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Assisted living costs in Lanark average about $4,513 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 14 communities in Lanark. Our detailed directory has 98 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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Photo of Morningside of Sterling
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My mom has been in Morningside for a few months now. The transition from living alone to assisted living has been easy. The place is top notch and mom is safe and surrounded by kind people. She enjoys the...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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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55 Floor plans available
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I recently visited my sister and find her apartment very nice and the staff friendly. They recently have a new chef and she is interested in the residents opinion and found the food appealing. I find the...
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.
Oakley Courts is an assisted living community located in the city of Freeport, Illinois in the county of Stephenson. Oakley Courts is less than half a mile from two different full golf courses. For the many seniors that live in Oakley Courts that unsurprisingly enjoy the game of golf, the greens...
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It felt very homey. Everyone was friendly. Dad and I were invited to have lunch there. Everything is on one floor. Always care givers around. Other places were nice but felt like I was in a hotel. 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.
Experience Award Winning Senior Living with 5-Star Resort Hospitality at the Areas Most Affordable Prices. Liberty Court of Dixon provides all these with a warm and personal touch. Be our guest at one of the Illinois finest Assisted Living communities and enjoy quality food, friends, and...
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Photo of Heritage Woods of Freeport
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After hearing good reviews and taking a tour, we moved my mom into Heritage Woods in August 2023. I go to visit often and honestly can say each time I am there I am continually impressed with their facility....
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 Freeport is an affordable assisted living community serving adults 65 or older, fully certified by the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Living. Situated in Stephenson County, Illinois about 25 miles west of Rockford, Heritage Woods is a lovely place to call home, and...
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They balance outstanding care while maintaining dignity and respect of the residents. Such a pleasure to work with the WP team. My parents are very happy here. Just the right balance of independence and...
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 Meadows at WinnPrairie™ offers quality care and a structured environment for residents with memory or cognitive impairments. The focus of The Meadows programs is to build on residents’ strengths and skills through a variety of therapeutic activities and services. All designed and delivered by...
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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.
Photo of Heritage Woods of Sterling
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This facility was brighter and cleaner than the other places we visited. They offer quite a variety of activities. They do housekeeping once a week. Value for the money I rated lower because they raised...
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 Sterling is an assisted living community located in Sterling, IL. Situated along the north bank of the Rock River, Sterling is known for its scenic parks and fertile prairie soil. The city hosts a number of annual events, including the Mexican Fiesta Days, where participants...
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Since this is a smaller facility, the staff to resident ratio is better than at the larger facilities. They are more available to the family and the residents. My mom was in the memory care unit. She passed...
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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Morrison Manor was the best fit for [name removed] as there were only 12 residents at this Memory Care Facility. He had his own large room which accommodated his family when we all visited. The facility...
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.
Photo of Liberty Village of Freeport
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Photo of Country Living
Provides: Assisted 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.
Photo of Resthave Home
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Photo of Eagle Point Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
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My loved one has the biggest smile on his face and they're always glad to see him! The therapists are doing the best they can to get him moving on his own. He's worn out every day and that's a testament! The...
Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Choosing a healthcare and rehabilitation center for yourself or your loved one is one of the most important decisions you can make. You want someone who is caring, knowledgeable, and accessible; someone willing to take the time to go over all your options and treat you as a person. With the...

Cost of assisted living in Lanark, IL

The average cost of senior living in Lanark is $4,513 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Elizabeth, IL with an average of $3,220 per month.

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

Lanark, IL
$4,513/mo
$4,214/mo
$4,577/mo

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

Lanark, IL
$4,513/mo
U.S. national average
$4,624/mo

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

Assisted Living
$4,513/mo
$4,513/mo

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

Studio
$4,551/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,014/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Lanark over time

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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Lanark, 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 Lanark.

What families are saying about assisted living in Lanark

Recent reviews for assisted living in Lanark

Avonlea Cottage of Sterling

5.0
I have a family member that lives at Avonlea of Sterling and she loves it. Its very 'home-like', when having dinner (the food is amazing) it's like sitting at your kitchen table at home. When visiting all the staff says hello and are very friendly. They are attentive to the seniors that live ...
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Eagle Point Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Clinton, IA

5.0
The staff treats their patients like family. I love their therapy department, they're really good. There are a lot of wonderful people!

Heritage Woods of Sterling

4.9
I have been a resident of Heritage Woods for 1 year. I am very pleased with the care I receive. I very much enjoy the other residents and the staff is wonderful. The food and activities are very satisfactory. We go on outings, we have entertainment come. We play games in the dining room and ...
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Lanark assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Lanark assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Lanark, 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 Lanark 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 Lanark 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
61.5%
52.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
15.4%
33.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
92.3%
98.6%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
69.2%
56.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
7.7%
29.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
92.3%
98.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
46.2%
48%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
30.8%
53%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Lanark 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 Lanark Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Lanark, ILNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
61.5%
51.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
38.5%
32.1%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
46.2%
41%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
15.4%
13.6%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Lanark 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 Lanark partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
30.8%
26.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
30.8%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
15.4%
36.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Lanark 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 Lanark communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
15.4%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
53.8%
41.8%
Room service
Room service
23.1%
35.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
15.4%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Lanark 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 Lanark offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
61.5%
45.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
38.5%
30.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
7.7%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
46.2%
49.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
61.5%
48.7%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
61.5%
52.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
61.5%
40.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
15.4%
34.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
38.5%
37.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
53.8%
46.2%
Live performances
Live performances
61.5%
46.4%
Dances
Dances
7.7%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
30.8%
24.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
61.5%
45.4%
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State regulations for assisted living in Lanark

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 Lanark protect seniors.

Learn about Illinois Assisted Living regulations

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Morningside of Sterling, Oakley Courts and Avonlea Cottage of Sterling are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Lanark, Illinois. See full list of communities.

There are 14 assisted living facilities near Lanark, Illinois. See the full list.

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