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10 Best Independent Living Communities in South Chicago Heights, IL
If you’re looking for independent living in the South Chicago Heights 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 South Chicago Heights. 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 29 independent living facilities in South Chicago Heights, 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 Aetna, Miller and South Lawndale.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Chicago, Orland Park and Crown Point.
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9.6
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43 reviews
The relationship my family developed with the staff was very helpful during his time there. I have referred the facility to other families. I do think the food menu could have used some better selections.
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.
Citadel Estates is an Assisted Living Community that caters to those diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease or related dementia's. 100% of the staff are specially trained to care for individuals with Alzheimer's, Dementia and Memory Loss. Other features of Citadel Estates is its home-like atmosphere...
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9.6
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66 reviews
A lot of the activities they have, our loved one is not able to do because of their vision impairments, but she loves the exercise classes! What we like the most about the community is the friendly staff....
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.
In elegant, residential environments, we deliver the finest in senior care, and are recognized internationally for both quality and innovation. Guided by our Principles of Service, Sunrise affords families peace-of-mind by providing today's seniors with a range of personalized assisted living...
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9.3
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64 reviews
If you’re looking for the perfect independent living community, look no further! We were lucky to discover this wonderful facility while searching for the right place for our mom. From the very first meeting...
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.
Just 30 minutes south of Chicago, Sunrise Villa Olympia Fields provides a highly personalized approach to care, including independent and assisted living tailored to resident needs and abilities. Here, you have a choice of unique ranch-style townhome villas with two-car garages, front porches,...
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9.1
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120 reviews
My loved ones were only here 3 months, but they really loved it there. They both passed away last year. The staff was great. My mother in law was becoming more social. It made me sad when they were forced...
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 essence of Waterford Estates is best described in three words: understanding, care, and community. Waterford Estates is located near I57 & I80, on 12 beautiful acres with private walking paths, two ponds and scenic views. Our campus offers those age 62+ independence, privacy, security,...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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8.6
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25 reviews
I would like to commend the staff for their continued professionalism while my father has been there for the last three years. The process is definitely a hard one when you see a family members health...
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.
Our longstanding mission is to transform the way society thinks about aging and senior living. Our Victory Centre of Sierra Ridge community is an extension of that promise. We are steadfast in our commitment to cultivate a genuine home for you or your loved one. Above all else, this is your life...
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8.5
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12 reviews
I would give each one a "5". The people are great, I don't know about the food but [name removed] seems to like it and even though he smells ( hues fault) it's clean. I would recommend this community to...
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.
St. Anthony of Lansing is an assisted living community located in the exciting city of Lansing, IL. When people visit Lansing, they are struck by how close the city is to all of the major freeways in the area, and how perfect the weather is throughout the year. This is the type of community where...
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8.0
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3 reviews
We chose Sheffield Manor Assisted Living over other places that we looked at because it looked less "medical". What sticks out most here is the people. The community of people are very nice and accepting as...
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.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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7.8
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7 reviews
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...
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.
At Royal Estates Assistive Living we are dedicated to excellence in Senior Living Care for aged 65 and older. Those that choose our care will be served with dignity, professionalism, respect, and compassion. Choosing to move to assisted living is not always an easy decision. When you visit us...
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Prairie Green was an excellent place. We were really happy with it. The staff were very nice to work with, and they were so helpful. None of us (our family or Prairie Green) realized how much care our...
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.
Prairie Green at Dixie Crossing is a top wheelchair accessible assisted living community for seniors in the Chicago area. We offer tastefully decorated studio and one-bedroom apartments with a full range of amenities, including a microwave and refrigerator, as well as services to accommodate each...
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1.0
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7 reviews
My Loved one resides at Victory Centre of Park Forest. The community is kept clean and organized. The meals that are served are good. My loved one feels that the community is safe. One of the things that is...
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.
Dedicated to Good LivingOur longstanding mission is to transform the way society thinks about aging and senior living. Our Victory Centre of Park Forest community is an extension of that promise. We are steadfast in our commitment to cultivate a genuine home for you or your loved one. Above all...
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1.0
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12 reviews
The physical therapy team were so kind and gentle with me. Nursing staff were fast and efficient. They took time to talk to me often about my care and what's happening. I wish they could accept VA benefit.
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.
Have you noticed that something doesn't seem right with mom or dad these days? It could be subtle or it could be something that's pretty obvious. Regardless, you've turned to the Internet in 2008 for a reason and St. James Manor & Villas can get your loved one the help he or she needs...
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My Mom has lived at Village Woods for a going on 6 years. She loves it there. All the staff is so friendly and nice to her. She has been in Assisted Living for almost 4 years. She loves the activities,...
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.
Village Woods is a Providence Life Services Community. Providence, a non-profit organization, has been committed to providing quality senior living options to those entrusted to our care in Michigan, Illinois, and Indiana for over a century. Our organization offers Independent Living, Assisted...
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6.1
Review score
16 reviews
Unable to answer the meals and dining service since my mom was on a nectar thick liquid diet due to swallowing difficulties. Small unit with good sight lines to keep an eye on the residents. Dining/activity...
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 Dyer, lead by our Executive Director with over 25 years of experience in Senior Living, truly provides person-centered care, taking the time to know and work with each resident as an individual and providing them with the needed support that is as unique as they are. Whether in...
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5.3
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39 reviews
Most places for short-term stay have minimum of days like one month or two weeks. Celebrate allows you to take the number of days you need.
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.
Elevate Senior Living in South Holland is a close-knit retirement community with independent living, assisted living, and memory care. As a member of the Elevate Housing Foundation, our philosophy is rooted in effective, resident-centered and life-changing senior living. Being a nonprofit...
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Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally 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.
Freedom Village, a 198 unit, 3 story residential community has been designed to provide a new lifestyle alternative that enables residents to enjoy their retirement years the way they have planned for it.
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.
Symphony of Dyer is located in Dyer, IN. This licensed assisted living community provides seniors with a great place to call home. Dyer is a part of Lake County, and it is beautiful in setting. Dyer offers the opportunity for residents and guests to spend time outdoors at one of the town’s parks....
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: 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.
Rest Haven Christian Services, a non-profit organization, has been committed to promoting independence and providing services to those entrusted to our care for 90 years. Not only is our staff inspired, but also committed to complementing Great Lives with great living! We will be busy handling...
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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.
Dedicated to Good LivingOur longstanding mission is to transform the way society thinks about aging and senior living. Our Victory Centre of River Oaks community is an extension of that promise. We are steadfast in our commitment to cultivate a genuine home for you or your loved one. Above all...
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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
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, Senior Apartments
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.
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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Cost of independent living in South Chicago Heights, IL
The average cost of senior living in South Chicago Heights is $5,232 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Harvey, IL with an average of $4,742 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in South Chicago Heights, IL vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in South Chicago Heights, IL vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in South Chicago Heights vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Independent Living in South Chicago Heights, IL by room type
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What families are saying about independent living in South Chicago Heights
Recent reviews for independent living in South Chicago Heights
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.
Tinley Court Catered Senior Living in Tinley Park, IL
4.3
My brother [Removed] lived there for 2 1/2 years. I can't say enough good things about this facility. He had a lot of health needs but was able to be there and maintain a good amount of independence. The staff were always attentive to him and responsive to me. They helped us find wonderful ...
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Park Place of St John in St. John, IN
4.6
The staff at Park Place of St John is wonderful. The facility is so clean and secure. My mom has made many new friends and that is great. She also takes advantage of many of the activities and outings that they have available for the residents. I would highly recommend Park Place of St John to ...
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South Chicago Heights independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in South Chicago Heights independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in South Chicago 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 South Chicago 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 South Chicago Heights 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
44%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
24%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
24%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
20%
32.8%
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Availability of select dining options in South Chicago 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 South Chicago Heights communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
40%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
52%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
20%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
8%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in South Chicago 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 South Chicago Heights offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
52%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
28%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
32%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
68%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
56%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
68%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
36%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
36%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
32%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
56%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
56%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
32%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
36%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
56%
46.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Mercy Circle Senior Living, Senior Suites of Joliet and Senior Suites of Bridgeport are the top-rated independent living facilities near South Chicago Heights, Illinois. See full list of communities.
There are 29 independent living facilities near South Chicago Heights, Illinois. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in South Chicago Heights, Illinois are Mercy Circle Senior Living, Senior Suites of Joliet and Palos Heights Senior Living. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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