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The cost of independent living in Epplyanna is about $3,431 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 264 options. Read 2156 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: 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.
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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.
Hickory Terrace is our brand-new independent living community built By Grainger. We are a family owned company lead by owners Brian and Susie Grainger. Brian Grainger has been active in building senior housing in the Sycamore area for more than six years, with unparalleled customer satisfaction...
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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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The application process was smooth and easy. Most of the people are friendly. You have your normal community interactions such as some being nice, some being not being so nice, and overall it is...
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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It has been a good experience for us here at this community. They are caring for my relative very well. The community is nice and clean. The staff is good, they are helpful and kind. . Everything is working...
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.
Shepherd Premier Assisted Living of Elkhorn is dedicated to meeting the diverse needs of today's elderly by offering assisted living in a small, personalized home setting and an integrated approach to health care. Community is integral to the success of Shepherd Premier Assisted Living of...
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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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My 94 year old father-in-law, [name removed], lived in assisted living at Ridgestone Terrace (Elkhorn) for 2 years. I visited every assisted living facility within a 50 mile radius and chose Ridgestone. We...
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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.
RidgeStone Terrace Assisted Living is a Residential Care Apartment Complex, located in Elkhorn, Wisconsin offering up to 28 hours of service per week to each resident with their activities of daily living in a beautiful homelike setting.  Assistance is based on each resident's...
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Cost of independent living in Epplyanna, IL

The average cost of senior living in Epplyanna is $3,431 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Dakota, IL with an average of $3,068 per month.

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

Epplyanna, IL
$3,431/mo
$3,460/mo
$3,359/mo

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

Epplyanna, IL
$3,431/mo
U.S. national average
$4,219/mo

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

$4,756/mo
Independent Living
$3,431/mo

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

Studio
$3,208/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,381/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,030/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$1,477/mo

Senior living costs in Epplyanna 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: Epplyanna, IL
Column state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Community typeEpplyanna, ILIllinoisU.S.
Independent Living$3,431/mo$4,532/mo$4,219/mo
Assisted Living$4,638/mo$5,500/mo$4,760/mo
Memory Care$4,756/mo$5,522/mo$5,025/mo
Independent Living
Epplyanna, IL:$3,431/mo
Illinois:$4,532/mo
U.S.:$4,219/mo
Assisted Living
Epplyanna, IL:$4,638/mo
Illinois:$5,500/mo
U.S.:$4,760/mo
Memory Care
Epplyanna, IL:$4,756/mo
Illinois:$5,522/mo
U.S.:$5,025/mo
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Independent living costs in Epplyanna, IL, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Epplyanna 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Epplyanna, IL$3,756/mo$5,017/mo-25.1%
Illinois$2,825/mo$2,749/mo+2.8%
National$2,857/mo$2,810/mo+1.7%
Epplyanna, IL
2024 average cost:$3,756/mo
2023 average cost:$5,017/mo
Percent change:-25.1%
Illinois
2024 average cost:$2,825/mo
2023 average cost:$2,749/mo
Percent change:+2.8%
National
2024 average cost:$2,857/mo
2023 average cost:$2,810/mo
Percent change:+1.7%
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What families are saying about independent living in Epplyanna

Recent reviews for independent living in Epplyanna

Hallowstone at Middleton

5.0
Thrilled with the care and attention my Mother received while at this Brookdale. It felt like I was pet of a family! The food is wonderful and I enjoyed that when visiting. They also have fun activities for residents and their family members. Thanks for all you did and I would highly suggest ...
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Shepherd Premier Assisted Living of Harvard

5.0
I am very happy with the care that my mother is getting at this very nice and home feeling community. The staff is wonderful and very attentive. I like that the community is clean. <y mother is really liking the activities and she likes what is offered. We would highly recommend this small ...
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Heritage Woods of Belvidere

5.0
I am very content living at Heritage Woods. My apartment is very comfortable and convenient. The nurses and CNAs are very attentive and convenient. The food is good and I may also eat in my room if I so desire. There are activities every day. Also a small store 2 days a week.

Epplyanna independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Epplyanna independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Epplyanna, 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 Epplyanna 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 Epplyanna 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
14.1%
20.9%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
21.4%
35.2%
No sugar
No sugar
19.7%
31.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
23.1%
34.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
6.4%
11.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Epplyanna 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 Epplyanna communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
15.4%
37.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
26.9%
44.3%
Room service
Room service
18.8%
37.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
6.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Epplyanna 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 Epplyanna offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
27.8%
46%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
17.9%
28.9%
Community service programs
Community service programs
16.7%
33.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
43.2%
48.1%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
35%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50.4%
54.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
26.5%
43.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
21.4%
39.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
22.6%
42.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
30.8%
47.9%
Live performances
Live performances
29.9%
47.5%
Dances
Dances
14.5%
33.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
17.1%
40.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
31.2%
47.2%
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