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The size of the community is nice for seniors as it's not too big or overwhelming. The care is good from the staff. They are good with making sure the patrons get any PT/OT needed. Good activities. Food is...
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.
From personalized assisted senior living to day care services, we offer expansive services, inspirational programs and tasteful environments where seniors thrive. Prairie Pointe leads the way in meeting the changing needs of senior adults and their families. We are dedicated to providing world-...
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The friendliness and helpfulness of staff. My Mom loves the outdoor courtyard area that has plenty of chairs, tables, small path for walking & veggie/flower gardens. She also loves the Bistro that has an...
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 Grand Victorian of Sycamore is located in the county seat of DeKalb County, an ideal community in the heart of some of America's most productive farmland. Tree-lined streets and stately 19th century architecture offer picturesque small-town surroundings and a comfortable lifestyle....
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Mom was doing well at Heritage Woods before her fall. She is hoping to return to the community once she is done with rehab. There are plenty of activities for the residents to enjoy. The food is good and...
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.
An inviting, beautiful assisted living community located in DeKalb, Illinois, Heritage Woods of DeKalb is a welcoming place to call home. Located conveniently off 1-88 and Highway 64, it is an ideal choice for those who want to be close to family and friends. We're located near Northern Illinois...
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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.
Welcome to San Gabriel Assisted Living, Rochelle, Ogle County, Illinois. San Gabriel continues the near 20-year Goldenoak tradition of providing outstanding assisted living services in an elegant, yet home-like environment. Our 46-unit apartment facility will offer the ideal senior living setting...
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My Father loves the atmosphere and freedom. I am so happy that he is happy and is in a place conducive to his mental and physical abilities. I always recommend this place because I see how happy 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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The application process was smooth and easy. Most of the people are friendly. You have your normal community interactions such as some being nice, some being not being so nice, and overall it is...
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: 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.
Hickory Terrace is our brand-new independent living community built By Grainger. We are a family owned company lead by owners Brian and Susie Grainger. Brian Grainger has been active in building senior housing in the Sycamore area for more than six years, with unparalleled customer satisfaction...
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We have had a great experience so far. I can tell that my mom is very happy and really thriving here. They encourage her to participate in activities and I really like that. I would definitely recommend to...
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.
Lincolnshire Place Lincolnshire Place is an assisted living community that specializes in the art of making seniors feel at home while providing expert dementia care in Sycamore, DeKalb County, Illinois. Located in northern Illinois, Sycamore is home to the Sycamore Pumpkin Festival, an annual...
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.

Cost of independent living in Mc Girr, IL

The average cost of senior living in Mc Girr is $3,906 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lee, IL with an average of $3,118 per month.

Independent living costs in Mc Girr, IL, vs. nearby cities

Mc Girr, IL
$3,906/mo
$3,636/mo
$3,423/mo

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

Mc Girr, IL
$3,906/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Mc Girr, IL, vs. other senior living options

$5,861/mo
Independent Living
$3,906/mo

Independent living costs in Mc Girr, IL, by floor plan type

Studio
$4,387/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,034/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,495/mo

Senior living costs in Mc Girr 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: Mc Girr, IL
Column state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMc Girr, ILIllinoisU.S.
Independent Living$3,906/mo$4,331/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$5,512/mo$5,149/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$5,861/mo$5,166/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Mc Girr, IL:$3,906/mo
Illinois:$4,331/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Mc Girr, IL:$5,512/mo
Illinois:$5,149/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Mc Girr, IL:$5,861/mo
Illinois:$5,166/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Mc Girr, IL, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Mc Girr 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Mc Girr, IL$5,366/mo$4,432/mo+21.1%
Illinois$2,563/mo$2,615/mo-2.0%
National$2,774/mo$2,763/mo+0.4%
Mc Girr, IL
2024 average cost:$5,366/mo
2023 average cost:$4,432/mo
Percent change:+21.1%
Illinois
2024 average cost:$2,563/mo
2023 average cost:$2,615/mo
Percent change:-2.0%
National
2024 average cost:$2,774/mo
2023 average cost:$2,763/mo
Percent change:+0.4%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about independent living in Mc Girr

Recent reviews for independent living in Mc Girr

The Reserve of Geneva

5.0
Dad lived here and had many wonderful friends! I am so thankful for the wonderful people he met and experiences he had here. The management helped to get a new occupant into his home quicker than expected (probably because he had granite counter-tops) and we got his entrance fee returned which ...
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Carriage Oaks in Saint Charles, IL

4.9
My mother was welcomed to her new home as a member of her new family by both staff and residents. We picked Carriage Oaks based on the initial experience with the staff, the convenient location, as well as the safety factor of residents looking out for each others well being.

Grand Victorian of Sycamore

5.0
I highly recommend the Grand Victorian of Sycamore to a friend because it is an amazing place to live in. The staff is wonderful. The community is maintained very clean at all times and anytime I have an issue in my room that needs to be fixed, they are quick to respond, tom the head of ...
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Mc Girr independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Mc Girr independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Mc Girr, 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 Mc Girr 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 Mc Girr 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
18.2%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
18.2%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
18.2%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
18.2%
33.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Mc Girr 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 Mc Girr communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
18.2%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
36.4%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
18.2%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
9.1%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Mc Girr 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 Mc Girr offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
36.4%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
36.4%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
36.4%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
45.5%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
45.5%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
54.5%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
36.4%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
27.3%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
27.3%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
45.5%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
36.4%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
27.3%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
27.3%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
45.5%
47%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Prairie Pointe Assisted Living and Memory Care, Grand Victorian of Sycamore and Heritage Woods of DeKalb are the top-rated independent living facilities near Mc Girr, Illinois. See full list of communities.
There are 13 independent living facilities near Mc Girr, Illinois. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in Mc Girr, Illinois is Prairie Pointe Assisted Living and Memory Care. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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