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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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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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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...
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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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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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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 Village at Our Lady of Angels provides seniors with an independent living community in Joliet, IL. This community offers a great place to live. Joliet is a part of the counties of Kendall and Will. Joliet offers much to do and see, and residents and their guests enjoy checking out the Joliet...
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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.
Smith Crossing Continuing Care Retirement Community - Orland Park, IL Smith Crossing, one of two Smith Senior Living communities, located in the Village of Orland Park, Illinois, is a Continuing Care Retirement Community that’s backed by the strength and experience of Smith Senior...
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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
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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.
Evergreen Place offers worry-free living, where independence thrives and compassionate care is always nearby. Our beautiful campus offers lovely supportive living options. We welcome you to learn more and visit our community of care, where friendships flourish and families find peace of mind....
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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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Great place for non active seniors as it lacks active activities. Lack of management and maintenance staff for several months was/is disappointing. Good location for stores and restaurants, many within...
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Anderson Farms Apartments is nestled in the countryside and offers a quiet, peaceful setting. At Anderson Farms Apartments, you can enjoy the fresh country air while taking a stroll or tending to your own gardening bed. Or just relax and enjoy the views. Located in Montgomery, Illinois, Anderson...
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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, 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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McKenzie Falls is a 105 townhome rental development for seniors age 62 and over. Certain income restrictions apply.McKenzie Falls Rental Residences are all 1bedroom, 1 bath, attached ranch style homes conveniently located in a quiet residential setting just east of Rte. 53.All residences include...
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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: 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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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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When you first enter the building you are greeted by a friendly person who can answer any question you may have. Everywhere you go everything is pristine throughout the building. The nurses are very helpful...
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.
Alvernia Manor sits atop 80 beautiful acres in Lemont,Il, just southwest of Chicago. We first opened our doors in l971 as a nonprofit private pay home for seniors. We are operated by the School Sisters of St.Francis of Christ the King and we welcome seniors of all races and religions. Alvernia...
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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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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.

Cost of independent living in Coal City, IL

The average cost of senior living in Coal City is $5,014 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lisbon, IL with an average of $3,989 per month.

Independent living costs in Coal City, IL, vs. nearby cities

Coal City, IL
$5,014/mo
$4,473/mo

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

Coal City, IL
$5,014/mo
U.S. national average
$4,017/mo

Independent living costs in Coal City, IL, vs. other senior living options

$5,443/mo
Independent Living
$5,014/mo

Independent living costs in Coal City, IL, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,037/mo
Studio
$5,117/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,055/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,580/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,248/mo

Senior living costs in Coal City 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: Coal City, IL
Column state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Community typeCoal City, ILIllinoisU.S.
Independent Living$5,014/mo$4,331/mo$4,017/mo
Assisted Living$5,391/mo$5,149/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$5,443/mo$5,166/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Coal City, IL:$5,014/mo
Illinois:$4,331/mo
U.S.:$4,017/mo
Assisted Living
Coal City, IL:$5,391/mo
Illinois:$5,149/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Coal City, IL:$5,443/mo
Illinois:$5,166/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Coal City, IL, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Coal City 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Coal City, IL$2,957/mo$2,964/mo-0.2%
Illinois$3,084/mo$3,069/mo+0.5%
National$3,257/mo$3,166/mo+2.9%
Coal City, IL
2024 average cost:$2,957/mo
2023 average cost:$2,964/mo
Percent change:-0.2%
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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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 Coal City

Recent reviews for independent living in Coal City

Silver Glen Senior Living in South Elgin, IL

4.7
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 work with a company that provides Physical therapy, Speech and OT on the premises.. so ...
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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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Coal City independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Coal City independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Coal City, 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 Coal City 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 Coal City 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
35.3%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
36.4%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
31.6%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
32%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
7.7%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Coal City 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 Coal City communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
37.1%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
47.8%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
34.6%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
17.3%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Coal City 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 Coal City offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
50.7%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
33.8%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
37.5%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
59.9%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
54.4%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
62.9%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
41.5%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
41.5%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
44.1%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
52.6%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
52.6%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
34.2%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
37.5%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
51.1%
47%
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The Timbers of Shorewood, Mercy Circle Senior Living and Palos Heights Senior Living are the top-rated independent living facilities near Coal City, Illinois. See full list of communities.
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The best independent living facilities near you in Coal City, Illinois are The Timbers of Shorewood, Mercy Circle Senior Living and Palos Heights Senior Living. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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