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Photo of Heritage Woods of Minooka
1010 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
7.5
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5 reviews
7.5
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5 reviews
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4 star
33%
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We picked Heritage Woods of Minooka, because it was close to our house, and offered financial assistance. I don't need to recommend it or not. Most people that go there don't have a choice because it's the...
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.
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1616 Photos available
9.8
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94 reviews
9.8
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94 reviews
5 star
79%
4 star
10%
3 star
6%
2 star
1%
1 star
4%
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Staff and residents have been very friendly and the environment is always welcoming. My mother in law was very hesitant when she first moved in but within a month was more social than she has been in years....
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.
The Timbers of Shorewood delivers an unusual blend of secure senior living with elegance and independence! With full-service kitchens in every apartment, supportive services available for Independent living residents and perfectly coordinated services for Assisted Living residents. There is a...
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77 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
9.5
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91 reviews
9.5
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91 reviews
5 star
79%
4 star
16%
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From coming here for several visits, I noticed the place to be clean and germ free/ In the leasing process. all my questions were answered to my satisfaction. The staff is very professional.
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.
Imagine being able to live in a beautiful building, in a community of friends, receive monthly housekeeping services and benefit from specially designed safety features - all for one low affordable monthly rate and in the Chicago neighborhood you've called home for most of your life. As a...
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Photo of Solstice Senior Living at Joliet
3535 Photos available
88 Floor plans available
9.3
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54 reviews
9.3
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54 reviews
5 star
46%
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The place is very nice and well kept, but the housekeeping for the individual rooms is terrible - they never sweep or mop the floors.
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.
Solstice Senior Living at Joliet provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment.Just outside of Chicago, we're conveniently located in Joliet, a friendly suburb linked to the city by highways and trains. Our community has everything you could ever want; Joliet features...
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8.7
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63 reviews
8.7
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5 star
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The staff is great. [names removed] and all the nursing staff are great. My mother is doing great there. Plenty of activities to keep her busy.
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.
Rock Run Place offers a home like setting and cheerful smiles from our professional staff who greet you everyday. Assisted Living and Memory Care levels of care are available on our campus. Our peaceful setting, restaurant style dining experience, activities and beautiful setting combine to...
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.
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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Cost of independent living in Minooka, IL

The average cost of senior living in Minooka is $7,996 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lisbon, IL with an average of $3,989 per month.

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

Minooka, IL
$7,996/mo
$8,624/mo
$6,835/mo

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

Minooka, IL
$7,996/mo
U.S. national average
$3,951/mo

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

$5,368/mo
Independent Living
$7,996/mo

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

Studio
$2,400/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,070/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,882/mo

Senior living costs in Minooka 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: Minooka, IL
Column state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMinooka, ILIllinoisU.S.
Independent Living$7,996/mo$4,489/mo$3,951/mo
Assisted Living$5,218/mo$5,079/mo$4,515/mo
Memory Care$5,368/mo$5,098/mo$4,761/mo
Independent Living
Minooka, IL:$7,996/mo
Illinois:$4,489/mo
U.S.:$3,951/mo
Assisted Living
Minooka, IL:$5,218/mo
Illinois:$5,079/mo
U.S.:$4,515/mo
Memory Care
Minooka, IL:$5,368/mo
Illinois:$5,098/mo
U.S.:$4,761/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Minooka

Recent reviews for independent living in Minooka

The Gardens of Waterford in Aurora, IL

4.0
I have lived here for 5+ years. The food is by far better than other places I've been. Staff are friendly and very helpful. This is Alden's main campus and the grounds are beautiful. Festive holiday decorations make this a very homey atmosphere. I call this "home".

The Lakes and Superior at Waterford in Aurora, IL

5.0
Care services do not apply as we are in an independent living duplex and we have not yet dined on the campus. Due to Covid concerns, the dining room opened to independent living guests last week. We are very pleased with our Superior/Lakes duplex on the Alden of Waterford campus. The staff is ...
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Cedarhurst of Naperville in Woodridge, IL

5.0
The facility is very clean and the staff is attentive Room sizes are prefect I would recommend Cedarhurst of Naperville to others.

Minooka independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Minooka independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Minooka, 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 Minooka 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 Minooka partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Minooka, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
28.6%
17.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
14.3%
28.9%
No sugar
No sugar
14.3%
26.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
42.9%
28.2%
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Availability of select dining options in Minooka 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 Minooka communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Minooka, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
28.6%
30.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
57.1%
36.6%
Room service
Room service
42.9%
31%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
28.6%
14.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Minooka 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 Minooka offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Minooka, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
57.1%
38.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
28.6%
24%
Community service programs
Community service programs
28.6%
27.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
57.1%
41.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
57.1%
42.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
57.1%
46.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
42.9%
36.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
42.9%
31.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
42.9%
35.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
57.1%
40.5%
Live performances
Live performances
57.1%
40.2%
Dances
Dances
42.9%
27.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
28.6%
34.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
28.6%
40%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Independence Village Naperville, Sunrise of Naperville North and The Timbers of Shorewood are the top-rated independent living facilities near Minooka, Illinois. See full list of communities.

There are 7 independent living facilities near Minooka, Illinois. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Minooka, Illinois are Sunrise of Naperville North, The Timbers of Shorewood and Senior Suites of Joliet. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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