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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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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
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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.
Midlothian Manor is Shared Senior Housing. The Manor’s 14 private first floor apartments house self-reliant seniors who would like more companionship, and yet they gleefully give up household chores, yard work and cooking meals.We can’t wait to welcome you as our newest ”family” member.
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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
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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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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
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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: 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: 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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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.
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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.
Wrightwood Senior Apartments are located in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, one of the most exciting cities in the United States. With a population of over three million people, Chicago is buzzing with life and opportunities. Wrightwood Senior Apartments offer convenience and comfort in a healthy...
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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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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...
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.
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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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
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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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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, Nursing Homes
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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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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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.
Welcome to Valkommen Plaza Apartments, independent living for people 55 and older or disabled. Valkommen Plaza is privately owned but HUD subsidized under the Section 8 Elderly Program. Rents are based on your income adjusted by out of pocket medical expenses. We are located in Rockford,...
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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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I've been here 8 years now. I love it here. I'm retired and the rent is quite reasonable. Two buses (E. State and 7th St.) run by daily every half hour and the Charles Street runs hourly. The building is...
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.
Faust Landmark, located in Rockford, Illinois, is a high-rise affordable senior housing apartment community for independent-minded seniors, and those with physical limitations, on a fixed or low income. Faust Landmark is a beautifully renovated and remodeled historical building. At the Faust,...
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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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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.
Belmont Place Senior Apartments has been designed to address the social and economic needs of senior residents age 55 and older. The building is located within the near northwest side of Chicago. Easy accessibility to bus lines and grocery store across the street. There are banks and restaurants...

Cost of independent living in Sandwich, IL

The average cost of senior living in Sandwich is $6,094 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Paw Paw, IL with an average of $3,203 per month.

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

Sandwich, IL
$6,094/mo
$6,643/mo
$5,889/mo

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

Sandwich, IL
$6,094/mo
U.S. national average
$4,022/mo

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

$5,590/mo
Independent Living
$6,094/mo

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

Semi-Private
$2,000/mo
Studio
$2,732/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,547/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,438/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,377/mo

Senior living costs in Sandwich 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: Sandwich, IL
Column state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSandwich, ILIllinoisU.S.
Independent Living$6,094/mo$4,331/mo$4,022/mo
Assisted Living$5,560/mo$5,149/mo$4,564/mo
Memory Care$5,590/mo$5,166/mo$4,801/mo
Independent Living
Sandwich, IL:$6,094/mo
Illinois:$4,331/mo
U.S.:$4,022/mo
Assisted Living
Sandwich, IL:$5,560/mo
Illinois:$5,149/mo
U.S.:$4,564/mo
Memory Care
Sandwich, IL:$5,590/mo
Illinois:$5,166/mo
U.S.:$4,801/mo
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Independent living costs in Sandwich, IL, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Sandwich 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Sandwich, IL$3,142/mo$3,081/mo+2.0%
Illinois$3,106/mo$3,068/mo+1.3%
National$3,256/mo$3,166/mo+2.8%
Sandwich, IL
2024 average cost:$3,142/mo
2023 average cost:$3,081/mo
Percent change:+2.0%
Illinois
2024 average cost:$3,106/mo
2023 average cost:$3,068/mo
Percent change:+1.3%
National
2024 average cost:$3,256/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+2.8%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

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What families are saying about independent living in Sandwich

Recent reviews for independent living in Sandwich

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.

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.

Victory Centre of Elk Grove in Elk Grove Village, IL

5.0
My brother lives in Victory Centre of Elk Grove Village, IL. I visit him frequently and I have found it to be Clean, Friendly and warm. The Staff from Administration to Nursing, Dining, and Maintence are all warm and caring, they know the residents' names, are respectful and always willing ...
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Sandwich independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Sandwich independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Sandwich, 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 Sandwich 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 Sandwich 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
36.3%
20.3%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
42.2%
34%
No sugar
No sugar
38.5%
31.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
38%
33.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.5%
7.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Sandwich 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 Sandwich communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
41.6%
36.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50.1%
43.4%
Room service
Room service
38.8%
36.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
18.1%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Sandwich 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 Sandwich offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
53%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
38%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
42.8%
32.7%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
58.4%
49.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
57.2%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
66.3%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
45.9%
43%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
45.3%
37.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
47.9%
41.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
54.7%
47.4%
Live performances
Live performances
55%
47.2%
Dances
Dances
37.1%
32.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
39.1%
39.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
53.3%
46.9%
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Huntley Springs Retirement Resort, Brookdale Northbrook and The Timbers of Shorewood are the top-rated independent living facilities near Sandwich, Illinois. See full list of communities.
There are 395 independent living facilities near Sandwich, Illinois. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Sandwich, Illinois are Huntley Springs Retirement Resort, The Timbers of Shorewood and Brookdale Des Plaines. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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