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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Park Forest, IL
If you’re looking for independent living in the Park 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 Park 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 32 independent living facilities in Park Forest, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Aetna, Miller and South Lawndale.
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9.6
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43 reviews
The relationship my family developed with the staff was very helpful during his time there. I have referred the facility to other families. I do think the food menu could have used some better selections.
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.
Citadel Estates is an Assisted Living Community that caters to those diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease or related dementia's. 100% of the staff are specially trained to care for individuals with Alzheimer's, Dementia and Memory Loss. Other features of Citadel Estates is its home-like atmosphere...
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9.5
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64 reviews
I highly recommend this to anyone who wants to place their loved ones in a nurturing environment. The staff is very attentive. 2 there, residence. When you walk in, it is like coming home. The grounds are...
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.
In elegant, residential environments, we deliver the finest in senior care, and are recognized internationally for both quality and innovation. Guided by our Principles of Service, Sunrise affords families peace-of-mind by providing today's seniors with a range of personalized assisted living...
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9.1
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119 reviews
My loved ones were only here 3 months, but they really loved it there. They both passed away last year. The staff was great. My mother in law was becoming more social. It made me sad when they were forced...
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 essence of Waterford Estates is best described in three words: understanding, care, and community. Waterford Estates is located near I57 & I80, on 12 beautiful acres with private walking paths, two ponds and scenic views. Our campus offers those age 62+ independence, privacy, security,...
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9.1
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61 reviews
What I like the most about Sunrise is the cleanliness and I would recommend this community to other families who may need a place for their loved ones.
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.
Just 30 minutes south of Chicago, Sunrise Villa Olympia Fields provides a highly personalized approach to care, including independent and assisted living tailored to resident needs and abilities. Here, you have a choice of unique ranch-style townhome villas with two-car garages, front porches,...
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8.6
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25 reviews
I would like to commend the staff for their continued professionalism while my father has been there for the last three years. The process is definitely a hard one when you see a family members health...
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.
Our longstanding mission is to transform the way society thinks about aging and senior living. Our Victory Centre of Sierra Ridge 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, this is your life...
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8.5
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12 reviews
I would give each one a "5". The people are great, I don't know about the food but [name removed] seems to like it and even though he smells ( hues fault) it's clean. I would recommend this community to...
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.
St. Anthony of Lansing is an assisted living community located in the exciting city of Lansing, IL. When people visit Lansing, they are struck by how close the city is to all of the major freeways in the area, and how perfect the weather is throughout the year. This is the type of community where...
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8.0
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3 reviews
We chose Sheffield Manor Assisted Living over other places that we looked at because it looked less "medical". What sticks out most here is the people. The community of people are very nice and accepting as...
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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7.2
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34 reviews
I was looking for independent living. Hanover is a 55 plus community. Since they do not offer meals or care services the rent is less expensive. I enjoy making my own meals. Tinley Park is very nice and I...
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.
Hanover Place Senior living is a pet-friendly retirement community for seniors age 55 and over in the Chicago metropolitan area. Our private one-bedroom apartments allow seniors to maintain an active, independent lifestyle in their retirement years while taking advantage of our amenities. Our...
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1.0
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7 reviews
My Loved one resides at Victory Centre of Park Forest. The community is kept clean and organized. The meals that are served are good. My loved one feels that the community is safe. One of the things that is...
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.
Dedicated to Good LivingOur longstanding mission is to transform the way society thinks about aging and senior living. Our Victory Centre of Park Forest 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...
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Prairie Green was an excellent place. We were really happy with it. The staff were very nice to work with, and they were so helpful. None of us (our family or Prairie Green) realized how much care our...
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.
Prairie Green at Dixie Crossing is a top wheelchair accessible assisted living community for seniors in the Chicago area. We offer tastefully decorated studio and one-bedroom apartments with a full range of amenities, including a microwave and refrigerator, as well as services to accommodate each...
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5.3
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12 reviews
The physical therapy team were so kind and gentle with me. Nursing staff were fast and efficient. They took time to talk to me often about my care and what's happening. I wish they could accept VA benefit.
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.
Have you noticed that something doesn't seem right with mom or dad these days? It could be subtle or it could be something that's pretty obvious. Regardless, you've turned to the Internet in 2008 for a reason and St. James Manor & Villas can get your loved one the help he or she needs...
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My Mom has lived at Village Woods for a going on 6 years. She loves it there. All the staff is so friendly and nice to her. She has been in Assisted Living for almost 4 years. She loves the activities,...
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.
Village Woods is a Providence Life Services Community. Providence, a non-profit organization, has been committed to providing quality senior living options to those entrusted to our care in Michigan, Illinois, and Indiana for over a century. Our organization offers Independent Living, Assisted...
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5.3
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39 reviews
Most places for short-term stay have minimum of days like one month or two weeks. Celebrate allows you to take the number of days you need.
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.
Elevate Senior Living in South Holland is a close-knit retirement community with independent living, assisted living, and memory care. As a member of the Elevate Housing Foundation, our philosophy is rooted in effective, resident-centered and life-changing senior living. Being a nonprofit...
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1.0
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29 reviews
The community is short staffed overall. The overnight shift is shorter than the daytime staff. The food is good and they give the residents a large variety of food. Some of the activities include...
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.
With our HigherPath senior health model leading the way, Bickford redefines senior living. It's not just about care; it's about proactive well-being, enabling your loved one to live happier, healthier — longer.Our approach clearly resonates — our happiness ratings among residents are double the...
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6.1
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16 reviews
Unable to answer the meals and dining service since my mom was on a nectar thick liquid diet due to swallowing difficulties. Small unit with good sight lines to keep an eye on the residents. Dining/activity...
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.
Cedarhurst of Dyer, lead by our Executive Director with over 25 years of experience in Senior Living, truly provides person-centered care, taking the time to know and work with each resident as an individual and providing them with the needed support that is as unique as they are. Whether in...
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I've lived here for 3 years. The staff is friendly and competent. The food is pretty good, all things considered.[Removed], the head-honcho, is just superb: dedicated, friendly, and responsive, and very hard...
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: 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: 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: 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.
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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
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.
Freedom Village, a 198 unit, 3 story residential community has been designed to provide a new lifestyle alternative that enables residents to enjoy their retirement years the way they have planned for it.
Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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.
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
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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Everything has been great since I moved in! The apartments are very nice. Big kitchens, hardwood floors in most rooms, and the grounds are always well kept and clean looking. I'd give them 5s across the...
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: 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.
Rest Haven Christian Services, a non-profit organization, has been committed to promoting independence and providing services to those entrusted to our care for 90 years. Not only is our staff inspired, but also committed to complementing Great Lives with great living! We will be busy handling...
Cost of independent living in Park Forest, IL
The average cost of senior living in Park Forest is $5,157 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Harvey, IL with an average of $4,742 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Park Forest, IL vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Park Forest, IL vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Park Forest vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Park Forest, IL by room type
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What families are saying about independent living in Park Forest
Recent reviews for independent living in Park Forest
Wittenberg Village, a CCRC in Crown Point, IN
4.7
I moved in and liked it so much I bought a second apartment for my mother! The staff is the most caring I have ever encountered and the facility is top-notch. Hope to meet you soon.
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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Park Place of St John in St. John, IN
4.6
The staff at Park Place of St John is wonderful. The facility is so clean and secure. My mom has made many new friends and that is great. She also takes advantage of many of the activities and outings that they have available for the residents. I would highly recommend Park Place of St John to ...
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Park Forest independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Park Forest independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Park 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 Park 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 Park 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
32.1%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
21.4%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
17.9%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
17.9%
32.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Park 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 Park Forest communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
35.7%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
42.9%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
17.9%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10.7%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Park 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 Park Forest offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
46.4%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
64.3%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
53.6%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
64.3%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
42.9%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
32.1%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
28.6%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
53.6%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
25%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
35.7%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
46.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Mercy Circle Senior Living, Wittenberg Village, a CCRC and Senior Suites of Joliet are the top-rated independent living facilities near Park Forest, Illinois. See full list of communities.
There are 32 independent living facilities near Park Forest, Illinois. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Park Forest, Illinois are Mercy Circle Senior Living, Senior Suites of Joliet and StoryPoint Romeoville. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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