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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: 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.
Welcome to Valkommen Plaza Apartments, independent living for people 55 and older or disabled. Valkommen Plaza is privately owned but HUD subsidized under the Section 8 Elderly Program. Rents are based on your income adjusted by out of pocket medical expenses. We are located in Rockford,...
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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.
Faust Landmark, located in Rockford, Illinois, is a high-rise affordable senior housing apartment community for independent-minded seniors, and those with physical limitations, on a fixed or low income. Faust Landmark is a beautifully renovated and remodeled historical building. At the Faust,...
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Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
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, Senior Apartments
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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.
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, Senior Apartments
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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.
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, Senior Apartments
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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.
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: 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: 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.
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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.
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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It's fine. It's big. There's a lot of room. I like the food. The company I have I like real well. People who want to live in a place like this- It's a darn good place to live.
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.
Independence Village was established with the intent to provide seniors with an opportunity to enjoy their retirement years to the fullest. We included all the comforts of home and replaced the worries of homeownership with a carefree lifestyle full of activities and new friends. Seniors who call...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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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My mother was a resident at Lincolnshire for three months . The facility has a terrific director that is active in all phases of operation. She insures a safe, clean & loving environment for your loved one....
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.
Lincolnshire Place Lincolnshire Place in Loves Park, Winnebago County, Illinois is a multi-faceted assisted living community with a complete love of sports. Loves Park is a wonderful small town with a family oriented atmosphere. It is a typical suburb but still a very quaint place to settle down...
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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.
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.
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.

Cost of independent living in Lee Center, IL

The average cost of senior living in Lee Center is $3,698 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lee, IL with an average of $3,118 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Lee Center, IL vs. nearby cities

Lee Center, IL
$3,698/mo
$3,702/mo

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

Lee Center, IL
$3,698/mo
U.S. national average
$3,951/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Lee Center vs. other types of senior living

$4,730/mo
Independent Living
$3,698/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Lee Center, IL by room type

Semi-Private
$4,615/mo
Studio
$4,605/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,194/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,083/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,250/mo

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What families are saying about independent living in Lee Center

Recent reviews for independent living in Lee Center

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.

Anam Care of Rockford

5.0
The community is small, well staffed. They really understand of the needs of residents with memory issues. When I visit my loved one it is just like coming to nice homey living room.

The Reserve of Geneva

5.0
Dad lived here and had many wonderful friends! I am so thankful for the wonderful people he met and experiences he had here. The management helped to get a new occupant into his home quicker than expected (probably because he had granite counter-tops) and we got his entrance fee returned which ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Friendly and helpful staff. Several reviews mention the kindness and efficiency of the staff at various communities, such as Ascension Living Fox Knoll Village and Peterson Meadows, making residents and their families feel welcome and well-cared for.
Delicious and diverse meals. The quality of food is a common theme in many reviews, with residents at communities like TLC Living Community, Fairhaven Christian Retirement, and Morning Star Village expressing satisfaction with the variety and taste of the meals provided.
Engaging and inclusive activities. Residents enjoy the range of activities offered in communities, such as singing, gardening, and social events, which help keep them active and engaged, as mentioned in reviews for TLC Living Community, Fairhaven Christian Retirement, and Carriage Oaks.
Clean and well-maintained living spaces. Reviews consistently highlight the cleanliness and upkeep of the living spaces in communities, including private rooms and common areas, as noted in reviews for Independence Village Rockford, Plum Landing Retirement Community, and Ascension Living Fox Knoll Village.
Supportive and caring community atmosphere. Many reviews express appreciation for the sense of community and support among residents and staff, with residents at Independence Village Rockford, Fairhaven Christian Retirement, and Carriage Oaks feeling valued and cared for in their new homes.
Accessible and convenient location. Residents and their families often mention the ease of access to amenities and services, as well as the proximity to loved ones and familiar places, as reasons for choosing communities like Peterson Meadows, Independence Village Rockford, and Ascension Living Fox Knoll Village.
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Lee Center independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Lee Center independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Lee Center, 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 Lee Center 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 Lee Center partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Lee Center, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
19%
17.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
17.5%
28.9%
No sugar
No sugar
14.6%
26.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
15.3%
28.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
3.6%
6.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Lee Center 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 Lee Center communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Lee Center, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
12.4%
30.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
27.7%
36.6%
Room service
Room service
15.3%
31%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
5.8%
14.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Lee Center 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 Lee Center offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Lee Center, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
31.4%
38.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
18.2%
24%
Community service programs
Community service programs
16.1%
27.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
36.5%
41.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
36.5%
42.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
39.4%
46.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
29.2%
36.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
18.2%
31.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
22.6%
35.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
31.4%
40.5%
Live performances
Live performances
34.3%
40.2%
Dances
Dances
13.1%
27.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16.8%
34.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
32.1%
40%
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TLC Living Community, Prairie Pointe Assisted Living and Memory Care and Fairhaven Christian Retirement are the top-rated independent living facilities near Lee Center, Illinois. See full list of communities.

There are 126 independent living facilities near Lee Center, Illinois. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Lee Center, Illinois are TLC Living Community. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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