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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Elmhurst, IL

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Provides: Senior Apartments
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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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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: 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.
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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.
DISCOVER VILLAGE GROVE APARTMENTS!  One of Elk Grove Village's finest locations...steps from library, grocery store, drugstore, within 6 blocks of hospital and all of the amenities and charm of Elk Grove Village.  Mature adults, 55 and older can enjoy the best of both worlds:  the...
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
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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: Senior Apartments
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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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Provides: Senior Apartments
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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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Provides: Senior Apartments
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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.
Bloomingdale Horizon Independent Living for Seniors...a social life in full swing. There's a sing-along in the game room...a barbecue on the patio...an easy chair in the library calling your name.  At Bloomingdale Horizon, it's how we celebrate the fine art of living!  Here you can...
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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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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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Windsor Park Rehab is the best facility by far, staff is so genuinely caring and their team is always available to speak to family at all times, always keeping you updated on your loved ones. Will highly...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
A nationally accredited lifecare retirement community set on an impeccably manicured 60-acre campus, Windsor Park Manor offers the tranquility and charm of a country home. We offer the largest variety of retirement lifestyles and services in Chicago’s western suburbs— a residential style for...
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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.
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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.

Cost of independent living in Elmhurst, IL

The average cost of senior living in Elmhurst is $5,829 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Franklin Park, IL with an average of $5,187 per month.

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

Elmhurst, IL
$5,829/mo
$5,853/mo

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

Elmhurst, IL
$5,829/mo
U.S. national average
$4,009/mo

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

$5,861/mo
Independent Living
$5,829/mo

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

Semi-Private
$7,265/mo
Studio
$5,416/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,365/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,889/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,075/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Elmhurst over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Elmhurst

Recent reviews for independent living in Elmhurst

Cantata Adult Life Services a CCRC in Brookfield, IL

4.8
I recommend Cantata because they have a robust rehab gym staffed with professionals in physical therapy, occupational therapy, balance, speech/memory therapy. It is located on a quiet tree lined landscaped campus with onsite Assisted Living, Skilled Nursing and Independent Living. The staff ...
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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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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.

Elmhurst independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Elmhurst independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Elmhurst, 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 Elmhurst 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 Elmhurst 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
41.2%
20.3%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
47.1%
33.9%
No sugar
No sugar
45.9%
31.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
43.5%
33.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
17.6%
7.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Elmhurst 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 Elmhurst communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
47.1%
36.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
55.3%
43.3%
Room service
Room service
48.2%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
17.6%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Elmhurst 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 Elmhurst offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
60%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
44.7%
28.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
50.6%
32.6%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
63.5%
49%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
61.2%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
68.2%
54.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
51.8%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
49.4%
37.5%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
58.8%
41.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
61.2%
47.3%
Live performances
Live performances
60%
47%
Dances
Dances
40%
32.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
47.1%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
60%
46.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Brookdale Northbrook, Brookdale Des Plaines and Mercy Circle Senior Living are the top-rated independent living facilities near Elmhurst, Illinois. See full list of communities.

There are 91 independent living facilities near Elmhurst, Illinois. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Elmhurst, Illinois are Brookdale Northbrook, Brookdale Des Plaines and Mercy Circle Senior Living. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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