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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.
Smith Village Continuing Care Retirement Community - Chicago, IL Smith Village, one of two Smith Senior Living communities, located in Chicago, IL, in the Beverly neighborhood, is a Continuing Care Retirement Community that’s backed by the strength and experience of Smith Senior Living.Since...
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The physical therapy team were so kind and gentle with me. Nursing staff were fast and efficient. They took time to talk to me often about my care and what's happening. I wish they could accept VA benefit.
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.
Have you noticed that something doesn't seem right with mom or dad these days?  It could be subtle or it could be something that's pretty obvious. Regardless, you've turned to the Internet in 2008 for a reason and St. James Manor & Villas can get your loved one the help he or she needs...
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Everything has been great since I moved in! The apartments are very nice. Big kitchens, hardwood floors in most rooms, and the grounds are always well kept and clean looking. I'd give them 5s across the...
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.
Freedom Village, a 198 unit, 3 story residential community has been designed to provide a new lifestyle alternative that enables residents to enjoy their retirement years the way they have planned for it.
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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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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.
Rest Haven Christian Services, a non-profit organization, has been committed to promoting independence and providing services to those entrusted to our care for 90 years. Not only is our staff inspired, but also committed to complementing Great Lives with great living! We will be busy handling...
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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: 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: 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.
Dedicated to Good LivingOur longstanding mission is to transform the way society thinks about aging and senior living. Our Victory Centre of River Oaks community is an extension of that promise. We are steadfast in our commitment to cultivate a genuine home for you or your loved one. Above all...
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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.
Hancock House is a seniors housing located in the scenic and charming city of Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. Our community is placed near the picturesque Little Calumet River, the luscious Whistler Woods Forest Reserve, and the tranquil waters of Lake Calumet. It is also close to other sites...
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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, 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.
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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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: 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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There were some small difficulties when moving my mom in. The refrigerator was not working properly and her cell phone is not working. A landline looks like will be better. They have gotten her to join a...
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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Silver Birch is a fun place to live. You can meet new people, enjoy activities, play games, and have quiet time. You are treated with respect and your opinion is valued. The receptionist is the best,...
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.
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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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.

Cost of independent living in Hazel Crest, IL

The average cost of senior living in Hazel Crest is $4,862 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Calumet Park, IL with an average of $4,615 per month.

Independent living costs in Hazel Crest, IL, vs. nearby cities

Hazel Crest, IL
$4,862/mo
$4,841/mo
$4,760/mo

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

Hazel Crest, IL
$4,862/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Hazel Crest, IL, vs. other senior living options

$5,128/mo
Independent Living
$4,862/mo

Independent living costs in Hazel Crest, IL, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,933/mo
Studio
$4,795/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,336/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,952/mo

Senior living costs in Hazel Crest 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: Hazel Crest, IL
Column state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Community typeHazel Crest, ILIllinoisU.S.
Independent Living$4,862/mo$4,331/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$5,130/mo$5,149/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$5,128/mo$5,166/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Hazel Crest, IL:$4,862/mo
Illinois:$4,331/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Hazel Crest, IL:$5,130/mo
Illinois:$5,149/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Hazel Crest, IL:$5,128/mo
Illinois:$5,166/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Hazel Crest, IL, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Hazel Crest 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
Hazel Crest, IL$2,938/mo$2,267/mo+29.6%
Illinois$3,094/mo$3,076/mo+0.6%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Hazel Crest, IL
2024 average cost:$2,938/mo
2023 average cost:$2,267/mo
Percent change:+29.6%
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

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What families are saying about independent living in Hazel Crest

Recent reviews for independent living in Hazel Crest

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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Wittenberg Village, a CCRC in Crown Point, IN

4.7
I moved in and liked it so much I bought a second apartment for my mother! The staff is the most caring I have ever encountered and the facility is top-notch. Hope to meet you soon.

Tinley Court Catered Senior Living in Tinley Park, IL

4.3
My brother [Removed] lived there for 2 1/2 years. I can't say enough good things about this facility. He had a lot of health needs but was able to be there and maintain a good amount of independence. The staff were always attentive to him and responsive to me. They helped us find wonderful ...
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Hazel Crest independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Hazel Crest independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Hazel Crest, 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 Hazel Crest 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 Hazel Crest 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
32%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
28%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
24%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
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33.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Hazel Crest 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 Hazel Crest communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
32%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
44%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
20%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Hazel Crest 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 Hazel Crest offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
44%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
30%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
32%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
56%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
52%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
62%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
34%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
36%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
30%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
48%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
28%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
36%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
48%
47%
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