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9 Best Independent Living Communities in Lily Lake, IL

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5 stars all the way for everything except the food, since I never actually ate there or saw what they offer. From my experience, though, everything else was excellent. The atmosphere was welcoming, and 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.
With our HigherPath senior health model leading the way, Bickford redefines senior living. It's not just about care; it's about proactive well-being, enabling your loved one to live happier, healthier — longer.Our approach clearly resonates — our happiness ratings among residents are double the...
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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.
We stop at nothing to make our residents' experience engaging and inviting, and we've learned that the little things make a big difference! With over 35 years of experience, the Brighton Gardens of St. Charles provides both Assisted Living and Memory Care in a cozy and warm setting that offers...
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66 Floor plans available
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Every staff member we encountered was professional, kind, caring, and helpful. There were plenty of fun activities to participate in as wanted, and my mom ended up enjoying lots of different things. The...
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.
Come experience what makes River Glen so special! Independent Living townhomes now available as rentals! With two models to choose from; the ranch model is 1,434 sq ft and our two story model is very spacious at 2400 Sq ft. Both include full basements and screened in sun porches...you won't need...
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Safe, caring, and compassionate staff and residents take care of each other. We picked this community because the facilities are within 3 blocks of her former residence. Familiarity with facility and some...
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.
An Extraordinary Boutique CommunityWelcome! This extraordinary boutique community truly embraces an active senior lifestyle! Nestled in a quaint neighborhood setting in beautiful St. Charles, we provide residents 55+ an attractive lifestyle option.Enjoy the Fox River Valley – Trails, Parks,...
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Love the staff! From the executive director to the nursing staff! My mom and dad like the food! Room is very clean and the apartment is roomy
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.
Welcome to your new home at Silver Glen Senior LivingYou’re going to love Silver Glen Senior Living — your new home base! Located in South Elgin, Illinois, this community is close enough to the city to take in a show at the Cadillac Palace Theater or visit one of the many downtown Chicago...
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Greenfields is a beautiful and well-appointed retirement facility. It has a very good food plan with delicious offerings. As of now, they have plenty of activities and care services but we can see the push...
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.
It only takes a moment to see the future in a completely new way at GreenFields of Geneva. GreenFields is offers a full-continuum of care all under one roof, including independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing and rehabilitation services. Independent living here keeps you...
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While they don’t really provide hands-on care, both my mother, who resides there, and I appreciate the additional services and activities they offer. Several healthcare professionals visit the community on a...
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.
Hunt Club Village has been designed to address the social and economic needs of independent seniors. Located on a 5 acre site, 104 units and elegantly decorated common areas, Hunt Club Village offers a new lifestyle alternative to residents allowing them to enjoy their retirement years.
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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.
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The whole team there was wonderful. Don't read the old reviews, that was many years ago and is not applicable today. My mom is loving it there and she's so busy with all the fun activities. I can even...
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.
The Reserve of Geneva is located in Geneva, IL. Geneva is a part of Kane County, and this independent living community is located in an area with much to do and see. Those who are guests of the residents of Geneva will find that they enjoy checking out the Downtown Geneva Historic Shopping...
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Cost of independent living in Lily Lake, IL

The average cost of senior living in Lily Lake is $3,412 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Virgil, IL with an average of $3,412 per month.

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

Lily Lake, IL
$3,412/mo
U.S. national average
$3,532/mo

Independent living costs in Lily Lake, IL, vs. other senior living options

$8,084/mo
Independent Living
$3,412/mo

Independent living costs in Lily Lake, IL, by floor plan type

Studio
$2,838/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,039/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,133/mo

Senior living costs in Lily Lake 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: Lily Lake, IL
Column state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Community typeLily Lake, ILIllinoisU.S.
Independent Living$3,412/mo$3,360/mo$3,532/mo
Assisted Living$6,704/mo$6,413/mo$5,909/mo
Memory Care$8,084/mo$7,829/mo$7,121/mo
Independent Living
Lily Lake, IL:$3,412/mo
Illinois:$3,360/mo
U.S.:$3,532/mo
Assisted Living
Lily Lake, IL:$6,704/mo
Illinois:$6,413/mo
U.S.:$5,909/mo
Memory Care
Lily Lake, IL:$8,084/mo
Illinois:$7,829/mo
U.S.:$7,121/mo
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Independent living costs in Lily Lake, IL, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Lily Lake 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.

Lily Lake, ILIL stateNational

Independent living cost trends in Lily Lake, IL

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Lily Lake 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 average 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
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Lily Lake, IL$3,249/mo$3,092/mo+5.1%
Illinois$3,221/mo$3,061/mo+5.2%
National$3,416/mo$3,319/mo+2.9%
Lily Lake, IL
2024 average cost:$3,249/mo
2023 average cost:$3,092/mo
Percent change:+5.1%
Illinois
2024 average cost:$3,221/mo
2023 average cost:$3,061/mo
Percent change:+5.2%
National
2024 average cost:$3,416/mo
2023 average cost:$3,319/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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What families are saying about independent living in Lily Lake

Recent reviews for independent living in Lily Lake

Victory Centre of Elk Grove in Elk Grove Village, IL

5.0
My brother lives in Victory Centre of Elk Grove Village, IL. I visit him frequently and I have found it to be Clean, Friendly and warm. The Staff from Administration to Nursing, Dining, and Maintence are all warm and caring, they know the residents' names, are respectful and always willing ...
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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!

The Gardens of Waterford in Aurora, IL

4.0
I have lived here for 5+ years. The food is by far better than other places I've been. Staff are friendly and very helpful. This is Alden's main campus and the grounds are beautiful. Festive holiday decorations make this a very homey atmosphere. I call this "home".

Lily Lake independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Lily Lake independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Lily 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 Lily 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 Lily Lake 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
21.9%
18.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
30.6%
30.5%
No sugar
No sugar
27%
27.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
31.8%
29.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.9%
9.9%
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Availability of select dining options in Lily 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 Lily Lake communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Lily Lake, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
36.7%
32.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
39.6%
38.3%
Room service
Room service
34.9%
32.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
13.4%
15.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Lily 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 Lily Lake offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Lily Lake, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
41.3%
39.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
27.7%
25.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
34.5%
29.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
41.7%
41.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
44%
43.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
51%
47.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
37.5%
37.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
36.1%
34.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
41%
36.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
43.7%
41.6%
Live performances
Live performances
41.6%
41.3%
Dances
Dances
29.9%
29.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
40.2%
35.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
42.7%
40.9%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Bickford of St. Charles, Brighton Gardens of St. Charles and River Glen of St. Charles are the top-rated independent living facilities near Lily Lake, Illinois. See full list of communities.
There are 9 independent living facilities near Lily Lake, Illinois. See the full list.
Test shortCodes: 1. percentPetFriendly: 56% MAX(Cats allowed %, Dogs allowed %) from Databricks market_amenities. 2. percentDogsAllowed: 55% 3. percentCatsAllowed: 56% 4. percentMCStaffTraining: 21% – offer transportation for a fee. 5. percentTransportationComp: 46% – offer complimentary transportation. 6. percentRespite: 32% 7. percentDevotionalOnSite: 41% 8. LanguagesList: Spanish, Polish, Filipino, Italian, German, Russian, French, Arabic, American Sign Language, Chinese, Ukrainian, and Croatian 9. top3PetFriendlyWithLinks: Bickford of St. Charles, Brighton Gardens of St. Charles, and River Glen of St. Charles 10. Top3MultilingualWithLinks: Bickford of St. Charles and Brighton Gardens of St. Charles 11. top3TransportWithLinks: Bickford of St. Charles, Brighton Gardens of St. Charles, and River Glen of St. Charles 12. top3DevotionalWithLinks: Bickford of St. Charles, Brighton Gardens of St. Charles, and River Glen of St. Charles
The best independent living facilities near you in Lily Lake, Illinois are Brookdale Glen Ellyn, Huntley Springs Retirement Resort and Clarendale of Algonquin. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
Test shortCodes: 1. percentPetFriendly: 56% MAX(Cats allowed %, Dogs allowed %) from Databricks market_amenities. 2. percentDogsAllowed: 55% 3. percentCatsAllowed: 56% 4. percentMCStaffTraining: 21% – offer transportation for a fee. 5. percentTransportationComp: 46% – offer complimentary transportation. 6. percentRespite: 32% 7. percentDevotionalOnSite: 41% 8. LanguagesList: Spanish, Polish, Filipino, Italian, German, Russian, French, Arabic, American Sign Language, Chinese, Ukrainian, and Croatian 9. top3PetFriendlyWithLinks: Bickford of St. Charles, Brighton Gardens of St. Charles, and River Glen of St. Charles 10. Top3MultilingualWithLinks: Bickford of St. Charles and Brighton Gardens of St. Charles 11. top3TransportWithLinks: Bickford of St. Charles, Brighton Gardens of St. Charles, and River Glen of St. Charles 12. top3DevotionalWithLinks: Bickford of St. Charles, Brighton Gardens of St. Charles, and River Glen of St. Charles
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