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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Essex, IL
If you’re looking for independent living in the Essex 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 Essex. 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 12 independent living facilities in Essex, 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 Central, Bourbonnais and Morris.
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9.2
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16 reviews
Great staff, friendly atmosphere, clean facility and helpful when my mother needs help or has questions. Overall, fantastic environment for my mother.
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.
Riverside Senior Life is the areas only full continuum of care, with over 20 years of experience enriching lives in the community. From Independent Living to Skilled Nursing, Riverside Senior Life delivers a seamless continuum of care, unrivaled in its one-of-a-kind approach. As part of the...
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8.5
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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
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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.
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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Overall Ascension Living Heritage Village is a good experience. We love their staff because if they can please my mom, that takes some doing!! We would recommend this community to other families based on the...
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.
Presence Heritage Village enables residents to age in place. Enjoy an active lifestyle without worrying about home maintenance in our independent living apartments. If your health care needs change, assisted living, rehabilitation, long-term skilled nursing care and adult day services are all...
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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...
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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.
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My loved one was welcomed into the community very sweetly. She did not want to be there at all and did not want to move. But they took her by the hand and got her comfortable. And by the next day when I...
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.
Asbury of Kankakee Supportive Living's program is designed to promote independence, dignity, respect and well-being for residents in a cost-effective manner. Depending on an individual’s financial and health status, Medicaid will reimburse Asbury of Kankakee for a qualifying resident’s cost of...
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This facility is a hidden gem ! Manteno Springs provides mom with a large room, 3 meals a day, housekeeping and laundry service. When she is ill and needs additional care, they coordinate services. They...
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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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
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.
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...
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: Assisted Living, 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.
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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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 Essex, IL
The average cost of senior living in Essex is $4,397 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Cabery, IL with an average of $3,968 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Essex, IL vs. nearby cities
Essex, IL
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Essex, IL vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Essex vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Essex, IL by room type
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What families are saying about independent living in Essex
Recent reviews for independent living in Essex
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.
[Name removed] and the team there were ...
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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.
Essex independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Essex independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Essex, 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 Essex 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 Essex partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Essex, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
36.4%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
27.3%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
27.3%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
63.6%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9.1%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Essex 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 Essex communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Essex, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
18.2%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
54.5%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
36.4%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
27.3%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Essex 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 Essex offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Essex, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
54.5%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
27.3%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
36.4%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
81.8%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
54.5%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
72.7%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
45.5%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
45.5%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
27.3%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
54.5%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
54.5%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
54.5%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
27.3%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
54.5%
46.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Timbers of Shorewood, Senior Suites of Joliet and Solstice Senior Living at Joliet are the top-rated independent living facilities near Essex, Illinois. See full list of communities.
There are 12 independent living facilities near Essex, Illinois. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Essex, Illinois are The Timbers of Shorewood and Senior Suites of Joliet. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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Independent Living in Cities Near Essex
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- Bourbonnais, Illinois
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- Manteno, Illinois
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- Braidwood, Illinois
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