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Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 22 independent living facilities in Round Lake Heights, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.

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Everything is going great since my move here. The place is very comfortable and everyone is very nice. I am one of the youngest people here, and they don't have any activities. They have some meals provided...
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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 Arms, Lake County's newest senior living community, has been designed to address the social and economical needs for its senior residents, age 55 and older. Liberty Arms offers seniors a maintenance-free lifestyle opportunity with an array of support services as well as luxurious and...
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Cost of independent living in Round Lake Heights, IL

The average cost of senior living in Round Lake Heights is $4,509 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Spring Grove, IL with an average of $4,071 per month.

Independent living costs in Round Lake Heights, IL, vs. nearby cities

Round Lake Heights, IL
$4,509/mo

Independent living costs in Round Lake Heights, IL, vs. state and national averages

Round Lake Heights, IL
$4,509/mo
U.S. national average
$4,024/mo

Independent living costs in Round Lake Heights, IL, vs. other senior living options

$5,683/mo
Independent Living
$4,509/mo

Independent living costs in Round Lake Heights, IL, by floor plan type

Studio
$3,173/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,743/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,406/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$2,720/mo

Senior living costs in Round Lake Heights 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: Round Lake Heights, IL
Column state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Community typeRound Lake Heights, ILIllinoisU.S.
Independent Living$4,509/mo$4,334/mo$4,024/mo
Assisted Living$5,623/mo$5,153/mo$4,565/mo
Memory Care$5,683/mo$5,170/mo$4,803/mo
Independent Living
Round Lake Heights, IL:$4,509/mo
Illinois:$4,334/mo
U.S.:$4,024/mo
Assisted Living
Round Lake Heights, IL:$5,623/mo
Illinois:$5,153/mo
U.S.:$4,565/mo
Memory Care
Round Lake Heights, IL:$5,683/mo
Illinois:$5,170/mo
U.S.:$4,803/mo
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Independent living costs in Round Lake Heights, IL, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Round Lake Heights 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
Round Lake Heights, IL$3,467/mo$4,342/mo-20.2%
Illinois$2,825/mo$2,749/mo+2.8%
National$2,896/mo$2,808/mo+3.2%
Round Lake Heights, IL
2024 average cost:$3,467/mo
2023 average cost:$4,342/mo
Percent change:-20.2%
Illinois
2024 average cost:$2,825/mo
2023 average cost:$2,749/mo
Percent change:+2.8%
National
2024 average cost:$2,896/mo
2023 average cost:$2,808/mo
Percent change:+3.2%
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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 Round Lake Heights

Recent reviews for independent living in Round Lake Heights

Lakeland Apartments in Fox Lake, IL

5.0
We think this is a really good community and every time we come to visit things look clean and well taken care of. The outside of the building and everything around it is well maintained. The property manager [name removed] has been so wonderful to work with. She has been very helpful, ...
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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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Arbor Terrace Glenview

4.1
My main issues relate to money. They assessed my mother at a low level of care but then raised that within a month - even though her condition did not change. At the beginning of the calendar year, the rate for each care level increased. Then at her one year anniversary, the rent portion went ...
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Round Lake Heights independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Round Lake Heights independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Round Lake Heights, 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 Round Lake Heights 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 Round Lake Heights partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Round Lake Heights, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
27.3%
20.3%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
45.5%
34%
No sugar
No sugar
40.9%
31.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
27.3%
33.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
18.2%
7.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Round Lake Heights 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 Round Lake Heights communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Round Lake Heights, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
50%
36.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50%
43.4%
Room service
Room service
36.4%
36.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
22.7%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Round Lake Heights 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 Round Lake Heights offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Round Lake Heights, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
54.5%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
40.9%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
40.9%
32.7%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
54.5%
49.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
63.6%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
63.6%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40.9%
43%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
50%
37.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
36.4%
41.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
59.1%
47.4%
Live performances
Live performances
54.5%
47.2%
Dances
Dances
36.4%
32.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
40.9%
39.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
54.5%
46.9%
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