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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Lake Forest, IL
If you’re looking for independent living in the Lake Forest area, our local senior living advisors can help you each step of the way. From affordable independent living for seniors to luxury options, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of independent living in Lake Forest. From there, we’ll show you the best independent living communities for your lifestyle, interests, and budget.
Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 38 independent living facilities in Lake Forest, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.
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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...
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...
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Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally 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.
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...
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: Assisted Living
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.
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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Cost of independent living in Lake Forest, IL
The average cost of senior living in Lake Forest is $6,092 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Bannockburn, IL with an average of $4,542 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Lake Forest, IL vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Lake Forest, IL vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Lake Forest vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Lake Forest, IL by room type
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What families are saying about independent living in Lake Forest
Recent reviews for independent living in Lake Forest
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.
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.
Lake Forest independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Lake Forest independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Lake Forest, 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 Lake Forest 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 Lake Forest 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
41.9%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
58.1%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
61.3%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
54.8%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.9%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Lake Forest 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 Lake Forest communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
64.5%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
64.5%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
51.6%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
29%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Lake Forest 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 Lake Forest offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
61.3%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
51.6%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
54.8%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
64.5%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
71%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
77.4%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
61.3%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
67.7%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
61.3%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
67.7%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
67.7%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
41.9%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
54.8%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
64.5%
46.1%
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Brookdale Northbrook, Clarendale of Algonquin and Brookdale Des Plaines are the top-rated independent living facilities near Lake Forest, Illinois. See full list of communities.
There are 38 independent living facilities near Lake Forest, Illinois. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Lake Forest, Illinois are Brookdale Northbrook, Clarendale of Algonquin and Brookdale Des Plaines. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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