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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Bellwood, IL
If you’re looking for independent living in the Bellwood area, our local senior living advisors can help you each step of the way. From affordable independent living for seniors to luxury options, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of independent living in Bellwood. From there, we’ll show you the best independent living communities for your lifestyle, interests, and budget.
Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 104 independent living facilities in Bellwood, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Belmont Cragin, Dunning and Austin.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Chicago, Naperville and Schaumburg.
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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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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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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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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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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.
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.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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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.
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: 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.
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.
Belmont Place Senior Apartments has been designed to address the social and economic needs of senior residents age 55 and older. The building is located within the near northwest side of Chicago. Easy accessibility to bus lines and grocery store across the street. There are banks and restaurants...
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: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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This is a nice place to live. It is secure. I like my apartment. I enjoy the security of the building. The staff is nice to deal with. There are a lot of activities for the residents to choose...
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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.
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
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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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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: 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.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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: 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.
Cost of independent living in Bellwood, IL
The average cost of senior living in Bellwood is $5,854 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include North Riverside, IL with an average of $5,044 per month.
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What families are saying about independent living in Bellwood
Recent reviews for independent living in Bellwood
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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StoryPoint Bolingbrook
5.0
I am going to say 5 to all the questions. It was a little expensive but well worth it they took very good care of my dad the nurses were excellent and very professional they have a room in the back for family meals the chef prepared a wonderful meal for me I am a vegetarian my dad loved the ...
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Artis Senior Living of Lakeview in Chicago, IL
3.9
The director [name removed] is pretty accessible when there are problems. The staff seems nice. They could use more staff and things could be cleaner. They also run out of stuff and misplace things.
Bellwood independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Bellwood independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Bellwood, 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 Bellwood 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 Bellwood 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
35.8%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
40%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
37.9%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
37.9%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.6%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Bellwood 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 Bellwood communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
38.9%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
47.4%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
41.1%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.7%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Bellwood 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 Bellwood offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
51.6%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
36.8%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
42.1%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
54.7%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
54.7%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
61.1%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
43.2%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
42.1%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
50.5%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
52.6%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
51.6%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
34.7%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
43.2%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50.5%
46.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Brookdale Northbrook, Independence Village Naperville and Sunrise of Naperville North are the top-rated independent living facilities near Bellwood, Illinois. See full list of communities.
There are 104 independent living facilities near Bellwood, Illinois. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Bellwood, Illinois are Brookdale Northbrook, Sunrise of Naperville North and Mercy Circle Senior Living. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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