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If you’re an active, independent older adult looking for senior housing in Harvard, senior citizen apartments in Harvard might be the right fit. Apartments for seniors typically don’t include personal care services, but may offer amenities, activities, and maintenance for a stress-free, social lifestyle.
A Place for Mom can help older adults navigate how to apply for senior housing in Harvard and consider their options. With 27 senior rentals in Harvard, IL, we can help you find the right apartment for your budget and lifestyle. Whether you’re looking for upscale Harvard 55-plus apartments or low-income senior apartments for rent in Harvard, A Place for Mom can simplify your search.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Woodstock, Lake Geneva or Alden.
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I have met several neighbors at Lilac Apartments and everyone has been really nice. The office staff are very friendly also. I haven't lived here too long so I haven't had any concerns yet. But so far so good here.
I helped my mom move here this year, and she loves this place. The apartment and building are beautiful and modern, with amazing facilities for family gatherings. The office manager, [Removed], helped us navigate the application process with humor and kindness. The building manager,[Removed], is also kind and helpful, and quickly addressed any questions. It's a quiet and affordable living option for my mom, and it's close to stores, banking and shopping. I would love living here myself someday!
The single most important matter for my mother has been this: Charter saved her life. Any other issues, such as the quality of the food or the activities, pales in comparison. In early [date removed], it looked like my mother was doomed to living out her days in a nursing home. At first, Charter (then called Cedarhurst), rejected her. A week later, on re-evaluation, they accepted her. Over a period of months, my mother has gone from needing a high level of care to fair amount of independence. She can get around her apartment in a walker, and her life is unmeasurably better than it would have been under any alternative circumstance. All the credit goes to an excellent, friendly, and caring staff. All that said, Charter (when it was Cedarhurst) was quite obviously going through a large number of administrative issues. Things have gotten better in this regard with the new management company. However, the communication back to me from a couple of key people has not been what it should be. The food is fine as institutional food goes. I wonder why institutional food cannot be better. Activities are fine but they don't fit with my mother as well. She would benefit from concerts, presentations on artistic subjects, and things like that.
3303 E State St, Rockford, IL 61108
3303 E State St, Rockford, IL 61108
The average cost of senior living in Harvard is 1,236 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Spring Grove, IL with an average of 1,120 per month.
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.
Senior apartments offer a no-frills housing option for active and independent seniors. Units are often designed with senior-friendly features for accessibility, such as elevators and wide doorways. In general, senior apartments don’t provide health care services or daily assistance. Many senior apartments include:
Cost of living is a major factor when determining which community is best for you or your loved one’s needs. The rent burden for Harvard is about 20.6% of the average person’s monthly income. Per month, the median price of rent in Harvard is about $1,114 and the median home value in Harvard is around $113,830.
In Harvard, 4.2% are widowed, 72.2% participate in the labor force, 7.8% have some form of disability, and 16.7% do not have health insurance. Harvard has a population density of 434 people per square mile. Demographically, Harvard is 0.2% Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 0.2% black, 0.1% Native American, 5.9% other or not specified, 0.0% Asian, 2.0% mixed race, 46.7% Hispanic, and 91.6% white. Out of the total city population, 46.7% are female and 53.3% are male. The median age of Harvard is 30 years old. In Harvard, 4.4% of the population are veterans of the United States armed forces. Of the population of Harvard 3.8% have a graduate degree, 9.9% have a college degree, and 35.5% have a high-school diploma.
In terms of resources, Illinois has a cost of living index of 95.7, a grocery index rating of 94.2, and a housing index rating of 87.2. These index ratings are based on a system where 100 is considered the national average and anything below 100 is considered less expensive than the national average. The natural beauty of Illinois is ranked 43rd in the nation. The quality of life enjoyed by the average Illinois citizen is ranked 35th nation-wide. Additionally, Illinois is ranked 22nd by healthcare standards. There are 199 general hospitals and 383 health centers that provide care for 12,696,123 Illinois residents. Sherman Hospital, Sam Health St. Mary’s Hospital – Centralia, and And Midwestern Region Medical Center are among the top three highest ranked hospitals in the state.
In terms of religion, 34% of Illinois residents attend religious services among the 12,453 different congregations that are available in the state. The top three Christian denominations in the state are Evangelical Protestant-20%, Mainline Protestant-16%, and Historically Black Protestant-7%. The top three non-Christian denominations in the state are Jewish-2%, Muslim-<1%, and Buddhist-<1%. In Illinois there are 518 masonic lodges. In terms of diversity, Illinois ranks 10th in the nation and is considered LGBTQ friendly. During the latest presidential election, 39% voted for the Republican candidate while 56% voted for the Democratic candidate. In Illinois, 29% of the population is over the age of 55. The median age in the state is 38.
On average, Illinois has an air quality index rating of around 37.7 AQI. The highest seasonal air quality index rating occurs in the month of May with a rating of 54.5 AQI. On average, the state receives 3.33 inches of precipitation a month. The most precipitation occurs in May with an average of 6.02 inches of precipitation a month. The average humidity across the state is 71%. The highest monthly average humidity rating is 78% in the month of December. The average temperature in the winter falls to around 28F. During the winter, the average high temperature peaks at around 49F during the month of February. The average low temperature during the winter drops to around 10F in the month of January. The average temperature in the summer rises to around 73F. Over the summer months the average high temperature peaks at around 91F during the month of July. The average low summer temperature is around 53F in the month of June. While residents of Illinois mostly enjoy pleasant conditions, it’s important to be aware of inclement weather as well, which in Illinois can include floods, earthquakes (moderate), and and tornadoes.
The state of Illinois has a diverse array of plant and animal life. Local plant life can consist of black eyed Susan, bloodroot, aromatic aster, and bee balm. While venturing throughout the state, you might see animals such as the American black bear, the American pygmy shrew, the eastern red bat, or the big brown bat. The state animal of Illinois is the white-tailed deer.
Fox River Horizon, Parkwood Highlands Apartments 55+ and Liberty Village are the top-rated senior apartments near Harvard, Illinois. See full list of communities.
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