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Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 353 independent living facilities in Resthaven, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.

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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.
Situated on a beautifully wooded site, Arborwood at Altenheim offers the finest in independent living. Designed for the independent seniors who desires the freedom of a carefree lifestyle, Arborwood apartments feature all the comforts of home within an atmosphere rich in history and charm. Just...
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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.
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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.
Located in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois Hyde Park Apartments is a senior apartment situated in the Hyde Park neighborhood. The state of the art building is surrounded by magnificent views such as Lake Michigan. A lot of amenities surround the apartments such as the Promontory and Harold...
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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: 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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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.
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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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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.
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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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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.
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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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Pioneer Gardens senior residents in the windy city access to a great assisted living community within the grand city of Chicago, IL. Located just a few blocks from Lake Shore Drive, residents can enjoy the lush green park areas next to the lake during spring and summer days and enjoy the many...
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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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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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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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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.
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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.

Cost of independent living in Resthaven, IL

The average cost of senior living in Resthaven is $4,705 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Carbon Hill, IL with an average of $4,261 per month.

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

Resthaven, IL
$4,705/mo
$12,001/mo
$4,473/mo

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

Resthaven, IL
$4,705/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

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

$5,279/mo
Independent Living
$4,705/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,947/mo
Studio
$4,971/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,924/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,547/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,986/mo

Senior living costs in Resthaven 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: Resthaven, IL
Column state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Community typeResthaven, ILIllinoisU.S.
Independent Living$4,705/mo$4,331/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$5,235/mo$5,149/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$5,279/mo$5,166/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Resthaven, IL:$4,705/mo
Illinois:$4,331/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Resthaven, IL:$5,235/mo
Illinois:$5,149/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Resthaven, IL:$5,279/mo
Illinois:$5,166/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Resthaven, IL, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Resthaven 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
Resthaven, IL$2,905/mo$2,891/mo+0.5%
Illinois$3,094/mo$3,076/mo+0.6%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Resthaven, IL
2024 average cost:$2,905/mo
2023 average cost:$2,891/mo
Percent change:+0.5%
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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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 Resthaven

Recent reviews for independent living in Resthaven

Liberty Village in Elmhurst, IL

5.0
I could not be happier with the Liberty Village community is every regard. [name removed] and [name removed] has been amazing and I am very happy that my father is there. Based on the experience we have had so far, we would recommend this community to other families.

Royal Estates Assistive Living in Dolton, IL

4.9
We were looking for place for our Mother to live near us. After touring a fair amount of facilities in Southern suburbs, we had almost give up. Then my sister and I found Royal Estates. After meeting with the staff there we thought this might be good fit for Mother. We learned that the services ...
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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.

Resthaven independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Resthaven independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Resthaven, 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 Resthaven 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 Resthaven 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
32.4%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33.3%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
29.5%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
29.5%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
6.3%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Resthaven 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 Resthaven communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
33.3%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
43.2%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
30.8%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
15.6%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Resthaven 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 Resthaven offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
46.3%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
30.8%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
33.7%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
56.2%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50.2%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
58.7%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
37.8%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
37.1%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
47.9%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
47.6%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
30.8%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
33.3%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
46.3%
47%
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