The Timbers of Shorewood has been recognized with the “Best Independent Living Award” and the “Best Assisted Living Award” in U.S. News & World Report’s 2026 Best Senior Living ratings, further solidifying its position as a leader in senior living in Joliet area. This is the second year in a row The Timbers has been awarded the “Best Independent Living Award 2025.”
U.S. News & World Report 2026 Best Senior Living ratings are based on consumer-satisfaction data derived from surveys of nearly 550,000 residents of senior-living communities and their family members. U.S. News evaluated more than 3,800 communities throughout the United States.
In addition to the best senior living awards, The Timbers has received six high performing emblem awards in the following categories:
- Senior Independent Living – Activities & Enrichment
- Senior Independent Living – Food & Dinning
- Senior Independent Living – Feels Like Home
- Senior Independent Living – Management & Staff
- Assisted Living – Caregiving
- Assisted Living – Activities & Enrichment
These accolades recognize communities that score in the top 25 percent for each category while maintaining a high overall score.
“We are incredibly honored to receive these prestigious designations from U.S. News & World Report for 2026,” said Kevin Young, executive director of The Timbers of Shorewood. “Earning the ‘Best Independent Living’ award for the second consecutive year, alongside our ‘Best Assisted Living’ recognition, is a testament to our team’s unwavering commitment to senior care. We are especially proud that our efforts in dining, caregiving, and enrichment have earned high-performing honors, as these reflect the daily experiences and satisfaction of our residents and their families.”
In addition to the U.S. News & World Report’s 2026 Best Senior Living awards, The Timbers was voted “Best Senior Care Community in Will County” by readers of the Herald-News for four years in a row (2022 – 2025).
Founded in 2002, The Timbers of Shorewood has become a cornerstone of the greater Will County area. Located at 1100 N. River Rd., Shorewood, the senior living community offers a blend of independent and assisted living options with 186 one- and two-bedroom apartments.
Why The Timbers is Ranked Among the Best: Your Questions Answered
The Timbers earned this recognition through independent consumer-satisfaction data collected by U.S. News & World Report. Evaluations are based on direct feedback from residents and their families, placing The Timbers in the top 25% of over 3,800 communities nationwide for categories like management, staff, and overall value.
In addition to the “Best Independent Living” and “Best Assisted Living” titles, Timbers received six “High Performing” emblem awards. These include excellence in Senior Independent Living (Activities & Enrichment, Food & Dining, Management & Staff, Feels Like Home) and Assisted Living (Caregiving and Resident Activities).
Yes. The Timbers has a legacy of excellence, having won the U.S. News “Best Independent Living” award for two years in a row (2025–2026). Locally, we have also been voted “Best Senior Care Community in Will County” by Herald-News readers for four consecutive years (2022–2025).
Our U.S. News High Performing emblem in Food & Dining reflects our commitment to a restaurant-style experience. Residents enjoy chef-prepared meals daily in our full-service restaurant, where the menu is designed based on resident feedback, ensuring we maintain the high standards that earned us national recognition.
Choosing a nationally recognized community provides families in the Joliet, Plainfield, and Shorewood areas with peace of mind. Our 2026 U.S. News awards serve as a third-party validation that our caregiving, enrichment programs, and management are performing at the highest level compared to other senior living options in Will County.
About the Timbers of Shorewood
The Timbers of Shorewood Senior Living, 1100 N. River Rd., Shorewood, is a rental retirement community that provides senior independent living and assisted living apartments and a full schedule of activities and services. Residents whose needs may change are able to stay in the same place and receive appropriate and compassionate care. Furnished apartments are also available for short-term stays.
Learn more about the Timbers of Shorewood’s awards for senior living and read reviews about our community. For more information call 815-609-0669.
