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7 Best Independent Living Communities in Channahon, IL

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Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 7 independent living facilities in Channahon, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.

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Photo of The Timbers of ShorewoodCommunity card badge
1616 Photos available
9.8
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106 reviews
9.8
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106 reviews
5 star
79%
4 star
10%
3 star
6%
2 star
1%
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4%
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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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88 Floor plans available
9.3
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61 reviews
9.3
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61 reviews
5 star
46%
4 star
38%
3 star
13%
2 star
0%
1 star
3%
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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
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.
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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8.9
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72 reviews
8.9
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72 reviews
5 star
46%
4 star
26%
3 star
14%
2 star
8%
1 star
6%
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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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22 Floor plans available
7.5
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6 reviews
7.5
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6 reviews
5 star
67%
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33%
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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
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: 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
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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Cost of independent living in Channahon, IL

The average cost of senior living in Channahon is $8,624 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lisbon, IL with an average of $3,989 per month.

Independent living costs in Channahon, IL, vs. nearby cities

Channahon, IL
$8,624/mo
$7,992/mo
$7,957/mo

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

Channahon, IL
$8,624/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Channahon, IL, vs. other senior living options

$5,441/mo
Independent Living
$8,624/mo

Independent living costs in Channahon, IL, by floor plan type

Studio
$2,400/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,070/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,882/mo

Senior living costs in Channahon 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: Channahon, IL
Column state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Community typeChannahon, ILIllinoisU.S.
Independent Living$8,624/mo$4,331/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$5,405/mo$5,149/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$5,441/mo$5,166/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Channahon, IL:$8,624/mo
Illinois:$4,331/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Channahon, IL:$5,405/mo
Illinois:$5,149/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Channahon, IL:$5,441/mo
Illinois:$5,166/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Channahon, IL, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Channahon 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 Channahon, IL

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Channahon 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
Channahon, 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%
Channahon, 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 Channahon

Recent reviews for independent living in Channahon

The Gardens of Waterford in Aurora, IL

4.0
I have lived here for 5+ years. The food is by far better than other places I've been. Staff are friendly and very helpful. This is Alden's main campus and the grounds are beautiful. Festive holiday decorations make this a very homey atmosphere. I call this "home".

Bickford of Oswego

5.0
We absolutely love it there, and everyone is so nice. Our loved is very happy there. The rooms are very nice, they offer three different types of rooms with different prices associated with them. Our loved one is now in the largest of the three. The people there are all wonderful, we are never ...
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Arbor Terrace Naperville

4.4
The level of care and available PT/OT therapy onsite is excellent. Staff is overall friendly during visits as well as responsive with regards to long term care inquiries and processing. Staff is kind and attentive to residents.

Channahon independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Channahon independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Channahon, 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 Channahon 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 Channahon partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Channahon, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
33.3%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
16.7%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
16.7%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
50%
33.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Channahon 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 Channahon communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Channahon, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
33.3%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
66.7%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
50%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
33.3%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Channahon 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 Channahon offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Channahon, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
66.7%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
33.3%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
33.3%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
66.7%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
66.7%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
66.7%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
50%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
50%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
66.7%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
66.7%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
50%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
33.3%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
33.3%
47%
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Frequently Asked Questions

The Timbers of Shorewood, Solstice Senior Living at Joliet and Eden Vista Rock Run are the top-rated independent living facilities near Channahon, Illinois. See full list of communities.

There are 7 independent living facilities near Channahon, Illinois. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Channahon, Illinois are The Timbers of Shorewood and American House Cedarlake. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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