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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Kent, IL

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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.
Designed for persons: 62+ At Brodview Manor, you can't help but feel at home. Spacious one-bedroom apartments are especially designed for seniors. Located in a quiet residential neighborhood, but close to shopping, churches and clinics. Your new home offers the convenience of a private entrance,...
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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.
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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.
We began our quest into senior living because of our love for our beloved mother, Mary Bickford, whose needs became too great for us to manage.  As we researched senior living options, we were shocked at our findings.  The options offered too much or too little — none met her needs and...
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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.
Village Cooperative of Clinton, IA There is an exciting new senior independent living option available in Clinton! The Village Cooperative of Clinton will be located in northwest part of the city. The cooperative will consist of 44 new homes. Residents will have the choice of expertly designed...
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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.
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.
At the Academy you’ll find 33 - 1 and 2 bedroom apartment homes for those 55 and better. The Academy overlooks the beautiful countryside of southwest Wisconsin. The grounds at The Academy boast ample places to walk, enjoy nature, and just spend quiet time. The historic architecture and beauty of...
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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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Margaret, the lady who runs the Sterling Towers, is amazing! She really goes above and beyond for her residents. My mom is very happy and so a, I. I don't have a single negative thing ton say, so far...
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.
Sterling Towers is a senior housing community for residents over 62 years of age and those with disabilities. It is located in the quiet and cozy city of Sterling, Whiteside County, Illinois. Sterling is a small city of less than six square miles surrounded by fertile farmland with four distinct...
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: 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: 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
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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.
Originally built as a school in 1893, for nearly 100 years the building was used to educate and foster thousands of East Dubuque’s young people. Now the building will foster the individual growth and independence for some of those same people as seniors. It is a totally unexpected homecoming for...
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.
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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.
Designed for persons: 62+ Located in the heart of downtown Platteville, these beautifully designed and decorated apartment homes are close to all your needs. For your convenience, Jenor Towers offers indoor mail service, laundry facilities, elevator, and social activities in the community room,...
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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.
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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.
Faust Landmark, located in Rockford, Illinois, is a high-rise affordable senior housing apartment community for independent-minded seniors, and those with physical limitations, on a fixed or low income. Faust Landmark is a beautifully renovated and remodeled historical building. At the Faust,...
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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: 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.
For residents who cherish their independence but also need assistance with daily activities, Our House Senior Living in Platteville is the optimal lifestyle choice for assisted care. We provide a comfortable, caring and family-like atmosphere with three home-cooked meals a day (plus snacks), a...

Cost of independent living in Kent, IL

The average cost of senior living in Kent is $2,883 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Elizabeth, IL with an average of $1,838 per month.

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

Kent, IL
$2,883/mo
$3,972/mo

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

Kent, IL
$2,883/mo
U.S. national average
$4,017/mo

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

$4,074/mo
Independent Living
$2,883/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,264/mo
Studio
$4,114/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,998/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,357/mo

Senior living costs in Kent 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: Kent, IL
Column state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Community typeKent, ILIllinoisU.S.
Independent Living$2,883/mo$4,331/mo$4,017/mo
Assisted Living$4,058/mo$5,149/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,074/mo$5,166/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Kent, IL:$2,883/mo
Illinois:$4,331/mo
U.S.:$4,017/mo
Assisted Living
Kent, IL:$4,058/mo
Illinois:$5,149/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Kent, IL:$4,074/mo
Illinois:$5,166/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Kent, IL, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Kent 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
Kent, IL$3,756/mo$4,602/mo-18.4%
Illinois$2,829/mo$2,772/mo+2.0%
National$2,854/mo$2,808/mo+1.7%
Kent, IL
2024 average cost:$3,756/mo
2023 average cost:$4,602/mo
Percent change:-18.4%
Illinois
2024 average cost:$2,829/mo
2023 average cost:$2,772/mo
Percent change:+2.0%
National
2024 average cost:$2,854/mo
2023 average cost:$2,808/mo
Percent change:+1.7%
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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 Kent

Recent reviews for independent living in Kent

Sienna Crest - Platteville

5.0
It has been an especially good stay here. The women who assist us are very thoughtful, the food is good, things clothes and bedding are kept clean. They do a great job!

Heritage Woods of Sterling

4.9
I have been a resident of Heritage Woods for 1 year. I am very pleased with the care I receive. I very much enjoy the other residents and the staff is wonderful. The food and activities are very satisfactory. We go on outings, we have entertainment come. We play games in the dining room and ...
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Pa Peterson At The Citadel in Rockford, IL

5.0
we have my father here and could not be happier with his care.

Kent independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Kent independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Kent, 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 Kent 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 Kent 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
14.3%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
13.6%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
11.4%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
12.9%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
2.9%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Kent 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 Kent communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
8.6%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
22.9%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
12.9%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Kent 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 Kent offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Kent, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
22.1%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
13.6%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
13.6%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
30.7%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
28.6%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
30.7%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
24.3%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
15%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
17.9%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
24.3%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
25.7%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
9.3%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
11.4%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
24.3%
47%
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Morning Star Village, TLC Living Community and The Meadows of Franklin Grove are the top-rated independent living facilities near Kent, Illinois. See full list of communities.
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