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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Lake Barrington, IL

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Photo of Courtyard at McHenry
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6.0
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6.0
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5 star
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All are 5's. Courtyard is the best! Everyone who works here is caring and professional. I would absolutely recommend the Courtyard at McHenry community to other families based on the experience I have had...
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 Courtyard at McHenry is an Independent, Assisted Living Campus with Memory Care located on 13 acres of gorgeous wooded property in the Heart of the Fox River Valley in McHenry, IL. With a quaint downtown district that offers historic buildings and specialty shopping, along with a variety of...
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8.5
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2 reviews
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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.
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Everything is going great since my move here. The place is very comfortable and everyone is very nice. I am one of the youngest people here, and they don't have any activities. They have some meals provided...
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.
Liberty Arms, Lake County's newest senior living community, has been designed to address the social and economical needs for its senior residents, age 55 and older. Liberty Arms offers seniors a maintenance-free lifestyle opportunity with an array of support services as well as luxurious and...
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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 Zurich Meadows
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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.
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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.
Midlothian Manor is Shared Senior Housing. The Manor’s 14 private first floor apartments house self-reliant seniors who would like more companionship, and yet they gleefully give up household chores, yard work and cooking meals.We can’t wait to welcome you as our newest ”family” member.
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We chose Alden Horizon because the friendliness of the people and the value for the money. The apartments are good size, we have a 1 bedroom and it is perfect for what we need. They do have full kitchens and...
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.
Alden Horizon is an independent living community in Barrington, IL. Barrington is a part of Cook County, and it provides great entertainment options and attractions. Residents and their guests enjoy checking out The Catlow Theater, as well as the areas golf courses and inns. This beautiful area...
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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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It was great, just more of an apartment than anything else. They serve six dinners a week. My mom was falling all the time and we should have had her in a different facility the whole time. She wasn't eating...
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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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
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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Very nice apartment living. Advertised as a no smoking building, but smokers congregate at front door, well within the required 15 b feet. No participation in the community by management. Love the...
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.

Cost of independent living in Lake Barrington, IL

The average cost of senior living in Lake Barrington is $6,748 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lakemoor, IL with an average of $4,531 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Lake Barrington, IL vs. nearby cities

Lake Barrington, IL
$6,748/mo

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

Lake Barrington, IL
$6,748/mo
U.S. national average
$3,951/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Lake Barrington vs. other types of senior living

$6,057/mo
Independent Living
$6,748/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Lake Barrington, IL by room type

Semi-Private
$4,873/mo
Studio
$5,266/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,411/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,232/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,543/mo

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What families are saying about independent living in Lake Barrington

Recent reviews for independent living in Lake Barrington

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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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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Lake Barrington independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Lake Barrington independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Lake Barrington, 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 Lake Barrington 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 Lake Barrington partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Lake Barrington, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
47.1%
17.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
52.9%
28.9%
No sugar
No sugar
50%
26.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
50%
28.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
14.7%
6.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Lake Barrington 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 Lake Barrington communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Lake Barrington, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
58.8%
30.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
58.8%
36.6%
Room service
Room service
50%
31%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
29.4%
14.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Lake Barrington 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 Lake Barrington offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Lake Barrington, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
61.8%
38.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
44.1%
24%
Community service programs
Community service programs
55.9%
27.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
58.8%
41.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
58.8%
42.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
73.5%
46.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
47.1%
36.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
50%
31.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
58.8%
35.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
58.8%
40.5%
Live performances
Live performances
58.8%
40.2%
Dances
Dances
52.9%
27.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
47.1%
34.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
58.8%
40%
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Fox River Horizon, Brookdale Northbrook and Clarendale of Algonquin are the top-rated independent living facilities near Lake Barrington, Illinois. See full list of communities.

There are 33 independent living facilities near Lake Barrington, Illinois. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Lake Barrington, 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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