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Assisted living costs in Altmar average about $4,836 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 72 communities in Altmar. Our detailed directory has 1052 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. Assisted living is ideal for seniors who need help with activities of daily living, such as bathing and eating, and prefer a social setting to pursue their interests. These communities offer a variety of dining options, as well as housekeeping services to eliminate daily stresses.

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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.
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.
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I’ve lived here since October 2016, on the Indepent side I moved from Missouri to be near my daughter in Mendota. The majority of residents ate from LaSalle and Lee counties in Illinois, andthey all are very...
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.
Mendota Retirement Community is an assisted living community located in Mendota, Illinois. Located minutes from the center of town, our assisted and independent living community provides easy access for families while providing a peaceful setting for our residents. You'll enjoy our beautiful...
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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: 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.
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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.
Like us on Facebook! Welcome to Courtyard Estates of Bradford, the area's premiere assisted living community. At Courtyard Estates, our goal is to provide professional, compassionate services for the older adults while promoting independence, which allows our tenants to maintain or improve their...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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: 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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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.
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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.
Prairie Crossing Supportive Living offers an innovative approach to assisted living housing for seniors ages 65 and older of all income levels. Our community combines apartment-style home with personal care, and the availability of 24 hour support staff. We understand how important it is for our...
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After looking at other senior living places, LHV was the winner. Well maintained, great staff, friendly people, Nice landscaping including many flowers, tree's, shrubs. Winter snow removal. Before the...
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.
The premier continuing care retirement community in Peoria, Lutheran Hillside Village is the perfect starting place for an exciting new chapter of your life. Here on our serene, beautifully wooded campus, you’ll find an active lifestyle, freedom from the hassles of home repairs, and priority...
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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: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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: 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.
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.
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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, 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.

Cost of assisted living in Altmar, IL

The average cost of senior living in Altmar is $4,836 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Dana, IL with an average of $3,708 per month.

Assisted living costs in Altmar, IL, vs. nearby cities

Altmar, IL
$4,836/mo
$4,888/mo
$4,675/mo

Assisted living costs in Altmar, IL, vs. state and national averages

Altmar, IL
$4,836/mo
U.S. national average
$4,706/mo

Assisted living costs in Altmar, IL, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$4,836/mo
$4,919/mo

Assisted living costs in Altmar, IL, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,934/mo
Studio
$5,585/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,094/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,799/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$2,949/mo

Senior living costs in Altmar vs. state and national costs

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Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Altmar, IL
Column state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Community typeAltmar, ILIllinoisU.S.
Assisted Living$4,836/mo$5,393/mo$4,706/mo
Memory Care$4,919/mo$5,414/mo$4,956/mo
Independent Living$3,860/mo$4,472/mo$4,162/mo
Assisted Living
Altmar, IL:$4,836/mo
Illinois:$5,393/mo
U.S.:$4,706/mo
Memory Care
Altmar, IL:$4,919/mo
Illinois:$5,414/mo
U.S.:$4,956/mo
Independent Living
Altmar, IL:$3,860/mo
Illinois:$4,472/mo
U.S.:$4,162/mo
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Assisted living costs in Altmar, IL, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Altmar 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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Assisted living cost trends in Altmar, IL

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Altmar 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
Altmar, IL$5,165/mo$4,737/mo+9.0%
Illinois$5,632/mo$5,379/mo+4.7%
National$5,375/mo$5,129/mo+4.8%
Altmar, IL
2024 average cost:$5,165/mo
2023 average cost:$4,737/mo
Percent change:+9.0%
Illinois
2024 average cost:$5,632/mo
2023 average cost:$5,379/mo
Percent change:+4.7%
National
2024 average cost:$5,375/mo
2023 average cost:$5,129/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Altmar, IL

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What families are saying about assisted living in Altmar

Recent reviews for assisted living in Altmar

Evergreen Senior Living in Chillicothe, IL

4.6
After visiting Senior Living facilities in the surrounding areas my parents decided that Evergreen Senior Living would be the best for what they needed. I am so happy with the employees that work there. They are very friendly and help out when needed. The nurses are very dedicated to the ...
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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.

The Grand Regency in Peoria, IL

4.3
It was a good place for my mom. Overall experience is good loving staff and a good clean community. They kind of take you in like its your home.

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Friendly and helpful staff. Many reviews mention the kindness and attentiveness of the staff members at various communities, such as The Timbers of Shorewood, Prairie Pointe Assisted Living and Memory Care, and Heartis Village of Peoria, who go above and beyond to ensure residents' needs are met and create a welcomin ...
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Variety of activities for residents. Reviews highlight the wide range of activities offered by communities to keep residents engaged and socially active, from movie nights and museum outings to gardening classes and weekly trivia nights. For example, at , {{644537}}, and The Timbers of Shorewood, staff members organize events tai ...
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Properly cleaned and maintained living spaces. Cleanliness is a consistently mentioned factor in residents' overall satisfaction with their community. At , {{2432153}}, and , reviews praise the cleanliness of both private rooms and common areas, as well as the upkeep of outdoor spaces like gardens and walking trails.
Customized care plans based on individual needs. Reviews from communities like , {{1411632}}, and Bickford of Bloomington mention the importance of individualized care plans that cater to residents' unique needs and preferences. Families appreciate the collaborative approach between staff and residents in addressing care requirements.
Open communication between families and staff. Frequent, clear communication between families and staff is essential for ensuring loved ones receive the best possible care. Communities like , {{564323}}, and prioritize open dialogue and regular meetings to keep everyone informed and involved in care decisions.
Consistent and thorough training for staff members. Positive reviews for communities like Luther Oaks, Eden Vista Rock Run, and American House Cedarlake emphasize the importance of well-trained staff in providing quality care. Frequent training and ongoing professional development help staff members better meet residents' needs and create a ...
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Altmar review score based on 231 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 231 reviews of 69 Altmar assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Altmar review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Altmar review score compared against nearby cities

8.1
Altmar, IL69 facilities
8.2
Kangley, IL73 facilities
7.0
Streator, IL8 facilities

Review subcategories for Altmar assisted living

When assisted living residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 231 reviews of 69 Altmar assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Altmar resident and family assisted living satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
Altmar, IL averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.0
4.1
Friendliness
4.0
4.1
Care services
3.7
3.8
Staff
3.8
4.0
Meals & dining
3.6
3.6
Activities
3.6
3.7
Value for cost*
3.6
3.7
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Altmar assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Altmar assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Altmar, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Altmar assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Altmar that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Altmar, ILNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
53.6%
52.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
33.3%
33.9%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
94.2%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
95.7%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
72.5%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
21.7%
30.1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
94.2%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
52.2%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
60.9%
52.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Altmar assisted living

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Altmar Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Altmar, ILNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
56.5%
51.4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
40.6%
32.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
37.7%
41.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
18.8%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Altmar assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Altmar partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Altmar, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
39.1%
27.3%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33.3%
41%
No sugar
No sugar
30.4%
37.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
31.9%
36.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.6%
17.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Altmar assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Altmar communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Altmar, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
23.2%
31.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
46.4%
42.4%
Room service
Room service
29%
36.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.5%
18.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Altmar assisted 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 assisted living communities in Altmar offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Altmar, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
60.9%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
31.9%
31.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
33.3%
30.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
62.3%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
59.4%
49.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
66.7%
52.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50.7%
41.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
43.5%
35.5%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
46.4%
38.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
56.5%
46.9%
Live performances
Live performances
59.4%
47%
Dances
Dances
39.1%
30.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
34.8%
24.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
56.5%
46.1%
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State regulations for assisted living in Altmar

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Illinois assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Altmar protect seniors.
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Sugar Creek Alzheimer's Special Care Center, The Timbers of Shorewood and Prairie Pointe Assisted Living and Memory Care are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Altmar, Illinois. See full list of communities.
There are 72 assisted living facilities near Altmar, Illinois. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Altmar, Illinois are Sugar Creek Alzheimer's Special Care Center, The Timbers of Shorewood and Prairie Pointe Assisted Living and Memory Care. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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