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The 7 Best Independent Living Communities in Oak Forest, IL

7 communities near Oak Forest, Illinois

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Sunrise Of Olympia Fields

3633 Breakers Drive, Olympia Fields, IL 60461Assisted LivingIndependent Living

"I have had a great experience with Sunrise Villa Olympia Fields in caring for my elderly parents. They have health-focused activities and amenities and have had good, fresh food and a generally warm caregiving staff. They have stayed in communication over any changes to my parents care plan or other accommodations needed and I am glad I picked Sunrise." - Stacey

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Waterford Estates

17400 South Kedzie Avenue, Hazel Crest, IL 60429Assisted LivingMemory CareIndependent Living

Waterford Estates is a senior living community, located south of Chicago in Hazel Crest, IL, that offers independent living, assisted living and memory care. The average cost of around $4,350 for assisted living, $3,250 for independent living, covers a studio, one- or two-bedroom living space, a personal care plan, housekeeping and linen service, utilities, dining, and scheduled transportation. Th...

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Palos Heights Senior Living

7100 West College Drive, Palos Heights, IL 60463Assisted LivingMemory CareIndependent Living

Located 30 minutes from Downtown Chicago, Palos Heights Senior Living is your perfect transition into a convenient and well-tailored life.

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Senior Suites Washington Heights

848 West 103rd Street, Chicago, IL 60643Independent Living

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Senior Suites Of Fay’s Point 1

Senior Suites Of Fay’s Point

13201 South Ashland Avenue, Blue Island, IL 60406Independent Living

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Victory Centre of Sierra Ridge 1

Victory Centre of Sierra Ridge

4150 Gatling Boulevard, Country Club Hills, IL 60478Assisted LivingIndependent Living

"I was very scared to move my mom into a supportive living facility, the director of this facility had my back every step of the way from start to finish and made the process seem-less, this was not an easy decision as most know if they care for a LO, my mom is happy here, the head nurse answers my texts no matter the time of day, the doctor that sees the residents noticed my mom had a UTI and had ..." - Melody

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Elevate South Holland

16300 Louis Avenue, South Holland, IL 60473Assisted LivingMemory CareIndependent Living

"The restorative team is fantastic! They have been nothing but loving caring and accommodating to my love one! " - Christine

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01Costs of independent living in the Oak Forest area
02Get to know independent living in Oak Forest area

Cost of independent living in Oak Forest area

According to Seniorly’s 2023-2024 pricing data, families are paying an average of $0 per month for independent living communities in Oak Forest. The national average for independent living costs in 2023 was $5,712. Overall, independent living costs in Oak Forest are 100% lower than the national average.

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Compare average cost of independent living in Oak Forest, IL with nearby cities

The figures below show the average monthly starting costs for Independent Living of nearby cities. Keep in mind that these figures are an average, and that the numbers used to calculate it spanned a wide range. In fact, Seniorly data suggests that most families will underestimate their monthly budget by almost 20%, meaning that once inclusions and services are factored in, they can actually afford more than they originally thought.

$4,284/mo

Chicago

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$4,416/mo

Evanston

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$3,620/mo

Naperville

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$5,204/mo

Aurora

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$6,691/mo

Saint Charles

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$6,209/mo

Joliet

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Number of independent living communities in Oak Forest, IL

57

Number of independent living communities in Cook County

Compare average Seniorly Community Score of independent living communities by city

Average Seniorly Community Score by city

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Explore other types of communities in Oak Forest, Illinois

Assisted Living

For seniors who need some help with daily activities and want a supportive community that’s active, social, and engaging.

Independent Living

For active older adults who want to downsize to a home in a retirement community but don’t need help to live independently.

Continuing Care Retirement Communities

For residents who want to age in place as their care needs change—from Independent Living to nursing care. Requires a buy-in fee.

Nursing Homes

For seniors with more serious medical needs who require skilled care following a hospitalization, illness, or surgery. Nursing Homes are also known as skilled nursing facilities.

Memory Care

A supervised and secured community designed to support engagement and quality of life for residents living with dementia.

Board and Care Home

Homes in residential neighborhoods that are equipped and staffed to provide daily care for a small number of residents.

Active Adult Communities (55+)

Communities of houses and apartments for residents 55 and older who live independently, enjoying an active, social lifestyle.

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Helpful Resources

Understanding the Cost of Independent Living

Independent Living: Your Definitive Guide for 2023

How To Evaluate Independent Living Communities

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Independent vs. Assisted Living: What's the Difference?

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