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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Penrose, IL

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Assisted living costs in Penrose average about $4,517 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 83 communities in Penrose. Our detailed directory has 755 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
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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: 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.
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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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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 mother was a resident at Lincolnshire for three months . The facility has a terrific director that is active in all phases of operation. She insures a safe, clean & loving environment for your loved one....
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.
Lincolnshire Place Lincolnshire Place in Loves Park, Winnebago County, Illinois is a multi-faceted assisted living community with a complete love of sports. Loves Park is a wonderful small town with a family oriented atmosphere. It is a typical suburb but still a very quaint place to settle down...
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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.
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.
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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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Photo of Courtyard Village of Kewanee
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: 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
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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.
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There were lots of nurses on staff but it was costing a lot of money. There were so many people that if my dad was in the sitting area it would be wall to wall people so that you couldn't hardly get a...
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
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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...
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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.
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.
Grand Haven is a 53 apartment community that offers both independent and assisted living options. Our Individualized service plan is tailored to your needs. Independent and Assisted living apartments are mixed throughout the building. The services come to your door. You can choose from...
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They house 5 women all together which is nice for my loved one. And the best part of it is that it is much more affordable compared to the bigger places which are outrageously priced. She is able to still...
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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We moved my mom into Jersey Ridge Place 2 years ago. It was the best decision we have ever made. She was at home and lonely and was starting to get pretty forgetful. After about 2 months at Jersey Ridge...
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.
Life at Jersey Ridge Place is more interesting! Jersey Ridge Place is designed to nurture your spirit and senses. The schedules and activities are centered around your desires. You will have the opportunity to remain both physically and mentally active; and have a great time with your fellow...
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Cost of assisted living in Penrose, IL

The average cost of senior living in Penrose is $4,517 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Adeline, IL with an average of $4,303 per month.

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

Penrose, IL
$4,517/mo
$4,520/mo
$4,537/mo

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

Penrose, IL
$4,517/mo
U.S. national average
$4,705/mo

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

Assisted Living
$4,517/mo
$4,548/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,029/mo
Studio
$4,868/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,253/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,822/mo

Senior living costs in Penrose 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: Penrose, IL
Column state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Community typePenrose, ILIllinoisU.S.
Assisted Living$4,517/mo$5,383/mo$4,705/mo
Memory Care$4,548/mo$5,403/mo$4,956/mo
Independent Living$4,341/mo$4,465/mo$4,161/mo
Assisted Living
Penrose, IL:$4,517/mo
Illinois:$5,383/mo
U.S.:$4,705/mo
Memory Care
Penrose, IL:$4,548/mo
Illinois:$5,403/mo
U.S.:$4,956/mo
Independent Living
Penrose, IL:$4,341/mo
Illinois:$4,465/mo
U.S.:$4,161/mo
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Assisted living costs in Penrose, IL, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Penrose 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
Penrose, IL$5,100/mo$4,859/mo+5.0%
Illinois$5,632/mo$5,379/mo+4.7%
National$5,375/mo$5,129/mo+4.8%
Penrose, IL
2024 average cost:$5,100/mo
2023 average cost:$4,859/mo
Percent change:+5.0%
Illinois
2024 average cost:$5,632/mo
2023 average cost:$5,379/mo
Percent change:+4.7%
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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 Penrose, 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 Penrose.

What families are saying about assisted living in Penrose

Recent reviews for assisted living in Penrose

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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Eagle Point Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Clinton, IA

5.0
The staff treats their patients like family. I love their therapy department, they're really good. There are a lot of wonderful people!

Heritage Woods of Sterling

4.9
I have been a resident of Heritage Woods for 1 year. I am very pleased with the care I receive. I very much enjoy the other residents and the staff is wonderful. The food and activities are very satisfactory. We go on outings, we have entertainment come. We play games in the dining room and ...
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Penrose review score based on 174 family reviews

8.4
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This proprietary review score is based on 174 reviews of 71 Penrose assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Penrose 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

Penrose review score compared against nearby cities

8.4
Penrose, IL71 facilities
8.2
Sterling, IL78 facilities
8.3
Coleta, IL88 facilities

Review subcategories for Penrose 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 174 reviews of 71 Penrose assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Penrose 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.
Penrose, IL averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.1
4.1
Friendliness
4.3
4.2
Care services
3.9
3.8
Staff
4.1
4.0
Meals & dining
3.9
3.7
Activities
3.8
3.7
Value for cost*
3.9
3.7
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Penrose assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Penrose assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Penrose, 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 Penrose 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 Penrose that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Penrose, ILNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
49.3%
52.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
29.6%
33.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
95.8%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.6%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
62%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
23.9%
30%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
95.8%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
46.5%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
46.5%
52.4%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Penrose 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 Penrose Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Penrose, ILNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
52.1%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
28.2%
32.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
40.8%
41.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
14.1%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Penrose 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 Penrose partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Penrose, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
31%
27.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
22.5%
40.9%
No sugar
No sugar
19.7%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
23.9%
36.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
8.5%
17.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Penrose 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 Penrose communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Penrose, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
14.1%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
42.3%
42.3%
Room service
Room service
25.4%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.7%
18%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Penrose 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 Penrose offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Penrose, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
47.9%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
31%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
23.9%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
53.5%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
49.3%
49.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
56.3%
52.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
45.1%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
25.4%
35.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
29.6%
38.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
47.9%
46.8%
Live performances
Live performances
49.3%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
16.9%
30.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
22.5%
24.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
49.3%
46%
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State regulations for assisted living in Penrose

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 Penrose protect seniors.
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