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Photo of BrightStar Senior Living of Madison
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The common areas, dining, etc. was very clean. The cleanliness of my loved one's apartment fell a little bit short of our expectations. The staff are friendly, engaging, and they treat the residents as...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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.
BrightStar Senior Living is an assisted living community in the welcoming, scenic city of Madison, Dane County, Wisconsin. Our beautiful community is centrally located in a quiet residential area near the West Beltline Highway, providing easy access to area attractions and the nearby cities of...
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What we like the most about the Oak Park Place is that it is very welcoming and the staff members are so friendly. My brother is very happy there. He is enjoying the community and other residents who live...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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.
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Heritage Woods of Rockford has made the transition as smooth and painless as possible. My mother was a little hesitant and they did everything they could to ensure the transition went smoothly. They made...
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 offers an Assisted Living Lifestyle for seniors over age 65. Newly opened in 2008, this gracious community offers beautifully decorated common areas such as Library, Private Dining Room, Lobby, TV Lounge, and Fitness Room & Patio. Nestled against a creek and tree line we are...
Photo of Milestone Senior Living Stoughton
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Overall it has been pretty good experience so far. Only issues we have had is with the food and activities. On the food, the menu items are unusual sometimes and it is just not that great. They have not...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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.
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Photo of Kettle Park Senior Living
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We of course, would like the cost a little less, but we understand that is the way things are these days. I would suggest them to check out Kettle Park. Our first year at Kettle Park we've been very pleased.
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.
Welcome to Kettle Park Senior LivingYou will experience the comfort and convenience of home with state of the art amenities and individualized services that are available to meet your lifestyle needs. We offer Independent Plus, Assisted Living and Memory Care services.The Norwegian heritage of...
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It has been a great experience. The staff and Administration are fantastic and always ready to help. It is such a homey environment nestled in the hill amongst the country view! I have been to bigger...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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.
Milestone Senior Living is an assisted living community located in the scenic town of Cross Plains, Dane County, Wisconsin. Our community is located in a quiet setting, very close to residential neighborhoods but surrounded by the beauty of nature. Our well-manicured lawns and towering trees give...
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They offer a good variety of activities and my dad has taken advantage of a few of them. We have good communication with the staff and they are doing a great job. He seems to like the food.
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.
Girlie's Manor is an assisted living community located in Cross Plains, WI. Cross Plains is a small town located in the Madison area. With Girlie's Manor, you get the small town feeling in a country setting while knowing that Madison is just a short drive away. You will be highly impressed with...
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I like the friendships and relationships that I have built here at the apartments. I like how the apartment common areas are decorated for the holidays which brings happiness to the building. I’m looking...
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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This is all memory care side....The RN has been absolutely wonderful!! The place is extremely cleaned. I am very impressed The room is nice and large!! Would highly recommend them to others
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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.
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This was a great place for my mom to call home for a year and a half. She was safe and comfortable and made many friends. My mom had All Life Solution services provided and the nurses who managed 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.
Independence Village was established with the intent to provide seniors with an opportunity to enjoy their retirement years to the fullest. We included all the comforts of home and replaced the worries of homeownership with a carefree lifestyle full of activities and new friends. Seniors who call...
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Photo of Liberty Village of Freeport
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
Photo of Graceland Manor III
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.
Photo of Graceland Manor II
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.
Photo of Graceland Manor
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.
Photo of Harmony Manor
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They house 5 women all together which is nice for my loved one. And the best part of it is that it is much more affordable compared to the bigger places which are outrageously priced. She is able to still...
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.
Photo of Aster Assisted Living of Monroe
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.
Photo of Twining Valley Retirement Community
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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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My mom was at the facility for 1 year it was an amazing experience for her. The caring staff always went above and beyond. They made my mom feel as an important member of the family. Everyone there was...
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.
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.
Photo of Prairie Ridge of Galena
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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.
Prairie Ridge of Galena is the area's premier Independent Living and Memory Care community. Located in beautiful and historic Galena, Illinois, our state-of-the-art building began welcoming residents in August 2017. Residents of Prairie Ridge can expect the very best in retirement living; from...
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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.
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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.
Designed for persons: 62+ At Brodview Manor, you can't help but feel at home. Spacious one-bedroom apartments are especially designed for seniors. Located in a quiet residential neighborhood, but close to shopping, churches and clinics. Your new home offers the convenience of a private entrance,...
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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.
Designed for persons: 62+ Only minutes from Dubuque and historic Galena, Village Green is located on a quiet street and offers independent living in the comfort of a small town atmosphere. Enjoy a community with indoor mail delivery, planned social activities, and laundry facilities. Small pets...
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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.
Photo of Maplewood Glen
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.

Cost of independent living in Waddams Grove, IL

The average cost of senior living in Waddams Grove is $2,824 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lena, IL with an average of $2,824 per month.

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

Waddams Grove, IL
$2,824/mo
U.S. national average
$3,532/mo

Independent living costs in Waddams Grove, IL, vs. other senior living options

$7,286/mo
Independent Living
$2,824/mo

Independent living costs in Waddams Grove, IL, by floor plan type

1 Bedroom
$3,280/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,499/mo

Senior living costs in Waddams Grove 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: Waddams Grove, IL
Column state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWaddams Grove, ILIllinoisU.S.
Independent Living$2,824/mo$3,360/mo$3,532/mo
Assisted Living$5,615/mo$6,413/mo$5,909/mo
Memory Care$7,286/mo$7,829/mo$7,121/mo
Independent Living
Waddams Grove, IL:$2,824/mo
Illinois:$3,360/mo
U.S.:$3,532/mo
Assisted Living
Waddams Grove, IL:$5,615/mo
Illinois:$6,413/mo
U.S.:$5,909/mo
Memory Care
Waddams Grove, IL:$7,286/mo
Illinois:$7,829/mo
U.S.:$7,121/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Waddams Grove

Recent reviews for independent living in Waddams Grove

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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Milestone Senior Living Stoughton

4.0
The staff that is there are wonderful, they have done a great job given the circumstances but there is a high turnover rate outside of the day to day staff. The director is trying her best, but communication with the staff and families has started to lack. The life enrichment coordinator is ...
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Sienna Crest - Platteville

5.0
It has been an especially good stay here. The women who assist us are very thoughtful, the food is good, things clothes and bedding are kept clean. They do a great job!

Waddams Grove independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Waddams Grove independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Waddams Grove, 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 Waddams Grove 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 Waddams Grove partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Waddams Grove, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
19.8%
18.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
17.4%
30.5%
No sugar
No sugar
15.4%
27.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
17.7%
29.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
6.4%
9.9%
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Availability of select dining options in Waddams Grove 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 Waddams Grove communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Waddams Grove, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
19%
32.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
23.5%
38.3%
Room service
Room service
26.8%
32.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
7%
15.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Waddams Grove 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 Waddams Grove offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Waddams Grove, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
32.1%
39.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
23.4%
25.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20%
29.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
41%
41.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
41.8%
43.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
53%
47.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
38.2%
37.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
21.7%
34.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
23.3%
36.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
41.1%
41.6%
Live performances
Live performances
40%
41.3%
Dances
Dances
16.8%
29.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
30.3%
35.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
40.3%
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Quarry Ridge Retirement Community, The Waterford at Fitchburg and Morning Star Village are the top-rated independent living facilities near Waddams Grove, Illinois. See full list of communities.
There are 199 independent living facilities near Waddams Grove, Illinois. See the full list.
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The best independent living facilities near you in Waddams Grove, Illinois are Quarry Ridge Retirement Community, The Waterford at Fitchburg and Holiday Middleton. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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