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The cost of independent living in Ayers is about $2,738 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 139 options. Read 588 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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Photo of Diamond Senior Apartments
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.
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.
Petersen Commons Assisted LivingPetersen Commons Assisted Living is an assisted living community situated in Davenport, IA. Davenport, which is the largest city located on the Mississippi River, is highly regarded for its remarkable arts and culture influence. Visitors and residents enjoy the...
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.
Marycrest Senior Housing is located in Davenport, Iowa. With a population of about 150,000 people, Davenport is the largest city found along the Mississippi river in Scott County and boasts a vibrant and bustling community. Davenport offers historic riverboat cruises, the Quad City Symphony, a...
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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.
Designed for persons: 62+ St. Mary's Apartments offers newly renovated affordable one-bedroom apartment homes in a beautiful park-like setting. Located in a quiet residential neighborhood, this friendly apartment community offers elevator service, twice an hour front door bus service, and a smoke...
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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.
Photo of Cook Legacy Village
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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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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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.
Photo of Good Samaritan Society-Davenport
Provides: Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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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Photo of Aster Assisted Living of Monroe
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.
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They house 5 women all together which is nice for my loved one. And the best part of it is that it is much more affordable compared to the bigger places which are outrageously priced. She is able to still...
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: 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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It has been very nice for my mother in this community. The staff is nice. It is very safe. They have a lot of activities for the residents to enjoy. It is very clean and well up-kept. She makes her own meals...
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.
Independent living, maintenance free living, full time management and maintenance staff, variety of floor plans, Barrier free living, No stairs, fantastic buy back program with the purchase of a life lease, planned social activities, meal order program, heated underground parking, storage and...
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.
At Applewood 55+ Adult Community we offer 91 one and two bedroom units. Located in a residential neighborhood on the west side of Dubuque, Applewood has convenient proximity to tri-state attractions and amenities including shopping and medical facilities. Residents enjoy catered meals as well as...
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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: 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: 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.
An affordable luxury apartment home community built on the promise of independent, carefree living for seniors 55 years and better. With many reasons to enjoy life and have peace of mind. Professionally managed by Horizon which develops, builds and manages apartment homes for seniors that are...
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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 Avonlea Cottage of Quad Cities II
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.

Cost of independent living in Ayers, IL

The average cost of senior living in Ayers is $2,738 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Hanover, IL with an average of $1,968 per month.

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

Ayers, IL
$2,738/mo
$3,491/mo
$3,973/mo

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

Ayers, IL
$2,738/mo
U.S. national average
$4,160/mo

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

$4,340/mo
Independent Living
$2,738/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,448/mo
Studio
$4,478/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,319/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,572/mo

Senior living costs in Ayers 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: Ayers, IL
Column state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Community typeAyers, ILIllinoisU.S.
Independent Living$2,738/mo$4,459/mo$4,160/mo
Assisted Living$4,340/mo$5,378/mo$4,703/mo
Memory Care$4,340/mo$5,398/mo$4,954/mo
Independent Living
Ayers, IL:$2,738/mo
Illinois:$4,459/mo
U.S.:$4,160/mo
Assisted Living
Ayers, IL:$4,340/mo
Illinois:$5,378/mo
U.S.:$4,703/mo
Memory Care
Ayers, IL:$4,340/mo
Illinois:$5,398/mo
U.S.:$4,954/mo
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Independent living costs in Ayers, IL, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Ayers 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
Ayers, IL$2,334/mo$1,955/mo+19.4%
Illinois$2,682/mo$2,602/mo+3.1%
National$2,739/mo$2,806/mo-2.4%
Ayers, IL
2024 average cost:$2,334/mo
2023 average cost:$1,955/mo
Percent change:+19.4%
Illinois
2024 average cost:$2,682/mo
2023 average cost:$2,602/mo
Percent change:+3.1%
National
2024 average cost:$2,739/mo
2023 average cost:$2,806/mo
Percent change:-2.4%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about independent living in Ayers

Recent reviews for independent living in Ayers

Sienna Crest - Platteville

5.0
It has been an especially good stay here. The women who assist us are very thoughtful, the food is good, things clothes and bedding are kept clean. They do a great job!

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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Ayers independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ayers independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ayers, 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 Ayers 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 Ayers partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Ayers, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
13.1%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
13.9%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
10.7%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
9.8%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
2.5%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Ayers 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 Ayers communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
9%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
23.8%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
13.9%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
6.6%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ayers 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 Ayers offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
27%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
16.4%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
13.9%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
33.6%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
32%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
38.5%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
24.6%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
15.6%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
18.9%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
28.7%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
28.7%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
10.7%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
19.7%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
27%
46.4%
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Holiday Palmer Hills, The Meadows of Franklin Grove and The Fountains are the top-rated independent living facilities near Ayers, Illinois. See full list of communities.
There are 139 independent living facilities near Ayers, Illinois. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in Ayers, Illinois is Holiday Palmer Hills. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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