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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Winthrop Harbor Station, IL

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The cost of independent living in Winthrop Harbor Station is about $4,201 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 38 options. Read 335 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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I moved in here 4 1/2 years ago at the age of 57 and LOVE IT! Management is phenomenal! They keep the place so beautiful and decorated at most of the holidays. The best part is the people who live here. We...
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.
Gurnee Meadows is an apartment complex for active, independent adults age 55 or older. We are conveniently located in the heart of Gurnee. Stroll through our seven acres of beautifully landscaped grounds. Choose from five styles of one or two bedroom apartments. Enjoy the exercise rooms,...
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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.
Glenwood ApartmentsKenosha, Wisconsin, roughly 36 miles south of the city of Milwaukee, is home to the 60 unit, senior housing community known as Glenwood Apartments. Designed with convenience in mind, it is within walking distance of the Glenwood Crossings Shopping Center. Also close by are Pick...
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They are happy and content at Villa Ciera. They have plenty of activities for them to do there. I believe they had bingo going on today. It has been a really good experience. They are very happy there.
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.
Home to active individuals 62 and better, Villa Ciera Adult Community offers 71 income eligible and market rate apartments. Our one- and two-bedroom apartments range from 653 square feet to 1,152 square feet and are available in a wide array of thoughtful floor plans. Located on the north side of...
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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: 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.
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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.
If you are 62 years of age or older, enjoy living in a park-like setting with gazebos and manicured landscaping. Located in Kenosha, Wisconsin’s Saxon Manor senior apartments may be exactly what you’ve been looking for. Those unfamiliar with Kenosha will find it approximately 34 miles south of...
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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Cost of independent living in Winthrop Harbor Station, IL

The average cost of senior living in Winthrop Harbor Station is $4,201 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Winthrop Harbor, IL with an average of $4,151 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Winthrop Harbor Station, IL vs. nearby cities

Winthrop Harbor Station, IL
$4,201/mo
$4,279/mo

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

Winthrop Harbor Station, IL
$4,201/mo
U.S. national average
$4,123/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Winthrop Harbor Station vs. other types of senior living

$5,450/mo
Independent Living
$4,201/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Winthrop Harbor Station, IL by room type

Semi-Private
$5,731/mo
Studio
$5,161/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,696/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,897/mo

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What families are saying about independent living in Winthrop Harbor Station

Recent reviews for independent living in Winthrop Harbor Station

Parkside Manor in Kenosha, WI

5.0
I can only comment about the memory unit. Those girls worked hard to maintain order and keep up. I thought to myself a few times that however much money they are making probably isn't enough. It takes a special person to that job.

Gurnee Meadows

5.0
I’m living here currently and it’s going really, really well. I’m very pleased. When I moved in, my apartment was perfect. I had new carpet and new paint and it was really a pleasure to be able to move in. I was on the waiting list for a few months but they were able to give me exactly what I ...
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Library Terrace Assisted Living in Kenosha, WI

4.9
I would highly recommend the community to others. They are very welcoming. It is a good place overall. It is in a more residential area, with nice outdoor areas. Everyone seems happy here. It is a smaller community all on one level.

Winthrop Harbor Station independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Winthrop Harbor Station independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Winthrop Harbor Station, 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 Winthrop Harbor Station 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 Winthrop Harbor Station partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Winthrop Harbor Station, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
15.6%
21.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
25%
35.3%
No sugar
No sugar
21.9%
31.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
18.8%
34.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
15.6%
10.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Winthrop Harbor Station 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 Winthrop Harbor Station communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Winthrop Harbor Station, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
21.9%
37.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
28.1%
44.5%
Room service
Room service
28.1%
37.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
9.4%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Winthrop Harbor Station 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 Winthrop Harbor Station offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Winthrop Harbor Station, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
31.3%
46.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
15.6%
29%
Community service programs
Community service programs
15.6%
33.6%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
46.9%
48.9%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
34.4%
50%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
53.1%
55.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
28.1%
43.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
21.9%
39%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
21.9%
42.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
34.4%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
34.4%
47.8%
Dances
Dances
18.8%
33.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
18.8%
40.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
31.3%
47.5%
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Galloway Senior Living, The Cottages of Fox Lake and Brookdale Hawthorn Lakes in Vernon Hills Assisted Living are the top-rated independent living facilities near Winthrop Harbor Station, Illinois. See full list of communities.

There are 38 independent living facilities near Winthrop Harbor Station, Illinois. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Winthrop Harbor Station, Illinois are Galloway Senior Living, The Cottages of Fox Lake and Sunrise of Buffalo Grove. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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