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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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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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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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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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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 Village at Our Lady of Angels provides seniors with an independent living community in Joliet, IL. This community offers a great place to live. Joliet is a part of the counties of Kendall and Will. Joliet offers much to do and see, and residents and their guests enjoy checking out the Joliet...
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My loved one has only been here a short time, but so far our experience has been a positive one. They were very helpful and welcoming during the move-in process, and the staff in their 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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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
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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.
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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.
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Great place for non active seniors as it lacks active activities. Lack of management and maintenance staff for several months was/is disappointing. Good location for stores and restaurants, many within...
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Anderson Farms Apartments is nestled in the countryside and offers a quiet, peaceful setting. At Anderson Farms Apartments, you can enjoy the fresh country air while taking a stroll or tending to your own gardening bed. Or just relax and enjoy the views. Located in Montgomery, Illinois, Anderson...
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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.
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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The staff at the Constitution House is very friendly and always courteous. One of the deciding factors for choosing the Constitution House was their monthly rent is tied to social security income. This was...
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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.
Constitution House is part of Franciscan Ministries, Inc. We provide affordable housing for low income for those 62 and older, or 55 and older with a disability. We are conveniently located in Aurora, minutes south of Interstate 88. We are within walking distance of Wal-Mart and Walgreen’s and...
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West Downer Place ApartmentsWest Downer Place Apartments is a senior housing community situated in the historic suburb of Aurora, Kane County, Illinois. Our welcoming community is located within walking distance from a park and a well-stocked library. Aurora is also filled with historic sites and...
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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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McKenzie Falls is a 105 townhome rental development for seniors age 62 and over. Certain income restrictions apply.McKenzie Falls Rental Residences are all 1bedroom, 1 bath, attached ranch style homes conveniently located in a quiet residential setting just east of Rte. 53.All residences include...
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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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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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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.
Smith Crossing Continuing Care Retirement Community - Orland Park, IL Smith Crossing, one of two Smith Senior Living communities, located in the Village of Orland Park, Illinois, is a Continuing Care Retirement Community that’s backed by the strength and experience of Smith Senior...
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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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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
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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.
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 Wauponsee, IL

The average cost of senior living in Wauponsee is $5,794 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lisbon, IL with an average of $3,989 per month.

Independent living costs in Wauponsee, IL, vs. nearby cities

Wauponsee, IL
$5,794/mo
$6,112/mo
$5,744/mo

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

Wauponsee, IL
$5,794/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Wauponsee, IL, vs. other senior living options

$5,510/mo
Independent Living
$5,794/mo

Independent living costs in Wauponsee, IL, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,257/mo
Studio
$5,294/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,410/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,686/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,296/mo

Senior living costs in Wauponsee 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: Wauponsee, IL
Column state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWauponsee, ILIllinoisU.S.
Independent Living$5,794/mo$4,331/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$5,440/mo$5,149/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$5,510/mo$5,166/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Wauponsee, IL:$5,794/mo
Illinois:$4,331/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Wauponsee, IL:$5,440/mo
Illinois:$5,149/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Wauponsee, IL:$5,510/mo
Illinois:$5,166/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Wauponsee, IL, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Wauponsee and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Independent living cost trends in Wauponsee, IL

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Wauponsee have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Wauponsee, IL$3,470/mo$3,483/mo-0.4%
Illinois$3,094/mo$3,076/mo+0.6%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Wauponsee, IL
2024 average cost:$3,470/mo
2023 average cost:$3,483/mo
Percent change:-0.4%
Illinois
2024 average cost:$3,094/mo
2023 average cost:$3,076/mo
Percent change:+0.6%
National
2024 average cost:$3,261/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about independent living in Wauponsee

Recent reviews for independent living in Wauponsee

Asbury of Kankakee Supportive Living and Memory Care

4.1
My loved one was welcomed into the community very sweetly. She did not want to be there at all and did not want to move. But they took her by the hand and got her comfortable. And by the next day when I came in to visit her, she already had three friends and was doing great. I've had some ...
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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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The Landings Senior Living in Batavia, IL

4.3
The staff is extremely friendly. There lots of activities and outings. Beautiful campus and location!

Wauponsee independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Wauponsee independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Wauponsee, 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 Wauponsee 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 Wauponsee 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
36.6%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
40.4%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
33.9%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
35%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
8.2%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Wauponsee 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 Wauponsee communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Wauponsee, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
38.3%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
51.4%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
38.3%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
18.6%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Wauponsee 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 Wauponsee offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
54.6%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
38.8%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
40.4%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
61.7%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
59%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
66.1%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
48.1%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
46.4%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
47%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
56.3%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
57.4%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
37.7%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
38.3%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
54.1%
47%
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Brookdale Glen Ellyn, Palos Heights Senior Living and The Timbers of Shorewood are the top-rated independent living facilities near Wauponsee, Illinois. See full list of communities.
There are 209 independent living facilities near Wauponsee, Illinois. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Wauponsee, Illinois are Brookdale Glen Ellyn, Palos Heights Senior Living and The Timbers of Shorewood. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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