10 Best Independent Living Communities in Ashland, IL

Cost of independent living in Ashland, IL

The average cost of senior living in Illinois is $3,342 per month as compared to $3,520 in the United States.

Senior living costs in Illinois vs. 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 state: Illinois

Column national: U.S.

Column costDifference: Cost difference

Community type	Illinois	U.S.	Cost difference
Independent Living	$3,342/mo	$3,520/mo	5.1% below national median
Assisted Living	$6,329/mo	$5,830/mo	8.6% above national median
Memory Care	$7,681/mo	$6,999/mo	9.7% above national median

Independent Living

Illinois:$3,342/mo

U.S.:$3,520/mo

Cost difference:5.1% below national median

Assisted Living

Illinois:$6,329/mo

U.S.:$5,830/mo

Cost difference:8.6% above national median

Memory Care

Illinois:$7,681/mo

U.S.:$6,999/mo

Cost difference:9.7% above national median

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What families are saying about independent living in Ashland

Recent reviews for independent living in Ashland

Villas of Holly Brook and Reflections Springfield

4.9

The facility was extremely open and friendly to all family members. The facility worked with us to get my mom acclimated to the place and try different solutions.

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.

Cedarhurst of Jacksonville

4.1

My siblings and I have been very happy with the care and the physical facility of Cedarhurst. They strive to keep it clean, friendly and a well cared for community.

Ashland independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ashland independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ashland, 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 Ashland 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 Ashland partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.

Ashland, ILNational

Nutritionist / dietician

21%

21.2%

Low / no sodium

27.4%

35.7%

No sugar

25.8%

32%

Vegetarian

4.8%

34.8%

Pureed meals

1.6%

11.7%

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Availability of select dining options in Ashland 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 Ashland communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.

Ashland, ILNational

Professional chef

9.7%

37.6%

Restaurant style dining

30.6%

44.8%

Room service

21%

38.2%

Anytime dining

9.7%

17.8%

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Availability of select programs and activities in Ashland 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 Ashland offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.

Ashland, ILNational

Activity director

38.7%

46.5%

Pet-focused programs

16.1%

29.3%

Community service programs

12.9%

34.2%

Devotional activities on-site

41.9%

48.3%

Parties / BBQs / happy hour

40.3%

50.1%

Outings / off-site activities

50%

54.9%

Piano or organ

35.5%

44.2%

Arts and crafts center

22.6%

39.7%

Educational speakers / life long learning

17.7%

43%

Clubs / games / karaoke

32.3%

48.3%

Live performances

37.1%

48.1%

Dances

24.2%

34.3%

Fitness center

21%

40.7%

Fitness classes

27.4%

47.6%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Villas of Holly Brook Chatham, The Montvale Senior Living and Courtyard Estates of Girard are the top-rated independent living facilities near Ashland, Illinois. See full list of communities.

There are 62 independent living facilities near Ashland, Illinois. See the full list.

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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Ashland, IL

Ashland Independent Living Facilities | 427 Reviews

Villas at Lincoln

Vonderlieth Living Ctr Inc

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The Village at Morse Farm

Autumn Accolade, Inc.

Heritage Woods of Canton

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Golden Acres Retirement Home

Red Oak Memory Care

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Cost of independent living in Ashland, IL

Senior living costs in Illinois vs. national costs

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What families are saying about independent living in Ashland

Recent reviews for independent living in Ashland

Villas of Holly Brook and Reflections Springfield

Red Oak Memory Care in Canton, IL

Cedarhurst of Jacksonville

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