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9.8
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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
7.5
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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.
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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
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.
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: 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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Cost of independent living in Sand Ridge, IL

The average cost of senior living in Sand Ridge is $4,030 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lisbon, IL with an average of $3,989 per month.

Independent living costs in Sand Ridge, IL, vs. nearby cities

Sand Ridge, IL
$4,030/mo
$7,992/mo
$8,624/mo

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

Sand Ridge, IL
$4,030/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Sand Ridge, IL, vs. other senior living options

$5,494/mo
Independent Living
$4,030/mo

Independent living costs in Sand Ridge, IL, by floor plan type

Studio
$5,075/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,987/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,123/mo

Senior living costs in Sand Ridge 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: Sand Ridge, IL
Column state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSand Ridge, ILIllinoisU.S.
Independent Living$4,030/mo$4,331/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$5,453/mo$5,149/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$5,494/mo$5,166/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Sand Ridge, IL:$4,030/mo
Illinois:$4,331/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Sand Ridge, IL:$5,453/mo
Illinois:$5,149/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Sand Ridge, IL:$5,494/mo
Illinois:$5,166/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Sand Ridge, IL, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Sand Ridge 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
Sand Ridge, IL$2,872/mo$2,644/mo+8.6%
Illinois$2,981/mo$2,873/mo+3.8%
National$3,059/mo$2,928/mo+4.5%
Sand Ridge, IL
2024 average cost:$2,872/mo
2023 average cost:$2,644/mo
Percent change:+8.6%
Illinois
2024 average cost:$2,981/mo
2023 average cost:$2,873/mo
Percent change:+3.8%
National
2024 average cost:$3,059/mo
2023 average cost:$2,928/mo
Percent change:+4.5%
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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 Sand Ridge

Recent reviews for independent living in Sand Ridge

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.

Sand Ridge independent living services and amenities

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

The Timbers of Shorewood, Heritage Woods of Minooka and The Gardens at Park Pointe are the top-rated independent living facilities near Sand Ridge, Illinois. See full list of communities.
There are 5 independent living facilities near Sand Ridge, Illinois. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Sand Ridge, Illinois are The Timbers of Shorewood, Prairie Pointe Assisted Living and Memory Care and American House Cedarlake. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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