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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Colfax, IL
The cost of independent living in Colfax is about $4,627 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 11 options. Read 93 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.
As you explore independent living near you, you may also want to consider options in areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Bloomington, Pontiac and Normal.
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9.4
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16 reviews
Good care, clean roooms, and good food. I am 93 years of and my care is good. Clean rooms, good food, friendly workers, Very clean.
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.
Located near the intersection of I-55 and I-74, Carriage Crossing Bloomington provides a picturesque senior lifestyle just minutes from the Carle BroMenn and OSF St. Joseph Medical Centers. Schedule a tour and experience our spacious Assisted Living apartments, innovative on-site Memory Care and...
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9.3
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14 reviews
We chose The Village at Mercy Creek based on the fact of it being Franciscan, since my mom is catholic. It has overall been a great experience and I would recommend the facility to those looking for...
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.
In 2018, Franciscan Ministries, sponsored by the Franciscan Sisters of Chicago, acquired a 60-acre senior living campus that was originally built and nurtured by 14 area Mennonite churches. Renamed The Village at Mercy Creek, it is now part of the Franciscan Communities, which has been providing...
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7.0
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21 reviews
My mom has been there a few months (independent living), and so far, the experience has been really good. The apartments are incredibly well laid out and clean. Mom really enjoys the food, activities, and...
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.
If you think there’s not much going on in a senior living community, you’ve never been to Bickford. Imagine your loved one enjoying delicious, scratch-made meals, having a friendly caregiver always nearby, and a calendar chock-full of social activities. Our family of caregivers will do whatever...
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This is a community I would recommend, they are taking very good care of my mother. She is doing well here and I'am pleased. It is a good looking community, they do a good job with keeping her room and 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.
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8 reviews
Overall the staff are kind, warm, and my parents have experienced many staff to be quite loving and emotionally generous. While some staff are more adept at engaging residents on the memory care unit,...
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 Villas of Holly Brook and Reflections Memory Care has been exceptionally designed and built to meet the needs, wants and desires of those moving into this grand community.We are the leader in providing compassionate and quality senior care. We focus on unique needs of each of our residents...
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32 reviews
It is most necessary to join in the activities too meet people of familiar and like interests. A delightful friendly place to be.
Provides: Independent Living
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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.
Blair House provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Centrally located between Chicago and St. Louis in a quiet suburb of Normal, Illinois, you'll love the convenience of living in the heart of it all. Enjoy all the shopping, dining and excellent healthcare of a...
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.
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.
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.
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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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Cost of independent living in Colfax, IL
The average cost of senior living in Colfax is $4,627 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Sibley, IL with an average of $2,488 per month.
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Colfax, IL vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about independent living in Colfax
Recent reviews for independent living in Colfax
Holiday Blair House in Normal, IL
4.0
Mom fell twice at Blair House. The first time she broke her hip. The second she shattered her shoulder. The second time she fell, she used her "call button" and 911 took her to the hospital and didn't notify anyone. Not the people who run the place, not her caregiver, and not my sister or me. ...
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Luther Oaks in Bloomington, IL
4.4
We have been very pleased so far with Luther Oaks, they have made the experience for our loved one and family very positive. From the transition and up until now they have been very personalized and made everything pretty easy. Overall it has been a solid 5 star experience and the other ...
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Villas of Holly Brook and Reflections - Bloomington East
4.3
We are very glad Villas of Holly Brook community has been willing and able to accommodating and care for our loved ones needs thus far and based on our experience we would recommend them to other families
Colfax independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Colfax independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Colfax, 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 Colfax 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 Colfax 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%
19.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
20%
32.8%
No sugar
No sugar
10%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
30%
32.1%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
10%
7.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Colfax 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 Colfax communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
30%
35%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
40%
41.9%
Room service
Room service
30%
35.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10%
16.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Colfax 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 Colfax offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
60%
43.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
40%
27.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
40%
31.6%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
60%
47.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
60%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
60%
53.1%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50%
41.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
30%
36.5%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
50%
40.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
45.9%
Live performances
Live performances
60%
45.6%
Dances
Dances
60%
31.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
50%
38.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
45.4%
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Carriage Crossing Bloomington, Holiday Blair House and The Village at Mercy Creek are the top-rated independent living facilities near Colfax, Illinois. See full list of communities.
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