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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Empire, IL
The cost of independent living in Empire is about $5,103 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 14 options. Read 152 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, Monticello and Normal.
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9.5
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17 reviews
My mom and dad moved into a one bedroom apartment at Carriage Crossing recently. The staff at Carriage Crossing have been great in helping us to get our parents moved and very welcoming once they arrived. ...
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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9.0
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34 reviews
For Blair house, i would give them all 5's on those questions. They were awesome. My dad liked it there, but needed more care than they could provide so we had to move him.
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...
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8.4
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14 reviews
My loved one was previously a resident at Luther Oaks and the overall experience was very good for her. The cleanliness and friendliness were good. The staff, care services, meals and activities were also...
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.
Luther Oaks offers vibrant, grace-filled senior living in a welcoming and friendly environment in a peaceful and scenic location. Residents and team members alike share and embrace the comfort, well-being, and peace of mind of a continuing care retirement community. (CCRC) Luther Oaks has earned...
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8.0
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4 reviews
Everything a 5! Mom back in rehab right now praying she be able to go back to Mahomet. Love this place and would highly recommend it.
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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7.4
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23 reviews
Some of the issues we experienced were with staffing. They didn't have enough help to keep things going some days. My dad passed away last month and their nursing staff was extremely helpful for a few days...
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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7.2
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39 reviews
I believe they have the same issues as other facilities - retaining quality help, specifically CNA's & frequently having to hire people not suited to caring for elderly. They don't last long. Turnover is...
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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7.0
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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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I recently moved my parents into Villas of Hollybrook from out of state. It was challenging on many levels and the staff was exceptional in helping navigate all challenges! They made sure we had all the...
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 is a sate-of-the-art licensed assisted living community. We offer our residents the comforts of their own home while providing for their needs with a customized care plan. Each member of our staff is committed to helping our residents live...
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.
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: 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.
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.
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Cost of independent living in Empire, IL
The average cost of senior living in Empire is $5,103 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Gibson City, IL with an average of $3,406 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Empire, IL vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Empire, IL vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Empire, IL by room type
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What families are saying about independent living in Empire
Recent reviews for independent living in Empire
Bridle Brook in Mahomet, IL
5.0
Mom spent 1.5 years in another facility prior to living at Bridlebrook. She lost weight, hated the food, and the Covid experience was terrible.
She moved to Bridlebrook in October 2020 and has never been happier. The food is great and she’s never complained once. She loves the staff and ...
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Luther Oaks in Bloomington, IL
5.0
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
Empire independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Empire independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Empire, 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 Empire 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 Empire partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Empire, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
41.7%
20.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33.3%
33.5%
No sugar
No sugar
25%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
33.3%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
16.7%
8.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Empire 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 Empire communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
33.3%
35.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
58.3%
42.7%
Room service
Room service
41.7%
36.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.7%
17%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Empire 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 Empire offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
50%
44.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
58.3%
27.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
50%
32.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
66.7%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
66.7%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
66.7%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
58.3%
42.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
33.3%
37.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
58.3%
40.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
66.7%
46.5%
Live performances
Live performances
58.3%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
58.3%
31.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
50%
39.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
58.3%
45.7%
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Village at Mercy Creek, Carriage Crossing Bloomington and Evergreen Place Champaign are the top-rated independent living facilities near Empire, Illinois. See full list of communities.
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