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Assisted living costs in Fairbury average about $5,639 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 58 communities in Fairbury. Our detailed directory has 668 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Pontiac, Gibson City and Dwight.

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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Photo of Eden Supportive Living
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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Overall I think they did a pretty good job. They did what they said they were going to do for my loved one. They were good about calling and following up with us if anything came up. He didn't really care...
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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Photo of Liberty Village of Clinton
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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My loved one was previously a resident at Windsor Court Savoy. The management team and staff were excellent. The facility was clean and well maintained. The food was good. In fact, it was so good that my...
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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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, 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.
Photo of Autumn Fields Hoopeston
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, 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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Cost of assisted living in Fairbury, IL

The average cost of senior living in Fairbury is $5,639 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Sibley, IL with an average of $5,312 per month.

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

Fairbury, IL
$5,639/mo
U.S. national average
$5,830/mo

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

Studio
$4,956/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,763/mo

Senior living costs in Fairbury 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: Fairbury, IL
Column state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Community typeFairbury, ILIllinoisU.S.
Assisted Living$5,639/mo$6,329/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Careunavailable$7,681/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Livingunavailable$3,342/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Fairbury, IL:$5,639/mo
Illinois:$6,329/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Fairbury, IL:unavailable
Illinois:$7,681/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Fairbury, IL:unavailable
Illinois:$3,342/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Assisted living costs in Fairbury, IL, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Fairbury 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 average costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Fairbury, IL$5,681/mo$5,179/mo+9.7%
Illinois$4,846/mo$4,909/mo-1.3%
National$4,595/mo$4,557/mo+0.8%
Fairbury, IL
2024 average cost:$5,681/mo
2023 average cost:$5,179/mo
Percent change:+9.7%
Illinois
2024 average cost:$4,846/mo
2023 average cost:$4,909/mo
Percent change:-1.3%
National
2024 average cost:$4,595/mo
2023 average cost:$4,557/mo
Percent change:+0.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Fairbury, IL

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Fairbury.

What families are saying about assisted living in Fairbury

Recent reviews for assisted living in Fairbury

Addington Place of Rantoul

3.9
A beautiful facility with spacious rooms and nice amenities. My experience with Hollybrook is probably not typical, but during a very stressful 3 weeks, the staff stepped up and helped my family through a very difficult time. Shortly after moving into the assisted living, my dad was moved to ...
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Riverside Assisted Living and Memory Care, a CCRC in Kankakee, IL

5.0
Very good place to recover and all staff members were great. We picked this community, because it was close to home, heard good things about this community and it worked for me and my family.

Villas at Kankakee

5.0
Staff is very knowledgeable, my room was always clean, good is good, everyone is very helpful. i would highly recommend Heritage Village.

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Caring and attentive staff. Reviews for Brookdale Urbana and The Carriages of Bloomington praise the friendly and loving nature of the staff, with several residents and their families expressing gratitude for the long-term relationships they've built with caregivers.
Delicious and varied meals. Residents at The Carriages of Bloomington, Luther Oaks, and Evergreen Senior Living all mention the high quality of the meals, with the food being a significant factor in their overall satisfaction with their community experience.
Supportive and comfortable environment. Families at Carriage Crossing Senior Living of Champaign, The Pointe at Pontiac, and Evergreen Senior Living express appreciation for the welcoming atmosphere and sense of community within their loved ones' senior living facilities.
Individualized care and attention. Reviews for Luther Oaks, Supportive Living of Washington, and Brookdale Urbana highlight the dedication of staff to catering to each resident's unique needs and accommodating their requests.
Engaging activities and social opportunities. From movie nights at The Carriages of Bloomington and outings to nearby city parks at Carriage Crossing Senior Living of Champaign, residents enjoy the wide range of activities and events offered at various senior living communities.
Thoughtful communication and support. Reviews for The Pointe at Pontiac, Evergreen Senior Living, and Riverside Assisted Living and Memory Care, a CCRC mention the importance of clear and consistent communication between staff and families, ensuring everyone is informed and involved in their loved one's care.
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Fairbury review score based on 131 family reviews

7.7
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This proprietary review score is based on 131 reviews of 58 Fairbury assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Fairbury 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

Fairbury review score compared against nearby cities

7.7
Fairbury, IL58 facilities
7.0
Paxton, IL8 facilities
8.5
Morris, IL198 facilities

Review subcategories for Fairbury 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 131 reviews of 58 Fairbury assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Fairbury 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.
Fairbury, IL averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.2
3.4
Friendliness
3.2
3.5
Care services
3.0
3.2
Staff
3.1
3.4
Meals & dining
2.9
3.1
Activities
2.8
3.1
Value for cost*
2.9
3.1
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Fairbury assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Fairbury assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Fairbury, 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 Fairbury 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 Fairbury that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Fairbury, ILNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
53.4%
53.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
25.9%
34.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
96.6%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.3%
97.7%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
70.7%
57.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
19%
30.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
96.6%
96.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
58.6%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
60.3%
53%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Fairbury 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 Fairbury Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Fairbury, ILNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
60.3%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
43.1%
33.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
44.8%
41.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
15.5%
13.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Fairbury 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 Fairbury partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Fairbury, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
53.4%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
39.7%
42.1%
No sugar
No sugar
36.2%
38.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
39.7%
37.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
15.5%
19.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Fairbury 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 Fairbury communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Fairbury, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
20.7%
32.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
58.6%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
36.2%
37.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
17.2%
18.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Fairbury 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 Fairbury offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Fairbury, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
62.1%
47.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
41.4%
31.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
36.2%
31.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
62.1%
50.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
67.2%
50.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
70.7%
53.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
63.8%
42.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
48.3%
36.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
44.8%
39.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
63.8%
47.9%
Live performances
Live performances
65.5%
48%
Dances
Dances
48.3%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
32.8%
25.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
63.8%
47.1%
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State regulations for assisted living in Fairbury

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 Fairbury protect seniors.
Learn about Illinois assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

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