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The cost of independent living in Bloomington is about $3,089 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 117 options.

Read 970 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 Normal, Clinton and Hopedale.

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Overall I think they did a pretty good job. They did what they said they were going to do for my loved one. They were good about calling and following up with us if anything came up. He didn't really care...
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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It is a very nice place. the apartment is just the right size for a single person, however they do have different sizes and prices available. Staff and the tenants are very friendly and helpful. Utilities...
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.
Kiwanis London House is a senior housing community located in the charming and historic city of Peoria, Peoria County, Illinois. Situated near picturesque sites, such as the tranquil and scenic waters of Peoria Lake, the pleasant Glen Oak Park and Peoria Zoo, Kiwanis London House is a wonderful...
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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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My mother lived here long term, and I will always recommend B'nai B'rith Building #2. Staff was always helpful and maintenance issues promptly resolved. Building clean and apartments are clean and nice. Lots...
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.
B'Nai B'Rith Apartments is a senior living community in the beautiful city of Peoria, Illinois. Peoria, which is one of the state's oldest settlements, is the county seat of Peoria County. It is known for its vibrant culture, as it offers an abundance of museums, performing arts centers and...
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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, 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: 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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I moved here in [date removed]. The staff is wonderful, accommodating and very friendly. The activities they offer are great. Outside our residences are beautiful trees, hillsides, picnic tables, and covered...
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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.
Galena Park Terrace Apartments is located in the beautiful town of Peoria Heights, Peoria County, Illinois. Peoria Heights is absolutely gorgeous with historic beauty and sights to see all through-out town. This is the perfect place for afternoon walks through the old world walkways with...
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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.
Located in Peoria, Peoria County, Illinois, Southside Apartments is a senior apartment provide you with the experience of neighborly community. The best part about Southside Apartments is that it is a small, cozy apartment community that is designed strategically for your needs. These apartments...
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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.
Autumn Accolade Assisted LivingAt Autumn Accolade we are beginning our 15th year in business and we hold a Certification (CDP) Certified Dementia Practitioner. Our staff is trained and dedicated to our residents.We are only minutes from shopping, hospital, dining, and parks. We are centrally...
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After looking at other senior living places, LHV was the winner. Well maintained, great staff, friendly people, Nice landscaping including many flowers, tree's, shrubs. Winter snow removal. Before the...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
The premier continuing care retirement community in Peoria, Lutheran Hillside Village is the perfect starting place for an exciting new chapter of your life. Here on our serene, beautifully wooded campus, you’ll find an active lifestyle, freedom from the hassles of home repairs, and priority...
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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.
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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.
Primrose Retirement Communities in Decatur provide independent living and assisted living senior care. Our buildings feature attached/enclosed garages with direct access to the facility. Our activities and events are shown with Electronic bulletin boards that are available in the apartments and...
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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.
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: 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.
At Bickford of Peoria we offer premiere Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care services to provide peace of mind if an unanticipated need arises. Our genuine intent is to create an environment that gives expression to personal choice and the fullest expression of assistance comes...
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: 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: 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.
The Woods Apartments are one bedroom, HUD subsidized for 62 years and older or persons handicapped or disabled. We are located at the northeast corner of Decatur. We have 57 apartments under one roof.Water and trash pick-up are provided. Pets under 24 pounds welcomed (with small pet deposit).
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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.
The Oxford House, located in Decatur, IL is a controlled access Senior Living Community. The community features wheelchair access, elevator and laundry facility. Most apartments have air conditioning, refrigerator, carpet and water, trash and sewer utilities are included.
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.
Spring Creek Towers is an independent senior housing community situated in the peaceful city of Decatur, Macon County, IL. Spring Creek community is situated in a leafy green suburb that gives our residents the peace of mind they deserve. Discover a haven of convenience and comfort awaiting you...
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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.
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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.
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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.

Cost of independent living in Bloomington, IL

The average cost of senior living in Bloomington is $3,089 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Kappa, IL with an average of $2,492 per month.

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

Bloomington, IL
$3,089/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

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

$8,044/mo
Independent Living
$3,089/mo

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

Studio
$2,772/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,818/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,954/mo

Senior living costs in Bloomington 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: Bloomington, IL
Column state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBloomington, ILIllinoisU.S.
Independent Living$3,089/mo$3,342/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$5,778/mo$6,329/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$8,044/mo$7,681/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Bloomington, IL:$3,089/mo
Illinois:$3,342/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Bloomington, IL:$5,778/mo
Illinois:$6,329/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Bloomington, IL:$8,044/mo
Illinois:$7,681/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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Independent living costs in Bloomington, IL, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Bloomington 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
Bloomington, IL$3,236/mo$3,024/mo+7.0%
Illinois$3,061/mo$2,941/mo+4.1%
National$3,319/mo$3,140/mo+5.7%
Bloomington, IL
2024 average cost:$3,236/mo
2023 average cost:$3,024/mo
Percent change:+7.0%
Illinois
2024 average cost:$3,061/mo
2023 average cost:$2,941/mo
Percent change:+4.1%
National
2024 average cost:$3,319/mo
2023 average cost:$3,140/mo
Percent change:+5.7%
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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 Bloomington

Recent reviews for independent living in Bloomington

Addington Place of Rantoul

3.9
A beautiful facility with spacious rooms and nice amenities. My experience with Hollybrook is probably not typical, but during a very stressful 3 weeks, the staff stepped up and helped my family through a very difficult time. Shortly after moving into the assisted living, my dad was moved to ...
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Gateway at River City in Peoria, IL

5.0
I absolutely love it here at Gateway. There are lots of activities, food is good, most residents are real nice and easy to get along with. The staff is wonderful. I’m friends with many residents who are awesome. Definitely worth living here.

EverTrue Lutheran Hillside Village in Peoria, IL

4.8
I have lived at LHV for 18 months. I was becoming familiar with the routines and activities when they were curtailed by the pandemic. Since that time The staff and administration have devoted themselves to the residents safety, health and comfort. Fellow residents are friendly and concerned ...
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Bloomington independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Bloomington independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Bloomington, 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 Bloomington 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 Bloomington 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
24.8%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
23.1%
35.7%
No sugar
No sugar
20.5%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
17.1%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
6.8%
11.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Bloomington 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 Bloomington communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
11.1%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
34.2%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
20.5%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Bloomington 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 Bloomington offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
35.9%
46.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
20.5%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
21.4%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
44.4%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
37.6%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
46.2%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
35%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
24.8%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
23.9%
43%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
33.3%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
35%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
25.6%
34.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
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Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Frequently Asked Questions

The Carriages of Bloomington, Luther Oaks and Bickford of Bloomington are the top-rated independent living facilities near Bloomington, Illinois. See full list of communities.
There are 117 independent living facilities near Bloomington, Illinois. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in Bloomington, Illinois is The Carriages of Decatur. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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