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The cost of independent living in Fancy Prairie is about $3,355 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 35 options. Read 274 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: 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.
For all of you that have reached the age of retirement but don't want to reside at home due to various reasons, perhaps the thought of an independent living facility has crossed your mind. Independent living is designed for active adults who are looking to enjoy retirement with the most...
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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: 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.
Seasons offers one and two bedroom, ground-level, private, luxury apartments. All on one level, with no steps, no stairs and no waiting for elevators! Interconnecting corridors bring friends and neighbors together in the community area which includes a great room with fireplace, game room,...
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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
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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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I am happy with my choice to move into the Homestead at Montvale. I like that it is independent living, I have my own apartment. I really like that it is secure, you need a code to get into the complex. They...
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 Homestead at Montvale is a senior housing found in Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois. Springfield is an urban city and lies on a flat plain area with Lake Springfield and Sangamon River. It is an ideal destination for the family and friends of the senior residents in our community. The...
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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 place for me to move to after losing my husband. I have been here just 10 months and been in the rehab facility here twice for three weeks each time. Having such caring and kind people to help...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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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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Cost of independent living in Fancy Prairie, IL

The average cost of senior living in Fancy Prairie is $3,355 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Broadwell, IL with an average of $2,832 per month.

Independent living costs in Fancy Prairie, IL, vs. nearby cities

Fancy Prairie, IL
$3,355/mo
$3,354/mo

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

Fancy Prairie, IL
$3,355/mo
U.S. national average
$4,153/mo

Independent living costs in Fancy Prairie, IL, vs. other senior living options

$4,912/mo
Independent Living
$3,355/mo

Independent living costs in Fancy Prairie, IL, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,250/mo
Studio
$4,799/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,133/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,171/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,735/mo

Senior living costs in Fancy Prairie 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: Fancy Prairie, IL
Column state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Community typeFancy Prairie, ILIllinoisU.S.
Independent Living$3,355/mo$4,454/mo$4,153/mo
Assisted Living$4,912/mo$5,372/mo$4,698/mo
Memory Care$4,912/mo$5,392/mo$4,946/mo
Independent Living
Fancy Prairie, IL:$3,355/mo
Illinois:$4,454/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
Assisted Living
Fancy Prairie, IL:$4,912/mo
Illinois:$5,372/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Memory Care
Fancy Prairie, IL:$4,912/mo
Illinois:$5,392/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
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Independent living costs in Fancy Prairie, IL, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Fancy Prairie 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.

Fancy Prairie, ILIL stateNational

Independent living cost trends in Fancy Prairie, IL

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Fancy Prairie 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
Fancy Prairie, IL$2,557/mo$2,539/mo+0.7%
Illinois$3,121/mo$3,019/mo+3.4%
National$3,246/mo$3,151/mo+3.0%
Fancy Prairie, IL
2024 average cost:$2,557/mo
2023 average cost:$2,539/mo
Percent change:+0.7%
Illinois
2024 average cost:$3,121/mo
2023 average cost:$3,019/mo
Percent change:+3.4%
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2024 average cost:$3,246/mo
2023 average cost:$3,151/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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What families are saying about independent living in Fancy Prairie

Recent reviews for independent living in Fancy Prairie

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.

Centennial Pointe Senior Living in Springfield, IL

5.0
Mom is eating good, walking more and enjoys the company. The staff that are there are so loving with the residents. It does seem like they are a little understaffed as I do not think mom is getting checked on as often as she was supposed to. There is a nurse on site all day and night. I have ...
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EverTrue Concordia Village in Springfield, IL

5.0
I have lived here for over 6 years. I do not think there could be a better place for me. I attend 10 exercise classes a week. I play bridge, pinochle, rummikub, hands & foot, go for walks around our campus with the lovely landscaping, eat luscious meals in our dining rooms, attend bible ...
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Fancy Prairie independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Fancy Prairie independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Fancy Prairie, 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 Fancy Prairie 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 Fancy Prairie 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
17.1%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
28.6%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
25.7%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
5.7%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
2.9%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Fancy Prairie 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 Fancy Prairie communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Fancy Prairie, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
14.3%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
25.7%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
22.9%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.3%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Fancy Prairie 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 Fancy Prairie offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
37.1%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
17.1%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
11.4%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
45.7%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
37.1%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
54.3%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
34.3%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
20%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
17.1%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
25.7%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
31.4%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
20%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
17.1%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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46.4%
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