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Assisted living costs in Walnut average about $5,708 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 45 communities in Walnut. Our detailed directory has 421 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Dixon, Princeton and Rock Falls.

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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Great people,went above n beyond for my brother,such a wonderful place of comfort n care,can't thank you enough for the kind n loving care you gave my brother.Many thanks to [names removed] and the rest of...
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.
Charter Senior Living Memory Care of Moline provides true person-directed care, taking the time to know and work with each resident as an individual and providing them with care that’s as unique as they are. In Assisted Living, our caring, compassionate staff, first-rate amenities, new community...
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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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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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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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Morrison Manor was the best fit for [name removed] as there were only 12 residents at this Memory Care Facility. He had his own large room which accommodated his family when we all visited. The facility...
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.
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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...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
Photo of Liberty Village
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.
Photo of Shepherd Premier Assisted Living of Oregon
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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.
At Shepherd Premier Assisted Living of Oregon you can enjoy independence when you want it with 24 hour assistance and on site nurses when you need it. Our accessible 16 bedroom, 17 full bathroom home is in a beautiful residential neighborhood in Oregon, IL.
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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.
Villas at Galva is a beautiful, well-maintained assisted living community located in Galva, Illinois. Our modern community is within minutes of all of Peoria's numerous shopping and entertainment options. Our residents benefit from the impressive landscape, park-like setting, and numerous...
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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: 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.
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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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.
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.
Photo of The Summit of Bettendorf
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, Memory Care, 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.
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.
Photo of Liberty Village of Streator
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.

Cost of assisted living in Walnut, IL

The average cost of senior living in Walnut is $5,708 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Hooppole, IL with an average of $5,363 per month.

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

Walnut, IL
$5,708/mo
U.S. national average
$5,830/mo

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

Assisted Living
$5,708/mo
$8,391/mo

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

Studio
$4,817/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,539/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,261/mo

Senior living costs in Walnut 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: Walnut, IL
Column state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWalnut, ILIllinoisU.S.
Assisted Living$5,708/mo$6,329/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$8,391/mo$7,681/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living$3,231/mo$3,342/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Walnut, IL:$5,708/mo
Illinois:$6,329/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Walnut, IL:$8,391/mo
Illinois:$7,681/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Walnut, IL:$3,231/mo
Illinois:$3,342/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Assisted living costs in Walnut, IL, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Walnut 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
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Walnut, IL$5,856/mo$5,533/mo+5.8%
Illinois$4,901/mo$4,784/mo+2.4%
National$4,594/mo$4,554/mo+0.9%
Walnut, IL
2024 average cost:$5,856/mo
2023 average cost:$5,533/mo
Percent change:+5.8%
Illinois
2024 average cost:$4,901/mo
2023 average cost:$4,784/mo
Percent change:+2.4%
National
2024 average cost:$4,594/mo
2023 average cost:$4,554/mo
Percent change:+0.9%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Walnut, 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 Walnut.

What families are saying about assisted living in Walnut

Recent reviews for assisted living in Walnut

Overlook Village in Moline, IL

5.0
Overlook Village has been a godsend for my family. My parents moved to assisted living last year when they were both in failing health and just floundering in their condo. They have now had 3 great meals and have help taking their medications every day. Dad enjoys Men’s Club outings and Happy ...
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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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Walnut review score based on 111 family reviews

8.3
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This proprietary review score is based on 111 reviews of 45 Walnut assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Walnut 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

Walnut review score compared against nearby cities

8.3
Walnut, IL45 facilities
8.0
Dixon, IL58 facilities
7.6
Wyoming, IL13 facilities

Review subcategories for Walnut 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 111 reviews of 45 Walnut assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Walnut 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.
Walnut, IL averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.3
3.4
Friendliness
3.4
3.5
Care services
3.0
3.2
Staff
3.3
3.4
Meals & dining
3.0
3.1
Activities
3.1
3.1
Value for cost*
3.0
3.1
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Walnut assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Walnut assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Walnut, 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 Walnut 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 Walnut 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
55.6%
53.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
28.9%
34.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
97.8%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
97.8%
97.7%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
75.6%
57.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
33.3%
30.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
95.6%
96.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
60%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
60%
53%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Walnut 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 Walnut Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Walnut, ILNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
62.2%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
37.8%
33.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
53.3%
41.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
17.8%
13.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Walnut 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 Walnut partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Walnut, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
26.7%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33.3%
42.1%
No sugar
No sugar
24.4%
38.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
26.7%
37.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
6.7%
19.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Walnut 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 Walnut communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
22.2%
32.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
53.3%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
26.7%
37.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
17.8%
18.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Walnut 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 Walnut offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Walnut, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
57.8%
47.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
33.3%
31.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
24.4%
31.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
62.2%
50.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
60%
50.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
68.9%
53.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
48.9%
42.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
33.3%
36.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
35.6%
39.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
55.6%
47.9%
Live performances
Live performances
60%
48%
Dances
Dances
22.2%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
31.1%
25.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
55.6%
47.1%
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State regulations for assisted living in Walnut

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 Walnut protect seniors.
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