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9.8
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94 reviews
9.8
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94 reviews
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We moved our mom in just about a year ago. The overall experience has been amazing from the first time stepping foot into The Timbers the process was very easy all of the staff is always welcoming. My mom is...
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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1515 Floor plans available
9.1
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9.1
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124 reviews
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When we met with [name removed] at Clarendale she spent soooooo much time with us as compared to other facilities. It made all the difference. The staff is always so nice and helpful. I was impressed with...
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.
Clarendale of Mokena is the only senior living community in The Village of Mokena, Ill. It is also the newest such community in the greater market area to offer three integrated lifestyle options under one roof - residential living, assisted living and memory care. Clarendale of Mokena creates an...
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9.0
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45 reviews
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45 reviews
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Generally very happy with the care, etc. But with anything some help are better than others. My Mom chooses not to participate in most of the activities, choosing to nap- but they have tried to encourage...
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.
Evergreen Senior Living offers worry-free living, where independence thrives and compassionate care is always nearby. Our beautiful campus offers lovely assisted living options and unmatched memory support. We offer both long-term care and short-term respite care. We welcome you to learn more and...
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8.4
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38 reviews
8.4
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38 reviews
5 star
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[name removed], the executive Director is very responsive and does a great job managing the facility. [name removed], who is in charge of the nurses is also very responsive and does a good job. This is not a...
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.
The Cottages of New Lenox is an assisted living and memory care community located in New Lenox, IL, in Will County. The community has been specially created to resemble the type of family home where most residents will have lived all of their lives, helping them to adapt to this next stage of...
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44 Floor plans available
8.4
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14 reviews
8.4
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14 reviews
5 star
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Positive experience. Our dad was being transferred from another home. It was a smooth transition and any requests we have made have been honored. It is a rather new community, very clean. Likes the food...
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.
Cedarhurst of Frankfort is a top-rated assisted senior living community located in Frankfort, Illinois. Our community is dedicated to providing exceptional care and services to seniors who require assistance with their daily living activities. We believe seniors should live their lives to the...
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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.
Dedicated to Good LivingOur longstanding mission is to transform the way society thinks about aging and senior living. Our Victory Centre of Joliet 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,...
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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.
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My loved one has only been here a short time, but so far our experience has been a positive one. They were very helpful and welcoming during the move-in process, and the staff in their assisted living...
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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Cost of assisted living in Will County, IL

The average cost of senior living in Will County is $5,157 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Park Forest, IL with an average of $4,762 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Will County, IL vs. nearby counties

Will County, IL
$5,157/mo
$5,118/mo
$5,239/mo

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

Will County, IL
$5,157/mo
U.S. national average
$4,562/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Will County vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$5,157/mo
$5,157/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Will County, IL by room type

Semi-Private
$5,550/mo
Studio
$6,603/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,508/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,730/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Will County over time

Will County, ILIL stateNational

Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Will County, 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 Will County.

What families are saying about assisted living in Will County

Recent reviews for assisted living in Will County

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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StoryPoint Romeoville

4.4
Staff learns your name quickly along with your preferences & schedule. Abundant daily activities and special events to keep busy. Staff is generally attentive. Food served in dining room is tasty, but very often run out of day's featured menu items. Facility is near many amenities but also ...
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Riverside Assisted Living and Memory Care, a CCRC in Kankakee, IL

5.0
Very good place to recover and all staff members were great. We picked this community, because it was close to home, heard good things about this community and it worked for me and my family.

Will County review score based on 29 family reviews

8.7
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This proprietary review score is based on 29 reviews of 7 Will County assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Will County 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

Will County review score compared against nearby cities

8.7
Will County, IL7 facilities
8.6
Manhattan, IL6 facilities
8.6
New Lenox, IL14 facilities

Review subcategories for Will County 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 29 reviews of 7 Will County assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Will County 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
4.5
4.5
Friendliness
4.6
4.6
Care services
4.1
4.2
Staff
4.5
4.5
Meals & dining
4.0
4.1
Activities
3.8
4.1
Value for cost*
3.5
4.1
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Will County assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Will County assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Will County, 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 Will County 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 Will County 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
71.4%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
57.1%
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
71.4%
57.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
28.6%
30.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
42.9%
48.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
71.4%
53.8%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Will County 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 Will County Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Will County, ILNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
71.4%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
57.1%
32.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
57.1%
41.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
28.6%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Will County 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 Will County 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
28.6%
27%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
71.4%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
57.1%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
28.6%
35.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Will County 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 Will County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Will County, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
57.1%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
57.1%
42%
Room service
Room service
42.9%
35.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
42.9%
17.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Will County 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 Will County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
57.1%
46.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
57.1%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
42.9%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
57.1%
50%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
57.1%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
71.4%
52.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
42.9%
41%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
42.9%
34%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
42.9%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
57.1%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
57.1%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
57.1%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
28.6%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
57.1%
45.6%
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State regulations for assisted living in Will County

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 Will County protect seniors.

Learn about Illinois Assisted Living regulations

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Mercy Circle Senior Living, The Timbers of Shorewood and Palos Heights Senior Living are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Will County, Illinois. See full list of communities.

There are 7 assisted living facilities near Will County, Illinois. See the full list.

The best assisted living facilities near you in Will County, Illinois are Mercy Circle Senior Living, The Timbers of Shorewood and Palos Heights Senior Living. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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