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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.
Symphony of Dyer is located in Dyer, IN. This licensed assisted living community provides seniors with a great place to call home. Dyer is a part of Lake County, and it is beautiful in setting. Dyer offers the opportunity for residents and guests to spend time outdoors at one of the town’s parks....
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I’ve lived here since October 2016, on the Indepent side I moved from Missouri to be near my daughter in Mendota. The majority of residents ate from LaSalle and Lee counties in Illinois, andthey all are very...
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.
Mendota Retirement Community is an assisted living community located in Mendota, Illinois. Located minutes from the center of town, our assisted and independent living community provides easy access for families while providing a peaceful setting for our residents. You'll enjoy our beautiful...
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Silver Birch is a fun place to live. You can meet new people, enjoy activities, play games, and have quiet time. You are treated with respect and your opinion is valued. The receptionist is the best,...
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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We have had a great experience so far. I can tell that my mom is very happy and really thriving here. They encourage her to participate in activities and I really like that. I would definitely recommend to...
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.
Lincolnshire Place Lincolnshire Place is an assisted living community that specializes in the art of making seniors feel at home while providing expert dementia care in Sycamore, DeKalb County, Illinois. Located in northern Illinois, Sycamore is home to the Sycamore Pumpkin Festival, an annual...
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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.
Heritage Woods of Chicago is an affordable assisted living community exclusively designed for low income seniors 65 or older. Fully certified by the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Living, Heritage Woods is located on the west side of Chicago. Heritage Woods is a lovely place to call...
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Pioneer Gardens senior residents in the windy city access to a great assisted living community within the grand city of Chicago, IL. Located just a few blocks from Lake Shore Drive, residents can enjoy the lush green park areas next to the lake during spring and summer days and enjoy the many...
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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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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: 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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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...
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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.

Cost of assisted living in Sand Ridge, IL

The average cost of senior living in Sand Ridge is $5,453 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Carbon Hill, IL with an average of $4,570 per month.

Assisted living costs in Sand Ridge, IL, vs. nearby cities

Sand Ridge, IL
$5,453/mo
$5,213/mo
$5,405/mo

Assisted living costs in Sand Ridge, IL, vs. state and national averages

Sand Ridge, IL
$5,453/mo
U.S. national average
$4,558/mo

Assisted living costs in Sand Ridge, IL, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$5,453/mo
$5,494/mo

Assisted living costs in Sand Ridge, IL, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,972/mo
Private
$3,125/mo
Studio
$5,611/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,748/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,214/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,654/mo

Senior living costs in Sand Ridge 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: Sand Ridge, IL
Column state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSand Ridge, ILIllinoisU.S.
Assisted Living$5,453/mo$5,149/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$5,494/mo$5,166/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$4,030/mo$4,331/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Sand Ridge, IL:$5,453/mo
Illinois:$5,149/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Sand Ridge, IL:$5,494/mo
Illinois:$5,166/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Sand Ridge, IL:$4,030/mo
Illinois:$4,331/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Assisted living costs in Sand Ridge, IL, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Sand Ridge and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Assisted living cost trends in Sand Ridge, IL

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Sand Ridge have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Sand Ridge, IL$5,784/mo$5,508/mo+5.0%
Illinois$5,632/mo$5,379/mo+4.7%
National$5,375/mo$5,129/mo+4.8%
Sand Ridge, IL
2024 average cost:$5,784/mo
2023 average cost:$5,508/mo
Percent change:+5.0%
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2024 average cost:$5,632/mo
2023 average cost:$5,379/mo
Percent change:+4.7%
National
2024 average cost:$5,375/mo
2023 average cost:$5,129/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Sand Ridge, IL

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Sand Ridge.

What families are saying about assisted living in Sand Ridge

Recent reviews for assisted living in Sand Ridge

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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Royal Estates Assistive Living in Dolton, IL

4.9
We were looking for place for our Mother to live near us. After touring a fair amount of facilities in Southern suburbs, we had almost give up. Then my sister and I found Royal Estates. After meeting with the staff there we thought this might be good fit for Mother. We learned that the services ...
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Oak Trace a CCRC in Downers Grove, IL

4.8
They're short of help, all the way around. That's the main challenge. Sometimes it's hard to find a nurse on the nursing floor. But I really like the assisted living building. They're very good with their activities and keeping their people up to date on things. I had one relative move to ...
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Sand Ridge review score based on 2,032 family reviews

8.3
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This proprietary review score is based on 2032 reviews of 237 Sand Ridge assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Sand Ridge review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Sand Ridge review score compared against nearby cities

8.3
Sand Ridge, IL237 facilities
8.6
Minooka, IL17 facilities
8.3
Channahon, IL284 facilities

Review subcategories for Sand Ridge assisted living

When assisted living residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 2,032 reviews of 237 Sand Ridge assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Sand Ridge resident and family assisted living satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
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Cleanliness
4.2
4.1
Friendliness
4.3
4.1
Care services
3.9
3.8
Staff
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Meals & dining
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Activities
3.8
3.7
Value for cost*
3.8
3.7
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Sand Ridge assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Sand Ridge assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Sand Ridge, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Sand Ridge assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Sand Ridge that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
73.8%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
61.6%
34.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
98.3%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.3%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
86.1%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
36.7%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
98.3%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
63.3%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
73.4%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Sand Ridge assisted living

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Sand Ridge Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Sand Ridge, ILNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
73.8%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
51.9%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
61.2%
42.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Sand Ridge assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Sand Ridge partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
57.4%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
61.2%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
56.1%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
53.6%
36%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
20.7%
13.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Sand Ridge assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Sand Ridge communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
55.7%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
68.4%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
48.9%
36.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
24.9%
18.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Sand Ridge assisted 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 assisted living communities in Sand Ridge offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
77.6%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
56.1%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
53.2%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
81.9%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
79.3%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
85.2%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
64.1%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
65%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
67.1%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
77.6%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
77.6%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
51.9%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
46.8%
24.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
75.5%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Sand Ridge

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Illinois assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Sand Ridge protect seniors.
Learn about Illinois assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

Brookdale Des Plaines, Encore Village of Schaumburg, a CCRC and Mercy Circle Senior Living are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Sand Ridge, Illinois. See full list of communities.
There are 255 assisted living facilities near Sand Ridge, Illinois. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Sand Ridge, Illinois are Brookdale Des Plaines, Mercy Circle Senior Living and Brookdale Glen Ellyn. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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