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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Skokie, IL

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Skokie Independent Living Facilities | 2023 Reviews

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The highest-rated senior living communities stand out for their exceptional care and support of seniors in independent living, assisted living, memory care and home care. Our Best of Senior Living Award winners represent the top reviewed senior care providers nationwide based on reviews submitted by residents and families.

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Photo of Grace Street Towers
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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.
Steps from Lake Michigan and a stone's throw away from Wrigley Field... Grace Street Towers truly has the best location in Chicago. Here, we pride ourselves on offering the perfect mix of quiet comforts and the excitement of city living. You'll find everything you need in our close-knit...
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Hello my name is [removed] I'm a resident in Greenview Place.If you looking for a place that is interested in your health and your happiness,this is the place.Each one of the staff at Greenview Place has...
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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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.
A nationally accredited continuing care retirement community, Covenant Village is located on 55 park like acres just 25 miles from downtown Chicago. We offer a residential setting for every aspect of retirement: residential retirement, catered living, assisted living, memory care and skilled...
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: 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.
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, 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.
The Ivy Apartments, nestled in the heart of the Lincoln Park/DePaul University area, provides both independent & supportive living options for its residents. Our 24 hour supportive living staff provides personal care assistance with activities of daily living for our seniors, in the privacy of...
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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.
Commonwealth Apartments is where comfort and convenience enhance your lifestyle. Our Chicago, IL, apartments feature everything you need to live comfortably in a place that feels like home. Get a taste of the thriving neighborhood that surrounds you with easy access to a range of 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.
Commonwealth Apartments is where comfort and convenience enhance your lifestyle. Our Chicago, IL, apartments feature everything you need to live comfortably in a place that feels like home. Get a taste of the thriving neighborhood that surrounds you with easy access to a range of restaurants,...
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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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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.
Distinguished Affordable Active Adult Living Walsh Park is a senior citizen independent living community where you can experience an enjoyable lifestyle in a convenient and pleasant setting.  You will be able to entertain old friends and relatives and make new friends through participation...
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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.
Photo of Beth Anne Residence
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: 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.

Cost of independent living in Skokie, IL

The average cost of senior living in Skokie is $5,423 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Golf, IL with an average of $4,240 per month.

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

Skokie, IL
$5,423/mo
$5,444/mo

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

Skokie, IL
$5,423/mo
U.S. national average
$3,951/mo

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

$5,904/mo
Independent Living
$5,423/mo

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

Semi-Private
$8,346/mo
Studio
$5,594/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,516/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,790/mo

Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

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 Skokie

Recent reviews for independent living in Skokie

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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Skokie independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Skokie independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Skokie, 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 Skokie 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 Skokie partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Skokie, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
22.5%
17.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33.3%
28.9%
No sugar
No sugar
30.8%
26.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
30.8%
28.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.7%
6.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Skokie 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 Skokie communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Skokie, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
32.5%
30.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
35.8%
36.6%
Room service
Room service
28.3%
31%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
9.2%
14.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Skokie 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 Skokie offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Skokie, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
36.7%
38.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
26.7%
24%
Community service programs
Community service programs
28.3%
27.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
42.5%
41.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
40.8%
42.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
53.3%
46.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
33.3%
36.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
34.2%
31.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
35.8%
35.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
38.3%
40.5%
Live performances
Live performances
37.5%
40.2%
Dances
Dances
24.2%
27.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
32.5%
34.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
38.3%
40%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Brookdale Northbrook, Mercy Circle Senior Living and Brookdale Des Plaines are the top-rated independent living facilities near Skokie, Illinois. See full list of communities.

There are 114 independent living facilities near Skokie, Illinois. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Skokie, Illinois are Brookdale Northbrook, Mercy Circle Senior Living and Brookdale Des Plaines. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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