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Senior Living Apartments in River Forest, IL

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If you’re an active, independent older adult looking for senior housing in River Forest, senior citizen apartments in River Forest 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 River Forest and consider their options. With 34 senior rentals in River Forest, IL, we can help you find the right apartment for your budget and lifestyle. Whether you’re looking for upscale River Forest 55-plus apartments or low-income senior apartments for rent in River Forest, A Place for Mom can simplify your search.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like West Lake Forest, Dunning and Irving Park.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Chicago, Tinley Park and Wheaton.

Senior Apartments Facilities near River Forest, IL
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Last Updated: 4/26/24
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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.
Steps from Lake Michigan and a stone's throw away from Wrigley Field... Grace Street Towers truly has the best location in Chicago. Here, we pride ourselves on offering the perfect mix of quiet comforts and the excitement of city living. You'll find everything you need in our close-knit...
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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.
Friendly Towers is an inter-generational retirement residence owned and staffed by Jesus People USA Evangelical Covenant Church members and affiliated with Cornerstone Community Outreach. We are located three blocks from beautiful Lake Michigan. We currently have rooms available on our private...
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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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What families are saying about senior apartments in River Forest

Recent reviews for senior apartments in River Forest

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.

Emerald Village in Schaumburg, IL

4.4
Everything about Emerald Village has been all good. Depending on the age of the residents we would recommend and refer it to someone 70 and over. The Food offerings very small currently. Maybe Poker instead of bingo with restrictions.

Renaissance Saint Luke in Chicago, IL

4.0
The building my brother is in is very clean and the people are friendly here. The staff helps if he needs it he is in the independent living side. He's meeting friends and is at ease. It is well landscaped on the grounds. There is transportation he can set up if he needs. He is very comfortable ...
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Cost of senior apartments in River Forest, IL

The average cost of senior living in River Forest is $1,418 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Westchester, IL with an average of $1,379 per month.

Average monthly cost of Senior Apartments in River Forest, IL vs. nearby cities

River Forest, IL
$1,418/mo

Average monthly cost of Senior Apartments in River Forest, IL vs. the state and national average

River Forest, IL
$1,418/mo

Average monthly cost of Senior Apartments in River Forest vs. other types of senior living

$5,790/mo
Senior Apartments
$1,418/mo

Median monthly costs of Senior Apartments in River Forest, IL by room type

$5,200/mo
$3,221/mo

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 are senior apartments?

Senior apartments offer a no-frills housing option for active and independent seniors. Units are often designed with senior-friendly features for accessibility, such as elevators and wide doorways. In general, senior apartments don’t provide health care services or daily assistance. Many senior apartments include:

  • Utilities
  • Home maintenance and repairs
  • Security
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Liberty Village, Hunt Club Village and Renaissance Saint Luke are the top rated senior apartments facilities near River Forest, Illinois. See full list of communities.

There are 34 senior apartments facilities near River Forest, Illinois. See the full list.

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