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The cost of independent living in Alpha is about $2,989 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 112 options.

Read 865 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. You may also consider nearby communities such as Moline, Rock Island and Galesburg.

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My parents are very happy there!
Provides: Memory Care, Independent Living
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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.
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.
Villas at Kewanee is a senior living community located in Kewanee, Illinois. Our residents have a close-knit community environment that offers them laid-back, low maintenance living. Here, you can enjoy the privacy and comfort of home, without the hassle, stress and work of home ownership and...
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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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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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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.
Courtyard Estates of Monmouth is an assisted living community located in Monmouth, Illinois, in a home like environment. Our campus is well cared for and located only minutes from various shopping areas, medical offices, and restaurants. Within our community, residents will enjoy spacious...
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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
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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 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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Wonderfully renovated in 2020, a building with long history and modern amenities, good building service staff including free monthly cleaning. Lovely apartment, great location, good price after you consider...
Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
At Elm Haven Place, you will find beautiful, modern apartments with thoughtfully designed floorplans and every amenity you could want, Elm Haven Place is the perfect place for you to call home.Our spacious floorplans are designed with senior living in mind and include convenient amenities and...
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Mom loves it at Ridgeview Assisted Living and her opinion is the most important opinion. Two months prior to moving she was 100% NOT going to move to assisted living!! Dad’s health was declining and she...
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 Views of Burlington provides a full range of services for older adults. In addition to assisted living services provided at RidgeView, skilled nursing, long-term care, and hospice services are provided at adjacent OakView Nursing & Rehab.We are proud to be independently owned and have...
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It is a lovely facility. Very clean. The staff are approachable and friendly. Their activities and community outreach are stellar. They have tiers of assistance available depending on the needs of each guest...
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.
Evergreen Senior Living offers worry-free living, where independence thrives and compassionate care is always nearby. Our beautiful campus offers lovely assisted living options and unmatched memory support. We offer both long-term care and short-term respite care. We welcome you to learn more and...
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Overall I think it's going pretty well. There are a reasonable variety of things going on. She doesn't seem to like the food, but we have eaten it and it seems okay. I think you get your moneys worth here, I...
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.
Looking for a great place for Mom or Dad? Look no further! St. Francis Woods is a very unique home for seniors. We sit on 10 lovely acres with plenty of trees and wildlife to make you smile. Come sit in our large, inviting sunroom and watch the flurry of adorable activity in our aviary or just...
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My mother moved into Courtyard during Covid, and the staff and care she received while there was excellent. She was not overly thrilled to be leaving her home after 50+ years, but the move was necessary, and...
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: 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.
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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.
Photo of Hawthorne Inn of Galesburg
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.
Provides: Senior Apartments
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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
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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.
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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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 Courtyard Estates Of Knoxville
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: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
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
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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.
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: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
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: Senior Apartments
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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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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.
Legacy Estates of Monmouth Legacy Estates of Monmouth is an assisted living community that is available to those seniors who are looking to call Monmouth, IL their home. This large and comfortable community offers a home in a growing city that is full of prosperity and good things. Legacy Estates...
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Cost of independent living in Alpha, IL

The average cost of senior living in Alpha is $2,989 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Moline, IL with an average of $2,970 per month.

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

Alpha, IL
$2,989/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

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

$6,808/mo
Independent Living
$2,989/mo

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

Studio
$2,412/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,108/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,956/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$2,989/mo$3,342/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$5,363/mo$6,329/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$6,808/mo$7,681/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Alpha, IL:$2,989/mo
Illinois:$3,342/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Alpha, IL:$5,363/mo
Illinois:$6,329/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Alpha, IL:$6,808/mo
Illinois:$7,681/mo
U.S.:$6,999/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 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
Alpha, IL$3,111/mo$2,977/mo+4.5%
Illinois$3,116/mo$3,021/mo+3.1%
National$3,359/mo$3,243/mo+3.6%
Alpha, IL
2024 average cost:$3,111/mo
2023 average cost:$2,977/mo
Percent change:+4.5%
Illinois
2024 average cost:$3,116/mo
2023 average cost:$3,021/mo
Percent change:+3.1%
National
2024 average cost:$3,359/mo
2023 average cost:$3,243/mo
Percent change:+3.6%
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What families are saying about independent living in Alpha

Recent reviews for independent living in Alpha

Red Oak Memory Care in Canton, IL

4.6
I would recommend this facility to others. The nurses are exceptional, down to the kitchen staff. Laundry could use some improvement.

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.

Luther Knoll in Bettendorf, IA

4.5
This place has been great so far! Mom was so worried about moving to an "old folks home", but after seeing how friendly everyone is and what a nice community they've got going here she loves it! She's only been there a little over a month, but she got birthday cards from so many people in the ...
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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.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
9.8%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
15.2%
35.7%
No sugar
No sugar
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32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
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Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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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.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
10.7%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
22.3%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
14.3%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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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.
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Activity director
Activity director
28.6%
46.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
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29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
17%
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Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
38.4%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
30.4%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
42.9%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
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Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
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Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
16.1%
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Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
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Live performances
Live performances
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Dances
Dances
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Fitness center
Fitness center
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Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Brookstone of Aledo, Holiday Palmer Hills and The Fountains are the top-rated independent living facilities near Alpha, Illinois. See full list of communities.
There are 112 independent living facilities near Alpha, Illinois. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Alpha, Illinois are Brookstone of Aledo and Holiday Palmer Hills. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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