organized and clean-looking. I know there are numerous ac..."
"I am living at Elison Independent Living of Niles. The staff is wonderful. They provide weekly cleaning. Each apartment has its own kitchen. Most people use it very little, except for the refrigerator, because meals are provided in the main dining ro..."
"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 units with a balcony, too, which is lovely. On their low..."
"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 wonderful. He has answered all of my and my father's..."
"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 the tour kind of focused on activities and seemed int..."
"I am in a bedroom den at Clarendale. The apartment is far more spacious than other places . The staff is fabulous- and the food is very good. As it is very new, there are new activities and services all the time.
I decided on independent living a..."
"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 building, which is beautifully decorated. I ate at their smal..."
"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 been able to be there comfortably, but she had to give..."
"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, which is nice. They had a sprinkler system in case of fir..."
1250 West Central Road, Arlington Heights, IL, 60005
4.5
(28 reviews)
"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 invited us to stay for lunch, so I got to experience..."
"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 periodically to check in but were not pushy sales pe..."
I went to Generations at Oakton Arms. It was depressing. There were just a couple of people hanging out, and they looked like they were bored out of their minds. There were no exercise facilities...
The woman I met at Asbury Court was nice, but the first thing she jumped at me was how much money that I had. The place was under remodeling and the kitchens weren't really a kitchen. I think they...
What I like the best about Generations at Oakton Arms is the cleanliness of the property and the amenities that they offer. The rooms were excellent. The staff member who toured me around was...