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Photo of Azpira Place Lake Zurich
55 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
8.4
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22 reviews
8.4
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The place is very clean and bright. The CNAs are super kind, they seem like they really care about my dad and the residents. Sometimes there's a bit of a wait though when you buzz for someone, but that's to...
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 LivingPathway to Living’s longstanding mission is to transform the way society thinks about aging and senior living. Azpira Place of Lake Zurich community is an extension of that promise. We are steadfast in our commitment to cultivate a genuine home for you or your loved one....
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Photo of New Perspective Long Grove
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8.3
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30 reviews
8.3
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30 reviews
5 star
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Some areas smell of urine but not in overall community. The staff are wonderful - very attentive and engaging! The food I have experienced at events has been good with nice presentation. Daily food seems to...
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.
New Perspective Long Grove is a vibrant community with plenty to offer. Residents can be found soaking up the sun on the spacious patio, enjoying made-from-scratch meals in our dining room, or meeting friends for coffee at the cafe. We believe older adults deserve to live joyfully, affordably,...
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Photo of The Landing on Dundee Senior Living
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8.3
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25 reviews
8.3
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25 reviews
5 star
48%
4 star
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Carpets in hallway could be replaced - and marks on walls from walkers, etc. Everyone is very friendly. My dad has no complaints about the quality of care. There is a lot of variety for the food - dad feels...
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.
Our community offers assisted living and memory care options for seniors, ideally located for the North Shore suburbs of Chicago and the surrounding communities of Wheeling.This isn’t your average senior living community as our residents enjoy social interaction with their peers, activities here...
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Photo of The Grand at Twin Lakes
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8.2
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48 reviews
8.2
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48 reviews
5 star
52%
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3 star
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2 star
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Overall, The Grand at Twin Lakes is a nice place. Apartment sizes and amenities offered are good. I would recommend it to others looking for independent living. I would tell others that many times, menu...
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.
Introducing The Grand at Twin Lakes, a full service senior living community with 24/7 onsite Assistance With Activities of Daily Living which allows residents to gracefully age in place.Located on Twin Lakes in Palatine, The Grand is designed with the active senior in mind. You’re just steps away...
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Photo of Victory Centre of Vernon Hills
1111 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
5 star
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In house visiting nurse practitioner is excellent. Executive staff is trying; much upheaval. Polite and helpful initial entry. Clean and organized. Safe. Nursing staff is non-communicative. Dining is...
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 Vernon Hills 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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5.3
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28 reviews
5.3
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28 reviews
5 star
43%
4 star
21%
3 star
7%
2 star
11%
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My mother has being in the facility for over two years, and we can said enough of the great care she has received from all the staff. We look at many facilities before and they were very impersonal and cold...
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.
Let our 24/7 nursing care put your mind at ease at our Wealshire Plus Assisted Living Campus. Our Sheltered Care license allows us to achieve a true Continuum of Care, providing the extra "plus" care for your loved one you won't find at a standard Assisted Living. At the Wealshire, couples can...
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My mother seems to be doing very well since her move to The Garlands. At first, it was a bit tough on her, but she is slowly adjusting and enjoying the place. The staff has been great, they are more than...
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 Garlands is a unique community for people ages 55 and older that offers residents an uncompromising lifestyle in a resort setting with unprecedented amenities and services. The Garlands homes offer superb construction, thoughtful interior design and the finest quality. They feature large and...
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Photo of Bickford of Gurnee
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6.5
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11 reviews
6.5
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11 reviews
5 star
9%
4 star
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3 star
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2 star
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There has been staff transitions that have made billing/care more difficult to manage recently. I'm hopeful that once settled things will be back to normal. I would like to mention that [name removed] the...
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.
Bickford isn’t just another senior living community. Our caregiver family is committed to ensuring that every resident lives their most fulfilling life. Here, your loved one will savor meals made from scratch, always have a dedicated caregiver by their side, and enjoy a vibrant social calendar. A...
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5 star
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My friend has lived at Shepherd Premier Senior Living for 3 months. A small boutique center where she is well cared for. Private, clean rooms, attentive staff, meals prepared by staff. They respond to her...
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.
Photo of Waverly Inn Memory Care and Cottages
1313 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
5 star
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4 star
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We chose Waverly Inn because the quality of the services offered and the location is close to me as well. It is a smaller facility with only about 60 residents. The building is built in a circle so that...
Provides: Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Waverly Inn Memory Care Community, a Koelsch Community, and family owned since 1958 is located in the Village of Arlington Heights.Along with excellence in care, Waverly Inn Memory Care Community will offer full meals, vibrant mental and physical activities 7 days a week, scheduled social outings...
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Photo of Lake Forest Place Independent Living, a CCRC
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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.
For today’s independent older adults, Presbyterian Homes’ Lake Forest Place is a Life Plan Community with the perfect combination of sophisticated retirement living and total peace of mind. Located on 60 beautifully wooded acres, Lake Forest Place offers apartment and cottage residences just...
Photo of Midlothian Manor
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.
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.
Photo of Zurich Meadows
5 star
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3 star
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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.
Photo of Liberty Arms
5 star
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4 star
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3 star
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2 star
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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
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.
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: 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.
Liberty Towers in Libertyville, Lake County, IL is set in a picturesque scene away from most of the hustle and bustle of town. It offers a variety of apartments rather than simply a room in a traditional senior apartment and provides you with all the comforts of home in a community setting where...
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The staff are pretty good. They are a little short in the maintenance department, however they do still get things done in a reasonable amount of time. They do not offer a meal plan for this independent...
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.
Lakefront Residences Lakefront Residences is a senior housing community that is located in Grayslake, Lake County, Illinois, about 50 miles north of Chicago. This apartment community is located near many lakes and parks, as well as shopping centers and entertainment. Plus, the beauty of Lake...
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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5 star
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We chose Alden Horizon because the friendliness of the people and the value for the money. The apartments are good size, we have a 1 bedroom and it is perfect for what we need. They do have full kitchens and...
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.
Alden Horizon is an independent living community in Barrington, IL. Barrington is a part of Cook County, and it provides great entertainment options and attractions. Residents and their guests enjoy checking out The Catlow Theater, as well as the areas golf courses and inns. This beautiful area...
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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.

Cost of independent living in Sylvan Lake, IL

The average cost of senior living in Sylvan Lake is $4,680 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Volo, IL with an average of $4,574 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Sylvan Lake, IL vs. nearby cities

Sylvan Lake, IL
$4,680/mo
$6,524/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Sylvan Lake, IL vs. the state and national average

Sylvan Lake, IL
$4,680/mo
U.S. national average
$4,019/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Sylvan Lake vs. other types of senior living

$5,940/mo
Independent Living
$4,680/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Sylvan Lake, IL by room type

Semi-Private
$5,034/mo
Studio
$5,737/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,815/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,113/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,724/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Sylvan Lake over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Sylvan Lake

Recent reviews for independent living in Sylvan Lake

Parkside Manor in Kenosha, WI

5.0
I can only comment about the memory unit. Those girls worked hard to maintain order and keep up. I thought to myself a few times that however much money they are making probably isn't enough. It takes a special person to that job.

Bickford of Crystal Lake

5.0
Our experience with Bickford of Crystal Lake has been so positive! Our Aunt is 100% satisfied with the amazing care, friendly staff, and wonderful services provided by Bickford. The caring staff regularly communicates with us and assists us in any way needed. Thank you for making this ...
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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.

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Extensive activities catering to various interests. Residents at several communities, such as Lake Barrington Woods and Deer Park Village, express their enjoyment in the wide range of activities offered, including interactive classes, group outings, and hobby groups.
Thoughtful and accommodating staff. Friendly and caring staff members receive frequent praise in reviews for their attention and dedication to making residents feel at home. Families at Solstice Senior Living at Palatine, Brookdale Hawthorn Lakes in Vernon Hills Independent Living, and StoryPoint Libertyville all mention the ...
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Access to a variety of amenities. Apart from activities, residents appreciate the amenities that many communities offer, such as libraries, parks, and convenient transportation. Families at Brookdale Hawthorn Lakes in Vernon Hills Independent Living, Green Oaks Senior Living, and Solstice Senior Living at Palatine speak hi ...
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Quality and diverse meal options. Nutritious and delicious meals are a priority for many communities, with families at Brookdale Hoffman Estates, Clarendale of Algonquin, and Brookdale Hawthorn Lakes in Vernon Hills Independent Living sharing their positive experiences with the dining services.
Personalized care and accommodations. Several families describe how their loved ones' individual needs are catered to in various communities, such as Brookdale Hoffman Estates, Deer Park Village, and Brookdale Vernon Hills.
Communication and transparency with families. Clear and frequent communication between families and community staff is essential for peace of mind. Families at Brookdale Hawthorn Lakes in Vernon Hills Independent Living, Green Oaks Senior Living, and Solstice Senior Living at Palatine all acknowledge the importance of this open dialog ...
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Sylvan Lake independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Sylvan Lake independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Sylvan Lake, 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 Sylvan Lake 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 Sylvan Lake partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Sylvan Lake, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
53.8%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
69.2%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
71.8%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
59%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.8%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Sylvan Lake 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 Sylvan Lake communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Sylvan Lake, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
74.4%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
74.4%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
56.4%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
33.3%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Sylvan Lake 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 Sylvan Lake offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Sylvan Lake, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
74.4%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
61.5%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
64.1%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
71.8%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
79.5%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
84.6%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
69.2%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
76.9%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
71.8%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
76.9%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
76.9%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
48.7%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
61.5%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
74.4%
46.1%
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Encore Village of Schaumburg, a CCRC, Fox River Horizon and Brookdale Northbrook are the top-rated independent living facilities near Sylvan Lake, Illinois. See full list of communities.

There are 39 independent living facilities near Sylvan Lake, Illinois. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Sylvan Lake, Illinois are Brookdale Northbrook, Brookdale Des Plaines and Clarendale of Algonquin. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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