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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Lake County, IL

Last Updated: 9/20/24

If you’re looking for independent living in the Lake County 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 Lake County. 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 39 independent living facilities in Lake County, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.


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Lake County Independent Living Facilities | 911 Reviews

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Average starting price $4,605/month
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Recent reviews of Independent Living in Lake County, IL
Parkside Manor in Kenosha, WI
5.0

I can only comment about the memory unit. Those girls worked hard to maintain order and keep up. I thought to myself a few times that however much money they are making probably isn't enough. It takes a special person to that job.

Gurnee Meadows
5.0

I’m living here currently and it’s going really, really well. I’m very pleased. When I moved in, my apartment was perfect. I had new carpet and new paint and it was really a pleasure to be able to move in. I was on the waiting list for a few months but they were able to give me exactly what I wanted, including my own parking space in the underground garage. The staff is very helpful. The only issue I ever see is that maybe someone forgets to vacuum the elevator because it’s a high traffic area but the community room and the lobby is just beautiful and they decorate for every holiday. It makes you feel like you’re living in a house because of the decorating. They don’t serve food but they provide small full-sized kitchens in the apartments. They provide plenty of activities like bingo, card games, there’s a movie every Friday night, and they have special dinner events about once a month. The other residents so far have been very friendly and very welcoming. They’ve met all of my needs and expectations and I would recommend them.

Arbor Terrace Glenview
4.1

My main issues relate to money. They assessed my mother at a low level of care but then raised that within a month - even though her condition did not change. At the beginning of the calendar year, the rate for each care level increased. Then at her one year anniversary, the rent portion went way up. With all of that, we were then paying a lot more than what we expected when we signed on. I complained and they reduced all of it somewhat. Anyway, maybe this happens everywhere. But it is an issue. Once an elderly person gets settled in, a move would be difficult. I think they take advantage of that. All in all, I think it is a very good place. It is a little smaller than others I looked at. So, even though my mother is not outgoing and does not do the activities, she knows most of the residents and staff. The staff is very capable and warm which seems like the most important thing.

Brookdale Hawthorn Lakes in Vernon Hills Assisted Living

10 East Hawthorn Parkway, Vernon Hills, IL 60061

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9.9
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66 reviews

It's been really good so far! He is happy and well taken care of. I'm very confident at the level of care he is receiving! The staff are attentive, kind, and hard working. They go out of their way to give...

Provides: Assisted Living
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Brookdale Hawthorn Lakes is a pet-friendly assisted living community located in Vernon Hills, Illinois. We are located near Big and Little Bear Lakes, both are favorite picnic destinations for our residents and their families. Our attentive staff members are available 24 hours a day to provide...

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Sunrise of Buffalo Grove

180 West Half Day Road, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089

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9.7
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62 reviews

My mom loves the people, the facility, and the food at Sunrise in Buffalo Grove. I am grateful that I can feel comfortable knowing that my mother is being well taken care of - she is in a safe &...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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In elegant, residential environments, we deliver the finest in senior care, and are recognized internationally for both quality and innovation. Guided by our Principles of Service, Sunrise affords families peace-of-mind by providing today's seniors with a range of personalized assisted living...

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Brookdale Hawthorn Lakes in Vernon Hills Independent Living

10 East Hawthorn Parkway, Vernon Hills, IL 60061

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9.7
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96 reviews

Since arriving [date removed] the quality and selection of food has gone down. Also there have been an increase number of days when they didn't have enough help and the dining room was closed and meals were...

Provides: Independent Living
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If you’re ready to trade your hedge clippers for golf clubs, our senior living community just outside of Chicago might be the right fit for you.Here you’ll have the lifestyle you want, plus care if you need it with both independent living and assisted living on the same campus. Trade home...

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Sunrise of Gurnee

500 North Hunt Club Road, Gurnee, IL 60031

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9.7
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64 reviews

What we like the most about Sunrise of Gurnee is that it is a smaller family type atmosphere and we would absolutely 100% recommend this community to other families. They are the best.

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Sunrise of Gurnee has been established in the Gurnee community for providing exceptional care for seniors since 2002. Guided by our Principles of Service, Sunrise of Gurnee affords families peace of mind by providing their loved ones with a range of personalized care services as well as the...

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Cedar Lake Assisted Living and Memory Care

777 Church Street, Lake Zurich, IL 60047

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9.3
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74 reviews

Very good experience w excellent staff and support personnel that are friendly, polite, and quick to address any concerns. Billing is clear, consistent and on-time. Wonderful apartment layouts with...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Cedar Lake Assisted Living & Memory Care is the premier assisted living community located in southwestern Lake County approximately 37 miles from downtown Chicago. We offer Assisted Living, Transitional Memory Care, and Dementia/Memory Care. Cedar Lake Assisted Living and Memory Care will put...

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Oak Hill Supportive Living

76 East Rollins Road, Round Lake Beach, IL 60073

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9.2
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16 reviews

Our mother has been living at Oak Hill for 2 years and we are very happy with the care she receives. The staff is very attentive and friendly with her and us. The residents are all very friendly and...

Provides: Assisted Living
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Dedicated to Good LivingOur longstanding mission is to transform the way society thinks about aging and senior living. Our Oak Hill Supportive Living community is an extension of that promise. We are steadfast in our commitment to cultivate a genuine home for you or your loved one. Above all...

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Green Oaks Senior Living

14595 W Rockland Rd, Libertyville, IL 60048

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9.2
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79 reviews

After a lot of looking at places for mom, Green Oaks Senior Living just seemed to be the right fit. One super unique aspect is that the property is located adjacent to the Old School Forest Preserve so the...

Provides: Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Here you'll enjoy a spacious, park-like property with beautiful brick buildings. Walking paths meander through the landscape, leading you to a small, tranquil lake. The community feels warm and welcoming with areas that are alive with activity alongside quiet neighborhoods that provide serenity...

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StoryPoint Libertyville

901 Florsheim Rd, Libertyville, IL 60048

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9.1
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126 reviews

The nurses were particularly helpful. My mom was in hospice during her final 4 months at StoryPoint and the storypoint nurses worked with right along side of the hospice staff to ensure her care was top...

Provides: Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Welcome to StoryPoint Libertyville! This isn’t just a place to reside — it’s a place where our community members truly shine, and we are glad to share this experience with them. Our various senior living options include independent living, enhanced living, assisted living, memory care, and...

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Brookdale Vernon Hills

145 North Milwaukee Avenue, Vernon Hills, IL 60061

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9.0
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120 reviews

We have been happy with Brookdale Vernon Hills. The staff is friendly, courteous and very helpful. The facility is great with the rainforest being a very unique fixture of the property. Activities seem...

Provides: Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Resort-Style Senior Living at Its FinestYou have options for senior living in the Chicago area. But none of them look like this. We provide a resort-like environment for independent senior living and assisted living. We are known for our indoor rainforest—at more than a football field long and...

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Lakewood Tower

320 N. Milwaukee Ave, Lake Villa, IL 60046

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8.8
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4 reviews

The building is clean and well maintained, there are sitting areas on each floor the tenants can gather together for games, conversation and some activities. The office manager was very friendly and...

Provides: Senior Apartments

Welcome to Lakewood Tower Apartments where you will find a beautiful new apartment home for active adults 62 and better, at an affordable price. We offer senior living at its best; where our residents come first!Beautiful Lake Villa is the perfect location for your new apartment home. We are just...

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Azpira Place Lake Zurich

795 N. Rand Rd, Lake Zurich, IL 60047

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8.2
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20 reviews

Beautiful place very nice staff but thin. It took too long to have questions answered once my freind was in Most of the issues we’re getting the right medications and finding the proper people to talk to....

Provides: Assisted Living
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Dedicated to Good LivingPathway to Living’s longstanding mission is to transform the way society thinks about aging and senior living. Azpira Place of Lake Zurich community is an extension of that promise. We are steadfast in our commitment to cultivate a genuine home for you or your loved one....

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The Sheridan at Green Oaks

29330 N Waukegan Rd, Lake Bluff, IL 60044

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8.6
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20 reviews

Covid was still a thing when my dad was a resident there, so activities were minimal. But for the time, great place to be and we would recommend The Sheridan at Green Oaks community to other families

Provides: Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care
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New Perspective Long Grove

2300 IL Route 53, Long Grove, IL 60047

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8.4
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29 reviews

My aunt invited me to their free Sinatra event last week, and it was an absolute blast! We had so much fun listening to "Sinatra" perform all his classic hits. My aunt and I enjoyed some of the best tri-tip...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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New Perspective Long Grove is a vibrant community with plenty to offer. Residents can be found soaking up the sun on the spacious patio, enjoying made-from-scratch meals in our dining room, or meeting friends for coffee at the cafe. We believe older adults deserve to live joyfully, affordably,...

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Alto Grayslake

1865 E Belvidere Rd, Grayslake, IL 60030

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8.2
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31 reviews

I would definitely tell them to take a look. Inquire about services. Have a meal there and ask to see a room and the activity schedule! There are monthly family night activities which my siblings and I have...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Beyond the hum of the city, where old-growth trees and acres of pristine forest stretch out under wide-open skies, you can find a place where residents pursue aspirational living each day. Alto Grayslake is a new kind of senior living community in the historic small town of Grayslake, Illinois....

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The Village at Victory Lakes

1075 E Victory Dr, Lindenhurst, IL 60046

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8.0
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16 reviews

What we love about The Village at Victory Lakes is the staff team - they are so friendly, workable and were very understanding of our families situation. During the beginning transitions and while we were...

Provides: Independent Living, Memory Care
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The Village at Victory Lakes, located in Lindenhurst, Illinois on a 38-acre campus with a picturesque, lush prairie setting, offers an active, enriching lifestyle with everything you need now and in the future, including: *Independent Living *Assisted Living *Skilled Nursing Care and...

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Galloway Senior Living

4601 W Yorkhouse Rd, Wadsworth, IL 60083

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8.0
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2 reviews

The staff have been amazingly flexible and helpful. The meals and the activities are good. I would recommend this facility to others!

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care

About UsLocally-owned and expertly-operated, Galloway Senior Living is one-of-a-kind. Nestled in the charming village of Wadsworth, Illinois, we offer a perfect blend of tranquility and accessibility. Our community is situated within a peaceful residential area near the shores of Lake Michigan,...

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Bickford of Gurnee

301 S Hunt Club Rd, Gurnee, IL 60031

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9 reviews

I love the welcoming, warm feeling that a smaller facility like this has to offer. The environment is very homey and warm. It feels very community and family-like. I think they're short-staffed...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Bickford isn’t just another senior living community. Our caregiver family is committed to ensuring that every resident lives their most fulfilling life. Here, your loved one will savor meals made from scratch, always have a dedicated caregiver by their side, and enjoy a vibrant social calendar. A...

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Shepherd of Gurnee

5631 Manchester Dr, Gurnee, IL 60031

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3 reviews

My friend has lived at Shepherd Premier Senior Living for 3 months. A small boutique center where she is well cared for. Private, clean rooms, attentive staff, meals prepared by staff. They respond to her...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care

Victory Centre of Vernon Hills

97 W Phillip Road, Vernon Hills, IL 60061

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7.0
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25 reviews

In house visiting nurse practitioner is excellent. Executive staff is trying; much upheaval. Polite and helpful initial entry. Clean and organized. Safe. Nursing staff is non-communicative. Dining is...

Provides: Assisted Living
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Our longstanding mission is to transform the way society thinks about aging and senior living. Our Victory Centre of Vernon Hills community is an extension of that promise. We are steadfast in our commitment to cultivate a genuine home for you or your loved one. Above all else, this is your life...

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Heritage Woods of Gurnee

3775 Grand Ave, Gurnee, IL 60031

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17 reviews

She likes living in her apartment at heritage Woods. The staff helps my mom every day. She is grateful for the nursing staff as they help her when she needs it. She has adjusted quite well to not living on...

Provides: Assisted Living
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The Heritage Woods of Gurnee assisted living facility is located in the gorgeous city of Gurnee, IL. For many years now, this city has been known for its astonishing natural beauty located near the banks of the Des Plaines River. There are also a number of places where residents can shop and dine...

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Lake Forest Place Independent Living, a CCRC

1100 Pembridge Dr., Lake Forest, IL 60045

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3 reviews

I did visit this facility and liked that it was non-profit and had a lovely swimming area. I plan to revisit with my family when I return to the Chicago area.

Provides: Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care

For today’s independent older adults, Presbyterian Homes’ Lake Forest Place is a Life Plan Community with the perfect combination of sophisticated retirement living and total peace of mind. Located on 60 beautifully wooded acres, Lake Forest Place offers apartment and cottage residences just...

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The Wealshire

150 Jamestown Lane, Lincolnshire, IL 60069

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27 reviews

My mother has being in the facility for over two years, and we can said enough of the great care she has received from all the staff. We look at many facilities before and they were very impersonal and cold...

Provides: Independent Living, Assisted Living

Let our 24/7 nursing care put your mind at ease at our Wealshire Plus Assisted Living Campus. Our Sheltered Care license allows us to achieve a true Continuum of Care, providing the extra "plus" care for your loved one you won't find at a standard Assisted Living. At the Wealshire, couples can...

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Library Lane Senior Residence

50 Library Lane, Grayslake, IL 60030

Provides: Independent Living

Library Lane Senior Residence

50 Library Lane, Grayslake, IL 60030

Provides: Independent Living

Lakefront Residences

160 Hamelitz Court, Grayslake, IL 60030

2 reviews

The staff are pretty good. They are a little short in the maintenance department, however they do still get things done in a reasonable amount of time. They do not offer a meal plan for this independent...

Provides: Senior Apartments

Lakefront Residences Lakefront Residences is a senior housing community that is located in Grayslake, Lake County, Illinois, about 50 miles north of Chicago. This apartment community is located near many lakes and parks, as well as shopping centers and entertainment. Plus, the beauty of Lake...

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Cost of independent living in Lake County, IL

The average cost of senior living in Lake County is 4,605 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Riverwoods, IL with an average of 4,538 per month.

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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
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There are 39 independent living facilities near Lake County, Illinois. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Lake County, Illinois are Brookdale Hawthorn Lakes in Vernon Hills Assisted Living, Brookdale Hawthorn Lakes in Vernon Hills Independent Living, and StoryPoint Libertyville. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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