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I have my Mom going to the day care here and have been very pleased with the care and service they’re providing. She seems to be happy and is content with the activities that they provide her. The food is...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
Lowell, IN is a close knit community, complete with an abundance of greenspace and full of friendly neighbors. Cedar Creek Health Campus is much the same, and is proud to offer residents of Lowell and the surrounding community a warm and welcoming place to call home. Residents will find many...
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It a very nice and inviting environment for my mom and also for me when I visit. I feel really good about having my mom there and she really likes it. t's better for people who don't need a ton of extra care...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
The Aspired Living family is excited to welcome Aspired Living of La Grange to the rapidly growing family of independent living, assisted living and memory support communities. Joining Aspired Living of Westmont and Aspired Living of Prospect Heights, La Grange’s newest state-of-the-art assisted...
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We can’t say enough about Riverside. The staff is just fantastic! The facility is bright and clean and warm and inviting. The rooms are spacious and comfortable. The pricing is very fair for the industry and...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
Riverside Assisted Living and Memory Care is an assisted living and memory care community located in Bourbonnais, IL in Kankakee County. Bourbonnais is about an hour south of Chicago. This vibrant town is known as the 'Village of Friendship,' and has many shops and restaurants. The Kankakee River...
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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.
We assist with the activities of daily living and provide lots of amenities and services including fabulous meals, housekeeping, laundry service, medication assistance, a personal response notification system, social activities, community field trips, transportation, and 24 hour staffing seven...
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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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
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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.
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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.
Provides: Memory Care
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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.
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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
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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.
Evergreen Place offers worry-free living, where independence thrives and compassionate care is always nearby. Our beautiful campus offers lovely supportive living options. We welcome you to learn more and visit our community of care, where friendships flourish and families find peace of mind....
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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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, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
The Brant at Oswego is located in Oswego, IL and our community offers the feeling we all desire in a home. It’s welcoming, caring, and beautifully kept all within a luxury setting. Nestled in Kendall County, you’ll find attractions such as Keller’s Farm Stand, Fox Valley Winery, Hudson Crossing...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
The Brant at Oswego is located in Oswego, IL and our community offers the feeling we all desire in a home. It’s welcoming, caring, and beautifully kept all within a luxury setting. Nestled in Kendall County, you’ll find attractions such as Keller’s Farm Stand, Fox Valley Winery, Hudson Crossing...
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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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When you first enter the building you are greeted by a friendly person who can answer any question you may have. Everywhere you go everything is pristine throughout the building. The nurses are very helpful...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Alvernia Manor sits atop 80 beautiful acres in Lemont,Il, just southwest of Chicago. We first opened our doors in l971 as a nonprofit private pay home for seniors. We are operated by the School Sisters of St.Francis of Christ the King and we welcome seniors of all races and religions. Alvernia...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
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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
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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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My loved one was previously a resident at Tabor Hills and overall her experience at this facility was good. She had a large living area and the cost was less than several other facilities in the area.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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 assisted living in Gardner, IL

The average cost of senior living in Gardner is $5,284 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Emington, IL with an average of $4,318 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Gardner, IL vs. nearby cities

Gardner, IL
$5,284/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Gardner, IL vs. the state and national average

Gardner, IL
$5,284/mo
U.S. national average
$4,515/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Gardner vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$5,284/mo
$5,347/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Gardner, IL by room type

Semi-Private
$5,262/mo
Private
$250/mo
Studio
$5,620/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,650/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,910/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,945/mo

Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Gardner, IL

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Gardner.

What families are saying about assisted living in Gardner

Recent reviews for assisted living in Gardner

Churchill Place in Glen Ellyn, IL

5.0
Based on our experience I would recommend. So far everything has been very good no problems and everyone has been great and easy to work with.

Oak Trace a CCRC in Downers Grove, IL

4.8
They're short of help, all the way around. That's the main challenge. Sometimes it's hard to find a nurse on the nursing floor. But I really like the assisted living building. They're very good with their activities and keeping their people up to date on things. I had one relative move to ...
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Sunrise at Fountain Square in Lombard, IL

4.4
My Mother has flourished at this community since she moved in to Sunrise in 2020. The regular staff have been very attentive to her needs and the assisted living services have been just what she needed.

Gardner review score based on 1,130 family reviews

8.3
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This proprietary review score is based on 1130 reviews of 153 Gardner assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Gardner review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Gardner review score compared against nearby cities

8.3
Gardner, IL153 facilities
8.2
South Wilmington, IL162 facilities
7.7
East Brooklyn, IL5 facilities

Review subcategories for Gardner assisted living

When assisted living residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 1,130 reviews of 153 Gardner assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Gardner resident and family assisted living satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
Gardner, IL averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.6
4.5
Friendliness
4.7
4.6
Care services
4.2
4.2
Staff
4.6
4.5
Meals & dining
4.1
4.1
Activities
4.2
4.1
Value for cost*
4.1
4.1
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Gardner assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Gardner assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Gardner, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Gardner assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Gardner that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Gardner, ILNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
67.9%
43.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
55.3%
28.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
94.3%
85.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
94.3%
85.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
80.5%
48.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
32.7%
25.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
94.3%
85.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
61%
39.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
67.9%
44.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Gardner assisted living

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Gardner Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Gardner, ILNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
69.2%
43.7%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
50.3%
27.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
59.1%
34.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
22%
11.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Gardner assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Gardner partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Gardner, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
54.1%
22.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
54.7%
33.8%
No sugar
No sugar
47.8%
31.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
47.2%
29.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.6%
10.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Gardner assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Gardner communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Gardner, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
49.1%
26%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
64.8%
34.3%
Room service
Room service
42.8%
29.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
24.5%
14.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Gardner assisted 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 assisted living communities in Gardner offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Gardner, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
69.8%
38.9%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
51.6%
26.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
47.2%
25.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
76.1%
42.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
73.6%
41.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
79.9%
44.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
58.5%
34.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
60.4%
28.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
59.1%
31.5%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
70.4%
39.2%
Live performances
Live performances
72.3%
39.5%
Dances
Dances
47.2%
24.7%
Fitness center
Fitness center
43.4%
20.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
69.8%
38.5%
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State regulations for assisted living in Gardner

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about Illinois assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Gardner protect seniors.

Learn about Illinois Assisted Living regulations

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Sunrise of Naperville North, Mercy Circle Senior Living and The Timbers of Shorewood are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Gardner, Illinois. See full list of communities.

There are 167 assisted living facilities near Gardner, Illinois. See the full list.

The best assisted living facilities near you in Gardner, Illinois are Sunrise of Naperville North, Mercy Circle Senior Living and The Timbers of Shorewood. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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