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Senior Living Apartments in Thornton, IL

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If you’re an active, independent older adult looking for senior housing in Thornton, senior citizen apartments in Thornton might be the right fit. Apartments for seniors typically don’t include personal care services, but may offer amenities, activities, and maintenance for a stress-free, social lifestyle.

A Place for Mom can help older adults navigate how to apply for senior housing in Thornton and consider their options. With 17 senior rentals in Thornton, IL, we can help you find the right apartment for your budget and lifestyle. Whether you’re looking for upscale Thornton 55-plus apartments or low-income senior apartments for rent in Thornton, A Place for Mom can simplify your search.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Forest Park, Ridgewood and East Joliet.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Chicago, Tinley Park and Calumet City.

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top3CommunitiesWithLinks: Hanover Place, Prairie Green at Fay's Point and Pullman Senior Suites
zipAverageCost: $1,468

Senior Apartments Facilities near Thornton, IL

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Last Updated: 11/21/25
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Photo of Hanover Place
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8.8
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38 reviews
8.8
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38 reviews
5 star
29%
4 star
44%
3 star
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16%
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So far all is well. We moved in the week before Christmas. Everyone we have met has welcomed us. We participated in 2 events since moving in. The Potluck Ugly Sweater Social & The NYE event. The staff here...
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.
Hanover Place Senior living is a pet-friendly retirement community for seniors age 55 and over in the Chicago metropolitan area. Our private one-bedroom apartments allow seniors to maintain an active, independent lifestyle in their retirement years while taking advantage of our amenities. Our...
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44 Floor plans available
8.6
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11 reviews
8.6
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11 reviews
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What we like the most about Prairie Green is that they do keep an eye on my family member several times a day, make sure she gets to her meals. They recognize me when I come in.
Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
Surround yourself with FriendsLocated in the heart of Chicago’s near south suburbs, the new Prairie Green at Fay’s Point offers resort-style living at an affordable rate. Our community is licensed for Supportive Living, an innovative model designed by the State of Illinois to provide affordable...
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There were some small difficulties when moving my mom in. The refrigerator was not working properly and her cell phone is not working. A landline looks like will be better. They have gotten her to join a...
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: 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: 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: 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.
Hancock House is a seniors housing located in the scenic and charming city of Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. Our community is placed near the picturesque Little Calumet River, the luscious Whistler Woods Forest Reserve, and the tranquil waters of Lake Calumet. It is also close to other sites...
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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: 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: 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, Senior Apartments
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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.
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
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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.
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.

Cost of senior apartments in Thornton, IL

The average cost of senior living in Thornton is $1,468 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Riverdale, IL with an average of $1,379 per month.

Senior apartments costs in Thornton, IL, vs. nearby cities

Thornton, IL
$1,468/mo

Senior apartments costs in Thornton, IL, vs. state and national averages

Thornton, IL
$1,468/mo
U.S. national average
$1,331/mo

Senior apartments costs in Thornton, IL, vs. other senior living options

$4,841/mo
Senior Apartments
$1,468/mo

Senior apartments costs in Thornton, IL, by floor plan type

Studio
$4,625/mo
1 Bedroom
$2,627/mo
2 Bedroom
$2,535/mo

Senior living costs in Thornton vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 4 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Thornton, IL
Column state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Community typeThornton, ILIllinoisU.S.
Senior Apartments$1,468/mo$956/mo$1,331/mo
Assisted Living$4,846/mo$5,149/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,841/mo$5,166/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$4,849/mo$4,331/mo$4,016/mo
Senior Apartments
Thornton, IL:$1,468/mo
Illinois:$956/mo
U.S.:$1,331/mo
Assisted Living
Thornton, IL:$4,846/mo
Illinois:$5,149/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Thornton, IL:$4,841/mo
Illinois:$5,166/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Thornton, IL:$4,849/mo
Illinois:$4,331/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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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 senior apartments in Thornton

Recent reviews for senior apartments in Thornton

Montclare Senior Residences of Avalon Park in Chicago, IL

4.7
I love it. It is so clean. It is not only designed perfectly for the older individuals but also the handicap person. The rent is so reasonable.

Vita Luxury Apartments On Grant in Merrillville, IN

4.0
Overall things have been good here! It's a nice looking place, and the staff have all been very pleasant and friendly. The only real issue we've had is that there were a few things they didn't mention to us before we moved in that they expected us to know to take care of. The maintenance service ...
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Wood Glen Senior Residences in West Chicago, IL

4.2
My mom has been there for less than a month. Everything is going well so far. The staff is really friendly and everything is up to par. I would recommend this community.

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Hanover Place, Prairie Green at Fay's Point and Pullman Senior Suites are the top-rated senior apartments facilities near Thornton, Illinois. See full list of communities.

There are 17 senior apartments facilities near Thornton, Illinois. See the full list.

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