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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.
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.
 You have spent a lifetime helping others and now it's time to do something special just for you. Barton Senior Residences of Zion gives you the time and opportunity to start enjoying senior living. Located on over 3 1/2 acres near Illinois Beach State Park ,Barton Senior Residences offers a...
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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, Senior Apartments
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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.
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: 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.
Carmel House ApartmentsCarmel House Apartments is a beautiful senior living community located in Zion, Illinois. It caters for seniors who are 62 years plus. The friendly and serene atmosphere in Zion facilitates the residents to easily maintain a lifestyle that is active, in an environment that...
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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: 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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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Situated on a beautifully wooded site, Arborwood at Altenheim offers the finest in independent living. Designed for the independent seniors who desires the freedom of a carefree lifestyle, Arborwood apartments feature all the comforts of home within an atmosphere rich in history and charm. Just...
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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.
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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.
Robineau Residence, nestled in a residential neighborhood in Skokie, is home to 24 older adults, who enjoy a family-like setting while maintaining their own independence. With a warm, homey atmosphere, residents enjoy the companionship of others. Four private bedrooms, each with its own bathroom,...
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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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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, 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.
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They really care for their residents and know them all on a first name basis. They are clean and friendly and have good communication with the family and between themselves. There isn't really anything that...
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.
Brolen Park Senior Care facility is dedicated to providing cost effective, quality care while respecting the personal integrity of each individual to participate in activities or services provided. Our mission is to provide a unique environment where older adults are offered the opportunity to...
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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
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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.
Located in the town of Janesville, First Senior II offers 36 income-eligible or market-rate apartment homes, ranging from 625-1,100 sf in size. Visit First Senior and see how you can live a carefree lifestyle where independence and convenience are emphasized.
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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.
Located in the City of Janesville, First Senior Apartments offer one & two bedroom apartment homes for those 55+. Visit First Senior and see how you can live a carefree lifestyle where independence and convenience are emphasized.
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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.
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.
An affordable luxury apartment home community built on the promise of independent, carefree living for seniors 55 years and better. With many reasons to enjoy life and have peace of mind. Professionally managed by Horizon which develops, builds and manages apartment homes for seniors that are...
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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.
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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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.

Cost of independent living in Harmony, IL

The average cost of senior living in Harmony is $4,830 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Kingston, IL with an average of $4,102 per month.

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

Harmony, IL
$4,830/mo
$4,314/mo
$4,211/mo

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

Harmony, IL
$4,830/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

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

$5,752/mo
Independent Living
$4,830/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,721/mo
Studio
$5,324/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,410/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,860/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,366/mo

Senior living costs in Harmony 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: Harmony, IL
Column state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Community typeHarmony, ILIllinoisU.S.
Independent Living$4,830/mo$4,331/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$5,706/mo$5,149/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$5,752/mo$5,166/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Harmony, IL:$4,830/mo
Illinois:$4,331/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Harmony, IL:$5,706/mo
Illinois:$5,149/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Harmony, IL:$5,752/mo
Illinois:$5,166/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Harmony, IL, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Harmony 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 location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Harmony, IL$3,199/mo$3,248/mo-1.5%
Illinois$3,094/mo$3,076/mo+0.6%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Harmony, IL
2024 average cost:$3,199/mo
2023 average cost:$3,248/mo
Percent change:-1.5%
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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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 Harmony

Recent reviews for independent living in Harmony

Parkside Manor in Kenosha, WI

5.0
I can only comment about the memory unit. Those girls worked hard to maintain order and keep up. I thought to myself a few times that however much money they are making probably isn't enough. It takes a special person to that job.

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.

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Warm and welcoming community atmosphere. Multiple reviews mention the friendly and inviting nature of the communities, with staff and residents making newcomers feel welcome Clarendale of Algonquin. Residents enjoy socializing with each other and participating in various activities Huntley Springs Retirement Resort.
Helpful and accommodating staff. Reviews praise the supportive and attentive nature of the staff at the communities, who go above and beyond to assist residents and their families Clarendale of Algonquin, Huntley Springs Retirement Resort, Clarendale of Algonquin.
Delicious and varied meal options. Quality food is a common theme in the reviews, with residents expressing satisfaction with the meal choices and accommodations for dietary restrictions Huntley Springs Retirement Resort, Huntley Springs Retirement Resort, Clarendale of Algonquin.
Plentiful and engaging activities. Communities offer numerous activities to keep residents active and social, including card games, board games, and movie nights Clarendale of Algonquin, Huntley Springs Retirement Resort, Huntley Springs Retirement Resort.
Thoughtfully designed living spaces. Residents appreciate the cleanliness and upkeep of their living spaces, with some mentioning high-end finishes and modern amenities Huntley Springs Retirement Resort, Huntley Springs Retirement Resort, Huntley Springs Retirement Resort.
Community safety and security. Reviews emphasize the peace of mind that comes with living in a safe and secure community, with staff being readily available to help residents Huntley Springs Retirement Resort, Clarendale of Algonquin, Clarendale of Algonquin.
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Harmony independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Harmony independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Harmony, 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 Harmony 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 Harmony 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
29.4%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
36.2%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
33.4%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
34.9%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.9%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Harmony 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 Harmony communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Harmony, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
35.8%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
42.5%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
34.7%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.3%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Harmony 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 Harmony offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Harmony, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
44.9%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
31.7%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
35.8%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
53.6%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
61.1%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40.9%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
38.5%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40.8%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
47.9%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
47.2%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
29.8%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
33.2%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
46%
47%
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Huntley Springs Retirement Resort, Brookdale Northbrook and Galloway Senior Living are the top-rated independent living facilities near Harmony, Illinois. See full list of communities.
There are 596 independent living facilities near Harmony, Illinois. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Harmony, Illinois are Brookdale Northbrook, Galloway Senior Living and Brookdale Des Plaines. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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