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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Kankakee, IN

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My Mother in law has tried one meal at this community as she is in independent living and it was very good. She is still getting settled into the community so she has not yet participated in any activities....
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.
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Beautiful facility, clean, well staffed by attentive and communicative employees. Lovely setting. Very quiet. The food is overcooked and lacking in fresh vegetables, portions somewhat scant. Overall, our...
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.
Surrounded by rolling meadows, beautiful clusters of trees, ponds and wetlands, Woodland Terrace of Longmeadow is Southwestern Michigan's finest Senior Living Residence. Right off of US 31 at Niles/Buchanan Road, it is conveniently located within the Longmeadow development. Our location allows...
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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.
Symphony of Chesterton is a licensed assisted living community that is located in Chesterton, IN. Chesterton is a part of Porter County, and it is a great place to live. Chesterton offers opportunities for residents and guests to get out and have some fun. Those who are visiting Chesterton and...
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.
It’s your life….…so live it to the fullest at Miller’s Senior Living Community. Wakarusa’s assisted living community offers a gracious lifestyle for America’s Greatest Generation, our Seniors, giving family members that peace-of-mind. Upon entering our community, our welcoming atmosphere...
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Mom is doing very well here she is enjoying her new surroundings. The property is beautiful with spacious grounds and peaceful surroundings. The staff is awesome very kind and considerate and helpful. Mom is...
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.
Here are Woodlands Terrace we have two locations; Our Bridgeman, Michigan location is sitting on twelve acres or woods and dunes right next to Lake Michigan, while our Niles, Michigan location is surrounded by vast meadows, trees, and ponds. We are a Christian facility for senior living and...
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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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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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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.
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.
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.
It’s your life….…so live it to the fullest at Miller’s Senior Living Community. Warsaw’s premier assisted living community offers a gracious lifestyle for America’s Greatest Generation, our Seniors, giving family members that peace-of-mind. Upon entering our community, a welcoming fireplace...
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My mom was there about a year before she passed (6 months in memory care). I couldn't have asked for a kinder more caring staff. When you can't take care of your loved one yourself it is nice to know there...
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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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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.
Symphony of Crown Point offers seniors a licensed assisted living community in Crown Point, IN that they can call home. This community provides an excellent location to those seniors who are looking for a safe and caring place to call home. Crown Point is a part of Lake County, and it offers much...
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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.
Avalon Village Garden Homes is an independent living community that is located in the peaceful town of Ligonier, IN, which is in Noble county. The area that the community is built in is beautiful and very historic, and those who enjoy going to museums will have a good time when they check out the...
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Cost of independent living in Kankakee, IN

The average cost of senior living in Kankakee is $3,083 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include La Paz, IN with an average of $2,769 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Kankakee, IN vs. nearby cities

Kankakee, IN
$3,083/mo
$2,798/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Kankakee, IN vs. the state and national average

Kankakee, IN
$3,083/mo
$3,168/mo
U.S. national average
$4,077/mo

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

$4,860/mo
Independent Living
$3,083/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Kankakee, IN by room type

Semi-Private
$2,874/mo
Studio
$3,610/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,422/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,943/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,823/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Kankakee over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Kankakee

Recent reviews for independent living in Kankakee

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.

Brentwood at Elkhart Independent Living

5.0
Everyone was very friendly, helpful, and understanding with the whole process of us picking a place and then getting her moved in. The other residents were all so welcoming to my mom. She was making new friends from day one. There are always activities going on and a good variety of them. The ...
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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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Kankakee independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Kankakee independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Kankakee, 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 Kankakee 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 Kankakee 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
28.9%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
34.2%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
34.2%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
34.2%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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Availability of select dining options in Kankakee 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 Kankakee communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
34.2%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
55.3%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
34.2%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
21.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Kankakee 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 Kankakee offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
52.6%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
28.9%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
21.1%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
55.3%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
55.3%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
63.2%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
47.4%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
42.1%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
39.5%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
55.3%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
26.3%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
39.5%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Wittenberg Village, a CCRC, StoryPoint Chesterton and Rittenhouse Village At Portage are the top-rated independent living facilities near Kankakee, Indiana. See full list of communities.

There are 44 independent living facilities near Kankakee, Indiana. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Kankakee, Indiana are StoryPoint Chesterton and StoryPoint Schererville. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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