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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Franklin Park, IL

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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally 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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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally 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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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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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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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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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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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Situated on a beautifully wooded site, Arborwood at Altenheim offers the finest in independent living. Designed for the independent seniors who desires the freedom of a carefree lifestyle, Arborwood apartments feature all the comforts of home within an atmosphere rich in history and charm. Just...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Belmont Place Senior Apartments has been designed to address the social and economic needs of senior residents age 55 and older. The building is located within the near northwest side of Chicago. Easy accessibility to bus lines and grocery store across the street. There are banks and restaurants...
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Belmont Place Senior Apartments has been designed to address the social and economic needs of senior residents age 55 and older. The building is located within the near northwest side of Chicago. Easy accessibility to bus lines and grocery store across the street. There are banks and restaurants...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.

Cost of independent living in Franklin Park, IL

The average cost of senior living in Franklin Park is $5,199 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Bensenville, IL with an average of $5,222 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Franklin Park, IL vs. nearby cities

Franklin Park, IL
$5,199/mo
$5,885/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Franklin Park, IL vs. the state and national average

Franklin Park, IL
$5,199/mo
U.S. national average
$3,951/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Franklin Park vs. other types of senior living

$5,925/mo
Independent Living
$5,199/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Franklin Park, IL by room type

Semi-Private
$8,029/mo
Studio
$5,237/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,929/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,817/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$2,125/mo

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What families are saying about independent living in Franklin Park

Recent reviews for independent living in Franklin Park

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 ...
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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 ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Improved and varied meal offerings. Many residents praise the recent enhancements to meal quality and variety at various communities, such as Elison of Niles and Oakton Arms. New menus cater to individual dietary preferences and restrictions.
Comfortable and welcoming living spaces. Reviews for communities like Elison of Niles and Oak Park Arms highlight the cozy and inviting nature of their apartments and common areas, providing a sense of home for seniors.
Proactive and responsive staff. Numerous reports express appreciation for the devoted and helpful staff at communities including Brookdale Des Plaines and Concord Place, who quickly address residents' needs and inquiries.
Engaging and diverse activities. Communities such as Summerfield of Morton Grove and The Roosevelt at Salt Creek offer a range of activities to accommodate various interests and abilities. Residents enjoy socializing and staying active through programs like art classes, exercise sessions, and game nights.
Thoughtful and intensive care services. Reviews for communities like Celebrate at and Generations Oakton Arms express gratitude for the compassionate and attentive caregivers that ensure residents' well-being.
Accessible and convenient amenities. Seniors living in communities like Clarendale of Addison and The Sheridan at Oak Brook appreciate the proximity of essential services and amenities, including grocery stores, restaurants, and hospitals.
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Franklin Park independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Franklin Park independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Franklin Park, 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 Franklin Park 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 Franklin Park partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Franklin Park, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
26.6%
17.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
31.5%
28.9%
No sugar
No sugar
30.6%
26.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
29.8%
28.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9.7%
6.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Franklin Park 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 Franklin Park communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Franklin Park, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
33.1%
30.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
36.3%
36.6%
Room service
Room service
29.8%
31%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
8.9%
14.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Franklin Park 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 Franklin Park offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Franklin Park, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
41.9%
38.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
30.6%
24%
Community service programs
Community service programs
33.1%
27.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
44.4%
41.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
44.4%
42.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
51.6%
46.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
34.7%
36.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
35.5%
31.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
39.5%
35.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
41.9%
40.5%
Live performances
Live performances
41.9%
40.2%
Dances
Dances
27.4%
27.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
35.5%
34.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
40.3%
40%
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Fox River Horizon, Independence Village Naperville and Brookdale Northbrook are the top-rated independent living facilities near Franklin Park, Illinois. See full list of communities.

There are 110 independent living facilities near Franklin Park, Illinois. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Franklin Park, Illinois are Brookdale Northbrook, Sunrise of Naperville North and Mercy Circle Senior Living. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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