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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Freeport, IL

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Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 162 independent living facilities in Freeport, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.

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I do not have anything negative to say about this community. The staff team make themselves available when I call if I have questions. My mother was very reluctant to go to assisted living, however they made...
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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.
Oregon, Wisconsin is home to Main Street Quarters Assisted Living residence. According to Money magazine, the residence is located in one of the best places to live. Surrounded by historical buildings and homes, the residence is conveniently located close to downtown and only twenty minutes from...
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I'm still working so I'm paying the highest rate but it includes all the utilities so I don't think that's that bad. There is no housekeeping or meals or anything. You're all on your own there. They have...
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.
A non-profit, locally owned and managed organization dedicated to providing low-cost rental housing for the elderly
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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.
Friendly and personable staff await you at our private, residential care apartments (aka independent living apartments) designed for older adults with minimal care needs who appreciate independence and maintenance-free living. Our spacious apartments feature kitchenettes, private baths, ample...
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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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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.
Four Winds Assisted Living is an assisted living community that is located in a quiet residential neighborhood of Verona, WI. Verona is located just 10 miles outside of the downtown area of Madison, WI. You get the quiet neighborhood with the ease of being able to visit Madison if the need...
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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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We're noticing that certain front end staff at this facility are not very friendly. They seem kind of bossy at times when family members come in. Wondering if it's just certain people that they don't...
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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.
Milton Senior Living is a Residential Care Apartment Complex for seniors. Our long-term commitment to life-long care promises residents comfortable, enjoyable, home-like living environment that encourages socialization while maintaining their privacy. We provide up to 28 hours of service per...
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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.
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Mom spent two weeks here in respite care before a granddaughter's visit and continuing to look for a more permanent solution. When I checked her out at the end of two weeks, Mom gave me a long hug and...
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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.
A home away from home. Our place is located in a warm and inviting community, with some unique history. Mission Statement We provide a home environment that will bring comfort and quality to enrich the lives of others.
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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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.
At the Academy you’ll find 33 - 1 and 2 bedroom apartment homes for those 55 and better. The Academy overlooks the beautiful countryside of southwest Wisconsin. The grounds at The Academy boast ample places to walk, enjoy nature, and just spend quiet time. The historic architecture and beauty of...
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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.
Prairie Oaks II 55+ Adult Community is located in the Prairie Oaks Neighborhood in the town of Verona. Prairie Oaks II has 36 one and two bedroom apartments for the persons 55 and better. Prairie Oaks was built on the promise of independent, carefree living for adults.
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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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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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Girlie Manor is going good so far. I like the scale and size of the facility. In the beginning there was an underestimation of my mothers needs. There was a little less attention to knowing what it would...
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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.
Girlie's Manor is an assisted living community located in the village of Mount Horeb, WI. Mount Horeb is in Dane County, and is known as the 'troll capital of the world.' Visitors here enjoy the many parks like the Blue Mound State Park and the Brigham County Park. Kids will enjoy the Havens...
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Cost of independent living in Freeport, IL

The average cost of senior living in Freeport is $3,050 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lena, IL with an average of $2,855 per month.

Independent living costs in Freeport, IL, vs. nearby cities

Freeport, IL
$3,050/mo
$3,287/mo

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

Freeport, IL
$3,050/mo
U.S. national average
$4,017/mo

Independent living costs in Freeport, IL, vs. other senior living options

$4,136/mo
Independent Living
$3,050/mo

Independent living costs in Freeport, IL, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,264/mo
Studio
$4,168/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,170/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,364/mo

Senior living costs in Freeport 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: Freeport, IL
Column state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Community typeFreeport, ILIllinoisU.S.
Independent Living$3,050/mo$4,331/mo$4,017/mo
Assisted Living$4,090/mo$5,149/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,136/mo$5,166/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Freeport, IL:$3,050/mo
Illinois:$4,331/mo
U.S.:$4,017/mo
Assisted Living
Freeport, IL:$4,090/mo
Illinois:$5,149/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Freeport, IL:$4,136/mo
Illinois:$5,166/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Freeport, IL, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Freeport 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.

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Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Freeport, IL$3,756/mo$5,017/mo-25.1%
Illinois$2,829/mo$2,772/mo+2.0%
National$2,854/mo$2,808/mo+1.7%
Freeport, IL
2024 average cost:$3,756/mo
2023 average cost:$5,017/mo
Percent change:-25.1%
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2024 average cost:$2,829/mo
2023 average cost:$2,772/mo
Percent change:+2.0%
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2024 average cost:$2,854/mo
2023 average cost:$2,808/mo
Percent change:+1.7%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

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 Freeport

Recent reviews for independent living in Freeport

Heritage Woods of Belvidere

5.0
I am very content living at Heritage Woods. My apartment is very comfortable and convenient. The nurses and CNAs are very attentive and convenient. The food is good and I may also eat in my room if I so desire. There are activities every day. Also a small store 2 days a week.

Milestone Senior Living Stoughton

4.0
The staff that is there are wonderful, they have done a great job given the circumstances but there is a high turnover rate outside of the day to day staff. The director is trying her best, but communication with the staff and families has started to lack. The life enrichment coordinator is ...
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Main Street Quarters Assisted Living in Oregon, WI

4.5
This is a small community so you are able to have more personal relationships. This community is clean and they have a homey atmosphere. Mom liked the variety of activities they offered. Mom enjoyed the food. They took good care of her during her respite stay. I would recommend this community.

Freeport independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Freeport independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Freeport, 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 Freeport 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 Freeport 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
12.9%
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Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
12.9%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
12.1%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
16.4%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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Availability of select dining options in Freeport 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 Freeport communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
8.6%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
22.1%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
12.1%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Freeport 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 Freeport offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
22.9%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
14.3%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
14.3%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
35%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
28.6%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
39.3%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
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Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
15.7%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
18.6%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
24.3%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
25.7%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
10%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
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Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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