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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Barrington Hills, IL

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Photo of The Oaks at Algonquin
1212 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
8.6
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40 reviews
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Apartments are nice but should have a coat closet. Food portions are very small. My Mom is having a hard time making friends but is trying. She enjoys bingo there. She likes the salon. Would like some more...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Located in Algonquin, Illinois, this senior living community is close enough to the city to indulge in the urban lifestyle while still living in a quiet village. Make a day of it by walking the shoreline of Lake Michigan, or get takeout from your favorite downtown pizza spot. But there’s no need...
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Photo of Azpira Place Lake Zurich
55 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
8.4
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24 reviews
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The place is very clean and bright. The CNAs are super kind, they seem like they really care about my dad and the residents. Sometimes there's a bit of a wait though when you buzz for someone, but that's to...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Dedicated to Good LivingPathway to Living’s longstanding mission is to transform the way society thinks about aging and senior living. Azpira Place of Lake Zurich community is an extension of that promise. We are steadfast in our commitment to cultivate a genuine home for you or your loved one....
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Photo of The Grand at Twin Lakes
1717 Photos available
8.2
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I would recommend this place as you can't find friendlier residents. Our current activity lady is friendly, helpful and innovative. First impression of The Grand was it's beautiful, has a pool for...
Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Introducing The Grand at Twin Lakes, a full service senior living community with 24/7 onsite Assistance With Activities of Daily Living which allows residents to gracefully age in place.Located on Twin Lakes in Palatine, The Grand is designed with the active senior in mind. You’re just steps away...
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Photo of The Pointe at Eastgate
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8.0
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31 reviews
8.0
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I don't have any negative feedback whatsoever . The facility has been a good fit for my mother in law. As I have recently toured facilities for my mother, I've noticed some are newer, brighter, and have...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Part of the magic of retirement is that it's time to relax and enjoy all you've worked for through the years. It's time to dream. Time to socialize. Time to take up a new hobby. Because we are a rental community, there is no long term financial commitment or ownership through an endowment fee....
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Photo of Bickford of Crystal Lake
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32 reviews
7.8
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32 reviews
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It was the perfect place for us. We never second guessed our decision to choose the Bickford. It is clean, but I think they made a mistake by going with a lighter carpeting, with so much traffic. The...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
There's a reason Bickford stands out in the world of senior living. Our focus? Ensuring your loved one feels at home, with delicious meals straight from our scratch kitchen, a roster of engaging activities, and the constant company of our devoted caregivers. But that's not all. Our HigherPath...
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Photo of The Fountains of Crystal Lake
1616 Photos available
7.8
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96 reviews
7.8
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96 reviews
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During our initial visit & subsequent visits since, I consistently see residents greeting the staff in a warm & friendly manner, and using their names. That meant a lot to me. We signed my mom up for an...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
The Fountains at Crystal Lake Over twenty years of experience have taught us that today's seniors want more choices and are leading a more active lifestyle than generations before. That's why at Fountains a Crystal Lake we created an Independent Living, Assisted Living & Memory Care...
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Photo of Melody Senior Living
8.5
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8.5
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Very happy with this facility. It's next over to their assisted living facility so I am next door to my husband who is there. Their programs are wonderful.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Photo of Alden Horizon
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We chose Alden Horizon because the friendliness of the people and the value for the money. The apartments are good size, we have a 1 bedroom and it is perfect for what we need. They do have full kitchens and...
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Alden Horizon is an independent living community in Barrington, IL. Barrington is a part of Cook County, and it provides great entertainment options and attractions. Residents and their guests enjoy checking out The Catlow Theater, as well as the areas golf courses and inns. This beautiful area...
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Very nice apartment living. Advertised as a no smoking building, but smokers congregate at front door, well within the required 15 b feet. No participation in the community by management. Love the...
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Photo of Zurich Meadows
5 star
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Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Photo of The Reisdences of Lake in the Hills
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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My mother had Alzheimer's. She stayed at The Vines. First I should say that the owners are personal friends of mine for over 40 years. But don't write off my review. The owners are not some big...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Photo of Midlothian Manor
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Midlothian Manor is Shared Senior Housing. The Manor’s 14 private first floor apartments house self-reliant seniors who would like more companionship, and yet they gleefully give up household chores, yard work and cooking meals.We can’t wait to welcome you as our newest ”family” member.
Photo of Wayne Retirement Villa
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Photo of Westwind Tower
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Photo of Liberty Arms
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Everything is going great since my move here. The place is very comfortable and everyone is very nice. I am one of the youngest people here, and they don't have any activities. They have some meals provided...
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Liberty Arms, Lake County's newest senior living community, has been designed to address the social and economical needs for its senior residents, age 55 and older. Liberty Arms offers seniors a maintenance-free lifestyle opportunity with an array of support services as well as luxurious and...

Cost of independent living in Barrington Hills, IL

The average cost of senior living in Barrington Hills is $6,408 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Gilberts, IL with an average of $4,534 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Barrington Hills, IL vs. nearby cities

Barrington Hills, IL
$6,408/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Barrington Hills, IL vs. the state and national average

Barrington Hills, IL
$6,408/mo
U.S. national average
$4,020/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Barrington Hills vs. other types of senior living

$6,072/mo
Independent Living
$6,408/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Barrington Hills, IL by room type

Semi-Private
$4,999/mo
Studio
$5,112/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,400/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,842/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,543/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Barrington Hills over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Barrington Hills

Recent reviews for independent living in Barrington Hills

Silver Glen Senior Living in South Elgin, IL

4.7
I would definitely recommend Silver Glen Senior Living to others. The facility itself is great, the rooms are really nice, and everyone seems so nice and welcoming. Another great thing they have is they work with a company that provides Physical therapy, Speech and OT on the premises.. so ...
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Bickford of Crystal Lake

5.0
Our experience with Bickford of Crystal Lake has been so positive! Our Aunt is 100% satisfied with the amazing care, friendly staff, and wonderful services provided by Bickford. The caring staff regularly communicates with us and assists us in any way needed. Thank you for making this ...
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Liberty Village in Elmhurst, IL

5.0
I could not be happier with the Liberty Village community is every regard. [name removed] and [name removed] has been amazing and I am very happy that my father is there. Based on the experience we have had so far, we would recommend this community to other families.

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Friendly and helpful staff. Several reviews mention the kindness and attentiveness of staff members at various communities, such as at Solstice Senior Living at Palatine, where the staff are described as 'willing to help in any way' and 'always ready to assist'. Residents and their families express gratitude for the cari ...
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Delicious and diverse meals. Residents and their families consistently praise the quality of the meals offered at senior living communities, with many noting the deliciousness and variety of the options. For example, at Huntley Springs Retirement Resort, residents enjoy 'delicious meals every day', and at Encore Village ...
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Active social environments. Activities are an important aspect of many senior living communities, and several reviews mention the variety and enjoyment residents find in the offerings. At Encore Village of Schaumburg, a CCRC, residents participate in resident-founded groups and weekly newsletters keep everyone informed. ...
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Cleanliness and upkeep. Reviews frequently comment on the cleanliness and maintenance of the communities, including private apartments and communal areas. For example, at Melody Living Independent Living, the facility is described as 'extraordinary' with 'impeccable' landscaping, and at Deer Park Village, the commu ...
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Thoughtfully designed living spaces. Several reviews mention the thoughtful design of the living spaces at senior communities, creating a comfortable and homelike atmosphere. For instance, at The Grand at Twin Lakes, residents are described as 'thriving' in their beautiful and clean apartments. At Encore Village of Schaumburg, a ...
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Sense of community and belonging. Many reviews emphasize the sense of community and belonging that residents feel at their senior living communities. For example, at Brookdale Hoffman Estates, families mention the positive atmosphere and the ease with which their loved ones have made friends. At Clarendale of Algonquin, resi ...
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Barrington Hills independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Barrington Hills independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Barrington Hills, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Barrington Hills independent living

Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Barrington Hills partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
45%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
60%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
57.5%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
60%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
25%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Barrington Hills independent living

Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Barrington Hills communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
62.5%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
65%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
55%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
25%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Barrington Hills independent living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered independent living communities in Barrington Hills offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
65%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
52.5%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
57.5%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
67.5%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
62.5%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
80%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
55%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
57.5%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
62.5%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
62.5%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
62.5%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
52.5%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
50%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
62.5%
46.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Fox River Horizon, Galloway Senior Living and Brookdale Northbrook are the top-rated independent living facilities near Barrington Hills, Illinois. See full list of communities.

There are 45 independent living facilities near Barrington Hills, Illinois. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Barrington Hills, Illinois are Galloway Senior Living, Brookdale Northbrook and Clarendale of Algonquin. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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