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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Barrington Woods, IL

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Photo of The Grand at Twin Lakes
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8.4
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48 reviews
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Great value for the cost. Staff is kind, people are friendly, facilities is clean. Thank you! Getting my mom there had been the best thing for our family! She's very happy there!
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Introducing The Grand at Twin Lakes, a full service senior living community with 24/7 onsite Assistance With Activities of Daily Living which allows residents to gracefully age in place.Located on Twin Lakes in Palatine, The Grand is designed with the active senior in mind. You’re just steps away...
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66 Floor plans available
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Brookdale is very nice. The staff was great. Especially our Sales Counselor and the Head Nurse. Very nice layout with great amenities. Made a hard move seem easy.
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.
A Meaningful RetirementWhy would you settle for a senior living community that requires you to sacrifice your well-deserved freedom and independence in exchange for quality care? Our residents enjoy both here at our independent and assisted living community in Northbrook, Illinois. You can join...
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1010 Floor plans available
9.9
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271 reviews
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I have been at Clarendale just about every day for the past month with my wife who is a resident . This is her first time at Clarendale and I have to admit I’ve been watching with a very critical eye . I...
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.
At Clarendale of Algonquin, we offer a variety of community features. Residents can enjoy regular off-site adventures and excursions. Cats and dogs are allowed in private quarters. Indoor and Outdoor parking available at our location. Our purpose-built community has the advantage of specialized...
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55 Floor plans available
9.9
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Brookdale is a very friendly community with nice people. My apartment is spacious and reasonable. I enjoy the meals and chats with the Director of Dining Services. I would recommend the Brookdale community!
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.
It’s good to be home.Our community just outside of Chicago gives you the lifestyle you want, plus care if you need it with both independent living and assisted living on the same campus. With several floor plans to chose from, including studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom options, you’ll be able...
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9.9
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Sometimes, finding the right person to talk to is a bit difficult. So far, our family member appears to be comfortable there and is attended to well.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
In elegant, residential environments, we deliver the finest in senior care, and are recognized internationally for both quality and innovation. Guided by our Principles of Service, Sunrise affords families peace-of-mind by providing today's seniors with a range of personalized assisted living...
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We used "A Place for Mom" prior to moving. I was impressed that as soon as I indicated on their website that I was interested. I received a call within about 15 minutes. The referrals continued to come to my...
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.
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33 Floor plans available
9.7
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Originally tour IL at Brookdale. But because of health your move in to AL. Overall its fine. There is a shortage of staff. Needs improvement. Ability to talk to chef about the change of menu but needs to...
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.
Brookdale Hawthorn Lakes is a pet-friendly assisted living community located in Vernon Hills, Illinois. We are located near Big and Little Bear Lakes, both are favorite picnic destinations for our residents and their families. Our attentive staff members are available 24 hours a day to provide...
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33 Floor plans available
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What we like the most about the community is that they are very flexible and willing to make an individual treatment plan based on the person's needs. Wonderfully and kind staff. I would send my mom back in...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
In elegant, residential environments, we deliver the finest in senior care, and are recognized internationally for both quality and innovation. Guided by our Principles of Service, Sunrise affords families peace-of-mind by providing today's seniors with a range of personalized assisted living...
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The Independent Living community is small, very friendly and clean. More like a home, than a facility. People who work there seem to care and always address Mom by name. The care service is a La carte and...
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.
Situated on 17 rolling acres in the northwest suburbs, our community features carefully appointed apartments offering many modern conveniences combined with the everyday comforts of home. Picture a lifestyle where you receive unequaled services and amenities while having a whole new world of...
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1515 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
9.6
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I love all the food. Great place to be because activities. Outings residents become friend. Don't have to do anything. Love food because I don't cook anymore.
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.
If you’re ready to trade your hedge clippers for golf clubs, our senior living community just outside of Chicago might be the right fit for you.Here you’ll have the lifestyle you want, plus care if you need it with both independent living and assisted living on the same campus. Trade home...
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Photo of Brookdale Hoffman EstatesCommunity card badge
1717 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.7
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Everyone here is very friendly. The staff is great and very accommodating. Food is very good and varied. All the residents are able to voice their ideas and opinons. It is a very inclusive atmosphere.
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.
When it comes to home upkeep, less is more.Our community, located next door to a golf course and across the street from Arthur L. Janura Forest Preserve, has both independent living and assisted living so you’ll have care options if you need more care later.  When something needs to be...
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99 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
9.7
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The activities, the cherry atmosphere of staff and environment. Caring staff, and beautiful décor of the facility. My mom is happy there
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
Cedar Lake Assisted Living & Memory Care is the premier assisted living community located in southwestern Lake County approximately 37 miles from downtown Chicago. We offer Assisted Living, Transitional Memory Care, and Dementia/Memory Care. Cedar Lake Assisted Living and Memory Care will put...
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They could improve on the maintenance requests completion timeline. Apartment cleaning. Mom is fairly new and we are still experiencing the home and their services. I love the structure of the building. The...
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.
Church Creek, ideal for seniors who value their independence and appreciate the good life, is an independent full-service community conveniently located next to Northwest Community Hospital. Our community features a comfortable lifestyle, superb amenities and the highest standards of hospitality...
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There are no meals here, however everything about the place is perfect so close to the hospital and doctors. Activities for my parents, friendly staff. Very clean and they stand on top of things.
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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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1414 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
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They are upfront about level of care and the options for Ala Carte. So it's base level assistance which was perfect for my brother. They are super friendly and helpful. My brother could have used a few more...
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.
Solstice Senior Living at Palatine is situated in the heart of downtown Palatine, where our residents enjoy easy access to adventure, entertainment and community – all less than an hour from the excitement of Chicago. Family members and caregivers find comfort in the availability of on-site...
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1212 Floor plans available
9.0
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Staff works hard to maintain interesting variety of activities. Also very communicative with residents through use of floor meetings and town halls and newsletters.
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.
Purposefully designed to offer the benefits of a simpler, more flexible lifestyle, Deer Park Village is a new senior living community for active older adults. Located in a scenic setting near Deer Grove Forest Preserve, this thoughtfully designed residence offers discreet, 24-hour assistance with...
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Could use more care givers, but everyone is short of help. Food is good and administrative staff very helpful, and responsive. Not a lot of activities, but it is a smaller facility.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
Just a short drive from Chicago, Eden Vista Prospect Heights offers spacious accommodations, restaurant-style dining and activities to engage your interests and purpose. Life here means trading the chores, stress and isolation that often comes from living at home for a community full of...
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When we arrived we were located in a small unit. My wife required extra care so another bed was required. They moved us into a larger unit for NO additional charge! They acquired a bed for my wife which she...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
Chapters Living of Barrington is an intimate, licensed residence devoted to caring for those needing assisted living and nurturing those with memory loss or Alzheimer's disease. Multiple different care 'neighborhoods' are provided within Sunrise of Barrington: Assisted Living; the Terrace Club...
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44 Floor plans available
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Overall, the facility is fine. The staff and dining are also good. An areas that I'd like to see improved is: - better feedback from the staff on my mother's general well being. The only drawback that we are...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
In elegant, residential environments, we deliver the finest in senior care, and are recognized internationally for both quality and innovation. Guided by our Principles of Service, Sunrise affords families peace-of-mind by providing today's seniors with a range of personalized assisted living...
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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.
Welcome to StoryPoint Libertyville! This isn’t just a place to reside — it’s a place where our community members truly shine, and we are glad to share this experience with them. Our various senior living options include independent living, enhanced living, assisted living, memory care, and...
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1212 Photos available
88 Floor plans available
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The facility does struggle with being short staffed. Communication with staff is a slow process. But we know that [name removed] is safe there and treated well.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
At Eden Vista Hoffman Estates you get to redefine your independence with new friendships and the chance to explore new hobbies, like art and music. Here are just a few examples of fun ways you could spend your day:•Shopping•Fitness classes•Craft projects•Live music performances•Java music...
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88 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
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Staff is great. Very clean. I do wish their were more activities for memory's care residents. But overall very goif place with nice people working here
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
Pathway to Living’s longstanding mission is to transform the way society thinks about aging and senior living. Our Aspired Living of Prospect Heights community is an extension of that promise! We are steadfast in our commitment to cultivate a genuine home for you or your loved one. Above all...
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It's very light and bright and all the apartments have a small patio or balcony. My mom is moving there so yes would recommend
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
HarborChase of Long Grove is a highly rated, pet-friendly assisted living and memory care community for seniors in the greater Chicago area. Our trained caregivers have experience working with seniors who need varying levels of care. They are always available to offer friendly, personalized...
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The staff is generally very friendly. The caregivers have all been wonderful. Unfortunately, there are sometimes some lags in communication/organization at the beginning and we definitely are still...
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.
Resort-Style Senior Living at Its FinestYou have options for senior living in the Chicago area. But none of them look like this. We provide a resort-like environment for independent senior living and assisted living. We are known for our indoor rainforest—at more than a football field long and...
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9.8
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53 reviews
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My grandfather lives here and I am here with my dad. The executive director asked if i would give the Auberge a review and I said I would be happy to. My grandfather has been living here for almost a year...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
For nearly 20 years The Auberge at Lake Zurich has been a leader in memory care, focused on providing every resident the best quality of life possible through care that addresses mind, body and spirit. Our dedication to compassion and clinical excellence has made us a leader in the care of those...
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Cost of independent living in Barrington Woods, IL

The average cost of senior living in Barrington Woods is $5,921 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Mount Prospect, IL with an average of $5,454 per month.

Independent living costs in Barrington Woods, IL, vs. nearby cities

Barrington Woods, IL
$5,921/mo
$6,178/mo
$6,141/mo

Independent living costs in Barrington Woods, IL, vs. state and national averages

Barrington Woods, IL
$5,921/mo
U.S. national average
$3,951/mo

Independent living costs in Barrington Woods, IL, vs. other senior living options

$6,049/mo
Independent Living
$5,921/mo

Independent living costs in Barrington Woods, IL, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,986/mo
Studio
$5,709/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,717/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,820/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,543/mo

Senior living costs in Barrington Woods vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Barrington Woods, IL
Column state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBarrington Woods, ILIllinoisU.S.
Independent Living$5,921/mo$4,489/mo$3,951/mo
Assisted Living$6,022/mo$5,079/mo$4,515/mo
Memory Care$6,049/mo$5,098/mo$4,761/mo
Independent Living
Barrington Woods, IL:$5,921/mo
Illinois:$4,489/mo
U.S.:$3,951/mo
Assisted Living
Barrington Woods, IL:$6,022/mo
Illinois:$5,079/mo
U.S.:$4,515/mo
Memory Care
Barrington Woods, IL:$6,049/mo
Illinois:$5,098/mo
U.S.:$4,761/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Barrington Woods

Recent reviews for independent living in Barrington Woods

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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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.

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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Barrington Woods independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Barrington Woods independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Barrington Woods, 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 Barrington Woods 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 Barrington Woods partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Barrington Woods, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
52.1%
17.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
64.6%
28.9%
No sugar
No sugar
66.7%
26.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
62.5%
28.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
20.8%
6.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Barrington Woods 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 Barrington Woods communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Barrington Woods, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
66.7%
30.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
68.8%
36.6%
Room service
Room service
58.3%
31%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
27.1%
14.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Barrington Woods 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 Barrington Woods offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Barrington Woods, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
68.8%
38.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
56.3%
24%
Community service programs
Community service programs
58.3%
27.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
66.7%
41.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
68.8%
42.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
81.3%
46.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
62.5%
36.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
68.8%
31.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
68.8%
35.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
68.8%
40.5%
Live performances
Live performances
68.8%
40.2%
Dances
Dances
47.9%
27.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
56.3%
34.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
68.8%
40%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Fox River Horizon, Brookdale Northbrook and Clarendale of Algonquin are the top-rated independent living facilities near Barrington Woods, Illinois. See full list of communities.

There are 48 independent living facilities near Barrington Woods, Illinois. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Barrington Woods, Illinois are Brookdale Northbrook, Clarendale of Algonquin and Brookdale Des Plaines. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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