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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Fernway Park, IL

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Photo of Smith Crossing (CCRC)
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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.
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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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.
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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: 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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Everything has been great since I moved in! The apartments are very nice. Big kitchens, hardwood floors in most rooms, and the grounds are always well kept and clean looking. I'd give them 5s across 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.
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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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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: 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.
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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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Cost of independent living in Fernway Park, IL

The average cost of senior living in Fernway Park is $4,839 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Robbins, IL with an average of $4,657 per month.

Independent living costs in Fernway Park, IL, vs. nearby cities

Fernway Park, IL
$4,839/mo

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

Fernway Park, IL
$4,839/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Fernway Park, IL, vs. other senior living options

$5,365/mo
Independent Living
$4,839/mo

Independent living costs in Fernway Park, IL, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,577/mo
Studio
$5,527/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,208/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,330/mo

Senior living costs in Fernway Park 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: Fernway Park, IL
Column state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Community typeFernway Park, ILIllinoisU.S.
Independent Living$4,839/mo$4,331/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$5,345/mo$5,149/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$5,365/mo$5,166/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Fernway Park, IL:$4,839/mo
Illinois:$4,331/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Fernway Park, IL:$5,345/mo
Illinois:$5,149/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Fernway Park, IL:$5,365/mo
Illinois:$5,166/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Fernway Park, IL, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Fernway Park 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
Fernway Park, IL$3,576/mo$3,418/mo+4.6%
Illinois$3,112/mo$3,076/mo+1.2%
National$3,256/mo$3,166/mo+2.8%
Fernway Park, IL
2024 average cost:$3,576/mo
2023 average cost:$3,418/mo
Percent change:+4.6%
Illinois
2024 average cost:$3,112/mo
2023 average cost:$3,076/mo
Percent change:+1.2%
National
2024 average cost:$3,256/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+2.8%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

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What families are saying about independent living in Fernway Park

Recent reviews for independent living in Fernway Park

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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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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Fernway Park independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Fernway Park independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Fernway Park, 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 Fernway Park 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 Fernway Park 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
32.4%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
44.1%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
35.3%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
29.4%
33.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Fernway Park 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 Fernway Park communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Fernway Park, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
44.1%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
55.9%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
35.3%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
23.5%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Fernway Park 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 Fernway Park offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
61.8%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
44.1%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
50%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
64.7%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
64.7%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
79.4%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
52.9%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
55.9%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
44.1%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
61.8%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
64.7%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
38.2%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
44.1%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
61.8%
47%
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