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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Hillside, IL

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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.
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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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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.
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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: 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: 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.
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This is a nice place to live. It is secure. I like my apartment. I enjoy the security of the building. The staff is nice to deal with. There are a lot of activities for the residents to choose...
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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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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.
Belmont Place Senior Apartments has been designed to address the social and economic needs of senior residents age 55 and older. The building is located within the near northwest side of Chicago. Easy accessibility to bus lines and grocery store across the street. There are banks and restaurants...

Cost of independent living in Hillside, IL

The average cost of senior living in Hillside is $5,798 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Franklin Park, IL with an average of $5,194 per month.

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

Hillside, IL
$5,798/mo
$5,859/mo

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

Hillside, IL
$5,798/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

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

$5,796/mo
Independent Living
$5,798/mo

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

Semi-Private
$7,610/mo
Studio
$5,127/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,991/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,815/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,075/mo

Senior living costs in Hillside 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: Hillside, IL
Column state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Community typeHillside, ILIllinoisU.S.
Independent Living$5,798/mo$4,331/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$5,767/mo$5,149/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$5,796/mo$5,166/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Hillside, IL:$5,798/mo
Illinois:$4,331/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Hillside, IL:$5,767/mo
Illinois:$5,149/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Hillside, IL:$5,796/mo
Illinois:$5,166/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Hillside, IL, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Hillside 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Hillside, IL$2,556/mo$2,726/mo-6.3%
Illinois$3,094/mo$3,076/mo+0.6%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Hillside, IL
2024 average cost:$2,556/mo
2023 average cost:$2,726/mo
Percent change:-6.3%
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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What families are saying about independent living in Hillside

Recent reviews for independent living in Hillside

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.

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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Hillside independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Hillside independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Hillside, 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 Hillside 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 Hillside 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
35.7%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
40.5%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
39.3%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
38.1%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
10.7%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Hillside 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 Hillside communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
39.3%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
48.8%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
41.7%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
13.1%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Hillside 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 Hillside offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
52.4%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
38.1%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
44%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
58.3%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
56%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
63.1%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
42.9%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
42.9%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
51.2%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
53.6%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
52.4%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
34.5%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
44%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
52.4%
47%
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