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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Lightsville, IL

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Assisted living costs in Lightsville average about $4,520 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 102 communities in Lightsville. Our detailed directory has 961 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, Nursing Homes
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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.
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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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
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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, 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, 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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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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My dad loves living at Rock Haven. The food is good and they offer a variety of choices. His health has improved and he has even gained some weight. The caregivers are wonderful. This community offers long...
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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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My loved one has the biggest smile on his face and they're always glad to see him! The therapists are doing the best they can to get him moving on his own. He's worn out every day and that's a testament! The...
Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
Choosing a healthcare and rehabilitation center for yourself or your loved one is one of the most important decisions you can make. You want someone who is caring, knowledgeable, and accessible; someone willing to take the time to go over all your options and treat you as a person. With the...
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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.
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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.
We began our quest into senior living because of our love for our beloved mother, Mary Bickford, whose needs became too great for us to manage.  As we researched senior living options, we were shocked at our findings.  The options offered too much or too little — none met her needs and...
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The staff is awesome. I think they are taking a good job taking care of her, she is always clean. They are very attentive to her. They always stop to visit with us, and her, when we are in the common area....
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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.
Heartsong Assisted Living is an assisted living facility located in the beautiful area of Belleville, WI. Here at Heartsong, we believe that it is important that our residents maintain an active lifestyle, we provide plenty of activities for our seniors to enjoy. Our facility has common areas in...

Cost of assisted living in Lightsville, IL

The average cost of senior living in Lightsville is $4,520 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Rock City, IL with an average of $4,220 per month.

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

Lightsville, IL
$4,520/mo
$4,612/mo

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

Lightsville, IL
$4,520/mo
U.S. national average
$4,784/mo

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

Assisted Living
$4,520/mo
$4,592/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,475/mo
Studio
$4,937/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,518/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,752/mo

Senior living costs in Lightsville 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: Lightsville, IL
Column state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Community typeLightsville, ILIllinoisU.S.
Assisted Living$4,520/mo$6,307/mo$4,784/mo
Memory Care$4,592/mo$6,342/mo$5,056/mo
Independent Living$3,496/mo$5,192/mo$4,247/mo
Assisted Living
Lightsville, IL:$4,520/mo
Illinois:$6,307/mo
U.S.:$4,784/mo
Memory Care
Lightsville, IL:$4,592/mo
Illinois:$6,342/mo
U.S.:$5,056/mo
Independent Living
Lightsville, IL:$3,496/mo
Illinois:$5,192/mo
U.S.:$4,247/mo
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Assisted living costs in Lightsville, IL, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Lightsville 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Lightsville, IL$4,960/mo$4,882/mo+1.6%
Illinois$5,623/mo$5,371/mo+4.7%
National$5,378/mo$5,133/mo+4.8%
Lightsville, IL
2024 average cost:$4,960/mo
2023 average cost:$4,882/mo
Percent change:+1.6%
Illinois
2024 average cost:$5,623/mo
2023 average cost:$5,371/mo
Percent change:+4.7%
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2024 average cost:$5,378/mo
2023 average cost:$5,133/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Lightsville, 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 Lightsville.

What families are saying about assisted living in Lightsville

Recent reviews for assisted living in Lightsville

Shepherd Premier Assisted Living of Harvard

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I am very happy with the care that my mother is getting at this very nice and home feeling community. The staff is wonderful and very attentive. I like that the community is clean. <y mother is really liking the activities and she likes what is offered. We would highly recommend this small ...
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Heritage Woods of Belvidere

5.0
I am very content living at Heritage Woods. My apartment is very comfortable and convenient. The nurses and CNAs are very attentive and convenient. The food is good and I may also eat in my room if I so desire. There are activities every day. Also a small store 2 days a week.

Shepherd Premier Senior Living in Sterling, IL

5.0
I have a family member that lives at Avonlea of Sterling and she loves it. Its very 'home-like', when having dinner (the food is amazing) it's like sitting at your kitchen table at home. When visiting all the staff says hello and are very friendly. They are attentive to the seniors that live ...
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Lightsville review score based on 162 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 162 reviews of 88 Lightsville assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Lightsville 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

Lightsville review score compared against nearby cities

8.3
Lightsville, IL88 facilities
8.2
Leaf River, IL13 facilities
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Adeline, IL10 facilities

Review subcategories for Lightsville 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 162 reviews of 88 Lightsville assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Lightsville 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.
Lightsville, IL averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.7
3.8
Friendliness
3.7
3.8
Care services
3.5
3.5
Staff
3.7
3.7
Meals & dining
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Activities
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Lightsville assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Lightsville assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Lightsville, 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 Lightsville 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 Lightsville that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
46.6%
52.9%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
26.1%
34.2%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
94.3%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.9%
97.7%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
61.4%
57.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
20.5%
30.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
96.6%
96.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
51.1%
47.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
52.3%
52.8%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Lightsville 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 Lightsville Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Lightsville, ILNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
53.4%
51.7%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
23.9%
32.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
38.6%
41.4%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
18.2%
13.8%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Lightsville 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 Lightsville partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Lightsville, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
30.7%
27.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
19.3%
41.5%
No sugar
No sugar
18.2%
38%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
21.6%
36.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
10.2%
18.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Lightsville 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 Lightsville communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Lightsville, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
11.4%
31.9%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
36.4%
42.8%
Room service
Room service
23.9%
37.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.4%
18.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Lightsville 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 Lightsville offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Lightsville, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
39.8%
46.9%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
27.3%
31.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
19.3%
30.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
51.1%
49.9%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
44.3%
49.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
51.1%
52.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
37.5%
41.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
20.5%
36%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
26.1%
38.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
40.9%
47.3%
Live performances
Live performances
45.5%
47.5%
Dances
Dances
21.6%
31%
Fitness center
Fitness center
17%
24.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
42%
46.5%
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State regulations for assisted living in Lightsville

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

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