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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Elmhurst, IL

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The cost of independent living in Elmhurst is about $5,916 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 89 options. Read 2517 reviews, see photos, and learn about amenities that make independent living the ideal next step for adults 55+ who wish to enjoy friendships and hobbies without the hassle of cooking and home maintenance.

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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.
Situated on a beautifully wooded site, Arborwood at Altenheim offers the finest in independent living. Designed for the independent seniors who desires the freedom of a carefree lifestyle, Arborwood apartments feature all the comforts of home within an atmosphere rich in history and charm. Just...
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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.
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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: 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.
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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.
DISCOVER VILLAGE GROVE APARTMENTS!  One of Elk Grove Village's finest locations...steps from library, grocery store, drugstore, within 6 blocks of hospital and all of the amenities and charm of Elk Grove Village.  Mature adults, 55 and older can enjoy the best of both worlds:  the...
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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.
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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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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.
Bloomingdale Horizon Independent Living for Seniors...a social life in full swing. There's a sing-along in the game room...a barbecue on the patio...an easy chair in the library calling your name.  At Bloomingdale Horizon, it's how we celebrate the fine art of living!  Here you can...
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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
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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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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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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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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.

Cost of independent living in Elmhurst, IL

The average cost of senior living in Elmhurst is $5,916 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Franklin Park, IL with an average of $5,262 per month.

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

Elmhurst, IL
$5,916/mo
$5,944/mo

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

Elmhurst, IL
$5,916/mo
U.S. national average
$4,130/mo

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

$6,002/mo
Independent Living
$5,916/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,657/mo
Studio
$5,694/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,495/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,254/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,090/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Elmhurst over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Elmhurst

Recent reviews for independent living in Elmhurst

Cantata Adult Life Services a CCRC in Brookfield, IL

4.8
I recommend Cantata because they have a robust rehab gym staffed with professionals in physical therapy, occupational therapy, balance, speech/memory therapy. It is located on a quiet tree lined landscaped campus with onsite Assisted Living, Skilled Nursing and Independent Living. The staff ...
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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.

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Welcoming and friendly staff. Residents and families appreciate the warm and caring nature of the staff at various communities, forming genuine connections and friendships. For instance, at Lexington Square Lombard a CCRC, the receptionist goes above and beyond to remember residents and their families, while staff at Conc ...
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Variety of activities suited to individual interests. Senior living communities offer an array of activities tailored to residents' unique interests, encouraging socialization and engagement. At Brookdale Des Plaines, staff organize events such as movie nights, museum outings, and gardening classes, while Clarendale of Addison offers a 24/7 car ...
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Cleanliness and upkeep of facilities. Residents often highlight the importance of cleanliness and well-kept facilities in their overall satisfaction with a community. At Brookdale Glen Ellyn, the entire place is spotless, while Brookdale Northbrook boasts a beautiful and well-maintained campus with a strong team effort to ensure ...
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Accessibility to essential services. Access to essential services such as health care, transportation, and shopping is crucial for seniors. Communities like Brookdale Northbrook and Generations Oakton Arms offer on-site medical care and doctor visits, while Ascension Living Bethlehem Woods Village has a convenient location ne ...
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Affordability and value for cost. Many families consider affordability when choosing a senior living community, and communities such as Concord Place and Lexington Square Lombard a CCRC offer reasonable prices for the services and amenities provided. Others, like Brookdale Des Plaines, provide excellent value for the indep ...
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Supportive and responsive management. Having effective and responsive management is vital for ensuring residents' needs are met and concerns are addressed. At Brookdale Northbrook, staff work as a team to make residents feel cared for, while Brookdale Des Plainess management goes the extra mile to accommodate special requests an ...
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Elmhurst independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Elmhurst independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Elmhurst, 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 Elmhurst 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 Elmhurst 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
41.2%
21%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
45.9%
35.3%
No sugar
No sugar
44.7%
31.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
42.4%
34.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
21.2%
10.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Elmhurst 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 Elmhurst communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
48.2%
37.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
55.3%
44.5%
Room service
Room service
45.9%
37.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
17.6%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Elmhurst 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 Elmhurst offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
58.8%
46%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
43.5%
28.9%
Community service programs
Community service programs
50.6%
33.6%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
62.4%
48.9%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
61.2%
50%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
65.9%
55.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
51.8%
43.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
51.8%
39%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
58.8%
42.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
61.2%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
60%
47.8%
Dances
Dances
40%
33.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
49.4%
40.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Fox River Horizon, Brookdale Northbrook and Brookdale Des Plaines are the top-rated independent living facilities near Elmhurst, Illinois. See full list of communities.

There are 89 independent living facilities near Elmhurst, Illinois. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Elmhurst, Illinois are Brookdale Northbrook, Brookdale Des Plaines and Mercy Circle Senior Living. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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