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We are very happy with Wyndemere. Very clean facility. Staff is professional and helpful. Always an activity available if the resident wants to stay active. The food is good.
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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I understand my mother can be difficult. Although the staff was helpful, there were times when they acted as if they were doing me a favor.
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.
Liberty Village, a 104 unit, three story, senior residential community has been designed to provide a new lifestyle alternative that will allow residents to enjoy their retirement years. With active social lives in mind, Liberty Village is elegantly decorated common areas offer ideal settings for...
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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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Windsor Park Rehab is the best facility by far, staff is so genuinely caring and their team is always available to speak to family at all times, always keeping you updated on your loved ones. Will highly...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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.
A nationally accredited lifecare retirement community set on an impeccably manicured 60-acre campus, Windsor Park Manor offers the tranquility and charm of a country home. We offer the largest variety of retirement lifestyles and services in Chicago’s western suburbs— a residential style for...
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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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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.
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.
Bloomingdale Horizon Independent Living for Seniors...a social life in full swing. There's a sing-along in the game room...a barbecue on the patio...an easy chair in the library calling your name.  At Bloomingdale Horizon, it's how we celebrate the fine art of living!  Here you can...
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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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
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.
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.
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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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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.
DISCOVER VILLAGE GROVE APARTMENTS!  One of Elk Grove Village's finest locations...steps from library, grocery store, drugstore, within 6 blocks of hospital and all of the amenities and charm of Elk Grove Village.  Mature adults, 55 and older can enjoy the best of both worlds:  the...
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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.
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The Emerald Village community was very clean but in the apartment closet it smelled like cat urine at move in. Other than that, very good. There is a little miscommunication before move in but it was...
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.
Emerald Village offers the ideal combination of independence with safety and security for its residents. Emerald Village, a 97 unit, 4 story building provides a new lifestyle free from worries and filled with good times shared with good friends.
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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My loved one was previously a resident at Tabor Hills and overall her experience at this facility was good. She had a large living area and the cost was less than several other facilities in the area.
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: 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.

Cost of independent living in Glen Oak, IL

The average cost of senior living in Glen Oak is $5,889 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Bensenville, IL with an average of $5,217 per month.

Independent living costs in Glen Oak, IL, vs. nearby cities

Glen Oak, IL
$5,889/mo
$5,794/mo

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

Glen Oak, IL
$5,889/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Glen Oak, IL, vs. other senior living options

$5,845/mo
Independent Living
$5,889/mo

Independent living costs in Glen Oak, IL, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,475/mo
Studio
$5,513/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,627/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,958/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,075/mo

Senior living costs in Glen Oak 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: Glen Oak, IL
Column state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Community typeGlen Oak, ILIllinoisU.S.
Independent Living$5,889/mo$4,331/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$5,817/mo$5,149/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$5,845/mo$5,166/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Glen Oak, IL:$5,889/mo
Illinois:$4,331/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Glen Oak, IL:$5,817/mo
Illinois:$5,149/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Glen Oak, IL:$5,845/mo
Illinois:$5,166/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Glen Oak, IL, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Glen Oak 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
Glen Oak, IL$2,694/mo$3,113/mo-13.5%
Illinois$3,094/mo$3,076/mo+0.6%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Glen Oak, IL
2024 average cost:$2,694/mo
2023 average cost:$3,113/mo
Percent change:-13.5%
Illinois
2024 average cost:$3,094/mo
2023 average cost:$3,076/mo
Percent change:+0.6%
National
2024 average cost:$3,261/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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What families are saying about independent living in Glen Oak

Recent reviews for independent living in Glen Oak

Silver Glen Senior Living in South Elgin, IL

4.7
I would definitely recommend Silver Glen Senior Living to others. The facility itself is great, the rooms are really nice, and everyone seems so nice and welcoming. Another great thing they have is they work with a company that provides Physical therapy, Speech and OT on the premises.. so ...
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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.

Victory Centre of Elk Grove in Elk Grove Village, IL

5.0
My brother lives in Victory Centre of Elk Grove Village, IL. I visit him frequently and I have found it to be Clean, Friendly and warm. The Staff from Administration to Nursing, Dining, and Maintence are all warm and caring, they know the residents' names, are respectful and always willing ...
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Glen Oak independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Glen Oak independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Glen Oak, 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 Glen Oak 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 Glen Oak 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
47.7%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
52.3%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
50.8%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
49.2%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
20%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Glen Oak 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 Glen Oak communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
55.4%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
61.5%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
55.4%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
26.2%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Glen Oak 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 Glen Oak offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
63.1%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
52.3%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
56.9%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
64.6%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
69.2%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
69.2%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
61.5%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
56.9%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
66.2%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
67.7%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
66.2%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
41.5%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
50.8%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
66.2%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Brookdale Glen Ellyn, Atria Park of Glen Ellyn and Brookdale Des Plaines are the top-rated independent living facilities near Glen Oak, Illinois. See full list of communities.
There are 73 independent living facilities near Glen Oak, Illinois. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Glen Oak, Illinois are Brookdale Northbrook, Brookdale Des Plaines and Mercy Circle Senior Living. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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