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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Glen Oak, IL
If you’re looking for independent living in the Glen Oak 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 Glen Oak. 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 73 independent living facilities in Glen Oak, 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 Belmont Cragin, Dunning and Austin.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Chicago, Naperville and Schaumburg.
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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...
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.
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...
8.0
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2 reviews
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
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.
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...
7.7
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13 reviews
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.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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.
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
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: 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.
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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3 reviews
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
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.
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: 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.
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...
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.
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.
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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1 review
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
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: 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.
Cost of independent living in Glen Oak, IL
The average cost of senior living in Glen Oak is $5,894 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Hinsdale, IL with an average of $4,909 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Glen Oak, IL vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Glen Oak, IL vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about independent living in Glen Oak
Recent reviews for independent living in Glen Oak
Cantata Adult Life Services a CCRC in Brookfield, IL
4.8
I recommend Cantata because they have a robust rehab gym staffed with professionals in physical therapy, occupational therapy, balance, speech/memory therapy. It is located on a quiet tree lined landscaped campus with onsite Assisted Living, Skilled Nursing and Independent Living. The staff ...
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StoryPoint Bolingbrook
5.0
I am going to say 5 to all the questions. It was a little expensive but well worth it they took very good care of my dad the nurses were excellent and very professional they have a room in the back for family meals the chef prepared a wonderful meal for me I am a vegetarian my dad loved the ...
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Artis Senior Living of Lakeview in Chicago, IL
3.9
The director [name removed] is pretty accessible when there are problems. The staff seems nice. They could use more staff and things could be cleaner. They also run out of stuff and misplace things.
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.
Glen Oak, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
47.7%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
52.3%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
50.8%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
49.2%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
18.5%
7.7%
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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.
Glen Oak, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
55.4%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
61.5%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
53.8%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
26.2%
16.9%
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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.
Glen Oak, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
63.1%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
52.3%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
55.4%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
64.6%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
69.2%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
69.2%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
61.5%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
56.9%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
66.2%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
67.7%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
66.2%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
40%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
50.8%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
66.2%
46.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Independence Village Naperville, Brookdale Northbrook and Sunrise of Naperville North 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, Sunrise of Naperville North and Mercy Circle Senior Living. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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