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We have been very happy at Hearthstone so far. I would recommend Hearthstone. They have a variety of room sizes. The staff is there to help and support my dad. My dad likes the food. They are now with the...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
More than sixty years ago, Orson Welles saw the historic Village Square, walked the cobblestone streets and fell in love with the city of Woodstock. Right in the heart of Woodstock is Hearthstone Village, a retirement community located on a scenic, 17-acre campus. Hearthstone Village understands...
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Amazing experience thanks for all the help
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.
**Income Restricted Senior Community**We have available 1 and 2 Bedroom Apartment Homes. Maintenance Free!Friendly staff and management.
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Greenfields is a beautiful and well-appointed retirement facility. It has a very good food plan with delicious offerings. As of now, they have plenty of activities and care services but we can see the push...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
It only takes a moment to see the future in a completely new way at GreenFields of Geneva. GreenFields is offers a full-continuum of care all under one roof, including independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing and rehabilitation services. Independent living here keeps you...
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It's a bit small, I wish I had more room. However, I like the location overall and where my apartment is located. I haven't seen any of the staff, if [name removed] comes, it's only been to show an...
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.
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We Could Not Of Done This Emotional Rollercoaster Of Emotions Without Every Staff Currently And Not Currently. [name removed] You Are A Godsend And Truely Amazing And I Can Honestly Say Your Heart Of Gold...
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.
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Since this is a smaller facility, the staff to resident ratio is better than at the larger facilities. They are more available to the family and the residents. My mom was in the memory care unit. She passed...
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.
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My mom was at the facility for 1 year it was an amazing experience for her. The caring staff always went above and beyond. They made my mom feel as an important member of the family. Everyone there was...
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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This was a great place for my mom to call home for a year and a half. She was safe and comfortable and made many friends. My mom had All Life Solution services provided and the nurses who managed the...
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.
Independence Village was established with the intent to provide seniors with an opportunity to enjoy their retirement years to the fullest. We included all the comforts of home and replaced the worries of homeownership with a carefree lifestyle full of activities and new friends. Seniors who 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.
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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.
Faust Landmark, located in Rockford, Illinois, is a high-rise affordable senior housing apartment community for independent-minded seniors, and those with physical limitations, on a fixed or low income. Faust Landmark is a beautifully renovated and remodeled historical building. At the Faust,...
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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.
Welcome to Valkommen Plaza Apartments, independent living for people 55 and older or disabled. Valkommen Plaza is privately owned but HUD subsidized under the Section 8 Elderly Program. Rents are based on your income adjusted by out of pocket medical expenses. We are located in Rockford,...
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Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
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
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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: 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.
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.
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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.
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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
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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: 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: 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.
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My mother was a resident at Lincolnshire for three months . The facility has a terrific director that is active in all phases of operation. She insures a safe, clean & loving environment for your loved one....
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 in Loves Park, Winnebago County, Illinois is a multi-faceted assisted living community with a complete love of sports. Loves Park is a wonderful small town with a family oriented atmosphere. It is a typical suburb but still a very quaint place to settle down...
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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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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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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There were lots of nurses on staff but it was costing a lot of money. There were so many people that if my dad was in the sitting area it would be wall to wall people so that you couldn't hardly get 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.

Cost of independent living in Byron, IL

The average cost of senior living in Byron is $3,523 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Machesney Park, IL with an average of $2,986 per month.

Independent living costs in Byron, IL, vs. nearby cities

Byron, IL
$3,523/mo

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

Byron, IL
$3,523/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Byron, IL, vs. other senior living options

$4,586/mo
Independent Living
$3,523/mo

Independent living costs in Byron, IL, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,930/mo
Studio
$4,829/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,381/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,040/mo

Senior living costs in Byron 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: Byron, IL
Column state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Community typeByron, ILIllinoisU.S.
Independent Living$3,523/mo$4,331/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$4,529/mo$5,149/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$4,586/mo$5,166/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Byron, IL:$3,523/mo
Illinois:$4,331/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Byron, IL:$4,529/mo
Illinois:$5,149/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Byron, IL:$4,586/mo
Illinois:$5,166/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Byron, IL, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Byron 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 Byron, IL

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Byron 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
Byron, IL$4,293/mo$4,373/mo-1.8%
Illinois$3,094/mo$3,076/mo+0.6%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Byron, IL
2024 average cost:$4,293/mo
2023 average cost:$4,373/mo
Percent change:-1.8%
Illinois
2024 average cost:$3,094/mo
2023 average cost:$3,076/mo
Percent change:+0.6%
National
2024 average cost:$3,261/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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What families are saying about independent living in Byron

Recent reviews for independent living in Byron

Shepherd of Harvard

5.0
I am very happy with the care that my mother is getting at this very nice and home feeling community. The staff is wonderful and very attentive. I like that the community is clean. <y mother is really liking the activities and she likes what is offered. We would highly recommend this small ...
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Heritage Woods of Belvidere

5.0
I am very content living at Heritage Woods. My apartment is very comfortable and convenient. The nurses and CNAs are very attentive and convenient. The food is good and I may also eat in my room if I so desire. There are activities every day. Also a small store 2 days a week.

Shepherd Premier Living of Harvard

4.0
We chose Shepherd Premier Living because it was one of the only ones taking new residents during covid and it was the only place that was not forcing residents to stay in their rooms. The value for the money is also great. She has had some issues with her medications, they use their own doctor ...
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Byron independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Byron independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Byron, 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 Byron 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 Byron partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Byron, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
18.2%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
18.9%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
16.1%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
21%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
5.6%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Byron 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 Byron communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Byron, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
16.1%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
26.6%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
18.2%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Byron 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 Byron offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Byron, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
29.4%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
18.9%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
22.4%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
37.1%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
33.6%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
46.2%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
28.7%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
19.6%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
25.2%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
30.8%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
30.1%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
16.1%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
18.9%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
32.9%
47%
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