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6 Best Independent Living Communities in Virgil, IL

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zipAveragecost: $4,331

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Photo of Grand Victorian of Sycamore
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77 Floor plans available
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The friendliness and helpfulness of staff. My Mom loves the outdoor courtyard area that has plenty of chairs, tables, small path for walking & veggie/flower gardens. She also loves the Bistro that has an...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
The Grand Victorian of Sycamore is located in the county seat of DeKalb County, an ideal community in the heart of some of America's most productive farmland. Tree-lined streets and stately 19th century architecture offer picturesque small-town surroundings and a comfortable lifestyle....
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Really easy to work with. we picked this community because of the availability, proximity and reasonable price. I'd recommend, but they have to fix the front door latch. My mom escaped a couple of 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.
With our HigherPath senior health model leading the way, Bickford redefines senior living. It's not just about care; it's about proactive well-being, enabling your loved one to live happier, healthier — longer.Our approach clearly resonates — our happiness ratings among residents are double the...
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Greenfields is a beautiful and well-appointed retirement facility. It has a very good food plan with delicious offerings. As of now, they have plenty of activities and care services but we can see the push...
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.
It only takes a moment to see the future in a completely new way at GreenFields of Geneva. GreenFields is offers a full-continuum of care all under one roof, including independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing and rehabilitation services. Independent living here keeps you...
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Hickory Terrace is our brand-new independent living community built By Grainger. We are a family owned company lead by owners Brian and Susie Grainger. Brian Grainger has been active in building senior housing in the Sycamore area for more than six years, with unparalleled customer satisfaction...
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We have had a great experience so far. I can tell that my mom is very happy and really thriving here. They encourage her to participate in activities and I really like that. I would definitely recommend to...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
Lincolnshire Place Lincolnshire Place is an assisted living community that specializes in the art of making seniors feel at home while providing expert dementia care in Sycamore, DeKalb County, Illinois. Located in northern Illinois, Sycamore is home to the Sycamore Pumpkin Festival, an annual...
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Cost of independent living in Virgil, IL

The average cost of senior living in Virgil is $4,331 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Hinckley, IL with an average of $3,911 per month.

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

Virgil, IL
$4,331/mo
$4,335/mo

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

Virgil, IL
$4,331/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

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

$5,914/mo
Independent Living
$4,331/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,650/mo
Studio
$5,616/mo
1 Bedroom
$9,459/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,821/mo

Senior living costs in Virgil 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: Virgil, IL
Column state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Community typeVirgil, ILIllinoisU.S.
Independent Living$4,331/mo$4,331/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$5,783/mo$5,149/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$5,914/mo$5,166/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Virgil, IL:$4,331/mo
Illinois:$4,331/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Virgil, IL:$5,783/mo
Illinois:$5,149/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Virgil, IL:$5,914/mo
Illinois:$5,166/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Virgil, IL, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Virgil 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
Virgil, IL$4,320/mo$4,432/mo-2.5%
Illinois$2,656/mo$2,677/mo-0.8%
National$2,776/mo$2,814/mo-1.4%
Virgil, IL
2024 average cost:$4,320/mo
2023 average cost:$4,432/mo
Percent change:-2.5%
Illinois
2024 average cost:$2,656/mo
2023 average cost:$2,677/mo
Percent change:-0.8%
National
2024 average cost:$2,776/mo
2023 average cost:$2,814/mo
Percent change:-1.4%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

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

What families are saying about independent living in Virgil

Recent reviews for independent living in Virgil

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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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".

Virgil independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Virgil independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Virgil, 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 Virgil 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 Virgil partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
16.7%
34.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Virgil 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 Virgil communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
33.3%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50%
43.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Virgil 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 Virgil offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Virgil, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
50%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
16.7%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
16.7%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
66.7%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
66.7%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
83.3%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
33.3%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
16.7%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.3%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
33.3%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
33.3%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
33.3%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
66.7%
47%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Grand Victorian of Sycamore, Bickford of St. Charles and Greenfields of Geneva a CCRC are the top-rated independent living facilities near Virgil, Illinois. See full list of communities.
There are 6 independent living facilities near Virgil, Illinois. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Virgil, Illinois are Clarendale of Algonquin, Westbrook Senior Living and Brighton Gardens of St. Charles. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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