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1616 Photos available
9.9
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115 reviews
9.9
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115 reviews
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I enjoy the Timbers and feel safe and secure here. Food is excellent and so is service. Very clean home. The staff and residents are all polite and friendly people. When I get fully settled in, I will be...
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.
The Timbers of Shorewood delivers an unusual blend of secure senior living with elegance and independence! With full-service kitchens in every apartment, supportive services available for Independent living residents and perfectly coordinated services for Assisted Living residents. There is a...
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9.5
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85 reviews
9.5
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85 reviews
5 star
49%
4 star
27%
3 star
12%
2 star
7%
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5%
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The staff is wonderful! They are very kind and never talk down to the residents. According to my mother in law the food is great - I can confirm she has gained a little weight since moving in (not a bad...
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.
Rock Run Place offers a home like setting and cheerful smiles from our professional staff who greet you everyday. Assisted Living and Memory Care levels of care are available on our campus. Our peaceful setting, restaurant style dining experience, activities and beautiful setting combine to...
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88 Floor plans available
9.2
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66 reviews
9.2
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66 reviews
5 star
47%
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38%
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Solstice is an independent l living community. They serve breakfast, lunch & dinner 7 days a week. The quality of the food is good. Various activities are planned a n d scheduled weekly. It is always clean...
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.
Solstice Senior Living at Joliet provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment.Just outside of Chicago, we're conveniently located in Joliet, a friendly suburb linked to the city by highways and trains. Our community has everything you could ever want; Joliet features...
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22 Floor plans available
7.0
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6 reviews
7.0
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We picked Heritage Woods of Minooka, because it was close to our house, and offered financial assistance. I don't need to recommend it or not. Most people that go there don't have a choice because it's the...
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.
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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.
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Cost of independent living in Minooka, IL

The average cost of senior living in Minooka is $3,395 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Channahon, IL with an average of $3,395 per month.

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

Minooka, IL
$3,395/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

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

$7,913/mo
Independent Living
$3,395/mo

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

Studio
$2,834/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,046/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,049/mo

Senior living costs in Minooka 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: Minooka, IL
Column state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMinooka, ILIllinoisU.S.
Independent Living$3,395/mo$3,342/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$6,613/mo$6,329/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$7,913/mo$7,681/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Minooka, IL:$3,395/mo
Illinois:$3,342/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Minooka, IL:$6,613/mo
Illinois:$6,329/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Minooka, IL:$7,913/mo
Illinois:$7,681/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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Independent living costs in Minooka, IL, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Minooka 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 Minooka, IL

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Minooka 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
Minooka, 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%
Minooka, 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 Minooka

Recent reviews for independent living in Minooka

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".

Heritage Woods of Yorkville

4.0
Quality of care got a low mark because there is almost no care provided. If you are pretty healthy and independent, this place is great. When my mom caught Covid from a resident who was sneezing and coughing at an event, she was told to stay in her room for a week. No one came to examine her, ...
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Victorian Village in Homer Glen, IL

4.5
My mom was here for rehab. They were all very friendly and I was allowed in her room because they had all had their shots already. It was a good experience and I would recommend as long as you can afford it.

Minooka independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Minooka independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Minooka, 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 Minooka 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 Minooka partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Minooka, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
21.9%
18.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
30.5%
30.5%
No sugar
No sugar
26.9%
27.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
31.7%
29.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
10.9%
9.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Minooka 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 Minooka communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Minooka, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
36.6%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
39.5%
38.3%
Room service
Room service
34.8%
32.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
13%
15.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Minooka 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 Minooka offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Minooka, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
41.2%
39.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
27.7%
25.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
34.4%
29.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
41.6%
41.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
43.8%
43.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50.8%
47.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
37.3%
37.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
36%
34.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40.9%
36.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
43.6%
41.6%
Live performances
Live performances
41.4%
41.2%
Dances
Dances
29.5%
29.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
40.1%
35.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
42.6%
40.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions

The Timbers of Shorewood, Eden Vista Rock Run and Solstice Senior Living at Joliet are the top-rated independent living facilities near Minooka, Illinois. See full list of communities.
There are 6 independent living facilities near Minooka, Illinois. See the full list.
Test shortCodes: 1. percentPetFriendly: 55% MAX(Cats allowed %, Dogs allowed %) from Databricks market_amenities. 2. percentDogsAllowed: 55% 3. percentCatsAllowed: 55% 4. percentMCStaffTraining: 20% – 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: The Timbers of Shorewood, Eden Vista Rock Run, and Solstice Senior Living at Joliet 10. Top3MultilingualWithLinks: The Timbers of Shorewood 11. top3TransportWithLinks: The Timbers of Shorewood, Eden Vista Rock Run, and Solstice Senior Living at Joliet 12. top3DevotionalWithLinks: The Timbers of Shorewood, Eden Vista Rock Run, and Solstice Senior Living at Joliet
The best independent living facilities near you in Minooka, Illinois are The Timbers of Shorewood, Clarendale of Mokena and Prairie Pointe Assisted Living and Memory Care. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
Test shortCodes: 1. percentPetFriendly: 55% MAX(Cats allowed %, Dogs allowed %) from Databricks market_amenities. 2. percentDogsAllowed: 55% 3. percentCatsAllowed: 55% 4. percentMCStaffTraining: 20% – 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: The Timbers of Shorewood, Eden Vista Rock Run, and Solstice Senior Living at Joliet 10. Top3MultilingualWithLinks: The Timbers of Shorewood 11. top3TransportWithLinks: The Timbers of Shorewood, Eden Vista Rock Run, and Solstice Senior Living at Joliet 12. top3DevotionalWithLinks: The Timbers of Shorewood, Eden Vista Rock Run, and Solstice Senior Living at Joliet
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