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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Blue Island, IL

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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
Care types provided by this community
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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44 Floor plans available
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 LivingOur longstanding mission is to transform the way society thinks about aging and senior living. Our Victory Centre of River Oaks 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...
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Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Wheeler HouseWheeler House is a 55 and older senior apartment located in the exciting and picturesque city of Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. Our warm and friendly community is situated within convenient transit stops, making it easy for loving friends and family to visit. This resident is a...
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I really have been enjoying my stay at Montclare. I have a beautiful apartment with lots of great amenities and a great view. The staff are always so friendly and have been a big help with making sure I have...
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Montclare Senior Residences of Avalon Park is located in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, one of the most vibrant cities of the United States. With a population of over three million, it's a city that is buzzing with life and opportunities. Located on Lake Michigan, Chicago is famous for its...
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Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Photo of Edenbridge
Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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.
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
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: 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.
Photo of Hammond Elderly Apartments
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
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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My dad is doing great here. The apartment community is clean and always taken care of. The staff are friendly and always make sure that everything is taken care of when needed. They do offer my father...
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.
Highlands Tudor Manor, professionally managed by Related Management, LP is committed to providing an affordable enriching housing residence for low to moderate income adults 55 years & older. Highlands Tudor Manor provides the freedom of independent living, and provides controlled entrances while...
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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
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: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
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
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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Albertine Home is a great place and my recommendations will be voiced to anyone. The staff is always attentive when needed.
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.
Albertine HomeAlbertine Home is an independent senior living community located in beautiful Hammond, Indiana. Located just south of Chicago and a part of Lake County, our picturesque town lies along the banks of the vast and tranquil Lake Michigan. Hammond is a wonderful place to live and a great...

Cost of independent living in Blue Island, IL

The average cost of senior living in Blue Island is $4,626 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Calumet Park, IL with an average of $4,615 per month.

Independent living costs in Blue Island, IL, vs. nearby cities

Blue Island, IL
$4,626/mo
$4,657/mo

Independent living costs in Blue Island, IL, vs. state and national averages

Blue Island, IL
$4,626/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Blue Island, IL, vs. other senior living options

$5,209/mo
Independent Living
$4,626/mo

Independent living costs in Blue Island, IL, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,202/mo
Studio
$4,006/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,544/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,029/mo

Senior living costs in Blue Island 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: Blue Island, IL
Column state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBlue Island, ILIllinoisU.S.
Independent Living$4,626/mo$4,331/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$5,210/mo$5,149/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$5,209/mo$5,166/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Blue Island, IL:$4,626/mo
Illinois:$4,331/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Blue Island, IL:$5,210/mo
Illinois:$5,149/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Blue Island, IL:$5,209/mo
Illinois:$5,166/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Blue Island, IL, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Blue Island 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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Independent living cost trends in Blue Island, IL

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Blue Island 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
Blue Island, IL$2,550/mo$2,136/mo+19.4%
Illinois$3,084/mo$3,069/mo+0.5%
National$3,257/mo$3,166/mo+2.9%
Blue Island, IL
2024 average cost:$2,550/mo
2023 average cost:$2,136/mo
Percent change:+19.4%
Illinois
2024 average cost:$3,084/mo
2023 average cost:$3,069/mo
Percent change:+0.5%
National
2024 average cost:$3,257/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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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 Blue Island

Recent reviews for independent living in Blue Island

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.

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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Wittenberg Village, a CCRC in Crown Point, IN

4.7
I moved in and liked it so much I bought a second apartment for my mother! The staff is the most caring I have ever encountered and the facility is top-notch. Hope to meet you soon.

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Welcoming and friendly staff. Many reviews mention the friendly and welcoming nature of the staff at various communities, including Palos Heights Senior Living and Senior Suites of Fay's Point. Residents and their families appreciate the helpfulness and attentiveness of the staff, making for a welcoming and comfortable e ...
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Cleanliness and maintenance. Reviews consistently note the cleanliness and upkeep of the communities, such as Senior Suites of Washington Heights and Waterford Estates Senior Living. Residents express satisfaction with the regularly maintained living areas, including private rooms and common spaces.
Variety of activities for socializing. Activities are a key aspect of many communities, with residents enjoying offerings like chair yoga, movie nights, gardening classes, and more, as mentioned in reviews for Palos Heights Senior Living and Senior Suites of Fay's Point.
Affordable pricing and value. Numerous reviews highlight the affordability of communities like Autumn Green at Midway Village and Palos Heights Senior Living, with residents expressing satisfaction with the value they receive for their investment.
Quality food and dining experiences. Reviews frequently highlight the importance of quality food in residents' overall satisfaction with their community, as noted in reviews for Senior Suites of Washington Heights and Senior Suites of Fay's Point. Communities accommodating dietary restrictions and individual preferences contrib ...
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Supportive and caring environment. Several reviews mention the caring and supportive nature of communities like Autumn Green at Midway Village and Celebrate Senior Living of South Holland, with residents and their families expressing appreciation for the attention and care provided by the staff.
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Blue Island independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Blue Island independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Blue Island, 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 Blue Island 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 Blue Island partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Blue Island, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
24.6%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
21.5%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
18.5%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
15.4%
33.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Blue Island 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 Blue Island communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Blue Island, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
24.6%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
30.8%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
12.3%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
7.7%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Blue Island 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 Blue Island offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Blue Island, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
36.9%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
23.1%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
30.8%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
55.4%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
41.5%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
60%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
23.1%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
27.7%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
27.7%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
38.5%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
40%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
24.6%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
24.6%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
38.5%
47%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Prairie Green at Fay's Point, Senior Suites of Fay's Point and Mercy Circle Senior Living are the top-rated independent living facilities near Blue Island, Illinois. See full list of communities.
There are 75 independent living facilities near Blue Island, Illinois. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Blue Island, Illinois are Mercy Circle Senior Living, Palos Heights Senior Living and Brookdale Glen Ellyn. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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