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Assisted living costs in Greenwood average about $5,581 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 12 communities in Greenwood. Our detailed directory has 188 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. Assisted living is ideal for seniors who need help with activities of daily living, such as bathing and eating, and prefer a social setting to pursue their interests. These communities offer a variety of dining options, as well as housekeeping services to eliminate daily stresses.

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The food is sub-par for the money we pay. There is limited variety and secure is slow. The food is usually cold which could be the cook or the wait staff not promptly delivery it. The residents have...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
At Cedarhurst of Woodstock, it’s our mission to tailor senior living to you so you can feel loved, valued, and supported each and every day. Our senior living community in Woodstock, Illinois, offers assisted living for those who require assistance with activities of daily living and memory care...
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They are attentive and understanding of my mother's changing needs. Everyone including director, business manager, nurses, caregivers have been open to my questions, comments, and requests. The facility is...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
The Cottages of Fox Lake - A Charter Senior Living Community - is a unique, retirement lifestyle which opened in 2005. Located on a beautiful campus, each of the four assisted living homes caters to only 16 residents. Our residents can feel the warmth of home and experience individualized...
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33 Floor plans available
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Staff is kind, knowledgeable, and detail oriented. An excellent choice for senior living. In the short time my mother is thriving mentally and physically. Staff encourages her to participate in activities ...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
In elegant, residential environments, we deliver the finest in senior care, and are recognized internationally for both quality and innovation. Guided by our Principles of Service, Sunrise affords families peace-of-mind by providing today's seniors with a range of personalized assisted living...
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What we like the most about White Oaks are the activities and the activities staff. It is a clean facility with friendly front office staff. Yes, we would recommend this community to other families who may...
Provides: Memory Care
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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.
White Oaks at McHenry opened in 2017 and is a Memory Care Community for the Older Adult. Our community program embraces experiences that offer a sense of purpose, love, and belonging throughout the different seasons of dementia. Through our person-centered planning, we focus on abilities rather...
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I really like the people. They are all very kind and the nurses are super and hard working. It's just I feel that family takes better care of them. No facility can match home care with the ratios they have....
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
At Cedarhurst of McHenry, it’s our mission to tailor senior living to you so you can feel loved, valued, and supported each and every day. Our senior living community in McHenry, Illinois, offers assisted living for those who require assistance with activities of daily living and memory care for...
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The staff are very helpful, knowledgeable and sweet to my parents. I don’t have to worry that they are not getting the level of care they deserve. The meals are also pretty basic, like ham and cheese...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Burr Oak Manor in Genoa City, WI is a 33 bed State Licensed Assisted Living Home with a very comfortable environment. We have a unique license to care for independent individuals as well as those requiring total care at an affordable cost. We provide escorted transportation to and from physician...
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I would say, it's the best place to put a love one in bar none. It really is like a home instead of an institution. The staff really care about the residences. It is secure. They are well taken care of.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
WELCOME TO THE HEATHERS SENIOR HOMES IN RINGWOOD, ILLINOISThe Personalized and Personal Care we provide in the beautiful 7 bedroom ranch home is the new Assisted Living and Memory Care of serving the residents with dedication and love. Your can choose Private or Shared setting at affordable...
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Like most people in this situation, this was a difficult situation for our family. The people at Shepherd Premier eased our concerns immediately. We went from terrified to excited about my dad moving in. He...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
Shepherd Premier Living Crystal Lake II offers assisted living and memory care to seniors and their families in and around Crystal Lake, Illinois. In the quiet rolling green fields and white picket fences of Crystal Lake, it’s easy to forget that this is a suburb of Chicago. But if residents or...
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We feel the facility & staff are the best we've experienced. This is a lively, happy place & everyone has been so nice to us & especially my mother in law. The Doctor has been wonderful- he actually calls us...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
The Courtyard at McHenry is an Independent, Assisted Living Campus with Memory Care located on 13 acres of gorgeous wooded property in the Heart of the Fox River Valley in McHenry, IL. With a quaint downtown district that offers historic buildings and specialty shopping, along with a variety of...
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We are happy that our in-laws are happy at Heritage Woods because that was a big concern for us. The are starting to make friends and join in all the activities which helps get them out of their room. They...
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.
Heritage Woods of McHenry opened July 2008 in McHenry — the Heart of the Fox River. Our 100 apartment certified IL Supportive Living Community is managed by BMA Management, Ltd. The emphasis is on operating communities for those over 65 years of age that are warm and welcoming as well as...
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if you are looking for an assisted living/memory care unit for a loved one to receive Quality Loving care? Stop Looking! You have found it, it's Maya's Villa in McHenry, Illinois. While my wife was there,...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Maya’s Villa has been completely renovated into a seven-bedroom haven (each with a private bath) that offers several large living spaces and nooks that are perfect for reading, working on puzzles or chatting with family and friends. Maya’s Villa has an expansive front yard that sets this home...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.

Cost of assisted living in Greenwood, IL

The average cost of senior living in Greenwood is $5,581 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Harvard, IL with an average of $4,987 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Greenwood, IL vs. nearby cities

Greenwood, IL
$5,581/mo
$5,668/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Greenwood, IL vs. the state and national average

Greenwood, IL
$5,581/mo
U.S. national average
$4,652/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Greenwood vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$5,581/mo
$5,599/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Greenwood, IL by room type

Semi-Private
$6,263/mo
Private
$4,500/mo
Studio
$6,620/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,596/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,982/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Greenwood over time

Greenwood, ILIL stateNational

Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Greenwood, IL

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Greenwood.

What families are saying about assisted living in Greenwood

Recent reviews for assisted living in Greenwood

Bickford of Crystal Lake

5.0
Our experience with Bickford of Crystal Lake has been so positive! Our Aunt is 100% satisfied with the amazing care, friendly staff, and wonderful services provided by Bickford. The caring staff regularly communicates with us and assists us in any way needed. Thank you for making this ...
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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.

Greenwood review score based on 56 family reviews

8.4
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This proprietary review score is based on 56 reviews of 11 Greenwood assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Greenwood review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Greenwood review score compared against nearby cities

8.4
Greenwood, IL11 facilities
8.6
Wonder Lake, IL15 facilities
8.5
Ringwood, IL15 facilities

Review subcategories for Greenwood assisted living

When assisted living residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 56 reviews of 11 Greenwood assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Greenwood resident and family assisted living satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
Greenwood, IL averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.6
4.5
Friendliness
4.5
4.6
Care services
4.3
4.2
Staff
4.4
4.5
Meals & dining
3.7
4.1
Activities
4.1
4.1
Value for cost*
3.8
4.1
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Greenwood assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Greenwood assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Greenwood, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Greenwood assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Greenwood that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
81.8%
52.6%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
72.7%
33.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
100%
56.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
63.6%
30.1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
98.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
72.7%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
81.8%
53.1%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Greenwood assisted living

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Greenwood Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Greenwood, ILNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
90.9%
51.4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
72.7%
32.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
81.8%
41.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
18.2%
13.6%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Greenwood assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Greenwood partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Greenwood, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
27.3%
27.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
63.6%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
54.5%
37.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
45.5%
35.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
18.2%
15.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Greenwood assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Greenwood communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Greenwood, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
63.6%
31.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
54.5%
42.3%
Room service
Room service
54.5%
36.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
18.2%
18.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Greenwood assisted 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 assisted living communities in Greenwood offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Greenwood, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
72.7%
46.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
54.5%
31.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
63.6%
30.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
81.8%
49.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
90.9%
49.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
90.9%
52.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
27.3%
41.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
72.7%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
54.5%
37.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
90.9%
46.7%
Live performances
Live performances
81.8%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
54.5%
30%
Fitness center
Fitness center
27.3%
24.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
90.9%
45.8%
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State regulations for assisted living in Greenwood

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about Illinois assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Greenwood protect seniors.

Learn about Illinois Assisted Living regulations

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Galloway Senior Living, Encore at South Barrington and The Cottages of Fox Lake are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Greenwood, Illinois. See full list of communities.

There are 12 assisted living facilities near Greenwood, Illinois. See the full list.

The best assisted living facilities near you in Greenwood, Illinois are Galloway Senior Living, The Cottages of Fox Lake and Clarendale of Algonquin. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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