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5 Best Independent Living Communities in Sand Ridge, IL

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9.9
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113 reviews
9.9
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113 reviews
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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.
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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22 Floor plans available
7.0
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We picked Heritage Woods of Minooka, because it was close to our house, and offered financial assistance. I don't need to recommend it or not. Most people that go there don't have a choice because it's the...
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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We put my grandma here and she really was enjoying it till her health turned and she had to be put in the hospital. But when she was there she enjoyed the activities like bingo and she said the food was...
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.
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Staff and help is friendly, happy and call you by name. Food is good and portions are large, you can order small portion portion.
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.
We assist with the activities of daily living and provide lots of amenities and services including fabulous meals, housekeeping, laundry service, medication assistance, a personal response notification system, social activities, community field trips, transportation, and 24 hour staffing seven...
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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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Cost of independent living in Sand Ridge, IL

The average cost of senior living in Sand Ridge is $3,395 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Minooka, IL with an average of $3,395 per month.

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

Sand Ridge, IL
$3,395/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

Independent living costs in Sand Ridge, IL, vs. other senior living options

$7,913/mo
Independent Living
$3,395/mo

Independent living costs in Sand Ridge, IL, by floor plan type

Studio
$2,834/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,046/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,049/mo

Senior living costs in Sand Ridge 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: Sand Ridge, IL
Column state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSand Ridge, ILIllinoisU.S.
Independent Living$3,395/mo$3,342/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$6,613/mo$6,329/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$7,913/mo$7,681/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Sand Ridge, IL:$3,395/mo
Illinois:$3,342/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Sand Ridge, IL:$6,613/mo
Illinois:$6,329/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Sand Ridge, IL:$7,913/mo
Illinois:$7,681/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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Independent living costs in Sand Ridge, IL, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Sand Ridge 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 average 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
Sand Ridge, IL$3,249/mo$3,092/mo+5.1%
Illinois$3,221/mo$3,061/mo+5.2%
National$3,416/mo$3,319/mo+2.9%
Sand Ridge, IL
2024 average cost:$3,249/mo
2023 average cost:$3,092/mo
Percent change:+5.1%
Illinois
2024 average cost:$3,221/mo
2023 average cost:$3,061/mo
Percent change:+5.2%
National
2024 average cost:$3,416/mo
2023 average cost:$3,319/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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What families are saying about independent living in Sand Ridge

Recent reviews for independent living in Sand Ridge

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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Heritage Woods of Yorkville

4.0
Quality of care got a low mark because there is almost no care provided. If you are pretty healthy and independent, this place is great. When my mom caught Covid from a resident who was sneezing and coughing at an event, she was told to stay in her room for a week. No one came to examine her, ...
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Sand Ridge independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Sand Ridge independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Sand Ridge, 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 Sand Ridge 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 Sand Ridge partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Sand Ridge, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
21.9%
18.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
30.5%
30.5%
No sugar
No sugar
26.9%
27.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
31.7%
29.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
10.9%
9.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Sand Ridge 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 Sand Ridge communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Sand Ridge, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
36.6%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
39.5%
38.3%
Room service
Room service
34.8%
32.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
13%
15.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Sand Ridge 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 Sand Ridge offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Sand Ridge, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
41.2%
39.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
27.7%
25.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
34.4%
29.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
41.6%
41.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
43.8%
43.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50.8%
47.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
37.3%
37.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
36%
34.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40.9%
36.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
43.6%
41.6%
Live performances
Live performances
41.4%
41.2%
Dances
Dances
29.5%
29.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
40.1%
35.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
42.6%
40.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions

The Timbers of Shorewood, Heritage Woods of Minooka and The Gardens at Park Pointe are the top-rated independent living facilities near Sand Ridge, Illinois. See full list of communities.
There are 5 independent living facilities near Sand Ridge, Illinois. See the full list.
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The best independent living facilities near you in Sand Ridge, Illinois are The Timbers of Shorewood, Clarendale of Mokena and Prairie Pointe Assisted Living and Memory Care. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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