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Photo of Fox River Horizon
66 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
9.5
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I really like living at Fox river Horizon. There are plenty of activities, it is a very independent and friendly place. I do wish my bedroom and kitchen were a bit bigger in my apartment.
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.
Fox River Horizon is a senior housing community located in Elgin, IL. Elgin is a part of Cook and Kane Counties and this area offers much to do and see. Those who choose to be a part of Elgin and this community will find that there is always plenty to keep them busy, and their guests will enjoy...
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1515 Photos available
1010 Floor plans available
9.9
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271 reviews
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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Photo of Sunrise of Crystal Lake
1515 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.9
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71 reviews
9.9
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71 reviews
5 star
66%
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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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44 Photos available
9.7
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13 reviews
9.7
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13 reviews
5 star
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5 on everything Melody Living is amazing!! The staff are wonderful The facility is brand new and gorgeous We are extremely happy with them and my mom loves living there Very helpful and friendly They go out...
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.
Melody Living Independent Living in Lake in the Hills offers a robust, active senior (62+) community with luxury independent living community features and amenities, leading edge senior fitness and wellness programs, low-maintenance living, lifestyle conveniences, social programs, exquisite...
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44 Photos available
9.7
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13 reviews
9.7
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13 reviews
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5 on everything Melody Living is amazing!! The staff are wonderful The facility is brand new and gorgeous We are extremely happy with them and my mom loves living there Very helpful and friendly They go out...
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.
Melody Living Independent Living in Lake in the Hills offers a robust, active senior (62+) community with luxury independent living community features and amenities, leading edge senior fitness and wellness programs, low-maintenance living, lifestyle conveniences, social programs, exquisite...
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1818 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
9.7
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24 reviews
9.7
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24 reviews
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The quality of care eval is mostly because of being short on staff sometimes and there are always - in any setting - a few who are careTAKERs rather than careGIVERS. We would absolutely recommend this...
Provides: Assisted 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.
Heritage Woods of Huntley provides you with the opportunity to enjoy apartment home living in a residential community while obtaining the personal services you may need to continue a life of purpose and individuality. Imagine a life without household chores, yard work or home maintenance. Invite...
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2525 Photos available
1212 Floor plans available
9.6
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39 reviews
9.6
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39 reviews
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Everyone was so welcoming and helpful; the place is beautiful and offers many things to do; food is pretty good and I like the fact that salad/soup bar is available as alternate!
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.
Huntley Springs, the luxurious Resort Lifestyle Community, is NOW OPEN! We offer all of the comforts and conveniences of modern-day living that allow you to enjoy your retirement.Huntley Spring's top-notch, all-inclusive services and amenities includes EVERYTHING you need to live in comfort and...
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Photo of The Oaks at Algonquin
1212 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
8.9
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38 reviews
8.9
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38 reviews
5 star
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3 star
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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.
Located in Algonquin, Illinois, this senior living community is close enough to the city to indulge in the urban lifestyle while still living in a quiet village. Make a day of it by walking the shoreline of Lake Michigan, or get takeout from your favorite downtown pizza spot. But there’s no need...
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5 reviews
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The staff of the Heathers are very kind and attentive to the residents Heathers feels like a home It's feels very cozy Glad I put my wife in 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.
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Photo of Deer Path of Huntley (For Ages 22-64)
2222 Photos available
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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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Very happy with this facility. It's next over to their assisted living facility so I am next door to my husband who is there. Their programs are wonderful.
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
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.
Provides: Assisted 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.
Photo of The Reisdences of Lake in the Hills
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.
Photo of The Reisdences of Lake in the Hills
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.

Cost of independent living in Hampshire, IL

The average cost of senior living in Hampshire is $4,311 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Kingston, IL with an average of $4,102 per month.

Independent living costs in Hampshire, IL, vs. nearby cities

Hampshire, IL
$4,311/mo
$4,459/mo

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

Hampshire, IL
$4,311/mo
U.S. national average
$3,951/mo

Independent living costs in Hampshire, IL, vs. other senior living options

$5,835/mo
Independent Living
$4,311/mo

Independent living costs in Hampshire, IL, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,200/mo
Studio
$4,936/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,355/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,230/mo

Senior living costs in Hampshire 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: Hampshire, IL
Column state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Community typeHampshire, ILIllinoisU.S.
Independent Living$4,311/mo$4,489/mo$3,951/mo
Assisted Living$5,787/mo$5,079/mo$4,515/mo
Memory Care$5,835/mo$5,098/mo$4,761/mo
Independent Living
Hampshire, IL:$4,311/mo
Illinois:$4,489/mo
U.S.:$3,951/mo
Assisted Living
Hampshire, IL:$5,787/mo
Illinois:$5,079/mo
U.S.:$4,515/mo
Memory Care
Hampshire, IL:$5,835/mo
Illinois:$5,098/mo
U.S.:$4,761/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Hampshire

Recent reviews for independent living in Hampshire

Shepherd of Harvard

5.0
I am very happy with the care that my mother is getting at this very nice and home feeling community. The staff is wonderful and very attentive. I like that the community is clean. <y mother is really liking the activities and she likes what is offered. We would highly recommend this small ...
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Heritage Woods of Belvidere

5.0
I am very content living at Heritage Woods. My apartment is very comfortable and convenient. The nurses and CNAs are very attentive and convenient. The food is good and I may also eat in my room if I so desire. There are activities every day. Also a small store 2 days a week.

Woodlands at Canterfield in West Dundee, IL

4.3
Quality of care - the doctor that was chosen is a bit lax & not as organized as we would like. [name removed] has been helpful with dealing with the dr & keeping on top of meds & changes. We understand its a new facility & everyone needs to get their rhythm. The menu has been the same for ...
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Hampshire independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Hampshire independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Hampshire, 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 Hampshire 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 Hampshire partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Hampshire, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
23.1%
17.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
23.1%
28.9%
No sugar
No sugar
23.1%
26.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
23.1%
28.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
7.7%
6.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Hampshire 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 Hampshire communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Hampshire, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
23.1%
30.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
30.8%
36.6%
Room service
Room service
30.8%
31%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
15.4%
14.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Hampshire 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 Hampshire offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Hampshire, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
30.8%
38.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
23.1%
24%
Community service programs
Community service programs
30.8%
27.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
23.1%
41.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
30.8%
42.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
53.8%
46.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
23.1%
36.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
23.1%
31.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
30.8%
35.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
30.8%
40.5%
Live performances
Live performances
30.8%
40.2%
Dances
Dances
23.1%
27.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
30.8%
34.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
30.8%
40%
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Fox River Horizon, Clarendale of Algonquin and Sunrise of Crystal Lake are the top-rated independent living facilities near Hampshire, Illinois. See full list of communities.

There are 12 independent living facilities near Hampshire, Illinois. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Hampshire, Illinois are Clarendale of Algonquin, Sunrise of Crystal Lake and Melody Living Independent Living. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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