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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Sheridan, IL
If you’re looking for independent living in the Sheridan area, our local senior living advisors can help you each step of the way. From affordable independent living for seniors to luxury options, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of independent living in Sheridan. From there, we’ll show you the best independent living communities for your lifestyle, interests, and budget.
Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 12 independent living facilities in Sheridan, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Plainfield, Sugar Grove and Central.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Plainfield, Sugar Grove and Central.
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9.0
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16 reviews
What I like the most about Heritage Woods of Yorkville is the staff. The staff members there are very friendly and I would recommend this community to other families based on the experience I have had so...
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.
The first of its type in Kendall County, Heritage Woods of Yorkville is a wonderful assisted living community that is nestled into the woods of Yorkville, IL close to Fox River. The Chicago suburb offers the proximity of the city to senior residents but the care and affordable living of the...
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8.2
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6 reviews
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
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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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The staff makes this place. They are kind and compassionate, professional and attentive. Meals are good, but love when they do special treats! Covid has made it challenging for activities, but I’m hoping...
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.
Heritage Woods of Ottawa is an Assisted Living Community convienently located near several interstates and state routes for easy traveling. Heritage Woods is nestled near a residential area close to shopping, grocery and governmental services.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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7.0
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16 reviews
5 for all of them. The cost is not cheap at all. Mom would probably not be there if she did not have long/term health care coverage. Having said that, the staff has done a wonderful job of taking care...
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.
Cedarhurst of Yorkville is a pet-friendly assisted living and memory care community for seniors age 55 and over in the Chicago metropolitan area. For seniors ready to leave home ownership behind and move into a welcoming communal setting where housekeeping and maintenance are taken care of for...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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.
Pleasant View offers vibrant, grace-filled senior living through Villa Homes, Hearthstone Assisted Living, MyTapestry Memory Support, Healthcare and Rehabilitation services. Learn more about our exceptional community, where life flourishes!•The only retirement community in the area with a full...
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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.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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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...
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.
If you've yet to witness a vibrant senior living environment, it's high time you visited Bickford. From appetizing, home-cooked meals to the reassuring presence of our compassionate caregivers, your loved one is in for a treat. Our activity calendar is bursting at the seams, ensuring they're...
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.
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.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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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 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: 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.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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 Brant at Oswego is located in Oswego, IL and our community offers the feeling we all desire in a home. It’s welcoming, caring, and beautifully kept all within a luxury setting. Nestled in Kendall County, you’ll find attractions such as Keller’s Farm Stand, Fox Valley Winery, Hudson Crossing...
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Cost of independent living in Sheridan, IL
The average cost of senior living in Sheridan is $4,060 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Paw Paw, IL with an average of $3,547 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Sheridan, IL vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Sheridan, IL vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Sheridan, IL by room type
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What families are saying about independent living in Sheridan
Recent reviews for independent living in Sheridan
Bickford of Oswego
5.0
Congratulations to the Director for being named Director of the Year in 2015. A wonderful place and they have the best staff you could ever as for. 5 STARS TO BICKFORD
Bickford of Aurora
4.7
I would recommend the community to others for their loved ones. The staff are stand outs to me. They are responsive to questions or concerns over my loved one.
The activities seems good for the residents and have a good variety of them.
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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Sheridan independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Sheridan independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Sheridan, 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 Sheridan 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 Sheridan partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Sheridan, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
25%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
25%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
25%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
25%
32.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Sheridan 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 Sheridan communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Sheridan, ILNational
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
25%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
16.7%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
8.3%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Sheridan 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 Sheridan offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Sheridan, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
41.7%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
16.7%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
8.3%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
58.3%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
58.3%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
25%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
16.7%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
41.7%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
58.3%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
33.3%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16.7%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
41.7%
46.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Timbers of Shorewood, Prairie Pointe Assisted Living and Memory Care and American House Cedarlake are the top-rated independent living facilities near Sheridan, Illinois. See full list of communities.
There are 12 independent living facilities near Sheridan, Illinois. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Sheridan, Illinois are The Timbers of Shorewood and American House Cedarlake. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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