Independent Living Communities in Des Plaines, Illinois

"My father is living in a one bedroom independent living apartment at Brookdale Des Plaines and couldn't be happier. The staff are attentive and very caring and the food is excellent. Dad is impressed by the number of choices he is given daily to c..."

"My brother initially lived independently at Generations at Oakton Arms but starting in January 2023 had to transferred to Assisted Living because of health issues. As I prepared his room for his return from rehabilitation, I thought how comfortable a..."

"They say... "No place, like home".....but what if you can't stay home anymore?...... My mom, Krystyna is suffering from dementia. She can't take care of herself and stay home. Asbury Court, a senior home in Des Plaines offered my mom help. She is c..."

"Lake Forest is great, it's a buy-in, it's expensive, and the people there are mostly local people. The staff took me around, and I've gone to a couple of their functions -- which were wonderful. They have a swimming pool, and many people would come i..."

"I toured Clarendale Six Corners for my uncle. It's convenient. They seem to care, and that he's going to get the care that he needs. It seemed like a nice place. The staff was very friendly, very informative, and caring. The facility was brand-new. T..."

"I toured Marian Village. They were a little less expensive, but the place itself just seemed so vibrant, alive, energetic, and bright. The place seemed very new and very updated. When you walked in, you were welcomed by the person at the front desk. ..."

"The rooms were very nice. Staff is superb They have activities and it is up to the resident if they join the activity...."

"This place is so cute. I love the at home feel. I toured with Nathan and he is so great and is friendly and caring. My parents decided to stay out of state, but this would be where they go when they do move back to Illinois. Just a great homelike fe..."

"I moved to The Roosevelt at Salt Creek. I chose it because of its location. The rooms are large and completely reconditioned. They have activities, but I haven't been yet. The staff are very friendly and very helpful. The food is very good. They keep..."

"We toured Brookdale Glen Ellyn. The emphasis is more on independent living as we found, by making several tours, that probably our family member who needs care is going to be more qualified and comfortable in independent living. One of the things I l..."

"The facilities are well kept with more spacious apartment floorplans than others in a similar location and price point. The activity areas are large and well appointed for the daily activities, entertainment, and educational offerings. Their dining s..."

"I think Brookdale Hoffman Estates is the best place. The staff is very good. All the services are very good. They're on time and very helpful. The food is not like home cooking. Otherwise, it's very good. Housekeeping is excellent. Everything is done..."

"The staff is wonderful. They provide weekly cleaning. Each apartment has its own kitchen. Most people use it very little, except for the refrigerator, because meals are provided in the main dining room. For me, I think the food is fine. The one thing..."

"My husband is going to go to Belmont Village Lincoln Park. Why we chose that one, was because of their more aggressive approach to involving residents in activities, getting them out of their rooms, making sure they're up and dressed and using their ..."

"We toured StoryPoint Naperville. It was a very friendly staff, very clean, modern, and up-to-date. It looked like a five-star high-class hotel. The three-course meals look five star, very high quality from what we've seen on the display as far as the..."

"I toured The Breakers at Edgewater Beach. The best thing is it has plenty of public transportation around there. It runs well right on the road that the bus takes you downtown, so the transportation is great. It has down-the-building parking, also if..."

"I went to Lake Barrington Woods. The lady who met us was very informative and very helpful. She took us on a tour of the facilities. They were very nice, very clean and very modern. We went to one room, which was a two-bedroom and it was very nice. S..."

"The rooms are comfortable and homey and the housekeeping and maintenance staff are great and very responsive and friendly and encouraging All staff is very friendly and supportive and I appreciate the activities offered Specially enjoy the opportun..."

"Brookdale Vernon Hills is beautiful. It's an open floor plan, and it's got a swimming pool and a jungle right in the middle of everything. From what I've seen, the cleanliness is fine. They come in once a week and clean the house and wash your linens..."

"I have briefly visited other nursing homes and assisted living facilities and I think this is one of the best. My mother visits almost every day, though, and I know that's one way to make sure that your relatives are well taken care of...The staff is..."