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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Champaign, IL

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The cost of independent living in Champaign is about $3,943 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 18 options. Read 236 reviews, see photos, and learn about amenities that make independent living the ideal next step for adults 55+ who wish to enjoy friendships and hobbies without the hassle of cooking and home maintenance.

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Photo of Carriage Crossing Senior Living of Champaign
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My mom is currently a resident at Carriage Crossing Champaign. The friendliness is great. The cleanliness and the staff are okay. There is insufficient staffing, especially nursing support, which I see as a...
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.
Carriage Crossing Senior Living of Champaign is just a short drive from Carle Clinic and downtown. Enjoy easy access to one of Illinois’ most renowned dining scenes, boutique shopping, local festivals, university events and more. Our welcoming campus offers spacious Assisted Living apartments,...
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They are committed to their patients. I would definitely recommend this community to other families based on the experience so far.
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.
At Bickford, there's always something exciting happening in our senior living community. Picture your loved one relishing freshly-cooked meals, always assured of a friendly caregiver's presence, and a schedule overflowing with lively activities. We pride ourselves on our dedicated team, committed...
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Mom is happy at Evergreen. The staff there is very attentive to her needs. They call her by her first name and enjoy visiting with her. She isn't able to walk to the dining room so staff know what time to...
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.
Evergreen Place Assisted Living offers worry-free living, where independence thrives and compassionate care is always nearby. Our beautiful campus also offers Traditional and Road to Home Respite Care. We welcome you to learn more and visit our community of care, where friendships flourish and...
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Photo of The Glenwood Assisted Living of Mahomet
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The staff is outstanding. Mom is happy and I couldn't imagine her accepting she had to move from the home she built (literally) 45 years ago. I have recommended to others
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.
Experience respectful assisted living in a beautiful space when you choose The Glenwood of Mahomet, assisted living community located in Mahomet, Illinois. Our acres of beautiful landscaping, incredible attention to detail, and modern spaces really make it a home-like location and one that's...
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would rate all of the questions as 5's, always clean, everyone is easy to talk to, helpful and cooperative. Mom always speaks highly of the food and how they have choices. The overall care is amazing 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.
Redefine your independence with a little help and a lot of living.If you’re living a mostly independent lifestyle, but you could use an extra hand with some of your day-to-day activities, our senior living community with both assisted living and memory care could be right for you. Assisted living...
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Photo of Parkview Senior Apartments
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There are several Assisted Living facilities in Champaign County but few with affordable housing for Independent living.It meets my needs at my present time. I like and feel safe in my apartment. It is not...
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Parkview Senior Apartments is an independent living community in Savoy, Illinois. Savoy is a village of over 7,680 residents in Champaign County, Illinois. There are any number of conveniently placed points of interest to young, old, and in between located in this Illinois town. Savoy,...
Photo of Prairie Winds of Urbana
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The staff are superb in meeting our needs. They are friendly and greet each resident by name. Mom likes the food and has even started participating in a few of the activities such as movie night. They keep...
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.
Welcome to a gracious affordable assisted living lifestyle community. At Prairie Winds, you'll enjoy friendly neighbors to share common life experiences and an active community full of choices. Our emphasis is on maintaining your health, wellness, dignity and independence.  When you...
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Savoy Villas of Hollybrook is a wonderful place for my mom who is settling into her new home. The place is very clean and well decorated. The staff is very friendly and warm and caring with the care of my...
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.
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The staff at Bridle Brook were awesome. My mother had a lot of anxiety about making the move but as soon as she arrived the staff eased her fears and made her feel welcome! They were very patient and kind as...
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.
Since 1990, Capital Senior Living has grown to become one of the largest senior living providers in the United States. With a goal of offering affordable housing and an enriched lifestyle to thousands of seniors, our dedicated team of professionals succeeds in providing quality care in each of...
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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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My loved one was previously a resident at Windsor Court Savoy. The management team and staff were excellent. The facility was clean and well maintained. The food was good. In fact, it was so good that my...
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 Round Barn Manor
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.

Cost of independent living in Champaign, IL

The average cost of senior living in Champaign is $3,943 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Gifford, IL with an average of $3,492 per month.

Independent living costs in Champaign, IL, vs. nearby cities

Champaign, IL
$3,943/mo
$3,944/mo
$3,944/mo

Independent living costs in Champaign, IL, vs. state and national averages

Champaign, IL
$3,943/mo
U.S. national average
$4,157/mo

Independent living costs in Champaign, IL, vs. other senior living options

$4,931/mo
Independent Living
$3,943/mo

Independent living costs in Champaign, IL, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,520/mo
Studio
$4,464/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,806/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,038/mo

Senior living costs in Champaign vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Champaign, IL
Column state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Community typeChampaign, ILIllinoisU.S.
Independent Living$3,943/mo$4,450/mo$4,157/mo
Assisted Living$4,931/mo$5,367/mo$4,708/mo
Memory Care$4,931/mo$5,387/mo$4,941/mo
Independent Living
Champaign, IL:$3,943/mo
Illinois:$4,450/mo
U.S.:$4,157/mo
Assisted Living
Champaign, IL:$4,931/mo
Illinois:$5,367/mo
U.S.:$4,708/mo
Memory Care
Champaign, IL:$4,931/mo
Illinois:$5,387/mo
U.S.:$4,941/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Champaign

Recent reviews for independent living in Champaign

Villas of Holly Brook and Reflections - Rantoul

3.9
A beautiful facility with spacious rooms and nice amenities. My experience with Hollybrook is probably not typical, but during a very stressful 3 weeks, the staff stepped up and helped my family through a very difficult time. Shortly after moving into the assisted living, my dad was moved to ...
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Brookstone Estates Tuscola

4.6
It's a very friendly place. They are very respectful to the residents. And they show true concern and care for them The facility is good. They clean the apartments every week. My loved one likes the food for the most part, although he's not picky. Sometimes it can be tough / hard to eat, ...
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Carriage Crossing Senior Living of Champaign

4.0
We lived 9 months at Carriage Crossing. Moved back to our condo in [date removed]. Increasing rates made the difference. We enjoyed living there. Made good friends. Would recommend to others. The food needed improvement but they have a new chef now. I think the activity director is outstanding.

Champaign independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Champaign independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Champaign, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Champaign independent living

Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Champaign partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Champaign, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
41.2%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
41.2%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
41.2%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
35.3%
33.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.8%
10.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Champaign independent living

Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Champaign communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Champaign, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
23.5%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
41.2%
43.4%
Room service
Room service
35.3%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
23.5%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Champaign independent 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 independent living communities in Champaign offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Champaign, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
41.2%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
35.3%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
23.5%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
47.1%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
52.9%
48.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
52.9%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
47.1%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
35.3%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
29.4%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
41.2%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
41.2%
46.7%
Dances
Dances
23.5%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
23.5%
39.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
41.2%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Carriage Crossing Senior Living of Champaign, Bickford of Champaign and Evergreen Senior Living are the top-rated independent living facilities near Champaign, Illinois. See full list of communities.

There are 18 independent living facilities near Champaign, Illinois. See the full list.

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