Retirement Living in Barrington Area - Illinois

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Situated 35 miles northwest of downtown Chicago, the Barrington
region combines small town ambiance and wide-open spaces
with all the amenities and conveniences of its metropolitan
neighbor on the lake.

The Barrington area encompasses 107 square miles and has many
beautiful natural assets including wetlands, woodlands, prairies, rolling
hills, lakes, creeks, and the Fox River shoreline. Residents of the
region are committed to protecting and preserving their natural
resources, as well as the community’s exceptional quality of life.

Renowned for its equestrian amenities, the Barrington region has also
become a destination for great shopping at nearby Deer Park Town
Center, the Ice House Mall, downtown Barrington, the Foundry, South Barrington
and other retail hubs. The region offers a wide selection of tempting dining options for all tastes and budgets, cultural venues such as the Catlow Theater and Barrington’s
White House, and dozens of local art galleries. The Barrington region is known for
dynamic park district amenities and outdoor recreational destinations that
offer activities for all seasons. Special community events throughout the year
have become community traditions attracting thousands of local families as
well as visitors from throughout Chicagoland.

Region Characteristics

Urban / CityRuralNearby military base
Suburban / Large CommunityCollege TownLively downtown business center
Commuter TownCoastal community

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Senior Housing Options

Adult communitiesGated communitiesRental units
Affordable HousingGroup homesResidential care facility
ApartmentsHousesRV Parks
Assisted LivingNursing homesState veteran home
CondosOver 50 Communities

Senior Assistance in Barrington Area, IL

Barrington Area, Illinois offers the following assistance for seniors:

Elder-care facilitiesMeals on WheelsVan services for seniors
Home careSenior centerVisiting nurses The Barrington area has an active population of seniors who live independently and have access to the resources and assistance they need. The region offers many appealing senior communities that offer active independent options as well as assisted living and memory care resources. Senior living communities include Eastgate Manor, Barrington; Horizon, Lake Barrington Woods; Friendship Village; The Garlands of Barrington, Sunrise Assisted Living, Autumn Leaves of South Barrington, and Silverado Senior Living among others.
Barrington is also home to one of the most advanced senior resources in the region, the Barrington Area Council on Aging. BACOA serves seniors, family caregivers, and the community with a variety of programs and resources. They strive to create a continuous circle of care, with people helping people across generations. BACOA’s services help older adults maintain a quality of life that matches their needs, wants and abilities. Most BACOA services are free or on a sliding-fee scale based on the senior’s financial status. BACOA can provide assistance in such areas as
• Information on housing options or in-home care services
• Meals with Wheels
• Counsel on insurance, benefits and Medicare Part D
• Support, education, activities and programs for seniors and caregivers
www.bacoa.org; (847) 381-5030

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