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I've lived here for 3 years. The staff is friendly and competent. The food is pretty good, all things considered.[Removed], the head-honcho, is just superb: dedicated, friendly, and responsive, and very hard...
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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We can’t say enough about Riverside. The staff is just fantastic! The facility is bright and clean and warm and inviting. The rooms are spacious and comfortable. The pricing is very fair for the industry and...
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.
Riverside Assisted Living and Memory Care is an assisted living and memory care community located in Bourbonnais, IL in Kankakee County. Bourbonnais is about an hour south of Chicago. This vibrant town is known as the 'Village of Friendship,' and has many shops and restaurants. The Kankakee River...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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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.
Welcome HomeAutumn Trace is a privately-owned company with a history of operation in rural Indiana, specializing in a hands-on approach to catered independent and assisted living. With management close by, no issue is without a quick resolution and flexibility is always an option. We provide an...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, 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.
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.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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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.
Autumn Trace Senior Living Communities are designed to support the ability for seniors to age-in-place and experience a lifestyle that honors their independence. For aging adults who may need additional support beyond the amenities included in the monthly fee, we offer services to accommodate...
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.
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.
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, 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.
Symphony of Crown Point offers seniors a licensed assisted living community in Crown Point, IN that they can call home. This community provides an excellent location to those seniors who are looking for a safe and caring place to call home. Crown Point is a part of Lake County, and it offers much...
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: 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: 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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I love this community because it instantly felt like home. The location is perfect and the buildings are very well kept. I love that it is an adult community and I enjoy meeting people in the clubhouse.
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.
The Residences at Merrillville Lakes are Now Open!!If you are ready to enjoy a carefree lifestyle, then now is the time to visit the brand new, premier apartment community known as The Residences at Merrillville Lakes. Construction is completed on our first building and now’s your chance reserve...
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: 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.
Symphony of Dyer is located in Dyer, IN. This licensed assisted living community provides seniors with a great place to call home. Dyer is a part of Lake County, and it is beautiful in setting. Dyer offers the opportunity for residents and guests to spend time outdoors at one of the town’s parks....
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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My mom was there about a year before she passed (6 months in memory care). I couldn't have asked for a kinder more caring staff. When you can't take care of your loved one yourself it is nice to know there...
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
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.
Chapelgate Senior ApartmentsChapelgate Senior Apartments is a senior housing community located in West Lafayette, Tippecanoe County, IN. The community is located just a short ride from Purdue University, and is located directly across the street from a beautiful golf course. We also have serene...
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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.
Autumn Trace Senior Living Communities are designed to support the ability for seniors to age-in-place and experience a lifestyle that honors their independence. For aging adults who may need additional support beyond the amenities included in the monthly fee, we offer services to accommodate...
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.
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: 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.
Located among beautiful parklands near the Wabash River in West Lafayette, IN, Cumberland Pointe is located amidst quiet, serene landscapes, while providing plenty of opportunities to explore the surrounding communities of Lafayette and Indianapolis. Residents can visit one of Lafayette's...
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.
Freedom Village, a 198 unit, 3 story residential community has been designed to provide a new lifestyle alternative that enables residents to enjoy their retirement years the way they have planned for it.
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.
Cost of independent living in Donovan, IL
The average cost of senior living in Donovan is $6,748 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Watseka, IL with an average of $3,517 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Donovan, IL vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Donovan, IL vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about independent living in Donovan
Recent reviews for independent living in Donovan
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.
Villas of Holly Brook and Reflections - Rantoul
3.9
A beautiful facility with spacious rooms and nice amenities. My experience with Hollybrook is probably not typical, but during a very stressful 3 weeks, the staff stepped up and helped my family through a very difficult time. Shortly after moving into the assisted living, my dad was moved to ...
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Tinley Court Catered Senior Living in Tinley Park, IL
4.3
My brother [Removed] lived there for 2 1/2 years. I can't say enough good things about this facility. He had a lot of health needs but was able to be there and maintain a good amount of independence. The staff were always attentive to him and responsive to me. They helped us find wonderful ...
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Donovan independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Donovan independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Donovan, 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 Donovan 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 Donovan 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
41.9%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
38.4%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
34.9%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
32.6%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
3.5%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Donovan 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 Donovan communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
33.7%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
54.7%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
32.6%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
19.8%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Donovan 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 Donovan offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
58.1%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
34.9%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
31.4%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
60.5%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
61.6%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
65.1%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
46.5%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
43%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40.7%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
55.8%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
57%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
39.5%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
38.4%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
55.8%
46.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions
StoryPoint Schererville, Saint Anthony Majestic Care and Sunrise of Flossmoor are the top-rated independent living facilities near Donovan, Illinois. See full list of communities.
There are 103 independent living facilities near Donovan, Illinois. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Donovan, Illinois are StoryPoint Schererville and Sunrise Villa Olympia Fields. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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