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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.
Welcome to Valkommen Plaza Apartments, independent living for people 55 and older or disabled. Valkommen Plaza is privately owned but HUD subsidized under the Section 8 Elderly Program. Rents are based on your income adjusted by out of pocket medical expenses. We are located in Rockford,...
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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.
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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.
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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.
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, 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.
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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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, 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.
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.
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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I love this nursing home! The nurses & CNAs were amazing and seemed to care a lot about their residents, numerous family members have been here and each one of them has loved it.
Provides: Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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: 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: 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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It's fine. It's big. There's a lot of room. I like the food. The company I have I like real well. People who want to live in a place like this- It's a darn good place to live.
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.
Independence Village was established with the intent to provide seniors with an opportunity to enjoy their retirement years to the fullest. We included all the comforts of home and replaced the worries of homeownership with a carefree lifestyle full of activities and new friends. Seniors who call...
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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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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
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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.
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...
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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.
Enjoy a winter vacation in a beautifully furnished apartmentwith all of the amenities, fun and interesting leisure activities,and 24-hour caring staff.· Stay at The Meadows of Franklin Grove without worrying about the weather.· Enjoy the beauty of snowfall without the burden of shoveling...
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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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There were lots of nurses on staff but it was costing a lot of money. There were so many people that if my dad was in the sitting area it would be wall to wall people so that you couldn't hardly get a...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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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.
Paige Court Apartments is a community that is located in the lovely area of South Beloit, Winnebago County, IL. The city has roughly 8,000 people and is considered to be a suburb of Beloit, WI. Although it is definitely a smaller locale, the proximity of the city to larger areas makes it a fun...
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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.

Cost of independent living in Myrtle, IL

The average cost of senior living in Myrtle is $3,168 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Dakota, IL with an average of $2,938 per month.

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

Myrtle, IL
$3,168/mo
$3,780/mo

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

Myrtle, IL
$3,168/mo
U.S. national average
$3,951/mo

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

$4,183/mo
Independent Living
$3,168/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,149/mo
Studio
$4,183/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,503/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,363/mo

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What families are saying about independent living in Myrtle

Recent reviews for independent living in Myrtle

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 ...
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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.

Anam Care of Rockford

5.0
The community is small, well staffed. They really understand of the needs of residents with memory issues. When I visit my loved one it is just like coming to nice homey living room.

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Friendly and helpful staff. Several reviews mention the kindness and efficiency of the staff in various communities such as Huntington Place and Fairhaven. Residents and their families appreciate the warm welcome and the sense of care provided by the staff.
Delicious and diverse meals. Meals are a highlight for many residents, with several reviews mentioning the quality and variety of food offered at communities like Huntley Springs and Independence Village. Some residents enjoy the flexibility to choose from multiple options and the convenience of room service.
Engaging and varied activities. Residents find joy and socialization in the various activities offered at communities. Examples include card games, board games, cornhole, and Wii bowling. Fairhaven and Huntley Springs are praised for their lively social scene and wide range of options.
Beautiful and well-maintained facilities. Reviews consistently mention the cleanliness and upkeep of facilities, with some specifically noting the high-end finishes in newer buildings such as the apartments with granite countertops and stainless steel appliances at Independence Village.
A sense of community and belonging. Many residents express feelings of being at home and forming extended families within their senior living communities. Reviewers share stories of meeting new friends and engaging in a lively social scene at communities like Huntley Springs and Fairhaven.
Supportive and accommodating environment. Individuals and their families appreciate the sense of ease and stress-free living that comes with senior communities. Residents at Independence Village and Fairhaven enjoy the simplicity of life, with supportive staff and a range of amenities to cater to their needs.
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Myrtle independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Myrtle independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Myrtle, 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 Myrtle 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 Myrtle partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Myrtle, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
13.6%
17.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
12.4%
28.9%
No sugar
No sugar
11.2%
26.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
13%
28.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
2.4%
6.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Myrtle 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 Myrtle communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Myrtle, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
8.9%
30.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
18.3%
36.6%
Room service
Room service
12.4%
31%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
4.1%
14.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Myrtle 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 Myrtle offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Myrtle, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
20.1%
38.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
13%
24%
Community service programs
Community service programs
14.2%
27.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
27.2%
41.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
24.3%
42.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
33.7%
46.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
20.7%
36.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
13%
31.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
16.6%
35.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
21.9%
40.5%
Live performances
Live performances
21.9%
40.2%
Dances
Dances
8.9%
27.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
12.4%
34.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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40%
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TLC Living Community, Fairhaven Christian Retirement and Heritage Woods of Huntley are the top-rated independent living facilities near Myrtle, Illinois. See full list of communities.

There are 160 independent living facilities near Myrtle, Illinois. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Myrtle, Illinois are TLC Living Community. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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