The 10 Best Independent Living Communities in Elgin, IL for 2023
Also serving communities of South Elgin, Streamwood.
There are 32 Independent Living Communities in the Elgin area, with 3 in Elgin and 29 nearby.
The average cost of independent living in Elgin is $4,500 per month. This is higher than the national median of $2,802. Cheaper nearby regions include Hoffman Estates with an average starting cost of $2,850.
To help you with your search, browse the 206 reviews below for independent living communities in Elgin. On average, consumers rate independent living in Elgin 3.5 out of 5 stars. Better rated regions include Hoffman Estates with an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.
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Directory of Independent Living Communities in Elgin, IL
THE ATRIUM AT OAK CREST RESIDENCE
Provides: Independent Living
204 S State St, Elgin, IL 60123
"We toured The Atrium at Oak Crest Residence. We were hoping that that this was where my sister-in-law could go. They had a more controlled situation. We obviously were able to discuss her health..." More
"We toured The Atrium at Oak Crest Residence. We were hoping that that this was where my sister-in-law could go. They had a more controlled situation. We obviously were able to discuss her health..." More
Willow Lakes Estate
Provides: Independent Living
161 W River Rd, Elgin, IL 60123
"I moved to Willow Lake Estates. They're all manufactured homes. You buy them depending on the size you want, and you pay rent for the land that you're sitting on. They're mobile homes, and it's all..." More
"I moved to Willow Lake Estates. They're all manufactured homes. You buy them depending on the size you want, and you pay rent for the land that you're sitting on. They're mobile homes, and it's all..." More
Caring Star 2023
Brookdale Hoffman Estates
Provides: Independent Living
1515 Barrington Road, Hoffman Estates, IL 60169
"Brookdale Hoffman Estates is a very nice facility. There seems like a lot of activities. The residents seem very happy. There's a beautiful outdoor area next to a golf course and a pond. The..." More
"Brookdale Hoffman Estates is a very nice facility. There seems like a lot of activities. The residents seem very happy. There's a beautiful outdoor area next to a golf course and a pond. The..." 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
Caring Star 2019
Lake Barrington Woods
Provides: Independent Living
22320 Classic Court, Lake Barrington, IL 60010
"I went to Lake Barrington Woods. The lady who met us was very informative and very helpful. She took us on a tour of the facilities. They were very nice, very clean and very modern. We went to one..." More
"I went to Lake Barrington Woods. The lady who met us was very informative and very helpful. She took us on a tour of the facilities. They were very nice, very clean and very modern. We went to one..." More
Caring Star 2022
Clarendale of Algonquin
Provides: Independent Living
2001 West Algonquin Road, Algonquin, IL 60102
"Clarendale of Algonquin was an excellent place. It was top-notch. The rooms were large and the place was really clean. It was immaculate. The woman who took us around was very, very knowledgeable...." More
"Clarendale of Algonquin was an excellent place. It was top-notch. The rooms were large and the place was really clean. It was immaculate. The woman who took us around was very, very knowledgeable...." 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
Huntley Springs Retirement Community
Provides: Independent Living
11700 Samantha Lane, Huntley, IL 60142
"Our tour experience with Huntley Springs Retirement Community was excellent. It's basically apartment living where you have your own individual apartment and a key to the door. I felt that the cost..." More
"Our tour experience with Huntley Springs Retirement Community was excellent. It's basically apartment living where you have your own individual apartment and a key to the door. I felt that the cost..." More
Covenant Living at the Holmstad
Provides: Independent Living
700 West Fabyan Parkway, Batavia, IL 60510
"Covenant Living at the Holmstad was a beautiful facility. Not only the building itself, but the landscaping was very large and beautiful. There were lots of places for residents to be able to walk...." More
"Covenant Living at the Holmstad was a beautiful facility. Not only the building itself, but the landscaping was very large and beautiful. There were lots of places for residents to be able to walk...." 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
BlackBerry Pines RAL
Provides: Independent Living
41W723 Northway Dr., Elburn, IL 60119
"BlackBerry Pines is an Illinois state-certified home for seniors licensed for 8 residents. The home is single level 4,000 sq ft with 5 bedrooms that can be private or semi-private and all designed..." More
"BlackBerry Pines is an Illinois state-certified home for seniors licensed for 8 residents. The home is single level 4,000 sq ft with 5 bedrooms that can be private or semi-private and all designed..." More
The Reserve of Geneva
Provides: Independent Living
2508 Kaneville Road, Geneva, IL 60134
"The Reserve was new, and I liked the décor. The staff was very knowledgeable. They all had the correct answers, and they were friendly.
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"The Reserve was new, and I liked the décor. The staff was very knowledgeable. They all had the correct answers, and they were friendly.
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Friendship Village of Schaumburg
Provides: Independent Living
350 W Schaumburg Road,, Schaumburg, IL 60194
"Hello all... I have lived here for a little more than three years. After my wife passed away I decided that my large home in Roselle was just too much to take care of. I visited six local senior..." More
"Hello all... I have lived here for a little more than three years. After my wife passed away I decided that my large home in Roselle was just too much to take care of. I visited six local senior..." 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
Wyndemere
Provides: Independent Living
200 Wyndemere Circle, Wheaton, IL 60187
"We have relied on Wyndemere for our support and care. They are excellent relieving much of the burden from our children," More
"We have relied on Wyndemere for our support and care. They are excellent relieving much of the burden from our children," More
Caring Star 2019
Westbrook Senior Living
Provides: Independent Living
110 W. Schaumburg Road, Streamwood, IL 60107
"Westbrook Senior Living was very nice and brand new, but pricey. One thing that bothered me was the music on the first floor. Otherwise, it was lovely, and the rooms were lovely. The dining area..." More
"Westbrook Senior Living was very nice and brand new, but pricey. One thing that bothered me was the music on the first floor. Otherwise, it was lovely, and the rooms were lovely. The dining area..." More
Caring Star 2015
The Garlands of Barrington
Provides: Independent Living
1000 Garlands Lane, Barrington, IL 60010
"I like everything about The Garlands of Barrington, don't know what I didn't like about it. They're beautiful and very upscale. The staff who assisted us there was wonderful. The food was great, we..." More
"I like everything about The Garlands of Barrington, don't know what I didn't like about it. They're beautiful and very upscale. The staff who assisted us there was wonderful. The food was great, we..." More
Caring Star 2015
GreenFields of Geneva
Provides: Independent Living
0N801 Friendship Way, Geneva, IL 60134
"I toured GreenFields Geneva. I very much like the atmosphere there. It's very home-like and very well-kept. The residents that I encountered were all so pleased to be there. They felt that things..." More
"I toured GreenFields Geneva. I very much like the atmosphere there. It's very home-like and very well-kept. The residents that I encountered were all so pleased to be there. They felt that things..." More
Melody Living Lake in the Hills
Provides: Independent Living
525 Harvest Gate Road, Lake In The Hills, IL 60156
"I will be moving into Melody Living Lake in the Hills. It's a beautiful place. It's new, and I love the idea of having a little balcony. I have nothing to say against it. They gave us lunch and it..." More
"I will be moving into Melody Living Lake in the Hills. It's a beautiful place. It's new, and I love the idea of having a little balcony. I have nothing to say against it. They gave us lunch and it..." More
The Landings
Provides: Independent Living
2450 W Fabyan Pkwy, Batavia, IL 60510
"I'm on a waiting list for an apartment at The Landings. I thought the place was wonderful. It was new, only 2 years old. It was very bright and cheerful. The people were very friendly. Everybody..." More
"I'm on a waiting list for an apartment at The Landings. I thought the place was wonderful. It was new, only 2 years old. It was very bright and cheerful. The people were very friendly. Everybody..." More
Covenant Living at Windsor Park
Provides: Independent Living
124 Windsor Park Dr., Carol Stream, IL 60188
"I am a resident of Covenant Living at Windsor Park. Overall experience is very good, it's outstanding. The best thing is the sociability and the availability of everything that a senior might need,..." More
"I am a resident of Covenant Living at Windsor Park. Overall experience is very good, it's outstanding. The best thing is the sociability and the availability of everything that a senior might need,..." More
Sun City Huntley by Del Webb
Provides: Independent Living
12940 Del Webb Boulevard, Huntley, IL 60142
"Sun City Huntley by Del Webb is excellent. It's the most fabulous place to live. I like that they have the variety of every possible activity here. Whatever your interest is, they have a club for..." More
"Sun City Huntley by Del Webb is excellent. It's the most fabulous place to live. I like that they have the variety of every possible activity here. Whatever your interest is, they have a club for..." More
Carriage Oaks
Provides: Independent Living
1500 South 14th Street, St. Charles, IL 60174
"Carriage Oaks was a very lovely place, and the people were extremely friendly. It’s an economical alternative. My daughter recommends it. She works in a hospital when one of the patients told her..." More
"Carriage Oaks was a very lovely place, and the people were extremely friendly. It’s an economical alternative. My daughter recommends it. She works in a hospital when one of the patients told her..." More
Silver Glen Senior Living
Provides: Independent Living
1901 Silver Glen Road, South Elgin, IL 60177
"We are moving into Silver Glen Senior Living. The place was beautiful. It looked very clean and very well taken care of. We chose a cottage that had 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, and a 2-car garage, all..." More
"We are moving into Silver Glen Senior Living. The place was beautiful. It looked very clean and very well taken care of. We chose a cottage that had 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, and a 2-car garage, all..." More
Covenant Living of Geneva
Provides: Independent Living
27 North Bennett, Geneva, IL 60134
"Geneva Place was very organized, and I talked to several people who lived there, and they liked it very well. It was a new place. When they first opened it up, they were selling condominiums, and..." More
"Geneva Place was very organized, and I talked to several people who lived there, and they liked it very well. It was a new place. When they first opened it up, they were selling condominiums, and..." More
Deer Park Village
Provides: Independent Living
21840 West Lake Cook Road, Deer Park, IL 60010
"Purposefully designed to offer the benefits of a simpler, more flexible lifestyle, The Solana Deer Park is a new senior living community for active older adults. Located in a scenic setting near..." More
"Purposefully designed to offer the benefits of a simpler, more flexible lifestyle, The Solana Deer Park is a new senior living community for active older adults. Located in a scenic setting near..." More
Poplar Creek Village
Provides: Independent Living
2250 W Golf Rd, Hoffman Estates, IL 60169
"I'm moving into Poplar Creek Village. They gave me a nice two-bedroom, full bath, and eat-in kitchen place. It was clean and nice, and the price was OK. I chose them also because nobody else had..." More
"I'm moving into Poplar Creek Village. They gave me a nice two-bedroom, full bath, and eat-in kitchen place. It was clean and nice, and the price was OK. I chose them also because nobody else had..." More
Hunt Club Village
Provides: Independent Living
200 Hunt Club Drive, St. Charles, IL 60174
"Hunt Club Village is located in a wooded area. The place was nice and fun. I liked it.
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"Hunt Club Village is located in a wooded area. The place was nice and fun. I liked it.
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The Oaks at Algonquin
Provides: Independent Living
2595 Harnish Dr, Algonquin, IL 60102
"My mother moved into The Oaks at Algonquin. It's a new facility, and they have many rooms available right now. The food arrangement is an option, it's not included in the rent, so you only pay for..." More
"My mother moved into The Oaks at Algonquin. It's a new facility, and they have many rooms available right now. The food arrangement is an option, it's not included in the rent, so you only pay for..." More
Barrington Horizon
Provides: Independent Living
1418 South Barrington Road, Barrington, IL 60010
" This place is new and very clean. It has beautiful grounds, plenty to drive inside but nothing to walk. The surrounding area is wooded as well. I saw the apartment like accommodation. It was nice..." More
" This place is new and very clean. It has beautiful grounds, plenty to drive inside but nothing to walk. The surrounding area is wooded as well. I saw the apartment like accommodation. It was nice..." More
Anthony Place Glendale Heights
Provides: Independent Living
1123 Bloomingdale Road, Glendale Heights, IL 60139
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Recent Reviews of Independent Living in Elgin
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Review of THE ATRIUM AT OAK CREST RESIDENCE
We toured The Atrium at Oak Crest Residence. We were hoping that that this was where my sister-in-law could go. They had a more controlled situation. We obviously were able to discuss her health ne... Read more
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Review of Willow Lakes Estate
I thought this place would be amazing because of all they say they do for you. Was waiting to turn 55 to live here. OMG what a let down. They do not really do much of what they say they will. They ... Read more
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Review of Willow Lakes Estate
I moved to Willow Lake Estates. They're all manufactured homes. You buy them depending on the size you want, and you pay rent for the land that you're sitting on. They're mobile homes, and it's all... Read more
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