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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Harwood Heights, IL

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My mom is a new resident and she is doing fine. She has been there for quite some time and she is all settled in. Things are going good, it is a good fit for her budget and the space around. The community is...
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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.
Drexel Horizon is located Cicero, Illinois which is a town in Cook County. This area is a serene environment that allows residents to relax and interact with each other. The community offers independent living that enables residents to enjoy a stress-free life.A live in Maintenance couple oversee...
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My sister loves being in a place that treates her and all residence with kindness and respect. It’s almost like a hotel with a dining room on the first floor and each resident has their own apartment with...
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.
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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I understand my mother can be difficult. Although the staff was helpful, there were times when they acted as if they were doing me a favor.
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.
Liberty Village, a 104 unit, three story, senior residential community has been designed to provide a new lifestyle alternative that will allow residents to enjoy their retirement years. With active social lives in mind, Liberty Village is elegantly decorated common areas offer ideal settings for...
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The community at The Montclare is good, they have rides to the stores they have food plates at a low price and my mother managed to get a helper there.
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.
The Montclare Senior Residences would like to invite you to visit our upscale Senior Apartment community for qualified residents ages 55 or better. Located two blocks east of Oak Park Avenue and two blocks south of Fullerton/Grand Avenue in Chicago. The Montclare Senior Residences will change...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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: 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Belmont Place Senior Apartments has been designed to address the social and economic needs of senior residents age 55 and older. The building is located within the near northwest side of Chicago. Easy accessibility to bus lines and grocery store across the street. There are banks and restaurants...
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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.
Belmont Place Senior Apartments has been designed to address the social and economic needs of senior residents age 55 and older. The building is located within the near northwest side of Chicago. Easy accessibility to bus lines and grocery store across the street. There are banks and restaurants...
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Robineau Residence, nestled in a residential neighborhood in Skokie, is home to 24 older adults, who enjoy a family-like setting while maintaining their own independence. With a warm, homey atmosphere, residents enjoy the companionship of others. Four private bedrooms, each with its own bathroom,...
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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.
Lincoln Village Senior Apartments are affordable, luxurious apartments for seniors of 55 years and better. We are steps away from public transportation, shopping and dining. Our community offers seniors a maintenance free lifestyle with an array of support services. The seven story elevator...
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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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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.
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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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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.
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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.
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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.

Cost of independent living in Harwood Heights, IL

The average cost of senior living in Harwood Heights is $5,311 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Franklin Park, IL with an average of $5,199 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Harwood Heights, IL vs. nearby cities

Harwood Heights, IL
$5,311/mo
$5,284/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Harwood Heights, IL vs. the state and national average

Harwood Heights, IL
$5,311/mo
U.S. national average
$3,951/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Harwood Heights vs. other types of senior living

$5,858/mo
Independent Living
$5,311/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Harwood Heights, IL by room type

Semi-Private
$7,849/mo
Studio
$5,372/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,237/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,391/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$2,125/mo

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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 families are saying about independent living in Harwood Heights

Recent reviews for independent living in Harwood Heights

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.

Victory Centre of Elk Grove in Elk Grove Village, IL

5.0
My brother lives in Victory Centre of Elk Grove Village, IL. I visit him frequently and I have found it to be Clean, Friendly and warm. The Staff from Administration to Nursing, Dining, and Maintence are all warm and caring, they know the residents' names, are respectful and always willing ...
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Harwood Heights independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Harwood Heights independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Harwood Heights, 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 Harwood Heights 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 Harwood Heights partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Harwood Heights, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
22%
17.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
28.7%
28.9%
No sugar
No sugar
26.2%
26.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
29.9%
28.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9.1%
6.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Harwood Heights 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 Harwood Heights communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
28.7%
30.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
32.3%
36.6%
Room service
Room service
25.6%
31%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
7.9%
14.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Harwood Heights 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 Harwood Heights offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Harwood Heights, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
34.1%
38.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
22.6%
24%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25.6%
27.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
40.9%
41.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
38.4%
42.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
48.2%
46.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
31.1%
36.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
29.3%
31.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
32.9%
35.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
36%
40.5%
Live performances
Live performances
35.4%
40.2%
Dances
Dances
22.6%
27.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
30.5%
34.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
35.4%
40%
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Independence Village Naperville, Brookdale Northbrook and Sunrise of Naperville North are the top-rated independent living facilities near Harwood Heights, Illinois. See full list of communities.

There are 150 independent living facilities near Harwood Heights, Illinois. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Harwood Heights, Illinois are Brookdale Northbrook, Sunrise of Naperville North and Mercy Circle Senior Living. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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