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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Sunbury, IL

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Assisted living costs in Sunbury average about $5,793 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 83 communities in Sunbury. Our detailed directory has 2302 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Ottawa, Morris and Coal City.

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, 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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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
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.
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, 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, 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.
Smith Crossing Continuing Care Retirement Community - Orland Park, IL Smith Crossing, one of two Smith Senior Living communities, located in the Village of Orland Park, Illinois, is a Continuing Care Retirement Community that’s backed by the strength and experience of Smith Senior...
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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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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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When you first enter the building you are greeted by a friendly person who can answer any question you may have. Everywhere you go everything is pristine throughout the building. The nurses are very helpful...
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.
Alvernia Manor sits atop 80 beautiful acres in Lemont,Il, just southwest of Chicago. We first opened our doors in l971 as a nonprofit private pay home for seniors. We are operated by the School Sisters of St.Francis of Christ the King and we welcome seniors of all races and religions. Alvernia...
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Cost of assisted living in Sunbury, IL

The average cost of senior living in Sunbury is $5,793 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Ransom, IL with an average of $5,700 per month.

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

Sunbury, IL
$5,793/mo
U.S. national average
$5,909/mo

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

Studio
$5,048/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,782/mo

Senior living costs in Sunbury 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: Sunbury, IL
Column state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSunbury, ILIllinoisU.S.
Assisted Living$5,793/mo$6,413/mo$5,909/mo
Memory Careunavailable$7,829/mo$7,121/mo
Independent Livingunavailable$3,360/mo$3,532/mo
Assisted Living
Sunbury, IL:$5,793/mo
Illinois:$6,413/mo
U.S.:$5,909/mo
Memory Care
Sunbury, IL:unavailable
Illinois:$7,829/mo
U.S.:$7,121/mo
Independent Living
Sunbury, IL:unavailable
Illinois:$3,360/mo
U.S.:$3,532/mo
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Assisted living costs in Sunbury, IL, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Sunbury 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.
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Sunbury, 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%
Sunbury, 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 Sunbury, 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 Sunbury.

What families are saying about assisted living in Sunbury

Recent reviews for assisted living in Sunbury

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.

Villas of Holly Brook Streator

5.0
If you have parents who are in need of assisted living, this is the place to go. The staff are very nice and accommodating. To this day, anything I ask of them they will do. All of the people here are just so nice. Everybody always says hi, and many of them know me. The facility is a couple ...
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Sunbury review score based on 431 family reviews

8.4
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This proprietary review score is based on 431 reviews of 83 Sunbury assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Sunbury 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

Sunbury review score compared against nearby cities

8.4
Sunbury, IL83 facilities
7.0
Paxton, IL8 facilities
8.5
Morris, IL198 facilities

Review subcategories for Sunbury 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 431 reviews of 83 Sunbury assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Sunbury 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.
Sunbury, IL averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.6
3.4
Friendliness
3.7
3.5
Care services
3.3
3.1
Staff
3.5
3.3
Meals & dining
3.3
3.0
Activities
3.4
3.0
Value for cost*
3.3
3.1
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
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Sunbury assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Sunbury assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Sunbury, 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 Sunbury 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 Sunbury 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
59%
53.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
38.6%
34.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
94%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
96.4%
97.7%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
77.1%
57.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
31.3%
30.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
94%
96.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
59%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
63.9%
53%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Sunbury 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 Sunbury Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Sunbury, ILNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
66.3%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
44.6%
33.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
48.2%
41.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
18.1%
13.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Sunbury 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 Sunbury partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Sunbury, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
45.8%
28.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
45.8%
42.2%
No sugar
No sugar
36.1%
38.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
44.6%
37.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
16.9%
19.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Sunbury 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 Sunbury communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
37.3%
32.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
56.6%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
36.1%
38%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
21.7%
18.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Sunbury 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 Sunbury offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Sunbury, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
63.9%
47.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
41%
31.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
41%
31.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
65.1%
50.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
68.7%
50.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
74.7%
53.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
59%
42.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
56.6%
36.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
51.8%
39.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
63.9%
48%
Live performances
Live performances
68.7%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
44.6%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
39.8%
25.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
63.9%
47.2%
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State regulations for assisted living in Sunbury

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

Frequently Asked Questions

The Timbers of Shorewood, Clarendale of Mokena and Sugar Creek Alzheimer's Special Care Center are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Sunbury, Illinois. See full list of communities.
There are 83 assisted living facilities near Sunbury, Illinois. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Sunbury, Illinois are The Timbers of Shorewood, Clarendale of Mokena 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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