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The cost of independent living in Elba Center is about $3,433 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 31 options. Read 201 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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All I can tell you is that my mom is happy there. It took her a bit to get used to the move. Now she is engaged in the different activities they have. She has complained about the food but it's because she...
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.
Discover a community that strikes a balance between independence and comfortable living at Independence Village of Peoria. Home to spacious apartments, our community supports Independent Living whether take part in social activities such as happy hours, card games and bingo or exploring the area...
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From our initial contact to admissions HEARTIS staff have been caring and kind. Brandon their director has been accommodating and a trusted resource as we navigated care for our loved one. We've only had my...
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.
At Heartis Village, we have a unique perspective of senior living that not only changes minds. It changes lives!Heartis Village offers apartments for both Assisted Living and Memory Care. Right outside a resident’s door is a world of possibility, with a variety of community amenities. All-day...
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What we like the most about Proctor Place is the overall friendliness and health care. Yes, we would recommend this community to other families based on the experience we have had so far.
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.
In 1906, John C Proctor founded the Proctor Endowment Home to provide high quality senior living for the residents of Peoria, IL. More than 100 years later, Proctor Place is still providing the worry-free lifestyle and unmatched healthcare our founder envisioned. There is a lot to love about...
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I cannot say enough good about Bickford house. It is absolutely amazing. The staff is so attentive extremely clean. Food is delicious. Price is exceptionally reasonable for the facility.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
There's a reason Bickford stands out in the world of senior living. Our focus? Ensuring your loved one feels at home, with delicious meals straight from our scratch kitchen, a roster of engaging activities, and the constant company of our devoted caregivers. But that's not all. Our HigherPath...
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Wonderfully renovated in 2020, a building with long history and modern amenities, good building service staff including free monthly cleaning. Lovely apartment, great location, good price after you consider...
Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
At Elm Haven Place, you will find beautiful, modern apartments with thoughtfully designed floorplans and every amenity you could want, Elm Haven Place is the perfect place for you to call home.Our spacious floorplans are designed with senior living in mind and include convenient amenities and...
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Overall I think it's going pretty well. There are a reasonable variety of things going on. She doesn't seem to like the food, but we have eaten it and it seems okay. I think you get your moneys worth here, I...
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.
Looking for a great place for Mom or Dad? Look no further! St. Francis Woods is a very unique home for seniors. We sit on 10 lovely acres with plenty of trees and wildlife to make you smile. Come sit in our large, inviting sunroom and watch the flurry of adorable activity in our aviary or just...
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This facility is good, nice atmosphere. The food is ok, more selection would be nice. They do housekeeping once a week and do a good job. Communication with the family is good. They offer a variety of...
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.
Each Villas of Holly Brook and Reflections Memory Care community delivers senior care that’s tailored to you and your loved one’s unique needs and desires. Over the years we’ve found that each resident has specific requirements and preferences. That’s why we provide a personalized approach to...
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We were so thankful to find this place because we had no idea of where to put my mom with their help. We found the grand Regency and she has been there about two months and couldn't be happier. Thank you 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.
Visit us at www.courtyardestates.net A retirement community to call home. Courtyard Estates provides all the comforts of home as well as health maintenance, state-of-the-art security and a full range of care services. The community offers maintenance and worry-free living that allows you to focus...
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A good place to live. I came from living independently to here so there are a lot of changes and compromises for me, but so far I love it here. For my needs this place works great for me. It's not perfect...
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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My mother moved into Courtyard during Covid, and the staff and care she received while there was excellent. She was not overly thrilled to be leaving her home after 50+ years, but the move was necessary, and...
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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My mom just spent two weeks at our home for Easter. She told of some things there that is how I rated it. Some workers are excellent but others can't read letters to her and she is blind. One of the nurses...
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.
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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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.
Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Heritage senior homes are seniors Apartments' community located in Hanna City, Peoria County, Illinois. Hanna is a rural mining city in the county of Peoria, Illinois. There is a lot of history preserved in the city's museum and many natural features in its proximity. These features make the city...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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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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.
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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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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.
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.
Galesburg Towers is a senior housing apartment complex for seniors 55 and older and disabled people of any age located in Galesburg, Knox County, Illinois. Galesburg Towers Apartments is located with easy access to nearby shopping centers, gas stations, public transportation lines, theatres,...
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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.
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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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The staff have been fantastic! Not just in caring for my mother, but in being "part of the family" in guiding us all towards other needed healthcare needs as my mother battles cancer.
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.
Located in Canton, the largest city in Fulton County, Illinois, the Courtyard Estates is an assisted living community which takes pride in providing the highest quality care without compromising an environment where our residents feel independent, and where their privacy is respected. A large...
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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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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.
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.

Cost of independent living in Elba Center, IL

The average cost of senior living in Elba Center is $3,433 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Oneida, IL with an average of $1,999 per month.

Independent living costs in Elba Center, IL, vs. nearby cities

Elba Center, IL
$3,433/mo

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

Elba Center, IL
$3,433/mo
U.S. national average
$4,158/mo

Independent living costs in Elba Center, IL, vs. other senior living options

$4,589/mo
Independent Living
$3,433/mo

Independent living costs in Elba Center, IL, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$2,890/mo
Studio
$4,220/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,109/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,657/mo

Senior living costs in Elba Center 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: Elba Center, IL
Column state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Community typeElba Center, ILIllinoisU.S.
Independent Living$3,433/mo$4,450/mo$4,158/mo
Assisted Living$4,589/mo$5,367/mo$4,710/mo
Memory Care$4,589/mo$5,387/mo$4,943/mo
Independent Living
Elba Center, IL:$3,433/mo
Illinois:$4,450/mo
U.S.:$4,158/mo
Assisted Living
Elba Center, IL:$4,589/mo
Illinois:$5,367/mo
U.S.:$4,710/mo
Memory Care
Elba Center, IL:$4,589/mo
Illinois:$5,387/mo
U.S.:$4,943/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Elba Center

Recent reviews for independent living in Elba Center

Gateway at River City in Peoria, IL

5.0
I absolutely love it here at Gateway. There are lots of activities, food is good, most residents are real nice and easy to get along with. The staff is wonderful. I’m friends with many residents who are awesome. Definitely worth living here.

Red Oak Memory Care in Canton, IL

4.6
I would recommend this facility to others. The nurses are exceptional, down to the kitchen staff. Laundry could use some improvement.

The Grand Regency in Peoria, IL

4.7
It's a really, really great place. Unfortunately I think I need to move my parents becuase they need skilled care instead of assisted living. As far as the care they're getting, the food plan, and the apartment, it seems like a good value. The care services are good. They distribute all the meds ...
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Elba Center independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Elba Center independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Elba Center, 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 Elba Center 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 Elba Center partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Elba Center, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
13.8%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
13.8%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
13.8%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
13.8%
33.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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10.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Elba Center 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 Elba Center communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Elba Center, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
6.9%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
20.7%
43.4%
Room service
Room service
6.9%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Elba Center 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 Elba Center offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Elba Center, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
27.6%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
3.4%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
6.9%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
31%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
24.1%
48.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
31%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
20.7%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
17.2%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
10.3%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
20.7%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
17.2%
46.7%
Dances
Dances
13.8%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
13.8%
39.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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There are 31 independent living facilities near Elba Center, Illinois. See the full list.

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