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10 Best Independent Living Communities in River Forest, IL

Last Updated: 2/21/25

If you’re looking for independent living in the River Forest 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 River Forest. 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 155 independent living facilities in River Forest, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.


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River Forest Independent Living Facilities | 1,228 Reviews

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Average starting price $6,024/month
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Recent reviews of Independent Living in River Forest, IL
Cantata Adult Life Services a CCRC in Brookfield, IL
4.8

I recommend Cantata because they have a robust rehab gym staffed with professionals in physical therapy, occupational therapy, balance, speech/memory therapy. It is located on a quiet tree lined landscaped campus with onsite Assisted Living, Skilled Nursing and Independent Living. The staff communicates very well with the resident and the family. Price is fair market/moderate.

Liberty Village in Elmhurst, IL
5.0

I could not be happier with the Liberty Village community is every regard. [name removed] and [name removed] has been amazing and I am very happy that my father is there. Based on the experience we have had so far, we would recommend this community to other families.

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 to address their personal needs and requests. We moved my brother from St. Louis, Mo to here in Elk Grove Village. I wasn't sure that he would like it, but he definitly does, which makes me happy, because he is only about 10 minutes away from me and I can take him shopping, to doctors appointments, or just bring him to my place if he wants, and as a matter of fact he did spend the holiday with me and the rest of our family! My sister and I live in a senior apartment complex, and just moved one of our neighbors there as well, and as luck would have it she lives right next door to my brother!! It's a very nice place.

The Sheridan at River Forest

800 N Harlem Ave, River Forest, IL 60305

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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7.9
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12 reviews

The care staff does seem to care. The administrative staff can sometimes be hard to reach. It is a beautiful facility and I think it would be hard to find a perfect facility. I would recommend it.

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Brookdale Oak Park

1111 Ontario Street, Oak Park, IL 60302

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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51 reviews

Brookdale is the best senior facility in Oak Park. The meals are excellent with varied, nutritious menus. There is 24 hour security with a receptionist present at all times. Trader Joe's is right next...

Provides: Independent Living, Assisted Living
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Everything You Want, Everything You NeedIf first impressions are everything, we think we make a pretty good one. Nestled between historic Frank Lloyd Wright homes and a vibrant downtown shopping district, the location of our independent and assisted living community is just the start of what...

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Cantata Adult Life Services a CCRC

8700 W 31st Street, Brookfield, IL 60513

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.8
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15 reviews

Two people in particular were the reason we chose Cantata - [name removed] - Admissions [name removed] - Wellness Manager Weekend staffing seems to utilize temporary, contract help a lot who don't seem...

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Provides: Independent Living, Assisted Living

The Cantata continuum of care—Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Support, Short-Term Rehab, and Long-Term Care—allows you to live your best life today, tomorrow and into the future. Located in Brookfield, Cantata offers exceptional care in a comfortable environment that feels like home....

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Senior Suites of Bridgeport

2825 S Halstead St, Chicago, IL 60608

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.8
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43 reviews

SSB appearance has improved 100% with the current housekeeper. Assisted admin is friendly and helpful greet residents with a smile. Bldg manager is very good at her job. Keep the place well managed.

Provides: Independent Living
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Imagine being able to live in a beautiful building, in a community of friends, receive monthly housekeeping services and benefit from specially designed safety features - all for one low affordable monthly rate and in the Chicago neighborhood you've called home for most of your life. As a...

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Autumn Green at Midway Village

6700 S Keating Ave, Chicago, IL 60629

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.7
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70 reviews

We have had a great experience with the staff. There have been a few things that have broken, like a faucet leak and an air conditioner not working. They were awesome! We never waited more than a couple...

Provides: Independent Living, Assisted Living
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Don't let our value prices fool you -- Autumn Green is a beautiful community!   Autumn Green at Midway Village offers full-service rental retirement living at a mid-range price for persons aged 62+ OR For-sale condominiums for persons aged 55+ in the adjacent Midway Village...

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American House Oak Park

711 Madison St, Oak Park, IL 60302

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.6
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7 reviews

I just had a friend of a friend call me last week looking for a spot for his mother. I would recommend American House after all the other ones I looked at. It's very bright, light and airy, the staff is...

Provides: Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Clarendale of Addison

1651 W Lake Street, Addison, IL 60101

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9.6
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68 reviews

I liked that the memory care was on the first floor and not have to take an elevator in case they have to move everyone out for a fire and liked that the garden was in the memory care unit and was available...

Provides: Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Clarendale of Addison senior living community offers extraordinary independent living, assisted living, and memory care all under one roof. Service-rich, yet as comfortable and welcoming as a friendly village, Clarendale of Addison keeps you connected to the people and places you love most.Our...

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The Sheridan at Oak Brook

2055 Clearwater Dr, Oak Brook, IL 60523

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9.5
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24 reviews

My mom is in Independent Living so less care needed. The Sheridan was very helpful getting us extra help as needed. The new ED is great and very hands on.

Provides: Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Start living an upscale lifestyle in the spring of 2021 at The Sheridan at Oak Brook. Learn about our exclusive Diamond Charter Membership!The Sheridan at Oak Brook is located in one of Chicago’s most fancied neighborhoods. Part of the Signature Collection at Senior Lifestyle, this community...

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Summit of Uptown

10 N Summit Ave, Park Ridge, IL 60068

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9.5
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47 reviews

Cleanliness=timely cleaning of floors Food=better preparation, better variety,better,wait staff,and timely service for telephone orders. There is a wide range of activities to chose from.

Provides: Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Summit of Uptown is located in the heart of Park Ridge and offers independent living, assisted living and memory care. Our community features spacious studio, one bedroom and two bedroom apartments within an active lifestyle community.We offer onsite daily activities focused on building deep...

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Brookdale Lake View

3121 North Sheridan Road, Chicago, IL 60657

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9.6
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130 reviews

Employees of Lake View are great - friendly, hard workers. Nice clean apartment with a view of Lake Michigan. Chef prepared meals with a variety of choices. Met some nice people. There is a garage for my...

Provides: Independent Living, Assisted Living
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Healthier Life, Healthier YouHave you been on the hunt for an exceptional senior living experience that gives you the quality care you want without sacrificing the independence and freedom you crave? If so, look no further. Our independent and assisted living community is located within walking...

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Sunrise at Fountain Square

2210 Fountain Square Drive, Lombard, IL 60148

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.8
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113 reviews

My aunt lived at Sunrise for 3 years. She loved living there. She really enjoyed other residents and thought the staff was wonderful. The manager was exceptional good. I highly recommend Sunrise to anyone...

Provides: Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Sunrise Senior Living introduces Fountain Square, a beautiful environment designed to fit your lifestyle...today and tomorrow! Located in Lombard, Illinois, about 20 miles west of downtown Chicago and offers assisted living, independent living, and 2 levels of memory care - Reminiscence and...

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Brookdale Lake Shore Drive

2960 North Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 60657

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9.5
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78 reviews

Biggest issue with Brookdale was they were short staffed and they cut corners especially with care in assisted living. With improvements, we would recommend this community to other families. Part of the...

Provides: Independent Living, Assisted Living
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Good Times, Good CompanyLocated in the active and vibrant city of Chicago, Illinois, our independent and assisted living community boasts stunning views of Lake Michigan and the city skyline, spacious common areas for relaxing and entertaining, delicious meals served in a restaurant-style dining...

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Senior Suites of Garfield Ridge

5839 South Harlem Avenue, Chicago, IL 60638

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.4
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21 reviews

Everything is going well - but they really need to improve on the time it takes them to fix things that break. They take a very long time to fix.

Provides: Independent Living
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Imagine being able to live in a beautiful building, in a community of friends, receive monthly housekeeping services and benefit from specially designed safety features - all for one low affordable monthly rate and in the Chicago neighborhood you've called home for most of your life. As a...

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Generations Oakton Arms

1665 Oakton Place, Des Plaines, IL 60018

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.4
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23 reviews

We chose Generations Oakton Arms because of the cleanliness of the facility and we saw how happy all of the residents were. They also had better food and increased quantity. Administration works with...

Provides: Independent Living, Assisted Living

Generations at Oakton offers Independent and Assisted Living at the Arms while Oakton Pavilion offers short term rehabilitation as well as long term skilled nursing care. Allowing the campus to offer a continuum of care should the need arise. All residents are able to come and go as they please,...

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Artis Senior Living of Lakeview

3535 N Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60657

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.2
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37 reviews

What we like the most about Artis Senior Living is the care partners and the front desk staff and we would absolutely recommend this community to other families who may need a place for their loved ones

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Welcome to Artis—where empowerment, pride and fulfillment define memory careAt Artis Senior Living, our mission is to provide the finest level in Memory Care and assisted living through individually designed programs combined with a passionate dedication to each resident’s individualized comforts...

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Ascension Living Casa Scalabrini Village

420 N Wolf Road, Northlake, IL 60164

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9.3
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33 reviews

My husband and I live here and we are very happy. We were looking for a place that would feel like home, not an institution. The little touches mattered to us - the pretty lace curtains in the mail room,...

Provides: Independent Living
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Ascension Living Casa Scalabrini Village is a faith-based senior living campus offering a variety of independent living options. Our primary focus is the comfort and well being of our residents! We offer 184 spacious independent living residences in a variety of floor plans, including studio,...

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Senior Suites of Belmont Cragin

6045 West Grand Avenue, Chicago, IL 60639

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9.2
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15 reviews

The rent goes up a bit yearly when you sign lease hoping I can resign in May when it's up if raise isn't too much now that I'm on disability. Yes, I would recommend this community to other families, I have...

Provides: Independent Living
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Imagine being able to live in a beautiful building, in a community of friends, receive monthly housekeeping services and benefit from specially designed safety features - all for one low affordable monthly rate and in the Chicago neighborhood you've called home for most of your life. As a...

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Clarendale Six Corners

4715 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL 60641

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.3
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7 reviews

Clarendale Six Corners is an excellent option for senior assisted care living. It's located in a new building that offers beautiful apartment options with great views of the city. The admissions and...

Provides: Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Clarendale Six Corners is Chicago's most anticipated senior living community now open for you to experience! On a triangular corner of Six Corners in Northwest Chicago, Illinois, you’ll discover 10 floors of casual sophistication, superb hospitality services and great amenities.You'll enjoy...

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The Roosevelt at Salt Creek

400 W. Butterfield Road, Elmhurst, IL 60126

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8.9
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26 reviews

The staff here are very friendly and seem generally concerned about our well-being. My apartment is quite large about 1300 ft.². However, the bathrooms are quite small with my wheelchair. The full kitchen...

Provides: Independent Living, Assisted Living
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The Roosevelt at Salt Creek is a new premier Senior Living community nestled in the heart of Elmhurst, IL. Formerly Lexington Square, the community was recently acquired by a Chicago-based real estate investment and asset management firm who will begin a multi-faceted, 25+ million dollar...

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St. Joseph Village of Chicago

4021 W Belmont, Chicago, IL 60641

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17 reviews

The staff and administrators were very responsive to questions and concerns. I was able to attend all activities if I wanted to and sit with the group to listen to music or watch tv. They held care...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Have you noticed that something doesn't seem right with mom or dad these days? It could be subtle or it could be something that's pretty obvious. Regardless, you've turned to the Internet for a reason and the best choice for assisted living is also Chicago's most notable and...

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Lincolnwood Place

7000 North McCormick Boulevard, Lincolnwood, IL 60712

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.1
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84 reviews

Fantastic staff and team of professionals, caring, supportive, and responsive. Units need a little proactive maintenance, but overall they are spacious, utilitarian, and comfortable. Food is great.

Provides: Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Lincolnwood Place offers independent living and assisted living in Lincolnwood, Illinois. Lincolnwood is a village in Cook County and is most widely known as the home of the Purple Hotel, which has a place in local lore. In addition to the intrigue surrounding this historical site, the village...

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Concord Place

401 W Lake St, Northlake, IL 60164

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.1
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178 reviews

I was happy to see such happy and friendly folks throughout our experience at Concord. Literally our first visit and we were approached by numerous residents offering friendly tips and warm greetings. Staff...

Provides: Independent Living, Assisted Living
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EXPERIENCE THE DIFFERENCE AT CONCORD PLACE RETIREMENT COMMUNITY We are so much more than a senior community. Concord Place Retirement Community is home. For over 25 years we have prided ourselves in creating a culture and atmosphere of comfort and love. To that end, we have focused our efforts...

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The Carrington at Lincolnwood

3501 Northeast Parkway, Lincolnwood, IL 60712

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.0
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74 reviews

The Carrington is lovely but could be far better. It needs overall updating. We thought it was a new building built in 2018 and it is not. It is showing wear and tear. Furniture needs painting, machines...

Provides: Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Creating a multi-acre senior living community in the very heart of a highly desirable area like Lincolnwood is a rare opportunity. While only minutes from businesses and shopping, cultural opportunities, houses of worship and medical and professional offices, the landscaped 13-acre,...

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Oak Park Arms Retirement Community

408 South Oak Park Avenue, Oak Park, IL 60302

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.0
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37 reviews

Oak Park Arms is a quiet and safe community that provides me with a homey comfort. I go to all the exercise classes and eat three meals a day at the restaurant where I socialize. My favorite activities are...

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Provides: Independent Living

Built as a luxury hotel in 1922, the Oak Park Arms retained the original charm of the grand hotels of the 20th century. The apartments, Ballroom, Georgian Room Restaurant, Lounge, and meeting rooms have been renovated on an on-going basis. A rental retirement community for 26 years, the Oak Park...

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Senior Suites of New City

4845 South Western Avenue, Chicago, IL 60609

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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7.8
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18 reviews

The office staff are amazing and very attentive, maintenence responds in a timely manner,they have a lot that the residents are able to engage in,it's a good fit for my mom especially the social aspects.

Provides: Independent Living
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Imagine being able to live in a beautiful building, in a community of friends, receive monthly housekeeping services and benefit from specially designed safety features - all for one low affordable monthly rate and in the Chicago neighborhood you've called home for most of your life. As a...

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Cost of independent living in River Forest, IL

The average cost of senior living in River Forest is 6,024 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Franklin Park, IL with an average of 5,198 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
  • Housekeeping
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  • Home maintenance and repairs
  • Social activities and outings
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Independence Village Naperville, Encore Village of Schaumburg, a CCRC and Fox River Horizon are the top-rated independent living facilities near River Forest, Illinois. See full list of communities.

There are 155 independent living facilities near River Forest, Illinois. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in River Forest, Illinois are Brookdale Oak Park, Cantata Adult Life Services a CCRC, and Brookdale Lake View. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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