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33 Floor plans available
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I am pleased with everything. Everyone is friendly. I like the fact you can sit with different people at every meal. They have many different activities so you can do what ever you want. Weather permitting,...
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.
When it comes to home upkeep, less is more.Our community, located next door to a golf course and across the street from Arthur L. Janura Forest Preserve, has both independent living and assisted living so you’ll have care options if you need more care later.  When something needs to be...
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Staff is really friendly, the food is really good, amenities are great for my parents and the hair salon my mom loves. Dad really likes the veterans rooms.
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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Staff is very friendly and outgoing. They went out of their way to make my mom feel comfortable during the adjustment and at home. She has made so many new friends and seems to be busy all day long! Her 1...
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.
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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They are wonderful. My parents are very happy there. [name removed] is amazing. Patient and supportive, willing to work with you and no question or concern is too big or too small. All the staff is friendly...
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.
At Lexington Square Lombard a CCRC, we offer a variety of community features. Residents can enjoy regular off-site adventures and excursions. Cats and dogs are allowed in private quarters. We offer free high speed internet. Free resident parking and guest parking available at our location. All...
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I think room size is adequate, and very clean. Staff are friendly and helpful. They coordinate activities for residents and encourage participation. Are also respective of those who aren't as social as...
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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My mother has been a resident for over a year and loves it! The staff is caring, attentive and experienced. The apartments are very nice and perfect for her needs. The building, grounds and restaurant are...
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.
Three Oaks is the premier assisted living community in Cary, Illinois just north of the Fox River. We offer Assisted Living and Dementia/Memory Care. This newly built retirement community will begin welcoming residents in Spring 2012.We know how difficult change can be, especially for seniors, so...
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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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They were very responsive, good communicators, patient during the long process, staff were very professional, kind, engaging, and had a cute sense of humor. Unfortunately my dad ended up refusing to go but...
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.
Clarendale of Addison senior living community offers extraordinary independent living, assisted living, and memory care all under one roof. Service-rich, yet as comfortable and welcoming as a friendly village, Clarendale of Addison keeps you connected to the people and places you love most.Our...
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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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My mother lived at Lombard Place for almost two years before she passed. It was a great place for her. My mother could be cranky and stubborn at times, but her care never suffered. The caregivers and staff...
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.
The new Lombard Place Assisted Living and Memory Care in Lombard, IL is the perfect alternative for seniors who value their independence but still need some help from time to time. Carefully designed and professionally managed, Lombard Place features beautiful apartments in a home-like setting....
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55 Floor plans available
9.5
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American House Cedar Lake is an excellent facility. The staff is well trained, responsive and very caring. American House has a "neighborhood" feel to it. Residents are active and quite friendly to each...
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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We visited 4 assisted living communities. All of them were very nice. The biggest difference we observed in the 4 communities was the happiness of the individuals living at Morning Star Village. There were...
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.
Morning Star Village is the friendliest and only locally-owned Assisted Living community in the Rockford area. We offer a wide range of services to residents who are happy to call Morning Star Village home. Presence Life Connections manages our community and they have a long history of serving...
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We have had a great experience with the staff. There have been a few things that have broken, like a faucet leak and an air conditioner not working. They were awesome! We never waited more than a couple...
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.
Don't let our value prices fool you -- Autumn Green is a beautiful community!   Autumn Green at Midway Village offers full-service rental retirement living at a mid-range price for persons aged 62+ OR For-sale condominiums for persons aged 55+ in the adjacent Midway Village...
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Everyone's needs are different, but our family is thrilled with Eden Vista after my Grandmother moved in several months ago. All of the staff are incredibly friendly and caring, and they cultivate such a...
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.
Just a short drive from Chicago, Eden Vista Prospect Heights offers spacious accommodations, restaurant-style dining and activities to engage your interests and purpose. Life here means trading the chores, stress and isolation that often comes from living at home for a community full of...
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I felt immediate relief and a sense of peace moving mom and dad into StoryPoint. The daily report from them used to be whatever medical a chest pains they had. It changed quickly to what activities they did....
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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I really like living at Fox river Horizon. There are plenty of activities, it is a very independent and friendly place. I do wish my bedroom and kitchen were a bit bigger in my apartment.
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.
Fox River Horizon is a senior housing community located in Elgin, IL. Elgin is a part of Cook and Kane Counties and this area offers much to do and see. Those who choose to be a part of Elgin and this community will find that there is always plenty to keep them busy, and their guests will enjoy...
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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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The resident facility is really quite impressive. There is a huge emphasis on quality care to both residents and visitors. The level of customer service provided and cleanliness are second to none. I...
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.
Heartis Orland Park is a luxurious senior living community offering you fun and engaging ways to continue a life well lived.The upscale services and amenities create a vibrant atmosphere with new experiences around every corner. Socialize with neighbors and visitors in the courtyards or theatre....
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They could improve on the maintenance requests completion timeline. Apartment cleaning. Mom is fairly new and we are still experiencing the home and their services. I love the structure of the building. The...
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.
Church Creek, ideal for seniors who value their independence and appreciate the good life, is an independent full-service community conveniently located next to Northwest Community Hospital. Our community features a comfortable lifestyle, superb amenities and the highest standards of hospitality...
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My sister and I checked out 4-5 senior centers that provide both independence and assisted living options. Staff turnover seems to be an issue at most of these places so prepared for that.
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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9.5
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The staff is very friendly, the activities are great. Administration seems to have a lot of turnover, leading to frequent changes in policies, but they seem to listen to their residents for the most part.
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.
Start living an upscale lifestyle in the spring of 2021 at The Sheridan at Oak Brook. Learn about our exclusive Diamond Charter Membership!The Sheridan at Oak Brook is located in one of Chicago’s most fancied neighborhoods. Part of the Signature Collection at Senior Lifestyle, this community...
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9.4
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My mom has been in ALTO for a year and the biggest thing for me is that I know that I do not have to worry about her at all. The 4th floor nurses are wonderful and will call me with any problems that...
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.
At Alto Wheaton, we see things differently. And it shows. We believe that quality senior living is an ideal balance of care and hospitality. At Alto Wheaton, moving here is moving forward. Our communities offer the best of both worlds in assisted living and memory care services – luxury...
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Staff is very caring and helpful. Very polite to all the residents. Activities are available, could use some variety. Dining is good. Staff is helpful and professional. Food quality is far better than most...
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.
Conveniently located on the outskirts of Rockford, close to I-90, Cherryvale Place offers all the amenities you need within minutes of this well-maintained, beautifully landscaped community. With a full-time licensed nurse available 24 hours a day to provide clinical oversight and coordination of...
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Great offerings. Great clientele. If you can afford this, it is good activity, socialization, meals, facility. I toured many, I didn't see anything better than this in our area.
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.
Oak Trace, located in Downers Grove, IL, is not-for-profit continuing care retirement community that offers a continuum of living options. Catered living, skilled nursing care and memory support are all situated right on campus. With everything so close by, you'll know that you can find whatever...
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There are no meals here, however everything about the place is perfect so close to the hospital and doctors. Activities for my parents, friendly staff. Very clean and they stand on top of things.
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 Somonauk, IL

The average cost of senior living in Somonauk is $6,643 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lee, IL with an average of $3,118 per month.

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

Somonauk, IL
$6,643/mo
$6,094/mo

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

Somonauk, IL
$6,643/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

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

$5,692/mo
Independent Living
$6,643/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,797/mo
Studio
$5,250/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,348/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,724/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,377/mo

Senior living costs in Somonauk 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: Somonauk, IL
Column state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSomonauk, ILIllinoisU.S.
Independent Living$6,643/mo$4,331/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$5,640/mo$5,149/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$5,692/mo$5,166/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Somonauk, IL:$6,643/mo
Illinois:$4,331/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Somonauk, IL:$5,640/mo
Illinois:$5,149/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Somonauk, IL:$5,692/mo
Illinois:$5,166/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Somonauk, IL, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Somonauk 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.

Somonauk, ILIL stateNational

Independent living cost trends in Somonauk, IL

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Somonauk 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
Somonauk, IL$3,110/mo$3,077/mo+1.1%
Illinois$3,094/mo$3,076/mo+0.6%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Somonauk, IL
2024 average cost:$3,110/mo
2023 average cost:$3,077/mo
Percent change:+1.1%
Illinois
2024 average cost:$3,094/mo
2023 average cost:$3,076/mo
Percent change:+0.6%
National
2024 average cost:$3,261/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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What families are saying about independent living in Somonauk

Recent reviews for independent living in Somonauk

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.

Heritage Woods of Belvidere

5.0
I am very content living at Heritage Woods. My apartment is very comfortable and convenient. The nurses and CNAs are very attentive and convenient. The food is good and I may also eat in my room if I so desire. There are activities every day. Also a small store 2 days a week.

Somonauk independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Somonauk independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Somonauk, 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 Somonauk 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 Somonauk partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Somonauk, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
36.8%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
43.1%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
38.8%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
38.8%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.8%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Somonauk 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 Somonauk communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Somonauk, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
41.8%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50.7%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
40.1%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
18.4%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Somonauk 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 Somonauk offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Somonauk, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
53.9%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
39.1%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
43.4%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
59.5%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
58.6%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
66.8%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
47.4%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
45.4%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
49%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
55.9%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
56.3%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
37.8%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
39.1%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
54.3%
47%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Encore Village of Schaumburg, a CCRC, Brookdale Des Plaines and Clarendale of Algonquin are the top-rated independent living facilities near Somonauk, Illinois. See full list of communities.
There are 340 independent living facilities near Somonauk, Illinois. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Somonauk, Illinois are Brookdale Des Plaines, Clarendale of Algonquin and Mercy Circle Senior Living. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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