Independent Living Communities near Evanston feature a blend of suburban tranquility and urban sophistication, offering facilities with extensive campus grounds just a few minutes walk from everything that the North Shore has to offer. Just a short 20-minute drive from downtown Chicago, Evanston is considered by many as one of the best locations in the entire area for Senior Living.
With over 35 restaurants in four square blocks, downtown Evanston has everything from theaters, places of worship and medical/dental offices to hair salons, bookstores, parks, specialty shops and more. The city is home to a variety of annual arts festivals, including the Evanston Lakeshore Arts Festival, Evanston’s Ethnic Arts Festival, Custer’s Last Stand Festival and Fountain Square Arts Festival. Not to mention it is home to one of the country’s most prestigious educational institutions, Northwestern University.
Senior Living in Evanston is most commonly seen in the form of Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRC’s). Characterized by their Life Care contracts featuring a refundable Entry Fee and low, predictable monthly payments, CCRC’s include Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care and Skilled Nursing Care so residents can age in place. Residents can live a carefree lifestyle, knowing that should the need arise, they have access to all of care they need.
The Breakers at Edgewater Beach
Situated along the calming shore of Lake Michigan, The Breakers at Edgewater Beach offers Independent Living with additional personal care options available. They invite seniors to enjoy a carefree lifestyle in a modern high-rise designed specifically for seniors as they take in the views of the Chicago skyline and Lake Michigan.
The Breakers’ community specializes in Independent Living so that residents can spend their retirement years enjoying their time to the fullest. Residents love to find tranquility in the sundeck garden and lush courtyard, as well as dining on delicious locally sourced dishes in the atrium dining room. Award-winning dining, live music, life enrichment programs, fitness center, physical therapy, expert medical support, beauty salon, barbershop, library, computer lab, movie theater, game room, and so much more are available.
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Ten Twenty Grove
Opened in 1911, Ten Twenty Grove Independent Living Community sits just a few blocks away from Northwestern University’s campus, the lakefront and many beautiful parks.
As a part of a CCRC, the Presbyterian Homes Continuum of Care, residents have full access to Assisted Living, Rehabilitation, Skilled Nursing and Memory Care services should the need arise. With Entrance Fees starting at $110,000 and monthly rent starting at $2,700, Independent Living units include spacious one- and two-bedroom apartments featuring full-size kitchens. Payment options include a Continuing Care plan with a choice of 0%, 50% or 90% Entrance Fee refund and a rental option with a 100% refundable Entrance Fee. The campus often hosts orchestra concerts, thought-provoking lectures from college professors, computer classes and more, offering residents plenty of exciting choices.
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Lincolnwood Place
Residents at Lincolnwood Place are able to leave the boring, tedious chores to its caring staff, allowing them to spend more time doing what makes them happy. A continuum of care setting offers residents and families looking for retirement communities in Illinois the peace of mind of knowing that if one’s needs change—even temporarily—there is an appropriate level of care available at Lincolnwood Place.
Lincolnwood Place is conveniently located in the heart of Lincolnwood, next-door to Lincolnwood Town Center and within minutes of shopping, dining and entertainment. Nestled between Skokie and Evanston and about 10 miles from downtown Chicago, Lincolnwood Place offers a refreshing mix of fun and relaxation. Enjoy hobbies, socializing, programs and more in their beautiful community.To learn more about Lincolnwood Place’s pricing and availability, click here.
The Mather Wilmette
Nestled in a quiet neighborhood close to the North Shore, Mather Place of Wilmette is close to all that the area has to offer, including Old Orchard shopping center, delicious dining options, the shore of Lake Michigan, access to downtown Chicago and luscious gardens and parks.
Residents enjoy maintenance-free living, empowering them to make the most of their freedom. With monthly rentals starting at $3,565 and a move-in fee of $3,500, Independent Living units include one- and two-bedroom apartments. From private spaces for personal entertainment to restaurants, a movie theater, fitness center and more, residents have the luxury of making their own decisions. Current expansions include a new bistro-style restaurant and an indoor swimming pool, coming soon in the summer of 2016.
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Brookdale Lake Shore Drive
At Brookdale, independent living is a rewarding living experience for seniors with able bodies and minds who still enjoy an active lifestyle. Their pet-friendly independent living communities provide vacation-style amenities such as elegant accommodations, restaurant-style dining, laundry services, and cultural and recreational programs.
Brookdale’s independent living communities feature spacious apartment homes that offer a number of different amenities, which may include full kitchens, ceiling fans, blinds, emergency pull cords, walk-in closets and more. Some of their independent living communities also offer cottages or villas for added comfort.
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The Merion Retirement Hotel
Sitting proudly at the heart of downtown Evanston, the Merion is a luxury senior rental community for active, independent retirees seeking a carefree rental home on the North Shore.
Renovated in 2014, the Merion offers residents two dining venues, a 2,500 square foot atrium garden, indoor lap pool, rooftop terrace and more. With monthly rates starting at $2,250, Independent Living options include studio, one- and two-bedroom apartments.
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Three Crowns Park
Opened in 1909, the Three Crowns Park campus occupies seven-acres in the heart of a prestigious university town.
Featuring walking paths, multiple dining options, an aquatic center and more, Three Crowns Park is a non-profit, non-sectarian CCRC, offering Assisted Living, Memory Care and Skilled Nursing Care services as your health care needs evolve. Including both one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments, pricing starts at a monthly fee of $2,500 with Entrance Fee’s starting at $132,500. This fee and monthly payment plan provide residents with unlimited future care without increased monthly expenses.
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The Carrington at Lincolnwood
The Carrington at Lincolnwood is a brand new, purpose-built senior living community. Every feature, program and offering was created or chosen to meet the needs and expectations of those who wish to live a life of active independence.
Likewise, each element of The Carrington was crafted to promote a culture of boundless engagement and well-being. They promote a lively and fulfilling attitude with programs, activities and events that support a new level of vibrant retirement living.
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Westminster Place
In the serene, tree-lined neighborhood of Evanston, Westminster Place Independent Living Community sits on a massive, 40-acre campus. With downtown Evanston and the lakefront within walking distance, the Westminster Place campus features unique benefits such as formal gardens and walking paths in addition to two pools and more than 30 different wellness programs.
As a CCRC, residents have access to the Presbyterian Homes complete Contiuum of Care. With monthly prices starting at $4,500, entry fee’s starting at $110,000 and a move-in-fee of $2,000, Independent Living units include studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments, townhomes and cottage homes. They offer payment options that are available with a 0%, 50% or 90% entrance-fee refund. From a fully accredited Assisted Living facility to short-term rehabilitation, Skilled Nursing Care and specialized Memory Care, residents have full access to everything they need to live in total peace-of-mind should the need for more care arise.
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The Mather Evanston
Opened in 2010 and just steps away from Lake Michigan and Northwestern University, The Mather Evanston is situated on almost two acres of beautifully landscaped, lush gardens in the heart of Evanston’s vibrant North Shore community.
The Mather is a non-denominational, not-for-profit CCRC, giving residents optional future access to Assisted Living, Memory Support, Rehabilitation Services, and Skilled Nursing Care. Entrance-fee’s start at $450,000 and monthly payments start at $4,000 with a one-time move in fee of $50,000. Independent Living units include one- or two-bedroom apartment homes with or without a den. From walk-in closets to 30,000 square feet of common areas, residents have access to a 10,000-square-foot spa, two pools, six restaurants, “plant-your-own” raised garden plots, walking paths and more. If you are interested in The Mather, be sure to plan ahead, you may be put on a two year waiting list prior to entry.
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