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142 reviews
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
Welcome to StoryPoint Naperville! This isn’t just a place to reside — it’s a place where our community members truly shine, and we are glad to share this experience with them. Our various senior living options include independent living, enhanced living, assisted living, memory care, and respite...
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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.
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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101 reviews
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101 reviews
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Brighton Gardens was recommended to us by A Place For Mom, as a place that could provide the assisted living services that my mother-in-law needed. My MIL was opposed to going to an assisted living but being...
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.
We stop at nothing to make our residents' experience engaging and inviting, and we've learned that the little things make a big difference! With over 35 years of experience, the Brighton Gardens of St. Charles provides both Assisted Living and Memory Care in a cozy and warm setting that offers...
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9.7
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73 reviews
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[name removed] the head of nursing is the BEST!!. Our loved one is picky but Overall great place. Expensive but going rate for Naperville. Yes! We would recommend this community to other families. One of the...
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.
With over 35 years of experience in senior care, Sunrise Senior Living offers elegant environments, in which we deliver the finest in senior care, and are recognized internationally for both quality and innovation. Guided by our Principles of Service, Sunrise affords families peace-of-mind by...
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66 Floor plans available
9.7
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177 reviews
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This is a review of StoryPoint Romeoville. Since moving my 96 year old aunt to StoryPoint - Romeoville everything has been going well. My aunt is adjusting to her new environment. She has mentioned to me...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
Welcome to StoryPoint Romeoville! This isn’t just a place to reside — it’s a place where our community members truly shine, and we are glad to share this experience with them. Our various senior living options include independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Throughout each service...
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22 Floor plans available
9.7
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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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66 Floor plans available
9.7
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I think the facility would be great if you need minimal to moderate nursing assistance. Unfortunately my MIL needs more assistance than most and we struggle with getting her the care she needs at times....
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.
Cedarhurst of Naperville in Woodridge, IL, offers 85 assisted living apartments and 24 memory care residences. Designed with residents' best interests in mind, individualized care plans are tailored to their needs. Our community values exceptional days at Cedarhurst, providing more than just a...
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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
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.
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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55 Floor plans available
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It was a great place. Nice facility and the staff was very caring and helpful. My dad was in a studio and it was perfect sized. Nice kitchen, bath and had a washer/dryer in the room. All brand new paint and...
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.
Thoughtfully designed to help older adults enjoy greater well-being, StoryPoint Bolingbrook is an assisted living and memory care community serving the families of Bolingbrook and Naperville.Whether residents select a spacious studio, one- or two-bedroom apartment, they will have access to a...
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9.6
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129 reviews
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What I like most about the community is they go out of their way to make the new resident comfortable and get acclimated to the new environment.
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.
Welcome to HarborChase of Naperville Assisted Living and Memory Care community. Here, you’ll discover stimulating activities, customized programs, innovative health services and generous amenities, along with a welcome abundance of Midwestern charm. We offer a large variety of spacious and...
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9.5
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It is a wonderful organization! The application process was so easy. [name removed], who is the intake point of contact was amazing - very responsive.... Answered all our questions. The staff and residents...
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.
Fox Valley's Premier Retirement Community Plum Landing is the place to live for independent seniors! All the freedom you want and services to make life easier and more enjoyable. Delight in top notch service from our dedicated and friendly staff, newly renovated apartments, and the best activity...
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My father tells me frequently that everyone at the Meadows is so nice to him and that they take good care of him! Clean, organized and well cared for facility. The staff is truly wonderful!!! Concerns are...
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.
Enjoy a winter vacation in a beautifully furnished apartmentwith all of the amenities, fun and interesting leisure activities,and 24-hour caring staff.· Stay at The Meadows of Franklin Grove without worrying about the weather.· Enjoy the beauty of snowfall without the burden of shoveling...
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55 Floor plans available
9.5
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Our experience at American House Cedarlake has been exceptional. My dad started out in the independent living area, but he had to move over to assisted living due to his declining health. The...
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.
American House Cedarlake is a pet-friendly independent living and assisted living community for seniors in the greater Chicago area. For those who want to enjoy their retirement in the comfort and privacy of their own one-bedroom or two-bedroom apartment without the fuss of home ownership and...
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Staff and residents were very friendly. For example, dining wait staff knew my name the day after I came. Very active and engaging activity director. Yes, I would recommend this community to other families.
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.
In elegant, residential environments, we deliver the finest in senior care, and are recognized internationally for both quality and innovation. Guided by our Principles of Service, Sunrise affords families peace-of-mind by providing today's seniors with a range of personalized assisted living...
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A lot of staff turnover. The facility is safe, the food is very good and they promote an atmosphere of friendly involvement for the tenants through various fun activities. Tenants also have the independence...
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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My mom and dad were some of the first residents at Bardwell. It took a while for Bardwell to hire the right people in administration. They are very good with communication with our family regarding my dad's...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
Bardwell Residences is a senior living community in an incredible historic building. Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care round out this 99 apartment community. We embrace our history and are Senior Living, Reimagined. Scheduled to open 4/1/23 the entire building has been renovated...
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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.
Built in 1939, Sunnymere has now been providing a home for seniors with the best care for 83 years. Our Executive Director is an RN, and we have CNA's and Nursing Assistants on duty 24/7. We are a small community--35 residents is our max. Sunnymere is located in the southeast corner of Aurora...
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Grand Victorian of Sycamore is awesome, definitely a 5. Great staff from the aids up to management! Easy to work with, easy to talk to, super attentive! My parents needs changed a lot since they moved there...
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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We are in a townhouse that is perfect for our needs. We both love all the green space. The staff are wonderful and they are always growing activities based on interest.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
Come experience what makes River Glen so special! Independent Living townhomes now available as rentals! With two models to choose from; the ranch model is 1,434 sq ft and our two story model is very spacious at 2400 Sq ft. Both include full basements and screened in sun porches...you won't need...
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This is not a high skilled nursing facility, and the nursing staff are very limited on what they can do. The facility director [name removed] was excellent. She was very professional, courteous, attentive,...
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.
The Cottages of New Lenox is an assisted living and memory care community located in New Lenox, IL, in Will County. The community has been specially created to resemble the type of family home where most residents will have lived all of their lives, helping them to adapt to this next stage of...
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Ciel was wonderful overall. There were some concerns around staffing or lack of in the memory care unit; however, an overall great experience I believe.
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.
The living is easy here because the services are second to none!' HarborChase of Plainfield conveniently serves the assisted living and memory care needs of seniors and families in and around the Plainfield area. Our community is situated on 3.8 acres just 35 miles southwest of Chicago. The...
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the Landings Senior Living has beautiful surroundings and the facility is new. It is an awesome place for the price. I would highly recommend this facility to others and already have.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
Our brand new, beautifully designed community is conveniently located in a vibrant area near downtown Batavia and within minutes of shopping, restaurants, entertainment and medical care. At The Landings, you will find no buy-ins or hidden fees and the perfect combination of comfort, care and an...
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9.0
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The staff was very pleasant and easy to work with. Sometimes I had wished things moved a little faster but overall it was the right pace for my parents.
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.
Good Times, Good PeopleAre you ready to enjoy everything senior living has to offer? At our continuing care retirement community (CCRC) in Lisle, Illinois, you can enjoy a beautiful and inviting environment with spacious common rooms, a fun-filled events calendar with a multitude of...
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A wonderful place for my mom that offers a new apartment that features a fresh take on all of the things she loved about her old house. She loves going to daily mass, walks around the facility along with...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
Take a deep breath and imagine what your everyday life could be if you eliminate having to prepare and cook meals and significantly reduce your housekeeping duties. How would you like being able to walk to Mass, a gorgeous outdoor stations of the cross devotion, a fine restaurant, bistro, gift...
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5 for all it's a great place and my Dad is doing well there. The staff has always been nice and are always smiling. Always responsive
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.
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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Cost of independent living in Ottawa, IL

The average cost of senior living in Ottawa is $4,010 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Oglesby, IL with an average of $3,628 per month.

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

Ottawa, IL
$4,010/mo
$3,860/mo

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

Ottawa, IL
$4,010/mo
U.S. national average
$4,009/mo

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

$4,835/mo
Independent Living
$4,010/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,992/mo
Studio
$5,227/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,290/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,369/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,415/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Ottawa over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Ottawa

Recent reviews for independent living in Ottawa

The Landings Senior Living in Batavia, IL

4.3
The staff is extremely friendly. There lots of activities and outings. Beautiful campus and location!

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".

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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Ottawa independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ottawa independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ottawa, 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 Ottawa 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 Ottawa 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
26.3%
20.3%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
29.7%
33.9%
No sugar
No sugar
21.2%
31.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
25.4%
33.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
4.2%
7.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Ottawa 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 Ottawa communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
29.7%
36.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
40.7%
43.3%
Room service
Room service
28%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
17.8%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ottawa 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 Ottawa offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
44.1%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
28%
28.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
30.5%
32.6%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
51.7%
49%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
48.3%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
55.1%
54.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
38.1%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
33.9%
37.5%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
35.6%
41.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
44.9%
47.3%
Live performances
Live performances
45.8%
47%
Dances
Dances
28.8%
32.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
27.1%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
43.2%
46.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions

StoryPoint Naperville, The Timbers of Shorewood and Brighton Gardens of St. Charles are the top-rated independent living facilities near Ottawa, Illinois. See full list of communities.

There are 132 independent living facilities near Ottawa, Illinois. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Ottawa, Illinois are StoryPoint Naperville, The Timbers of Shorewood and Brighton Gardens of St. Charles. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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