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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Eckard, IL

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The cost of independent living in Eckard is about $3,349 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 121 options. Read 713 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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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.
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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.
River Birch Senior Living is a residential like community of 3 homes overlooking hole #6 of Panther Creek Golf Club in Springfield, IL. This location gives you the feeling of living in the country for peace and quiet yet still close to restaurants, shopping and major highways. Our caregiver to...
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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.
River Birch Senior Living is a residential like community of 3 homes overlooking hole #6 of Panther Creek Golf Club in Springfield, IL. This location gives you the feeling of living in the country for peace and quiet yet still close to restaurants, shopping and major highways. Our caregiver to...
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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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What a great visit I had with my grandma's friend! Everyone was so friendly and welcoming. The smell was so nice as we entered the building. I was very impressed, as a supportive living establishment it...
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.
Come and be spoiled!Timberlake Senior Living is Springfield Illinois’s newest Supportive Living Community. At Timberlake Senior Living our sole purpose is to help seniors maintain their independence. Timberlake provides housing and supportive services to seniors 65+ who may need assistance with...
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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: 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, 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.
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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.
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, 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.

Cost of independent living in Eckard, IL

The average cost of senior living in Eckard is $3,349 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Green Valley, IL with an average of $2,985 per month.

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

Eckard, IL
$3,349/mo
$3,992/mo
$3,319/mo

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

Eckard, IL
$3,349/mo
U.S. national average
$4,162/mo

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

$4,603/mo
Independent Living
$3,349/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,130/mo
Studio
$4,668/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,540/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,170/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,735/mo

Senior living costs in Eckard 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: Eckard, IL
Column state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Community typeEckard, ILIllinoisU.S.
Independent Living$3,349/mo$4,472/mo$4,162/mo
Assisted Living$4,603/mo$5,393/mo$4,706/mo
Memory Care$4,603/mo$5,414/mo$4,956/mo
Independent Living
Eckard, IL:$3,349/mo
Illinois:$4,472/mo
U.S.:$4,162/mo
Assisted Living
Eckard, IL:$4,603/mo
Illinois:$5,393/mo
U.S.:$4,706/mo
Memory Care
Eckard, IL:$4,603/mo
Illinois:$5,414/mo
U.S.:$4,956/mo
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Independent living costs in Eckard, IL, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Eckard 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
Eckard, IL$2,602/mo$2,499/mo+4.1%
Illinois$3,094/mo$3,076/mo+0.6%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Eckard, IL
2024 average cost:$2,602/mo
2023 average cost:$2,499/mo
Percent change:+4.1%
Illinois
2024 average cost:$3,094/mo
2023 average cost:$3,076/mo
Percent change:+0.6%
National
2024 average cost:$3,261/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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What families are saying about independent living in Eckard

Recent reviews for independent living in Eckard

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.

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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Eckard independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Eckard independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Eckard, 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 Eckard 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 Eckard partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Eckard, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
17.4%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
20%
34.5%
No sugar
No sugar
20.9%
31%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
11.3%
33.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
2.6%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Eckard 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 Eckard communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
10.4%
36.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
28.7%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
15.7%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10.4%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Eckard 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 Eckard offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
33%
45.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
12.2%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
13.9%
33.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
41.7%
47.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
34.8%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
47.8%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
31.3%
43%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
20%
38.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
17.4%
41.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
28.7%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
31.3%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
20.9%
33.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20%
39.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
23.5%
46.5%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Villas of Holly Brook Chatham, The Carriages of Rochester and Brenden Gardens are the top-rated independent living facilities near Eckard, Illinois. See full list of communities.
There are 121 independent living facilities near Eckard, Illinois. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Eckard, Illinois are Villas of Holly Brook Chatham and The Montvale Senior Living. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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