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Photo of Sunrise Villa Olympia FieldsCommunity card badge
1717 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
9.8
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80 reviews
9.8
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80 reviews
5 star
61%
4 star
21%
3 star
11%
2 star
3%
1 star
4%
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After experiencing the loss of one parent navigating grief we need extra support. Every staff members we encountered seemed open to meeting potential new neighbors.
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.
Just 30 minutes south of Chicago, Sunrise Villa Olympia Fields provides a highly personalized approach to care, including independent and assisted living tailored to resident needs and abilities. Here, you have a choice of unique ranch-style townhome villas with two-car garages, front porches,...
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1414 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
9.6
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67 reviews
9.6
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67 reviews
5 star
58%
4 star
33%
3 star
9%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
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Admin Staff but 5 for Nurses. and Assistant Director [name removed] Yes, the Food. More fresh food and less processed. Yes, we 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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Photo of Charter Senior Living of Hazel Crest
1010 Photos available
11 Floor plan available
9.5
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51 reviews
9.5
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51 reviews
5 star
57%
4 star
27%
3 star
6%
2 star
4%
1 star
6%
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Charter is a great place with excellent staff, great food...the head nurse is amazing and the head of activities she's also amazing...the staff has always help me with getting my mom to the doctor 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.
Citadel Estates is an Assisted Living Community that caters to those diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease or related dementia's. 100% of the staff are specially trained to care for individuals with Alzheimer's, Dementia and Memory Loss. Other features of Citadel Estates is its home-like atmosphere...
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66 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
8.4
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27 reviews
8.4
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27 reviews
5 star
47%
4 star
19%
3 star
15%
2 star
4%
1 star
15%
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I moved here a month ago it's amazing yes amazing home I Love it here. The staff is outstanding great.,and resident's are so nice too. I'm write you because I believe in this friendly home ,all my prayers...
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.
Our longstanding mission is to transform the way society thinks about aging and senior living. Our Victory Centre of Sierra Ridge community is an extension of that promise. We are steadfast in our commitment to cultivate a genuine home for you or your loved one. Above all else, this is your life...
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1212 Photos available
8.2
Review score
130 reviews
8.2
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130 reviews
5 star
49%
4 star
29%
3 star
12%
2 star
2%
1 star
8%
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Very happy with Waterford. She is in Supportive Living with Medicaid. Very nice facility and staff. I think they do a great job with everything.
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.
The essence of Waterford Estates is best described in three words: understanding, care, and community. Waterford Estates is located near I57 & I80, on 12 beautiful acres with private walking paths, two ponds and scenic views. Our campus offers those age 62+ independence, privacy, security,...
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1010 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
8.2
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15 reviews
8.2
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15 reviews
5 star
46%
4 star
33%
3 star
7%
2 star
7%
1 star
7%
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I chose this facility because it was new, it smelled clean and everyone was friendly. I would tell others to do their own laundry.
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 Frankfort is a top-rated assisted senior living community located in Frankfort, Illinois. Our community is dedicated to providing exceptional care and services to seniors who require assistance with their daily living activities. We believe seniors should live their lives to the...
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Photo of Prairie Green At Dixie Crossing
1111 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
7.9
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15 reviews
7.9
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15 reviews
5 star
53%
4 star
47%
3 star
0%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
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It's been positive for the most part, though not perfect. I would have liked for A Place for Mom to provide more information about the facilities they were referring us to and to assist more with the whole...
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.
Prairie Green at Dixie Crossing is a top wheelchair accessible assisted living community for seniors in the Chicago area. We offer tastefully decorated studio and one-bedroom apartments with a full range of amenities, including a microwave and refrigerator, as well as services to accommodate each...
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Photo of Green Oaks of Park Forest
44 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
5 star
0%
4 star
29%
3 star
29%
2 star
0%
1 star
42%
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My Loved one resides at Victory Centre of Park Forest. The community is kept clean and organized. The meals that are served are good. My loved one feels that the community is safe. One of the things that is...
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.
Dedicated to Good LivingOur longstanding mission is to transform the way society thinks about aging and senior living. Our Victory Centre of Park Forest community is an extension of that promise. We are steadfast in our commitment to cultivate a genuine home for you or your loved one. Above all...
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5 star
66%
4 star
17%
3 star
17%
2 star
0%
1 star
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My Mom has lived at Village Woods for a going on 6 years. She loves it there. All the staff is so friendly and nice to her. She has been in Assisted Living for almost 4 years. She loves the activities,...
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.
Village Woods is a Providence Life Services Community. Providence, a non-profit organization, has been committed to providing quality senior living options to those entrusted to our care in Michigan, Illinois, and Indiana for over a century. Our organization offers Independent Living, Assisted...
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2222 Photos available
5 star
34%
4 star
25%
3 star
8%
2 star
8%
1 star
25%
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The physical therapy team were so kind and gentle with me. Nursing staff were fast and efficient. They took time to talk to me often about my care and what's happening. I wish they could accept VA benefit.
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.
Have you noticed that something doesn't seem right with mom or dad these days?  It could be subtle or it could be something that's pretty obvious. Regardless, you've turned to the Internet in 2008 for a reason and St. James Manor & Villas can get your loved one the help he or she needs...
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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: 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.
Photo of Lawrence Manor
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.
Photo of Millenium Village Apartments (frmly Steger Senior Apartments)
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.
Photo of Edenbridge
Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Photo of ProMedica Homewood
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.
Freedom Village, a 198 unit, 3 story residential community has been designed to provide a new lifestyle alternative that enables residents to enjoy their retirement years the way they have planned for it.

Cost of independent living in University Park, IL

The average cost of senior living in University Park is $5,439 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Markham, IL with an average of $4,760 per month.

Independent living costs in University Park, IL, vs. nearby cities

University Park, IL
$5,439/mo
$6,132/mo

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

University Park, IL
$5,439/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in University Park, IL, vs. other senior living options

$4,730/mo
Independent Living
$5,439/mo

Independent living costs in University Park, IL, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,928/mo
Studio
$4,916/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,706/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,463/mo

Senior living costs in University Park 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: University Park, IL
Column state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Community typeUniversity Park, ILIllinoisU.S.
Independent Living$5,439/mo$4,331/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$4,738/mo$5,149/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,730/mo$5,166/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
University Park, IL:$5,439/mo
Illinois:$4,331/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
University Park, IL:$4,738/mo
Illinois:$5,149/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
University Park, IL:$4,730/mo
Illinois:$5,166/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in University Park, IL, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in University Park 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
University Park, IL$3,930/mo$3,396/mo+15.7%
Illinois$2,982/mo$2,978/mo+0.1%
National$3,147/mo$2,981/mo+5.6%
University Park, IL
2024 average cost:$3,930/mo
2023 average cost:$3,396/mo
Percent change:+15.7%
Illinois
2024 average cost:$2,982/mo
2023 average cost:$2,978/mo
Percent change:+0.1%
National
2024 average cost:$3,147/mo
2023 average cost:$2,981/mo
Percent change:+5.6%
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What families are saying about independent living in University Park

Recent reviews for independent living in University Park

Royal Estates Assistive Living in Dolton, IL

4.9
We were looking for place for our Mother to live near us. After touring a fair amount of facilities in Southern suburbs, we had almost give up. Then my sister and I found Royal Estates. After meeting with the staff there we thought this might be good fit for Mother. We learned that the services ...
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Wittenberg Village, a CCRC in Crown Point, IN

4.7
I moved in and liked it so much I bought a second apartment for my mother! The staff is the most caring I have ever encountered and the facility is top-notch. Hope to meet you soon.

Asbury of Kankakee Supportive Living and Memory Care

4.1
My loved one was welcomed into the community very sweetly. She did not want to be there at all and did not want to move. But they took her by the hand and got her comfortable. And by the next day when I came in to visit her, she already had three friends and was doing great. I've had some ...
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University Park independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in University Park independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in University Park, 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 University Park 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 University Park partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
University Park, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
37.5%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
31.3%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
25%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
12.5%
33.6%
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Availability of select dining options in University Park 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 University Park communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
University Park, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
31.3%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
43.8%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
25%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
6.3%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in University Park 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 University Park offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
University Park, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
50%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
31.3%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
31.3%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
62.5%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
68.8%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
37.5%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
43.8%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
31.3%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
31.3%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
18.8%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
47%
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Sunrise Villa Olympia Fields, Sunrise of Flossmoor and Charter Senior Living of Hazel Crest are the top-rated independent living facilities near University Park, Illinois. See full list of communities.

There are 18 independent living facilities near University Park, Illinois. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in University Park, Illinois are Mercy Circle Senior Living, Palos Heights Senior Living and Sunrise Villa Olympia Fields. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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