Timbers of Shorewood Awarded Best Senior Living Community In Will County

For the fourth consecutive year, The Timbers of Shorewood has been voted "Best Senior Care Community in Will County" by readers of the Herald-News in their 2025 Readers' Choice Awards.

The Timbers staff was honored at the winners’ celebration of the Best of Will County Readers’ Choice Awards on Monday, December 8, 2025, at the Jacob Henry Mansion Estate, 20 S Eastern Ave., Joliet.

"To be chosen by the community for four years straight is an exceptional honor and a powerful affirmation of our mission," said Sheila Albor, director of marketing at The Timbers of Shorewood. "This win speaks volumes about the genuine care and dedicated service our team provides. We are deeply committed to fostering a vibrant, supportive, and safe home for our residents in the greater Shorewood, Plainfield, Joliet, and Will County area."

Community Recognition and Offerings

The Readers' Choice Awards highlights the most beloved businesses in Will County across various categories. This year, voters once again placed The Timbers of Shorewood at the top of the "Best Senior Care Community" list.

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 senior living and assisted living options with 186 one- and two-bedroom apartments.

Other prestigious senior living awards and recognition include being recognized with the “Best Independent Living Award” in U.S. News & World Report’s 2025 Best Senior Living ratings. In addition to U.S. News’ Best Senior Independent Living award, The Timbers received high performing emblem awards in the following categories: Management & Staff, Activities & Enrichment, and Feels Like Home.

The Timbers plays an integral role as a neighbor in the community by welcoming the public to many events. Families from the surrounding areas are invited to educational and social events each month. In addition, The Timbers opens its meeting space for use by many local community clubs and organizations.

About The Timbers of Shorewood

The Timbers of Shorewood is a rental retirement community which provides independent and assisted living apartments and a full schedule of activities and services. Furnished apartments are also available for a short-term stay - a weekend, a week, a month or longer.

For more information, call 815-609-0669 or visit https://www.timbersofshorewood.com/.