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Windsor Park Rehab is the best facility by far, staff is so genuinely caring and their team is always available to speak to family at all times, always keeping you updated on your loved ones. Will highly...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
A nationally accredited lifecare retirement community set on an impeccably manicured 60-acre campus, Windsor Park Manor offers the tranquility and charm of a country home. We offer the largest variety of retirement lifestyles and services in Chicago’s western suburbs— a residential style for...
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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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Everything has been great since I moved in! The apartments are very nice. Big kitchens, hardwood floors in most rooms, and the grounds are always well kept and clean looking. I'd give them 5s across the...
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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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The application process was smooth and easy. Most of the people are friendly. You have your normal community interactions such as some being nice, some being not being so nice, and overall it is...
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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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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.
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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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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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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 Wauponsee, IL

The average cost of senior living in Wauponsee is $5,785 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lisbon, IL with an average of $3,989 per month.

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

Wauponsee, IL
$5,785/mo
$6,097/mo
$5,735/mo

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

Wauponsee, IL
$5,785/mo
U.S. national average
$4,020/mo

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

$5,501/mo
Independent Living
$5,785/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,326/mo
Studio
$5,311/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,437/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,683/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,296/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Wauponsee over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Wauponsee

Recent reviews for independent living in Wauponsee

Tinley Court Catered Senior Living in Tinley Park, IL

4.3
My brother [Removed] lived there for 2 1/2 years. I can't say enough good things about this facility. He had a lot of health needs but was able to be there and maintain a good amount of independence. The staff were always attentive to him and responsive to me. They helped us find wonderful ...
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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!

Eden Vista Rock Run in Joliet, IL

3.1
The community and staff have been good all around. It's just the unfortunate that they have changed management/companies multiple times in the past year and a half. Which led to staffing shortages unfortunately. That would be the only issue we have experienced.

Wauponsee independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Wauponsee independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Wauponsee, 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 Wauponsee 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 Wauponsee 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
36.4%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
40.2%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
33.7%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
34.8%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
7.6%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Wauponsee 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 Wauponsee communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
38%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
51.1%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
37.5%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
18.5%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Wauponsee 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 Wauponsee offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
54.3%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
38.6%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
39.7%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
61.4%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
58.7%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
65.8%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
47.8%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
46.2%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
46.7%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
56%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
57.1%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
37%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
38%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
53.8%
46.1%
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Sunrise of Naperville North, Franciscan Court and The Timbers of Shorewood are the top-rated independent living facilities near Wauponsee, Illinois. See full list of communities.

There are 214 independent living facilities near Wauponsee, Illinois. See the full list.

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

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