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Photo of New Perspective Long Grove
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8.2
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29 reviews
8.2
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29 reviews
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My aunt invited me to their free Sinatra event last week, and it was an absolute blast! We had so much fun listening to "Sinatra" perform all his classic hits. My aunt and I enjoyed some of the best tri-tip...
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.
New Perspective Long Grove is a vibrant community with plenty to offer. Residents can be found soaking up the sun on the spacious patio, enjoying made-from-scratch meals in our dining room, or meeting friends for coffee at the cafe. We believe older adults deserve to live joyfully, affordably,...
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55 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
8.2
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21 reviews
8.2
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21 reviews
5 star
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Meals - it is hard to feed that many people at once. Occasionally, Mom says the food may be cold or tough but over all it is good. Overall experience - The staff is very helpful and pleasant. They can...
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.
Dedicated to Good LivingPathway to Living’s longstanding mission is to transform the way society thinks about aging and senior living. Azpira Place of Lake Zurich community is an extension of that promise. We are steadfast in our commitment to cultivate a genuine home for you or your loved one....
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Photo of The Oaks at Bartlett, a CCRC
1212 Photos available
99 Floor plans available
8.0
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168 reviews
8.0
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168 reviews
5 star
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He went back and forth between assisted and skilled a few times. The admin staff, nursing staff and rehab staff were all very friendly He could be very crabby, but they would always have a smile My dad 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.
Imagine a warm and friendly community with a small-town feel, where making friends is easy, and people care about and help each other. Located in Bartlett, Illinois on 41 acres of wetlands and rolling woodlands we offer the ideal location to appreciate the calm beauty of nature while still...
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1616 Photos available
77 Floor plans available
8.0
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35 reviews
8.0
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35 reviews
5 star
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3 star
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I would definitely recommend Silver Glen Senior Living to others. The facility itself is great, the rooms are really nice, and everyone seems so nice and welcoming. Another great thing they have is they...
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.
Welcome to your new home at Silver Glen Senior LivingYou’re going to love Silver Glen Senior Living — your new home base! Located in South Elgin, Illinois, this community is close enough to the city to take in a show at the Cadillac Palace Theater or visit one of the many downtown Chicago...
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Photo of Victory Centre of Bartlett
1010 Photos available
99 Floor plans available
7.5
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61 reviews
7.5
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61 reviews
5 star
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4 star
28%
3 star
8%
2 star
3%
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Victory Centre of Bartlett has been amazing. The care that our mother is receiving is more than we could ask for. Everyone that we've worked with has been very kind and compassionate. They really made this...
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.
Our longstanding mission is to transform the way society thinks about aging and senior living. Our Victory Centre of Bartlett community is an extension of that promise. We are steadfast in our commitment to cultivate a genuine home for you or your loved one. Above all else, this is your life and...
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My mother seems to be doing very well since her move to The Garlands. At first, it was a bit tough on her, but she is slowly adjusting and enjoying the place. The staff has been great, they are more than...
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 Garlands is a unique community for people ages 55 and older that offers residents an uncompromising lifestyle in a resort setting with unprecedented amenities and services. The Garlands homes offer superb construction, thoughtful interior design and the finest quality. They feature large and...
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The atmosphere is set up with an older person décor - antiques and such, which is one reason I chose this facility. I gave the activities a score of 3 only because they don't have transportation to doctors...
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.
Founded in 1904 offering a unique person centered approach to care Oak Crest provides the most intimate, individualized care available. Private spaces complimented with warm and welcoming common areas gives way to a style and character that can only be found in an elite setting. Staff members are...
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I have been here 5 years and I am very happy. Staff does it's best to help, keep us safe. Stuff happens but I am very grateful and blessed. It's always works out.
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.
Plum Creek Supportive Living Community is located in beautiful Rolling Meadows, Illinois. Rolling Meadows is a quiet, relaxing community in Cook County in Northern Illinois. The Rolling Meadows Park District maintains several parks in the area where your grandchildren can play when they come to...
Photo of Waverly Inn Memory Care and Cottages
1313 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
1.0
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8 reviews
1.0
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8 reviews
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We chose Waverly Inn because the quality of the services offered and the location is close to me as well. It is a smaller facility with only about 60 residents. The building is built in a circle so that...
Provides: Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Waverly Inn Memory Care Community, a Koelsch Community, and family owned since 1958 is located in the Village of Arlington Heights.Along with excellence in care, Waverly Inn Memory Care Community will offer full meals, vibrant mental and physical activities 7 days a week, scheduled social outings...
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Photo of Victory Centre of Elk Grove
66 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
6.9
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46 reviews
6.9
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46 reviews
5 star
33%
4 star
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3 star
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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...
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.
Our longstanding mission is to transform the way society thinks about aging and senior living. Victory Centre of Elk Grove is an extension of that promise. We are steadfast in our commitment to cultivate a genuine home for you or your loved one. Above all else, this is your life and we hope...
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Photo of The Highlands Assisted Living at Moorings of Arlington Heights
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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.
For those who cherish their independence but need a little assistance to enjoy life to the fullest, The Highlands Assisted Living at The Moorings of Arlington Heights makes life a little easier and safer. Located within a beautiful 45-acre campus and as a part of Presbyterian Homes' continuum of...
Photo of White Oaks at Heritage Woods of South Elgin
2020 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
5 star
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3 star
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2 star
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My Mothers been there just about 10 Months now, and the facility is wonderful I come in to visit 3 times a week and my mother is always doing something, the activities that are arranged are always going...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
White Oaks at Heritage Woods of South Elgin is a memory care community in the greater Chicago area serving seniors with dementia, including Alzheimer’s. Our services are designed to meet the needs of people living with all stages of dementia so we can provide each one the personalized care they...
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8.5
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6 reviews
8.5
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6 reviews
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Perfect place for the elderly who cannot care for themselves. Clean, homey, and truly a place that is safe and clean. Home Sweet Home is an environment that looks nothing like a nursing home! The care is...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Home Sweet Home Arlington Heights is a residential care home located in on suburb of Chicago in Arlington Heights, Illinois. The historic area is in Wheeling Township which is known for the regions religious heritage an Arlington Park Racetrack. Arlington Heights is a wonderful place to live with...
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My mother had Alzheimer's. She stayed at The Vines. First I should say that the owners are personal friends of mine for over 40 years. But don't write off my review. The owners are not some big...
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.

Cost of assisted living in South Barrington, IL

The average cost of senior living in South Barrington is $6,066 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include West Dundee, IL with an average of $5,879 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in South Barrington, IL vs. nearby cities

South Barrington, IL
$6,066/mo
$6,038/mo

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

South Barrington, IL
$6,066/mo
U.S. national average
$4,562/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in South Barrington vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$6,066/mo
$6,109/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in South Barrington, IL by room type

Semi-Private
$5,423/mo
Studio
$5,521/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,594/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,944/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,291/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in South Barrington over time

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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in South Barrington, IL

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What families are saying about assisted living in South Barrington

Recent reviews for assisted living in South Barrington

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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Churchill Place in Glen Ellyn, IL

5.0
Based on our experience I would recommend. So far everything has been very good no problems and everyone has been great and easy to work with.

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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South Barrington review score based on 276 family reviews

8.5
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This proprietary review score is based on 276 reviews of 34 South Barrington assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The South Barrington 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

South Barrington review score compared against nearby cities

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South Barrington, IL34 facilities
8.4
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8.6
Inverness, IL38 facilities

Review subcategories for South Barrington 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 276 reviews of 34 South Barrington assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare South Barrington 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.
South Barrington, IL averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.6
4.5
Friendliness
4.6
4.6
Care services
4.2
4.2
Staff
4.5
4.5
Meals & dining
4.2
4.1
Activities
4.0
4.1
Value for cost*
4.1
4.1
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South Barrington assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in South Barrington assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in South Barrington, 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 South Barrington 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 South Barrington that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
South Barrington, ILNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
82.4%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
64.7%
33.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
94.1%
57.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
52.9%
30.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
64.7%
48.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
79.4%
53.8%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in South Barrington 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 South Barrington Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
South Barrington, ILNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
91.2%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
64.7%
32.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
73.5%
41.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
35.3%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in South Barrington 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 South Barrington partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
South Barrington, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
61.8%
27%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
82.4%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
76.5%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
73.5%
35.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
38.2%
13%
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Availability of select dining options in South Barrington 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 South Barrington communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
South Barrington, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
82.4%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
73.5%
42%
Room service
Room service
58.8%
35.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
29.4%
17.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in South Barrington 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 South Barrington offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
91.2%
46.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
64.7%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
70.6%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
91.2%
50%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
91.2%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
94.1%
52.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
70.6%
41%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
82.4%
34%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
82.4%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
91.2%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
91.2%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
67.6%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
47.1%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
85.3%
45.6%
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State regulations for assisted living in South Barrington

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about Illinois assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in South Barrington protect seniors.

Learn about Illinois Assisted Living regulations

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Brookdale Northbrook, Encore at South Barrington and Sunrise of Naperville North are the top-rated assisted living facilities near South Barrington, Illinois. See full list of communities.

There are 39 assisted living facilities near South Barrington, Illinois. See the full list.

The best assisted living facilities near you in South Barrington, Illinois are Brookdale Northbrook, Encore at South Barrington and Sunrise of Naperville North. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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