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Assisted living costs in Utica average about $5,045 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 74 communities in Utica. Our detailed directory has 1337 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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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.
Evergreen Place offers worry-free living, where independence thrives and compassionate care is always nearby. Our beautiful campus offers lovely supportive living options. We welcome you to learn more and visit our community of care, where friendships flourish and families find peace of mind....
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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.
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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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: 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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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, 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
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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: Memory Care
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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.
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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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Since this is a smaller facility, the staff to resident ratio is better than at the larger facilities. They are more available to the family and the residents. My mom was in the memory care unit. She passed...
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
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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.
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, 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.
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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
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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.
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, 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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We have had a great experience so far. I can tell that my mom is very happy and really thriving here. They encourage her to participate in activities and I really like that. I would definitely recommend to...
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 is an assisted living community that specializes in the art of making seniors feel at home while providing expert dementia care in Sycamore, DeKalb County, Illinois. Located in northern Illinois, Sycamore is home to the Sycamore Pumpkin Festival, an annual...

Cost of assisted living in Utica, IL

The average cost of senior living in Utica is $5,045 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Granville, IL with an average of $4,349 per month.

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

Utica, IL
$5,045/mo
$4,921/mo

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

Utica, IL
$5,045/mo
U.S. national average
$4,752/mo

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

Assisted Living
$5,045/mo
$5,125/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,954/mo
Studio
$4,876/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,627/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,714/mo

Senior living costs in Utica 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: Utica, IL
Column state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Community typeUtica, ILIllinoisU.S.
Assisted Living$5,045/mo$5,469/mo$4,752/mo
Memory Care$5,125/mo$5,491/mo$5,013/mo
Independent Living$4,013/mo$4,509/mo$4,211/mo
Assisted Living
Utica, IL:$5,045/mo
Illinois:$5,469/mo
U.S.:$4,752/mo
Memory Care
Utica, IL:$5,125/mo
Illinois:$5,491/mo
U.S.:$5,013/mo
Independent Living
Utica, IL:$4,013/mo
Illinois:$4,509/mo
U.S.:$4,211/mo
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Assisted living costs in Utica, IL, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Utica 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
Utica, IL$5,329/mo$4,813/mo+10.7%
Illinois$5,614/mo$5,363/mo+4.7%
National$5,374/mo$5,126/mo+4.8%
Utica, IL
2024 average cost:$5,329/mo
2023 average cost:$4,813/mo
Percent change:+10.7%
Illinois
2024 average cost:$5,614/mo
2023 average cost:$5,363/mo
Percent change:+4.7%
National
2024 average cost:$5,374/mo
2023 average cost:$5,126/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Utica, 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 Utica.

What families are saying about assisted living in Utica

Recent reviews for assisted living in Utica

EverTrue Lutheran Hillside Village in Peoria, IL

4.8
I have lived at LHV for 18 months. I was becoming familiar with the routines and activities when they were curtailed by the pandemic. Since that time The staff and administration have devoted themselves to the residents safety, health and comfort. Fellow residents are friendly and concerned ...
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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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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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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Friendly and helpful staff. Reviews consistently mention the kindness and attentiveness of staff members across multiple communities, such as The Timbers of Shorewood, Grand Victorian of Sycamore, and StoryPoint Romeoville. Residents and their families appreciate the personalized care and frequent communication with ...
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Varied activities and social opportunities. Many residents express enjoyment in the diverse range of activities offered, including movie nights, game nights, outings, and trivia sessions, from communities like Ciel Senior Living at Plainfield, Prairie Pointe Assisted Living and Memory Care, and The Whitley.
High standards for cleanliness and maintenance. Cleanliness is a common theme in reviews, with residents and families praising the attentiveness of housekeeping and maintenance staff at communities like The Timbers of Shorewood, Shepherd Premier Senior Living, and StoryPoint Romeoville.
Individualized care and consideration. Reviews highlight the accommodating nature of caregivers at various communities, such as Heritage Woods of Yorkville, Bardwell Residences, and Sunnymere, ensuring that residents' unique needs are met.
Communication and transparency with families. Clear and ongoing communication between families and staff is a priority at communities like Eden Vista Rock Run, Ciel Senior Living at Plainfield, and StoryPoint Romeoville, ensuring everyone is informed and care needs are being met.
Personalized care plans and accommodations. Residents and their families appreciate the customized care plans at communities like StoryPoint Romeoville, The Pointe at Pontiac, and Prairie Pointe Assisted Living and Memory Care, allowing for a more tailored living experience.
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Utica review score based on 266 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 266 reviews of 70 Utica assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Utica 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

Utica review score compared against nearby cities

8.2
Utica, IL70 facilities
8.2
North Utica, IL75 facilities
8.2
Oglesby, IL63 facilities

Review subcategories for Utica 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 266 reviews of 70 Utica assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Utica 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.
Utica, IL averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.7
3.9
Friendliness
3.8
4.0
Care services
3.5
3.6
Staff
3.7
3.9
Meals & dining
3.3
3.5
Activities
3.4
3.5
Value for cost*
3.4
3.6
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Utica assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Utica assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Utica, 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 Utica 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 Utica that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Utica, ILNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
51.4%
52.6%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
37.1%
33.9%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
92.9%
96%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
94.3%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
72.9%
56.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
28.6%
30.1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
92.9%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
52.9%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
52.9%
52.5%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Utica 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 Utica Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Utica, ILNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
55.7%
51.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
35.7%
32.7%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
38.6%
41.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
14.3%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Utica 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 Utica partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Utica, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
38.6%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
37.1%
41.2%
No sugar
No sugar
30%
37.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
32.9%
36.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.9%
17.9%
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Availability of select dining options in Utica 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 Utica communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Utica, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
25.7%
31.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
54.3%
42.5%
Room service
Room service
25.7%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
15.7%
18.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Utica 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 Utica offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Utica, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
60%
46.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
32.9%
31.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
30%
30.6%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
61.4%
49.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
61.4%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
67.1%
52.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
57.1%
41.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
42.9%
35.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
44.3%
38.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
58.6%
47%
Live performances
Live performances
62.9%
47.2%
Dances
Dances
30%
30.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
30%
24.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
60%
46.2%
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State regulations for assisted living in Utica

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

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The Timbers of Shorewood, The Meadows of Franklin Grove and Prairie Pointe Assisted Living and Memory Care are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Utica, Illinois. See full list of communities.
There are 74 assisted living facilities near Utica, Illinois. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Utica, Illinois are 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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