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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Carbon Hill, IL

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Staff and residents have been very friendly and the environment is always welcoming. My mother in law was very hesitant when she first moved in but within a month was more social than she has been in years....
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.
The Timbers of Shorewood delivers an unusual blend of secure senior living with elegance and independence! With full-service kitchens in every apartment, supportive services available for Independent living residents and perfectly coordinated services for Assisted Living residents. There is a...
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22 Floor plans available
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From coming here for several visits, I noticed the place to be clean and germ free/ In the leasing process. all my questions were answered to my satisfaction. The staff is very professional.
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.
Imagine being able to live in a beautiful building, in a community of friends, receive monthly housekeeping services and benefit from specially designed safety features - all for one low affordable monthly rate and in the Chicago neighborhood you've called home for most of your life. As a...
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88 Floor plans available
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The place is very nice and well kept, but the housekeeping for the individual rooms is terrible - they never sweep or mop the floors.
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.
Solstice Senior Living at Joliet provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment.Just outside of Chicago, we're conveniently located in Joliet, a friendly suburb linked to the city by highways and trains. Our community has everything you could ever want; Joliet features...
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Overall, the facility has been really great for my dad. My twin sister and I really appreciate the care and help that my dad has received including house keeping, laundry, and showers. As the time went on,...
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.
Rock Run Place offers a home like setting and cheerful smiles from our professional staff who greet you everyday. Assisted Living and Memory Care levels of care are available on our campus. Our peaceful setting, restaurant style dining experience, activities and beautiful setting combine to...
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For the most part it's all been good. Some of the food could be better but overall she likes it. I would recommend it to others.
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.
Heritage Woods of Dwight is an assisted living community located in Dwight, IL. Dwight, which contains a stretch of the original famous U.S. Route 66, lies 80 miles southwest of Chicago. The town boasts a rich history, and is home to numerous landmarks and monuments. With well-preserved...
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We picked Heritage Woods of Minooka, because it was close to our house, and offered financial assistance. I don't need to recommend it or not. Most people that go there don't have a choice because it's the...
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.
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We put my grandma here and she really was enjoying it till her health turned and she had to be put in the hospital. But when she was there she enjoyed the activities like bingo and she said the food was...
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.
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Staff and help is friendly, happy and call you by name. Food is good and portions are large, you can order small portion portion.
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.
We assist with the activities of daily living and provide lots of amenities and services including fabulous meals, housekeeping, laundry service, medication assistance, a personal response notification system, social activities, community field trips, transportation, and 24 hour staffing seven...
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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 LivingOur longstanding mission is to transform the way society thinks about aging and senior living. Our Victory Centre of Joliet community is an extension of that promise. We are steadfast in our commitment to cultivate a genuine home for you or your loved one. Above all else,...
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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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 Joshua Arms
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.
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My loved one has only been here a short time, but so far our experience has been a positive one. They were very helpful and welcoming during the move-in process, and the staff in their assisted living...
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.
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.
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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.
The Village at Our Lady of Angels provides seniors with an independent living community in Joliet, IL. This community offers a great place to live. Joliet is a part of the counties of Kendall and Will. Joliet offers much to do and see, and residents and their guests enjoy checking out the Joliet...

Cost of independent living in Carbon Hill, IL

The average cost of senior living in Carbon Hill is $4,261 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lisbon, IL with an average of $3,989 per month.

Independent living costs in Carbon Hill, IL, vs. nearby cities

Carbon Hill, IL
$4,261/mo
$5,014/mo
$4,473/mo

Independent living costs in Carbon Hill, IL, vs. state and national averages

Carbon Hill, IL
$4,261/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Carbon Hill, IL, vs. other senior living options

$4,784/mo
Independent Living
$4,261/mo

Independent living costs in Carbon Hill, IL, by floor plan type

Studio
$3,427/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,538/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,882/mo

Senior living costs in Carbon Hill vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Carbon Hill, IL
Column state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Community typeCarbon Hill, ILIllinoisU.S.
Independent Living$4,261/mo$4,331/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$4,570/mo$5,149/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,784/mo$5,166/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Carbon Hill, IL:$4,261/mo
Illinois:$4,331/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Carbon Hill, IL:$4,570/mo
Illinois:$5,149/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Carbon Hill, IL:$4,784/mo
Illinois:$5,166/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Carbon Hill, IL, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Carbon Hill and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Independent living cost trends in Carbon Hill, IL

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Carbon Hill have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Carbon Hill, IL$2,627/mo$2,345/mo+12.0%
Illinois$3,094/mo$3,076/mo+0.6%
National$3,265/mo$3,169/mo+3.0%
Carbon Hill, IL
2024 average cost:$2,627/mo
2023 average cost:$2,345/mo
Percent change:+12.0%
Illinois
2024 average cost:$3,094/mo
2023 average cost:$3,076/mo
Percent change:+0.6%
National
2024 average cost:$3,265/mo
2023 average cost:$3,169/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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What families are saying about independent living in Carbon Hill

Recent reviews for independent living in Carbon Hill

Riverside Assisted Living and Memory Care in Bourbonnais, IL

4.5
We were very, very happy with Riverside. I have no complaints. My mother liked it there, and they took very good care of her. I having nothing negative to say.

Heritage Woods of Yorkville

4.0
Quality of care got a low mark because there is almost no care provided. If you are pretty healthy and independent, this place is great. When my mom caught Covid from a resident who was sneezing and coughing at an event, she was told to stay in her room for a week. No one came to examine her, ...
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Riverside Assisted Living and Memory Care, a CCRC in Kankakee, IL

5.0
We chose Riverside because I liked the layout and I liked everything that they had to offer. It is also in a great location and they were very inviting. The apartment sizes are wonderful, she has a 2 bedroom 2 bath and she has a patio. They have a big gazebo outside where they can go sit and ...
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Carbon Hill independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Carbon Hill independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Carbon Hill, 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 Carbon Hill 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 Carbon Hill partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Carbon Hill, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
26.7%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
20%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
20%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
26.7%
33.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Carbon Hill 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 Carbon Hill communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Carbon Hill, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
20%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
46.7%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
26.7%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Carbon Hill 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 Carbon Hill offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Carbon Hill, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
40%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
20%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
26.7%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
60%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
46.7%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
60%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
33.3%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
33.3%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.3%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
46.7%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
46.7%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
40%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
33.3%
47%
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