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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: 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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Would be nice to have resident manager on site for 49 hours per week. Apartments are in pretty good condition. Bathroom stalls could be updated so they are higher to accommodate handicap. Staff is helpful...
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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.
Chapel Valley Housing II is a senior housing community located in the beautiful, residential area of Fitchburg, Dane County, Wisconsin. Our property has a park-like setting with numerous walking paths and spacious outdoor areas for relaxing outdoors. We're also only about 15 minutes away from all...
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.
Chapel Valley in nestled in a park-like setting in Fitchburg, WI just 15 minutes away from Madison's beautiful State Capitol building, the new Overture Performing Arts Center and the University of Wisconsin. Our campus includes 111 distinctive senior apartments that are housed in two traditional...
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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We're noticing that certain front end staff at this facility are not very friendly. They seem kind of bossy at times when family members come in. Wondering if it's just certain people that they don't...
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.
Milton Senior Living is a Residential Care Apartment Complex for seniors. Our long-term commitment to life-long care promises residents comfortable, enjoyable, home-like living environment that encourages socialization while maintaining their privacy. We provide up to 28 hours of service per...
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The Resident Manager made my move so easy. She worked overtime to get my papers completed and lease signed so I could move in on the day I wanted. Went above and beyond to help me -- much appreciated.
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: 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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Mom spent two weeks here in respite care before a granddaughter's visit and continuing to look for a more permanent solution. When I checked her out at the end of two weeks, Mom gave me a long hug and...
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.
A home away from home. Our place is located in a warm and inviting community, with some unique history. Mission Statement We provide a home environment that will bring comfort and quality to enrich the lives of others.
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Photo of Southridge Village
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: 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, 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.
Founded in 1997, Sienna Crest offers ten different assisted living communities throughout southern Wisconsin. Sienna Crest offers a true home-like setting for older adults. Our homes are smaller, averaging 15-20 rooms. This allows us to provide a high quality of life and assistance. We help...
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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: 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: 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
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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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My mother lived at Greentree and loved it. She unfortunately passed away during her first year. Judi, the resident manager, was the BEST manager I have ever dealt with. She made my mother feel at home and...
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.
Greentree Glen 55+ Adult Community sits off the road in a beautiful country-like setting with many trees. Greentree Glen has 13 income eligible and 48 market rate one and two bedroom apartments for persons 55 and better. Come visit us so that you can see all that this beautiful property has to...
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I am so pleased with Crestridge Assisted Living as a wonderful place for my mother to spend her older years! She has now been there for over a year. She attends as many of the twice daily activities as she...
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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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
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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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My mom really like it here, she had to leave when my father got sick and wanted to come right back. She had created friendships and she was comfortable there, it wasn't always perfect but she had developed...
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.
          Discover the Power of Spirited Community Living; All Saints Retirement Neighborhood, premier living for those 55 and better.Located on Madison’s far west-side, you can walk across the street to Brennan’s Foods, Aldi's Foods 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.

Cost of independent living in Red Oak, IL

The average cost of senior living in Red Oak is $3,129 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Apple River, IL with an average of $2,778 per month.

Independent living costs in Red Oak, IL, vs. nearby cities

Red Oak, IL
$3,129/mo

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

Red Oak, IL
$3,129/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Red Oak, IL, vs. other senior living options

$4,599/mo
Independent Living
$3,129/mo

Independent living costs in Red Oak, IL, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,911/mo
Studio
$4,689/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,501/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,876/mo

Senior living costs in Red Oak 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: Red Oak, IL
Column state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Community typeRed Oak, ILIllinoisU.S.
Independent Living$3,129/mo$4,331/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$4,599/mo$5,149/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$4,599/mo$5,166/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Red Oak, IL:$3,129/mo
Illinois:$4,331/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Red Oak, IL:$4,599/mo
Illinois:$5,149/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Red Oak, IL:$4,599/mo
Illinois:$5,166/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Red Oak, IL, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Red Oak 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
Red Oak, IL$3,756/mo$5,017/mo-25.1%
Illinois$2,829/mo$2,772/mo+2.0%
National$2,854/mo$2,808/mo+1.7%
Red Oak, IL
2024 average cost:$3,756/mo
2023 average cost:$5,017/mo
Percent change:-25.1%
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 Red Oak

Recent reviews for independent living in Red Oak

Heritage Woods of Belvidere

5.0
I am very content living at Heritage Woods. My apartment is very comfortable and convenient. The nurses and CNAs are very attentive and convenient. The food is good and I may also eat in my room if I so desire. There are activities every day. Also a small store 2 days a week.

Milestone Senior Living Stoughton

4.0
The staff that is there are wonderful, they have done a great job given the circumstances but there is a high turnover rate outside of the day to day staff. The director is trying her best, but communication with the staff and families has started to lack. The life enrichment coordinator is ...
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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!

Red Oak independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Red Oak independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Red Oak, 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 Red Oak 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 Red Oak 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
12.3%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
17.4%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
16.4%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
21.5%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
3.6%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Red Oak 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 Red Oak communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
11.8%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
23.1%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
14.9%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
4.6%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Red Oak 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 Red Oak offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
23.6%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
12.8%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
13.8%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
37.4%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
29.2%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
43.1%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
24.1%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
18.5%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
20%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
24.1%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
25.6%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
10.8%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
14.9%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
25.6%
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Oakley Courts, Quarry Ridge Retirement Community and Morning Star Village are the top-rated independent living facilities near Red Oak, Illinois. See full list of communities.
There are 223 independent living facilities near Red Oak, Illinois. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Red Oak, Illinois are Holiday Middleton and The Waterford at Fitchburg. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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