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5 Best Independent Living Communities in East Brooklyn, IL
If you’re looking for independent living in the East Brooklyn 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 East Brooklyn. 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 5 independent living facilities in East Brooklyn, 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 Eileen and West Kankakee.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Bourbonnais, Morris and Central.
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My experience with finding a place for my Dad at Heritage Woods of Dwight was very nice. The administration people answered all my questions and concerns and made the process easy for me and my Father. My...
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.
Heritage Woods of Dwight is an assisted living community located in Dwight, IL. Dwight, which contains a stretch of the original famous U.S. Route 66, lies 80 miles southwest of Chicago. The town boasts a rich history, and is home to numerous landmarks and monuments. With well-preserved...
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We put my grandma here and she really was enjoying it till her health turned and she had to be put in the hospital. But when she was there she enjoyed the activities like bingo and she said the food was...
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.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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I really like the facility, the nurses are just wonderful, the staff ate very good. Y only criticism is the CNAs don't seem to keep any schedule of what to do for the residents...emptying garbage, changing...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
With our HigherPath senior health model leading the way, Bickford redefines senior living. It's not just about care; it's about proactive well-being, enabling your loved one to live happier, healthier — longer.Our approach clearly resonates — our happiness ratings among residents are double the...
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: 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.
We assist with the activities of daily living and provide lots of amenities and services including fabulous meals, housekeeping, laundry service, medication assistance, a personal response notification system, social activities, community field trips, transportation, and 24 hour staffing seven...
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Cost of independent living in East Brooklyn, IL
The average cost of senior living in East Brooklyn is $4,746 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Emington, IL with an average of $3,766 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in East Brooklyn, IL vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in East Brooklyn, IL vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in East Brooklyn vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Independent Living in East Brooklyn, IL by room type
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What families are saying about independent living in East Brooklyn
Recent reviews for independent living in East Brooklyn
Ascension Living Heritage Village in Kankakee, IL
5.0
Staff is very knowledgeable, my room was always clean, good is good, everyone is very helpful. i would highly recommend Heritage Village.
Asbury of Kankakee Supportive Living and Memory Care
5.0
I was looking for a place for my uncle. I was referred to Asbury from his doctor. [Name removed] called me right away after I left a message there and met with me that evening. My wife and I took a tour of the place and decided on it right away.
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Riverside Assisted Living and Memory Care in Bourbonnais, IL
4.5
We were very, very happy with Riverside. I have no complaints. My mother liked it there, and they took very good care of her. I having nothing negative to say.
East Brooklyn independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in East Brooklyn independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in East Brooklyn, 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 East Brooklyn 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 East Brooklyn 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
40%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
40%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
40%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
60%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
20%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in East Brooklyn 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 East Brooklyn communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
60%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
40%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
40%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in East Brooklyn 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 East Brooklyn offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
60%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
20%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
40%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
80%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
60%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
80%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
40%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
60%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
60%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
60%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
40%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
60%
46.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Riverside Assisted Living and Memory Care, a CCRC, Heritage Woods of Dwight and Ascension Living Heritage Village are the top-rated independent living facilities near East Brooklyn, Illinois. See full list of communities.
There are 5 independent living facilities near East Brooklyn, Illinois. See the full list.
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Independent Living in Cities Near East Brooklyn
- Bourbonnais, Illinois
- Morris, Illinois
- Central, Illinois
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- Bradley, Illinois
- Channahon, Illinois
- Kankakee, Illinois
- Shorewood, Illinois
- Manteno, Illinois
- Minooka, Illinois
- Wilmington, Illinois
- Coal City, Illinois
- Manhattan, Illinois
- Braidwood, Illinois
- Dwight, Illinois
- Marseilles, Illinois
- Ballou, Illinois
- Braceville, Illinois
- Gorman, Illinois
- Saunemin, Illinois
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