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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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It has been very nice for my mother in this community. The staff is nice. It is very safe. They have a lot of activities for the residents to enjoy. It is very clean and well up-kept. She makes her own meals...
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.
Independent living, maintenance free living, full time management and maintenance staff, variety of floor plans, Barrier free living, No stairs, fantastic buy back program with the purchase of a life lease, planned social activities, meal order program, heated underground parking, storage and...
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What families are saying about independent living in Thomson

Recent reviews for independent living in Thomson

Ahva Living of East Dubuque

4.6
I visited a friend at Ahva Living and found the staff to be very friendly, courteous and helpful. Ahva is a beautiful building with a historic value that lends to a very homelike environment. The residents & staff attended to the resident's needs. Residents were very active and social as ...
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Fort Armstrong in Rock Island, IL

5.0
I have lived at The Fort Armstrong for almost 5 years and do not regret my choice in moving here. I enjoy the live music and outings we go on.

Luther Knoll in Bettendorf, IA

4.5
This place has been great so far! Mom was so worried about moving to an "old folks home", but after seeing how friendly everyone is and what a nice community they've got going here she loves it! She's only been there a little over a month, but she got birthday cards from so many people in the ...
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Thomson independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Thomson independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Thomson, 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 Thomson 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 Thomson partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Thomson, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
10.2%
20.3%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
11%
34%
No sugar
No sugar
7.9%
31.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
8.7%
33.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
0.8%
7.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Thomson 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 Thomson communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
8.7%
36.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
21.3%
43.4%
Room service
Room service
11.8%
36.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
5.5%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Thomson 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 Thomson offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
20.5%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
14.2%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
11.8%
32.7%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
28.3%
49.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
25.2%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
31.5%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
18.1%
43%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
11%
37.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
16.5%
41.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
22%
47.4%
Live performances
Live performances
22.8%
47.2%
Dances
Dances
9.4%
32.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
14.2%
39.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
20.5%
46.9%
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Holiday Palmer Hills, The Fountains and The Meadows of Franklin Grove are the top-rated independent living facilities near Thomson, Illinois. See full list of communities.
There are 146 independent living facilities near Thomson, Illinois. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in Thomson, Illinois is Holiday Palmer Hills. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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