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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Elba Center, IL

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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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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.
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, 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 of Peoria we offer premiere Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care services to provide peace of mind if an unanticipated need arises. Our genuine intent is to create an environment that gives expression to personal choice and the fullest expression of assistance comes...
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.
Courtyard Estates of Galva is a beautiful, well-maintained assisted living community located in Galva, Illinois. Our modern community is within minutes of all of Peoria's numerous shopping and entertainment options. Our residents benefit from the impressive landscape, park-like setting, and...
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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
$4,159/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$4,159/mo
Assisted Living$4,589/mo$5,368/mo$4,711/mo
Memory Care$4,589/mo$5,388/mo$4,945/mo
Independent Living
Elba Center, IL:$3,433/mo
Illinois:$4,450/mo
U.S.:$4,159/mo
Assisted Living
Elba Center, IL:$4,589/mo
Illinois:$5,368/mo
U.S.:$4,711/mo
Memory Care
Elba Center, IL:$4,589/mo
Illinois:$5,388/mo
U.S.:$4,945/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
6.9%
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
6.9%
17.2%
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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
17.2%
46.4%
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Independence Village of Peoria, Heartis Village of Peoria and Proctor Place are the top-rated independent living facilities near Elba Center, Illinois. See full list of communities.
There are 31 independent living facilities near Elba Center, Illinois. See the full list.
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