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The cost of independent living in Alpha is about $3,518 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 32 options. Read 192 reviews, see photos, and learn about amenities that make independent living the ideal next step for adults 55+ who wish to enjoy friendships and hobbies without the hassle of cooking and home maintenance.

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What we like the most about the community is the friendliness and yes we would recommend Brookstone of Aledo to other families based on the experience so far.
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.
A gracious affordable assisted lifestyle community for the older adult. At Brookstone of Aledo, you'll enjoy friendly neighbors to share common life experiences and an active community full of choices. In the privacy of your own apartment which has been conveniently designed for senior living,...
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Housekeepers don't come as often as we thought. They offer a lot of activities, but mom doesn't really take part. It's great for her, she is comfortable but like I said she tends to stay to herself more than...
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.
Park Vista Retirement Living offers both assisted and independent living options in 1 and 2 bedroom apartments as well as spacious villas.  nestled in 12 wooded acres, our residents enjoy a park-like setting that is inviting in all seasons.  Tastefully decorated, our community is a...
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I can't think of any improvements off the top of my head. Yes, I would recommend New Perspective Silvis to other families based on the experience so far.
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.
Offering: Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory CareThe New Perspective senior living community in Silvis, IL serves seniors from Davenport and the Quad Cities area in Iowa. Creative interior design combines warm, friendly tones with the beauty and amenities of a fine hotel located in the...
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Everyone knows her name. The meals are always delicious. And they have a wide variety. She hasn't found many that she wants to do, but the ones she has done she really enjoys. Based on the experience we have...
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.
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33 Floor plans available
8.1
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They need more residents, especially men so the activities and social interactions can be better. Yes, we would definitely recommend the community to other families based on the experience so far .
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.
Charter Senior Living of Moline provides truly 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 and...
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8.0
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My sister received amazing care at Heritage Woods of Moline. She was a little nervous about meeting new people and fitting in. On the day she moved in those feelings were gone. Everyone was so welcoming...
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.
The Heritage Woods of Moline assisted lifestyle community is located in beautiful Moline, IL. This area is known for its natural beauty and a never ending list of things to do. The Riverside Park houses a number of outdoor activities to participate in. There is a water park and walking trails...
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My mom is slowly transitioning at Bickford of Moline and the staff is really working with her. They have done a great job getting her involved in lots of activities that keep her stimulated and she enjoys...
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.
Bickford isn’t just another senior living community. Our caregiver family is committed to ensuring that every resident lives their most fulfilling life. Here, your loved one will savor meals made from scratch, always have a dedicated caregiver by their side, and enjoy a vibrant social calendar.A...
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My parents are very happy there!
Provides: Independent Living
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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.
Courtyard Village is a senior living community located in Kewanee, Illinois. Kewanee is a charming city situated in Henry County that is known for its beautiful park and exciting annual events. The most popular festival is Hog Days, which takes place over Labor Day weekend and offers a carnival,...
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My parents are thrilled about Courtyard, and the employees are wonderful. We couldn't be happier!
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.
Welcome to Courtyard Estates of Kewanee, the area's premiere Assisted Living Community! At Courtyard Estates, our goal is to provide professional, compassionate services for older adults, while promoting independence, which allows our tenants to maintain or improve their current lifestyle. ...
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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.
Friendship Manor is the Illinois' Quad Cities only “Continuing Care Retirement Community.” Our warm, considerately designed, efficient campus is a safe haven where you can fully explore and celebrate your retirement years.The retirement community at Friendship Manor is a convenient and...
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[name removed] the social director has helped me out a lot. [name removed] also is doing a great job running the building and helping all of us with what we need. The fort is a very nice place and the staff...
Provides: Assisted 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.
The Fort Armstrong knows that making this decision can be difficult, which is why we do everything in our power to make that journey as simple as possible. The Fort Armstrong offers services and amenities comparable to other assisted living communities. We believe we go above and beyond the...
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Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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 Hawthorne Inn of Galesburg
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.
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Galesburg Towers is a senior housing apartment complex for seniors 55 and older and disabled people of any age located in Galesburg, Knox County, Illinois. Galesburg Towers Apartments is located with easy access to nearby shopping centers, gas stations, public transportation lines, theatres,...
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Provides: Assisted 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.
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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.
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.
Courtyard Estates of 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...
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Provides: Assisted 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.
Photo of Courtyard Estates Of Knoxville
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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Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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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.
Provides: Assisted 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.
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Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Photo of Courtyard Village of Kewanee
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 independent living in Alpha, IL

The average cost of senior living in Alpha is $3,518 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Oneida, IL with an average of $1,999 per month.

Independent living costs in Alpha, IL, vs. nearby cities

Alpha, IL
$3,518/mo
$3,235/mo
$3,362/mo

Independent living costs in Alpha, IL, vs. state and national averages

Alpha, IL
$3,518/mo
U.S. national average
$4,153/mo

Independent living costs in Alpha, IL, vs. other senior living options

$4,272/mo
Independent Living
$3,518/mo

Independent living costs in Alpha, IL, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,395/mo
Studio
$4,292/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,425/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,464/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,775/mo

Senior living costs in Alpha 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: Alpha, IL
Column state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Community typeAlpha, ILIllinoisU.S.
Independent Living$3,518/mo$4,453/mo$4,153/mo
Assisted Living$4,272/mo$5,370/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$4,272/mo$5,390/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Alpha, IL:$3,518/mo
Illinois:$4,453/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
Assisted Living
Alpha, IL:$4,272/mo
Illinois:$5,370/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Alpha, IL:$4,272/mo
Illinois:$5,390/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
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Independent living costs in Alpha, IL, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Alpha 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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Independent living cost trends in Alpha, IL

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Alpha 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
Alpha, IL$2,334/mo$2,434/mo-4.1%
Illinois$2,563/mo$2,615/mo-2.0%
National$2,774/mo$2,764/mo+0.4%
Alpha, IL
2024 average cost:$2,334/mo
2023 average cost:$2,434/mo
Percent change:-4.1%
Illinois
2024 average cost:$2,563/mo
2023 average cost:$2,615/mo
Percent change:-2.0%
National
2024 average cost:$2,774/mo
2023 average cost:$2,764/mo
Percent change:+0.4%
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What families are saying about independent living in Alpha

Recent reviews for independent living in Alpha

Fort Armstrong in Rock Island, IL

5.0
I have lived at The Fort Armstrong for almost 5 years and do not regret my choice in moving here. I enjoy the live music and outings we go on.

Overlook Village in Moline, IL

5.0
The facility is expensive, but worth it. I would recommend it to everyone. My mom is in independent living. Staff (ambassadors) are on duty 24 hours daily. They can help with problems with the TV or if there is a problem. Recently, we found another resident in distress and called the staff. They ...
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Heritage Woods of Moline

5.0
It is so great to see my Aunt so happy! She loves the food and friendly environment. She has made so many new friends. We couldn’t ask for a better community for her to live in!

Alpha independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Alpha independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Alpha, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Alpha independent living

Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Alpha partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Alpha, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
10.3%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
13.8%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
10.3%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
10.3%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
3.4%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Alpha independent living

Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Alpha communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Alpha, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
13.8%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
27.6%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
10.3%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
6.9%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Alpha independent 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 independent living communities in Alpha offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Alpha, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
34.5%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
20.7%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
24.1%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
44.8%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
34.5%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
37.9%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
24.1%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
24.1%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
24.1%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
34.5%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
34.5%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
17.2%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
24.1%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
31%
46.4%
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