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The staff has been fantastic since my grandmother moved in six months ago. The building is beautiful and well kept. As difficult as this process has been, this part of it has been very pleasant. I'm happy if...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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.
Rates vary between $4,500 and $6,000 per month depending on room configuration (Private of Semi-Private) and the resident's individual care needs, which are determined upon initial assessment. This 160 year old, 7,700 square foot Victorian home is one of the oldest buildings in Harvard, and after...
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Located in a quiet residential neighborhood in Harvard, IL, Sunset Senior Apartments offers 24 apartments designed for individuals 62 and better or who are disabled. Rental assistance is offered to residents in 20 of the 24 apartments. Full of quaint small-town appeal, Harvard is small enough to...
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I am very impressed with the caring and attentive staff. They impress me as having genuine interest in the residents they serve.
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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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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
HARVARD RANCH FOR SENIORS IS A 23 APARTMENT BUILDING ALL ON ONE FLOOR. APTS. INCLUDE STOVE FRIDGE AND GAS HEAT AND GAS COOKING. CENTRAL AIR AND PARKING. RESIDENT MUST BE 60 YEARS OF AGE AND HAVE INCOME BELOW 32,OOO PER YEAR.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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.
Inspiration Ministries is an assisted living community for people with disability. Located in Walworth, WI, the village of Walworth is in Walworth County and home to about 2,800 people. Walworth is a small town that's on Lake Geneva with 40-acres of beautiful trails and paths. Residents can go...
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Rosewood Manor is a smaller community and it is a wonderful place. My mom has been doing great since her move to the community.The staff have been very friendly and caring to mom. They have done a great job...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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.
Rosewood Manor in Delavan, WI is a State licensed 8bed Assisted Living Home with a very comfortable environment. Our unique license and VA Certification encompasses care for independent individuals as well as those requiring total care at an affordable cost. We provide escorted transportation to...
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I’ve only been living here since last year, but I’m so very happy to be here. Every single day I look around at my place and give thanks that I chose to live here. I was widowed a few years ago, and could no...
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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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I have no complaints about how things are going for my loved one since he had made the move into this community. The staff where all very friendly and have welcomed him with open arms. I am comfortable with...
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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.
Our Commitment to you at RidgeStone is to maintain a warm and homelike atmosphere. We treat all our live-in guests with love, courtesy and respect of privacy. Your needs and comfort always come first. RidgeStone Village offers a continuum of care for seniors. We offer two levels of assisted...
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Cost of independent living in Big Foot Prairie, IL

The average cost of senior living in Big Foot Prairie is $3,463 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Roscoe, IL with an average of $2,978 per month.

Independent living costs in Big Foot Prairie, IL, vs. nearby cities

Big Foot Prairie, IL
$3,463/mo
$3,894/mo
$3,977/mo

Independent living costs in Big Foot Prairie, IL, vs. state and national averages

Big Foot Prairie, IL
$3,463/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Big Foot Prairie, IL, vs. other senior living options

$5,012/mo
Independent Living
$3,463/mo

Independent living costs in Big Foot Prairie, IL, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,995/mo
Studio
$2,119/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,317/mo
2 Bedroom
$900/mo

Senior living costs in Big Foot Prairie vs. state and national costs

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Column destination: Big Foot Prairie, IL
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Community typeBig Foot Prairie, ILIllinoisU.S.
Independent Living$3,463/mo$4,331/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$4,924/mo$5,149/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$5,012/mo$5,166/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Big Foot Prairie, IL:$3,463/mo
Illinois:$4,331/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Big Foot Prairie, IL:$4,924/mo
Illinois:$5,149/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Big Foot Prairie, IL:$5,012/mo
Illinois:$5,166/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Big Foot Prairie

Recent reviews for independent living in Big Foot Prairie

Shepherd of Harvard

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I am very happy with the care that my mother is getting at this very nice and home feeling community. The staff is wonderful and very attentive. I like that the community is clean. <y mother is really liking the activities and she likes what is offered. We would highly recommend this small ...
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Lakeland Apartments in Fox Lake, IL

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We think this is a really good community and every time we come to visit things look clean and well taken care of. The outside of the building and everything around it is well maintained. The property manager [name removed] has been so wonderful to work with. She has been very helpful, ...
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Heritage Woods of Belvidere

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I am very content living at Heritage Woods. My apartment is very comfortable and convenient. The nurses and CNAs are very attentive and convenient. The food is good and I may also eat in my room if I so desire. There are activities every day. Also a small store 2 days a week.

Big Foot Prairie independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Big Foot Prairie independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Big Foot Prairie, 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 Big Foot Prairie 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 Big Foot Prairie 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
22.2%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
22.2%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
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31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
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Availability of select dining options in Big Foot Prairie 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 Big Foot Prairie communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
11.1%
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Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
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Room service
Room service
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Availability of select programs and activities in Big Foot Prairie 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 Big Foot Prairie offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
22.2%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
11.1%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
33.3%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
44.4%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
11.1%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
77.8%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
11.1%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
11.1%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
22.2%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
33.3%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
11.1%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
11.1%
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Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Shepherd of Harvard, Sunset Senior and Shepherd Premier Living of Harvard are the top-rated independent living facilities near Big Foot Prairie, Illinois. See full list of communities.
There are 11 independent living facilities near Big Foot Prairie, Illinois. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in Big Foot Prairie, Illinois is The Cottages of Fox Lake. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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