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Independent, Assisted Living,
and Short-Term Stay
Rental Retirement Community

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The Timbers of Shorewood is a rental retirement community focused on independent and assisted living for seniors. The Timbers is located in Will County’s peaceful Shorewood, Illinois, next to Plainfield, just minutes from Joliet and 45 minutes west of downtown Chicago.

Senior Living

Senior living options at the Timbers of Shorewood Retirement Community range from independent living to assisted living and everything in between. Our residents live a stress-free life of convenience.

Safe and Secure

An entire team dedicated to a resident-centered experience for peace of mind.

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Location

Timbers of Shorewood
1100 North River Road
Shorewood, IL 60404

Best Independent Living Award from U.S. News & World Report

U.S. News & World Report recognizes The Timbers with Best Independent Living Award

Senior Living Options

Independent Living

Designed for seniors who want to live independently in an active community with freedom, choices and security. Leave the burdens of household maintenance behind and enjoy a fulfilling life.

Independent with Support

Live independently with a little help along the way. We are proud to offer a la carte support such as medication reminders or help with laundry.

Assisted Living

Assisted Living is for seniors whose needs have changed. Residents enjoy living in a safe and secure community with supportive care specifically designed to meet their personal needs.

Short Term Stays

A Short Term Stay or Respite is a great way to sample life in our community. Stay in a fully furnished apartment and enjoy retirement living anywhere from a weekend to a month, or longer.

A community that’s full of life, service, and spirit.

The Timbers of Shorewood began with the vision of two military veterans who wanted to create active retirement living in a community that would stand apart from others in both service and spirit.  That vision and their experience of more than thirty years with senior communities served as the foundation in developing The Timbers of Shorewood, an exceptional senior community in an ideal setting.

Restaurant dining with a full menu with options.

Let the Numbers Speak

Video tour of the Senior Living at the Timbers.

200+

Events and Activities a Month

100+

Five Star Reviews

150+

Happy Seniors

20+

Years in Business

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Best Independent Living Award from U.S. News & World Report

U.S. News & World Report recognizes Timbers of Shorewood with Best Independent Living Award

The Timbers of Shorewood has been recognized with the “Best Independent Living Award” in U.S. News & World Report’s 2025 Best Senior Living ratings. In addition to the Best Senior Independent Living award, The Timbers has received high performing emblem awards in Management & Staff, Activities & Enrichment, and Feels Like Home.

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Timbers of Shorwood Executive Director Kevin Young, right, hands Jeanette Langebartels the 2025 Joni Hilger Volunteer of the Year award during an appreciation event Thursday, April 3, 2025, in Shorewood, Ill.

Jeanette Langebartles named Volunteer of the Year at The Timbers

Jeanette Langebartles received the “Joni Hilger Volunteer of the Year Award” at the Timbers of Shorewood’s Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon on April 3 during National Volunteer Month.

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Hippity-Hop Easter Egg Hunt

Local children of all ages and their families are invited to the annual Hippity-Hop Easter Egg Hunt from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Saturday, April 19, at The Timbers. More than 15,000 eggs have been ordered and filled with candy for this year’s outdoor egg hunt. Photos with the Easter Bunny beginning at 11 a.m.

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Three Years Running! The Timbers of Shorewood Retains “Best Senior Living Community” title in Will County

The Timbers of Shorewood is celebrating a remarkable three-peat. For the third consecutive year, the community has been voted “Best Senior Living Community in Will County” by readers of the Herald-News in their 2024 Readers’ Choice Awards. This award is a testament to the dedication of our entire team who go above and beyond to create a vibrant and supportive community for our residents.

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