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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Highwood, IL

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88 Floor plans available
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I like this community everyone is so nice here and helpful. I have a 2 bdrm with a den and a small patio area. They will come in weekly to clean and if I wanted laundry service that is available. The only...
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.
Vi at the Glen is an upscale continuing care retirement community (CCRC) located in Glenview, Illinois. Our assisted and independent living community is part of a 1,000-acre master-planned community featuring a wide variety of distinctive amenities. There is also an endless amount of social and...
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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.
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5 star
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4 star
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2 star
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We have no real complaints so far. Based on our experiences talking to other facilities, I would say Weinberg is above average as a whole. Like any place, there's room for improvement. But there isn't...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
Conveniently located in Deerfield, the Weinberg Community for Senior Living is a beautiful campus surrounded by sculptures and lush landscaping. The Weinberg Community features two distinct residences, Gidwitz Place for Assisted Living and The Friend Center for Early Alzheimer's Care. Gidwitz...
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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.
A nationally accredited continuing care retirement community, Covenant Village is located on 55 park like acres just 25 miles from downtown Chicago. We offer a residential setting for every aspect of retirement: residential retirement, catered living, assisted living, memory care and skilled...
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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
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.
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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.
Liberty Towers in Libertyville, Lake County, IL is set in a picturesque scene away from most of the hustle and bustle of town. It offers a variety of apartments rather than simply a room in a traditional senior apartment and provides you with all the comforts of home in a community setting where...
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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Cost of independent living in Highwood, IL

The average cost of senior living in Highwood is $4,417 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Wilmette, IL with an average of $4,237 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Highwood, IL vs. nearby cities

Highwood, IL
$4,417/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Highwood, IL vs. the state and national average

Highwood, IL
$4,417/mo
U.S. national average
$4,019/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Highwood vs. other types of senior living

$5,979/mo
Independent Living
$4,417/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Highwood, IL by room type

Semi-Private
$5,923/mo
Studio
$6,296/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,434/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,495/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,905/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Highwood over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Highwood

Recent reviews for independent living in Highwood

Gurnee Meadows

5.0
I’m living here currently and it’s going really, really well. I’m very pleased. When I moved in, my apartment was perfect. I had new carpet and new paint and it was really a pleasure to be able to move in. I was on the waiting list for a few months but they were able to give me exactly what I ...
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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.

Arbor Terrace Glenview

4.1
My main issues relate to money. They assessed my mother at a low level of care but then raised that within a month - even though her condition did not change. At the beginning of the calendar year, the rate for each care level increased. Then at her one year anniversary, the rent portion went ...
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Highwood independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Highwood independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Highwood, 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 Highwood 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 Highwood 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
44.1%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
58.8%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
61.8%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
61.8%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
14.7%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Highwood 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 Highwood communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
70.6%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
70.6%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
58.8%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
29.4%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Highwood 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 Highwood offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Highwood, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
61.8%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
52.9%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
61.8%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
70.6%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
73.5%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
76.5%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
64.7%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
73.5%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
70.6%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
73.5%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
67.6%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
44.1%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
61.8%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
70.6%
46.1%
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