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Our parents have been here a year and a half now and we love this for them. Dad, who is becoming forgetful, is safe and loves taking walks in the lobby and seeing people who know who he is. Even mom, who...
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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.
Independence Village was established with the intent to provide seniors with an opportunity to enjoy their retirement years to the fullest. We included all the comforts of home and replaced the worries of homeownership with a carefree lifestyle full of activities and new friends. Seniors who call...
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The whole team there was wonderful. Don't read the old reviews, that was many years ago and is not applicable today. My mom is loving it there and she's so busy with all the fun activities. I can even...
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.
The Reserve of Geneva is located in Geneva, IL. Geneva is a part of Kane County, and this independent living community is located in an area with much to do and see. Those who are guests of the residents of Geneva will find that they enjoy checking out the Downtown Geneva Historic Shopping...
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.
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.
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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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My loved one has only been here a short time, but so far our experience has been a positive one. They were very helpful and welcoming during the move-in process, and the staff in their assisted living...
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.
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: 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.
The Village at Our Lady of Angels provides seniors with an independent living community in Joliet, IL. This community offers a great place to live. Joliet is a part of the counties of Kendall and Will. Joliet offers much to do and see, and residents and their guests enjoy checking out the Joliet...
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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.
Evergreen Place offers worry-free living, where independence thrives and compassionate care is always nearby. Our beautiful campus offers lovely supportive living options. We welcome you to learn more and visit our community of care, where friendships flourish and families find peace of mind....
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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.
Photo of Liberty Village of Streator
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: 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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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.
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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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.
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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Great place for non active seniors as it lacks active activities. Lack of management and maintenance staff for several months was/is disappointing. Good location for stores and restaurants, many within...
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.
Anderson Farms Apartments is nestled in the countryside and offers a quiet, peaceful setting. At Anderson Farms Apartments, you can enjoy the fresh country air while taking a stroll or tending to your own gardening bed. Or just relax and enjoy the views. Located in Montgomery, Illinois, Anderson...
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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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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
McKenzie Falls is a 105 townhome rental development for seniors age 62 and over. Certain income restrictions apply.McKenzie Falls Rental Residences are all 1bedroom, 1 bath, attached ranch style homes conveniently located in a quiet residential setting just east of Rte. 53.All residences include...
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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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West Downer Place ApartmentsWest Downer Place Apartments is a senior housing community situated in the historic suburb of Aurora, Kane County, Illinois. Our welcoming community is located within walking distance from a park and a well-stocked library. Aurora is also filled with historic sites and...
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The staff at the Constitution House is very friendly and always courteous. One of the deciding factors for choosing the Constitution House was their monthly rent is tied to social security income. This was...
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.
Constitution House is part of Franciscan Ministries, Inc. We provide affordable housing for low income for those 62 and older, or 55 and older with a disability. We are conveniently located in Aurora, minutes south of Interstate 88. We are within walking distance of Wal-Mart and Walgreen’s and...

Cost of independent living in Gorman, IL

The average cost of senior living in Gorman is $5,205 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lisbon, IL with an average of $3,989 per month.

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

Gorman, IL
$5,205/mo
$5,014/mo

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

Gorman, IL
$5,205/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

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

$5,373/mo
Independent Living
$5,205/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,242/mo
Studio
$5,161/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,060/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,492/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,296/mo

Senior living costs in Gorman 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: Gorman, IL
Column state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Community typeGorman, ILIllinoisU.S.
Independent Living$5,205/mo$4,331/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$5,316/mo$5,149/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$5,373/mo$5,166/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Gorman, IL:$5,205/mo
Illinois:$4,331/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Gorman, IL:$5,316/mo
Illinois:$5,149/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Gorman, IL:$5,373/mo
Illinois:$5,166/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Gorman, IL, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Gorman 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
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Gorman, IL$2,942/mo$2,915/mo+0.9%
Illinois$3,094/mo$3,076/mo+0.6%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Gorman, IL
2024 average cost:$2,942/mo
2023 average cost:$2,915/mo
Percent change:+0.9%
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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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 Gorman

Recent reviews for independent living in Gorman

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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Asbury of Kankakee Supportive Living and Memory Care

4.1
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 came in to visit her, she already had three friends and was doing great. I've had some ...
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Gorman independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Gorman independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Gorman, 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 Gorman 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 Gorman partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Gorman, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
35.4%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
37.1%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
32.3%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
32.8%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
7.4%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Gorman 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 Gorman communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Gorman, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
36.7%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
48%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
34.9%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
18.8%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Gorman 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 Gorman offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
51.1%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
35.4%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
37.6%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
59.8%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
55.9%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
63.3%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
43.7%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
42.4%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
43.7%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
53.3%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
53.7%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
33.6%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
37.6%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
51.5%
47%
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