A Place for Mom
Assisted Living
Memory Care
Independent Living
Senior Living
Sign in
19 Independent Living Facilities near Garden Prairie, IL

Who are you searching for?

Parent
Spouse
Someone else
Myself
A Place for Mom
Who are you searching for?

10 Best Independent Living Communities in Garden Prairie, IL

Last Updated: 2/21/25

If you’re looking for independent living in the Garden Prairie area, our local senior living advisors can help you each step of the way. From affordable independent living for seniors to luxury options, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of independent living in Garden Prairie. From there, we’ll show you the best independent living communities for your lifestyle, interests, and budget.

Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 19 independent living facilities in Garden Prairie, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.


You may also consider nearby communities such as Woodstock, Belvidere or Marengo.

Garden Prairie Independent Living Facilities | 266 Reviews

Showing 19 communities
Last Updated: 2/21/25
Sort by
Filter by
Starting price (per month)
Average starting price of Independent Living in Garden Prairie, IL is $4,067/month. Learn more
Review Score
Distance
Providers
View all providers

Types of care available in Garden Prairie, IL

Independent Living

Average starting price $4,067/month
Average starting price $4,953/month
Average starting price $5,060/month
Average starting price $5,001/month
Average starting price $3,741/month
Average starting price $1,273/month
Recent reviews of Independent Living in Garden Prairie, IL
Shepherd of Harvard
5.0

I am very happy with the care that my mother is getting at this very nice and home feeling community. The staff is wonderful and very attentive. I like that the community is clean. <y mother is really liking the activities and she likes what is offered. We would highly recommend this small community for great care and value to other families.

Heritage Woods of Belvidere
5.0

I am very content living at Heritage Woods. My apartment is very comfortable and convenient. The nurses and CNAs are very attentive and convenient. The food is good and I may also eat in my room if I so desire. There are activities every day. Also a small store 2 days a week.

Woodlands at Canterfield in West Dundee, IL
4.3

Quality of care - the doctor that was chosen is a bit lax & not as organized as we would like. [name removed] has been helpful with dealing with the dr & keeping on top of meds & changes. We understand its a new facility & everyone needs to get their rhythm. The menu has been the same for months with a daily special offered. The server we have had is in need of appropriate training. Very inefficient & confused. Sweet girl though. Hopefully she will learn the ropes in the next few months. She is inexperienced & needs to work beside an experienced server. The first meal we ate with the parents was amazing. Delicious & professionally plated. A month or so later, not so much. Activities - they aren't participating. More expensive that the last residence they were in (independent living) and offers a slight bit more. Yes I would recommend this community to others- the base staff is friendly, attentive, helpful & kind. There is a high volume of camaraderie amongst the residents. They walk the halls in groups going to & from their activities smiling & chatting. They have a huge end to end table in the dining room that seats about 20+ people & they all sit together. Even the in-laws who are not that social.

Trustwell Living at Cherryvale Place

1545 Temple Lane, Rockford, IL 61112

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
Photo of Trustwell Living at Cherryvale Place
10
10 Photos available
9.3
Review Score
82 reviews

Clean and friendly with age appropriate activities. We picked this community because of the price and a very clean appearance like there landscaping mom likes to sit outside on a nice day as do other...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
See all Trustwell Living communities

Conveniently located on the outskirts of Rockford, close to I-90, Cherryvale Place offers all the amenities you need within minutes of this well-maintained, beautifully landscaped community. With a full-time licensed nurse available 24 hours a day to provide clinical oversight and coordination of...

... Read more

Morning Star Village

1160 N Mulford Rd, Rockford, IL 61107

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
8
8 Photos available
9.2
Review Score
26 reviews

Dad entered hospice care within a couple of weeks of going to Morning Star. He died two months later. But Morning Star was exactly the right place for him, and his last months were enjoyable with new friends...

Provides: Independent Living, Assisted Living
See all Parkside Management Services communities

Morning Star Village is the friendliest and only locally-owned Assisted Living community in the Rockford area. We offer a wide range of services to residents who are happy to call Morning Star Village home. Presence Life Connections manages our community and they have a long history of serving...

... Read more

Grand Victorian of Rockford

3495 McFarland Road, Rockford, IL 61114

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
16
16 Photos available
2
2 Floor plans available
8.2
Review Score
25 reviews

Staff have all been very helpful. The food is not appealing to the residents. They might need a new chef. There needs to be an activity director that gets people excited about the activities so they would...

Provides: Independent Living, Assisted Living
See all Gardant Management Solutions communities

The Grand Victorian of Rockford is located in an all-American city of 150,000 with all the attractions and services of a large metropolis but with the pace and lifestyle of a smaller town. Nicknamed 'The Forest City,' Rockford is a city of tree-lined streets and quiet, friendly neighborhoods. The...

... Read more

Peterson Meadows

6401 Newburg Road, Rockford, IL 61108

5
5 Photos available
9.0
Review Score
8 reviews

I would recommend it. The staff is helpful. Overall, it's a nice place. Safe, activities, nice people. We picked this community, because of the price, atmosphere, size of the unit, and 24 hour staff.

Provides: Independent Living

Peterson Meadows is an independent living community that is located in Rockford, IL. This community provides seniors with a great place to live in a location that offers much to do and see. Rockford is a part of Winnebago County, and it provides opportunities to get out and have fun. Residents of...

... Read more

Cedarhurst of Woodstock

10511 US-14, Woodstock, IL 60098

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
17
17 Photos available
8.2
Review Score
11 reviews

The food is sub-par for the money we pay. There is limited variety and secure is slow. The food is usually cold which could be the cook or the wait staff not promptly delivery it. The residents have...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
See all Cedarhurst Living LLC communities

Cedarhurst of Woodstock is a top-tier assisted senior living community located in Woodstock, Illinois. Our community offers a wide range of amenities and services, and compassionate staff provide individualized care plans to meet each resident's unique needs, including medication management and...

... Read more

Charter Senior Living of Rockford

7130 Crimson Ridge Rd, Rockford, IL 61107

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
19
19 Photos available
8.1
Review Score
32 reviews

My mom just loves that it is a smaller community and she said it feels so homey. And the staff is so nice .. she loves the activities!

Provides: Assisted Living
See all Charter Senior Living communities

Cedarhurst of Rockford in Rockford, Illinois provides truly person-directed care, taking the time to know and work with each resident as an individual and providing them with care that’s as unique as they are. In Assisted Living, our caring, compassionate staff, first-rate amenities, new...

... Read more

Heritage Woods of Belvidere

4730 Squaw Prairie Road, Belvidere, IL 61008

13
13 Photos available
8.0
Review Score
12 reviews

We are quite pleased with them so far. The paperwork is fairly intimidating, but their intake manager,[name removed], guided me step by step through it. She was patient and kind and explained every step....

Provides: Assisted Living
See all Gardant Management Solutions communities

Heritage Woods of Belvidere is the only Assisted Lifestyle Community in Boone County, Illinois. Our emphasis is on maintaining health, wellness, dignity and independence. We encourage our residents to be as independent as possible but provide assistance in areas that are needed. We opened on...

... Read more

Anam Care of Rockford

8104 Sayer Road, Rockford, IL 61108

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
2
2 Photos available
8.0
Review Score
16 reviews

Nurses are great they all pay great attention to the patients food service is great The cleaning crew is great the the group that helps with bathing and dressing and they all take care of them and very...

Provides: Independent Living, Memory Care
See all Anam Glen communities

Anam Care, which is part of the Anam Campus in Rockford, is designed to meet, in the most loving way possible, the specialized needs of all who are affected with a dementia, including Alzheimer's, Lewy Body, Parkinson's and Frontal-temporal dementias, memory loss and cognitive impairment. ...

... Read more

Shepherd of Harvard

210 E Front St, Harvard, IL 60033

9
9 Photos available
8.0
Review Score
3 reviews

The staff has been fantastic since my grandmother moved in six months ago. The building is beautiful and well kept. As difficult as this process has been, this part of it has been very pleasant. I'm happy if...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care

Rates vary between $4,500 and $6,000 per month depending on room configuration (Private of Semi-Private) and the resident's individual care needs, which are determined upon initial assessment. This 160 year old, 7,700 square foot Victorian home is one of the oldest buildings in Harvard, and after...

... Read more

Heritage Woods of Rockford

202 N Showplace Dr, Rockford, IL 61107

24
24 Photos available
8 reviews

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
See all Gardant Management Solutions communities

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...

... Read more

Our free advisors can help

    • Compare local facilities
    • Determine care type
    • Schedule tours
    • Evaluate pricing

Sunset Senior

710 West Metzen Street, Harvard, IL 60033

1
1 Photos available
1 review

I toured the facility for my mother and found it to be clean and spacious. Susan the property manager was informative and friendly. The residents were very gracious for opening their homes so I could see...

Provides: Senior Apartments

Located in a quiet residential neighborhood in Harvard, IL, Sunset Senior Apartments offers 24 apartments designed for individuals 62 and better or who are disabled. Rental assistance is offered to residents in 20 of the 24 apartments. Full of quaint small-town appeal, Harvard is small enough to...

... Read more

Bickford of Rockford

960 North Mulford, Rockford, IL 61107

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
19
19 Photos available
21 reviews

When I started looking for a place for my mother-in-law, I wanted a place that would give her good care, but also felt more like a family. That is what I found at Bickford.

Provides: Independent Living, Assisted Living
See all Bickford Senior Living communities

Why settle for the ordinary in senior living when Bickford offers so much more? Freshly crafted meals, a dedicated caregiver always within reach, and a world of exciting activities await your loved one. Our commitment? Making sure they’re able to embrace life to the fullest, every single day....

... Read more

Hearthstone Communities

840 N Seminary Avenue, Woodstock, IL 60098

10
10 Photos available
13 reviews

We have been very happy at Hearthstone so far. I would recommend Hearthstone. They have a variety of room sizes. The staff is there to help and support my dad. My dad likes the food. They are now with the...

Provides: Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care
See all SAK Management, LLC communities

More than sixty years ago, Orson Welles saw the historic Village Square, walked the cobblestone streets and fell in love with the city of Woodstock. Right in the heart of Woodstock is Hearthstone Village, a retirement community located on a scenic, 17-acre campus. Hearthstone Village understands...

... Read more

Harvard Ranch for Seniors

820 W Metzen, Harvard, IL 60033

2 reviews

visited. good possibility.

Provides: Senior Apartments

HARVARD RANCH FOR SENIORS IS A 23 APARTMENT BUILDING ALL ON ONE FLOOR. APTS. INCLUDE STOVE FRIDGE AND GAS HEAT AND GAS COOKING. CENTRAL AIR AND PARKING. RESIDENT MUST BE 60 YEARS OF AGE AND HAVE INCOME BELOW 32,OOO PER YEAR.

...

Shepherd Premier Living of Harvard

210 East Front St., Harvard, IL 60033

2 reviews

I am very impressed with the caring and attentive staff. They impress me as having genuine interest in the residents they serve.

Provides: Independent Living

Christian Life Retirement Ctr

250 Bienterra Trl, Rockford, IL 61107

Provides: Independent Living

Lincolnshire Place

6617 Broadcast Parkway, Loves Park, IL 61111

4 reviews

My mother was a resident at Lincolnshire for three months . The facility has a terrific director that is active in all phases of operation. She insures a safe, clean & loving environment for your loved one....

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
See all Senescent Health Care communities

Lincolnshire Place Lincolnshire Place in Loves Park, Winnebago County, Illinois is a multi-faceted assisted living community with a complete love of sports. Loves Park is a wonderful small town with a family oriented atmosphere. It is a typical suburb but still a very quaint place to settle down...

... Read more

Christian Life Retirement Ctr

2750 N Mulford Rd, Rockford, IL 61114

Provides: Senior Apartments

Christian Life Retirement Ctr

2750 N Mulford Rd, Rockford, IL 61114

Provides: Senior Apartments
Viewing 1-19 out of 19 communities

Cost of independent living in Garden Prairie, IL

The average cost of senior living in Garden Prairie is 4,067 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Machesney Park, IL with an average of 2,986 per month.

Monthly average independent living cost comparisons
Care type:
Your actual costs may be higher or lower than the average.
Get advice from a local expert:

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 is independent living?

Independent living offers a stress-free lifestyle for older adults. Independent living communities don’t provide personal care or supervision, but do offer generally healthy adults opportunities for socialization and hassle-free living. Independent living services often include:

  • Nutritious meals and snacks
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Home maintenance and repairs
  • Social activities and outings
Complete guide to independent living

Frequently asked questions

Independence Village Naperville, Encore Village of Schaumburg, a CCRC and Fox River Horizon are the top-rated independent living facilities near Garden Prairie, Illinois. See full list of communities.

There are 19 independent living facilities near Garden Prairie, Illinois. See the full list.

More questions?

Ask an A Place for Mom local advisor at no cost.

The information contained on this page is for informational purposes only and is not intended to constitute medical, legal or financial advice or create a professional relationship between A Place for Mom and the reader. Always seek the advice of your health care provider, attorney or financial advisor with respect to any particular matter, and do not act or refrain from acting on the basis of anything you have read on this site. Links to third-party websites are only for the convenience of the reader; A Place for Mom does not endorse the contents of the third-party sites.