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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Stanford, IL

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The cost of independent living in Stanford is about $3,904 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 11 options. Read 103 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 The Village at Mercy Creek
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9.2
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16 reviews
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Food is delicious ??. Lots of change over in staff(I think common anywhere). Wonderful activity director. She works to keep all happy and include families. She has been there a real long time. It's real...
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.
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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Photo of Holiday Blair House
1515 Photos available
2525 Floor plans available
9.2
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35 reviews
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35 reviews
5 star
74%
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1 through 4 would be 5 plus 5 would be 4 at present as new general manager. Waiting to see when honeymoon is over. 6 would be better if chef could set own menu Would be better if those of us on no salt or no...
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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Photo of Luther Oaks
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17 reviews
8.6
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Keep in mind my father is in the skilled nursing area. My answers only speak to that area. I cannot really speak to the Assisted Living area. I have not personally eaten the food but it looks good and they...
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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Photo of Villas of Holly Brook and Reflections - Bloomington South
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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...
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44 Floor plans available
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Orientation given. Every one has gone d things to say about food. More after dinner activities needed. Apartment on small side and cleaning inconsistent Activities could be more varied Strict rules on...
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.
Evergreen Place offers worry-free living, where independence thrives and compassionate care is always nearby. Our beautiful campus offers lovely assisted living services. We offer both long term stay options and short-term respite care. We welcome you to learn more and visit our community of...
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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.
Hopedale Commons is conveniently located in the beautiful and peaceful community of Hopedale, Illinois, only 30 minutes from Peoria, Bloomington and Pekin, Illinois.Our well-trained and caring staff truly enjoy working with the elderly. It is not unusual to find a staff member stopping to chat...
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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.
Photo of Lincoln Towers
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: 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.
Photo of The Myerling Home
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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Cost of independent living in Stanford, IL

The average cost of senior living in Stanford is $3,904 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Hartsburg, IL with an average of $2,998 per month.

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

Stanford, IL
$3,904/mo
$3,638/mo
$3,544/mo

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

Stanford, IL
$3,904/mo
U.S. national average
$4,158/mo

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

$4,766/mo
Independent Living
$3,904/mo

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

Studio
$6,503/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,638/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,101/mo

Senior living costs in Stanford 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: Stanford, IL
Column state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Community typeStanford, ILIllinoisU.S.
Independent Living$3,904/mo$4,450/mo$4,158/mo
Assisted Living$4,766/mo$5,367/mo$4,710/mo
Memory Care$4,766/mo$5,387/mo$4,943/mo
Independent Living
Stanford, IL:$3,904/mo
Illinois:$4,450/mo
U.S.:$4,158/mo
Assisted Living
Stanford, IL:$4,766/mo
Illinois:$5,367/mo
U.S.:$4,710/mo
Memory Care
Stanford, IL:$4,766/mo
Illinois:$5,387/mo
U.S.:$4,943/mo
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Independent living costs in Stanford, IL, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Stanford and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Independent living cost trends in Stanford, IL

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Stanford have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Stanford, IL$3,274/mo$2,739/mo+19.6%
Illinois$3,076/mo$2,980/mo+3.2%
National$3,169/mo$3,006/mo+5.4%
Stanford, IL
2024 average cost:$3,274/mo
2023 average cost:$2,739/mo
Percent change:+19.6%
Illinois
2024 average cost:$3,076/mo
2023 average cost:$2,980/mo
Percent change:+3.2%
National
2024 average cost:$3,169/mo
2023 average cost:$3,006/mo
Percent change:+5.4%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about independent living in Stanford

Recent reviews for independent living in Stanford

John M Evans Supportive Living Community in Pekin, IL

5.0
I like the care at this community. The staff are caring and helpful. The community is clean and it has a great setup for the residents. I was happy to see him active with the nice activites that were offered to him. The menu was wonderful and the best variety is offered. We would highly ...
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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

Stanford independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Stanford independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Stanford, 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 Stanford 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 Stanford 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%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
40%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
40%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
30%
33.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
10%
10.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Stanford 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 Stanford communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Stanford, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
40%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50%
43.4%
Room service
Room service
30%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Stanford 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 Stanford offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Stanford, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
50%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
40%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
50%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
48.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
40%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
50%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
46.7%
Dances
Dances
50%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
50%
39.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
46.4%
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The Village at Mercy Creek, Holiday Blair House and Luther Oaks are the top-rated independent living facilities near Stanford, Illinois. See full list of communities.

There are 11 independent living facilities near Stanford, Illinois. See the full list.

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