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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Millsdale, IL

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Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 13 independent living facilities in Millsdale, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.

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9.8
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9.8
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Staff and residents have been very friendly and the environment is always welcoming. My mother in law was very hesitant when she first moved in but within a month was more social than she has been in years....
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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.
The Timbers of Shorewood delivers an unusual blend of secure senior living with elegance and independence! With full-service kitchens in every apartment, supportive services available for Independent living residents and perfectly coordinated services for Assisted Living residents. There is a...
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77 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
9.5
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108 reviews
9.5
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108 reviews
5 star
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4 star
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3 star
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From coming here for several visits, I noticed the place to be clean and germ free/ In the leasing process. all my questions were answered to my satisfaction. The staff is very professional.
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.
Imagine being able to live in a beautiful building, in a community of friends, receive monthly housekeeping services and benefit from specially designed safety features - all for one low affordable monthly rate and in the Chicago neighborhood you've called home for most of your life. As a...
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3535 Photos available
88 Floor plans available
9.3
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61 reviews
9.3
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61 reviews
5 star
46%
4 star
38%
3 star
13%
2 star
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The place is very nice and well kept, but the housekeeping for the individual rooms is terrible - they never sweep or mop the floors.
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.
Solstice Senior Living at Joliet provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment.Just outside of Chicago, we're conveniently located in Joliet, a friendly suburb linked to the city by highways and trains. Our community has everything you could ever want; Joliet features...
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1414 Floor plans available
8.9
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43 reviews
8.9
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5 star
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Staff was always pleasant. Mom's room was nice and well kept. While Mom was not much of a social person, the staff showed patience getting her to come to meals. She enjoy the food for the most part. And had...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
The Inn at Willow Falls was designed with consideration for every facet of a secure and enriching senior lifestyle — from a choice of meticulously designed apartments to a complete program of supportive care and social services. Residents will delight in the beautiful grounds, the comfortable...
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9.0
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74 reviews
9.0
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74 reviews
5 star
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4 star
25%
3 star
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2 star
8%
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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.
Rock Run Place offers a home like setting and cheerful smiles from our professional staff who greet you everyday. Assisted Living and Memory Care levels of care are available on our campus. Our peaceful setting, restaurant style dining experience, activities and beautiful setting combine to...
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44 Floor plans available
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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 Joliet 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 else,...
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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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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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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My loved one has only been here a short time, but so far our experience has been a positive one. They were very helpful and welcoming during the move-in process, and the staff in their assisted living...
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.
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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.
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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.
The Village at Our Lady of Angels provides seniors with an independent living community in Joliet, IL. This community offers a great place to live. Joliet is a part of the counties of Kendall and Will. Joliet offers much to do and see, and residents and their guests enjoy checking out the Joliet...

Cost of independent living in Millsdale, IL

The average cost of senior living in Millsdale is $7,548 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lisbon, IL with an average of $3,989 per month.

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

Millsdale, IL
$7,548/mo
$7,957/mo
$8,624/mo

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

Millsdale, IL
$7,548/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

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

$5,453/mo
Independent Living
$7,548/mo

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

Studio
$3,441/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,597/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,782/mo

Senior living costs in Millsdale 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: Millsdale, IL
Column state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMillsdale, ILIllinoisU.S.
Independent Living$7,548/mo$4,331/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$5,369/mo$5,149/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$5,453/mo$5,166/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Millsdale, IL:$7,548/mo
Illinois:$4,331/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Millsdale, IL:$5,369/mo
Illinois:$5,149/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Millsdale, IL:$5,453/mo
Illinois:$5,166/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Millsdale, IL, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Millsdale 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
Millsdale, IL$2,751/mo$2,355/mo+16.8%
Illinois$3,094/mo$3,076/mo+0.6%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Millsdale, IL
2024 average cost:$2,751/mo
2023 average cost:$2,355/mo
Percent change:+16.8%
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 Millsdale

Recent reviews for independent living in Millsdale

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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The Gardens of Waterford in Aurora, IL

4.0
I have lived here for 5+ years. The food is by far better than other places I've been. Staff are friendly and very helpful. This is Alden's main campus and the grounds are beautiful. Festive holiday decorations make this a very homey atmosphere. I call this "home".

Bickford of Oswego

5.0
We absolutely love it there, and everyone is so nice. Our loved is very happy there. The rooms are very nice, they offer three different types of rooms with different prices associated with them. Our loved one is now in the largest of the three. The people there are all wonderful, we are never ...
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Millsdale independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Millsdale independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Millsdale, 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 Millsdale 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 Millsdale partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Millsdale, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
25%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
25%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
16.7%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
16.7%
33.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Millsdale 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 Millsdale communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Millsdale, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
33.3%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
41.7%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
33.3%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.7%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Millsdale 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 Millsdale offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Millsdale, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
33.3%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
33.3%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
58.3%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
41.7%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
58.3%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
33.3%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
33.3%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.3%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
41.7%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
41.7%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
33.3%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16.7%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
33.3%
47%
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Frequently Asked Questions

The Timbers of Shorewood, Senior Suites of Joliet and Solstice Senior Living at Joliet are the top-rated independent living facilities near Millsdale, Illinois. See full list of communities.
There are 13 independent living facilities near Millsdale, Illinois. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Millsdale, Illinois are The Timbers of Shorewood, Sunrise Villa Olympia Fields and StoryPoint Naperville. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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