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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Galva, IL

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The cost of independent living in Galva is about $2,989 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 141 options.

Read 973 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 Galesburg, Geneseo and Kewanee.

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Photo of Courtyard Estates of Bradford
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Like us on Facebook! Welcome to Courtyard Estates of Bradford, the area's premiere assisted living community. At Courtyard Estates, our goal is to provide professional, compassionate services for the older adults while promoting independence, which allows our tenants to maintain or improve their...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
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
Care types provided by this community
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 Hawthorne Inn of Galesburg
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
Photo of Courtyard Estates Of Knoxville
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
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, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Photo of Woodridge Supportive Living Galesburg
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, 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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Photo of Avonlea Cottage of Quad Cities II
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Photo of Country Comfort Princeton
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Photo of Liberty Village of Peoria
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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 Hawthorne Inn of Peoria
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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
Care types provided by this community
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
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
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, 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
Care types provided by this community
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 Bickford - Peoria Cottage
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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...
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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
Care types provided by this community
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.
Located in the vibrant Quad Cities, The Suites of Bettendorf is conveniently located at 2592 Middle Road, near the intersection of Middle Road & Spruce Hills Dr. It’s walkability to nearby amenities makes this the perfect place to call home.A thoughtfully designed, 3-story building 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.
Heritage senior homes are seniors Apartments' community located in Hanna City, Peoria County, Illinois. Hanna is a rural mining city in the county of Peoria, Illinois. There is a lot of history preserved in the city's museum and many natural features in its proximity. These features make the city...
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Luther Knoll is an "independent lifestyle" low-income (subsidized) senior community, meaning that there are income and equity requirements. Such are beyond the scope of this review. The minimum age to be...
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+ At Luther Knoll, you can't help but feel at home. Spacious one bedroom apartments that are designed for carefree living with features like generous closet space, walk-in showers and paid utilities including central air. This apartment community offers elevator service,...
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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+ When maintaining an independent lifestyle is important, consider Luther Heights. Located just steps from shopping and banking, this one bedroom apartment community is also a meal site location. Luther Heights has an on-site beauty salon, laundry facilities, many planned...

Cost of independent living in Galva, IL

The average cost of senior living in Galva is $2,989 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include La Fayette, IL with an average of $2,492 per month.

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

Galva, IL
$2,989/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

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

Independent Living
$2,989/mo

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

Studio
$2,412/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,108/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,956/mo

Senior living costs in Galva 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: Galva, IL
Column state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Community typeGalva, ILIllinoisU.S.
Independent Living$2,989/mo$3,342/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$5,363/mo$6,329/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Careunavailable$7,681/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Galva, IL:$2,989/mo
Illinois:$3,342/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Galva, IL:$5,363/mo
Illinois:$6,329/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Galva, IL:unavailable
Illinois:$7,681/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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Independent living costs in Galva, IL, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Galva 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
Galva, IL$3,111/mo$2,977/mo+4.5%
Illinois$3,116/mo$3,021/mo+3.1%
National$3,359/mo$3,243/mo+3.6%
Galva, IL
2024 average cost:$3,111/mo
2023 average cost:$2,977/mo
Percent change:+4.5%
Illinois
2024 average cost:$3,116/mo
2023 average cost:$3,021/mo
Percent change:+3.1%
National
2024 average cost:$3,359/mo
2023 average cost:$3,243/mo
Percent change:+3.6%
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What families are saying about independent living in Galva

Recent reviews for independent living in Galva

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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Red Oak Memory Care in Canton, IL

4.6
I would recommend this facility to others. The nurses are exceptional, down to the kitchen staff. Laundry could use some improvement.

Galva independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Galva independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Galva, 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 Galva 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 Galva partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Galva, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
11.3%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
14.9%
35.7%
No sugar
No sugar
11.3%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
12.1%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
2.8%
11.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Galva 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 Galva communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Galva, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
8.5%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
25.5%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
12.1%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
6.4%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Galva 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 Galva offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Galva, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
30.5%
46.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
13.5%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
15.6%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
38.3%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
31.2%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
43.3%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
24.1%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
17.7%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
17.7%
43%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
27.7%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
28.4%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
15.6%
34.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20.6%
40.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
27%
47.6%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Brookstone of Aledo, Holiday Palmer Hills and The Fountains are the top-rated independent living facilities near Galva, Illinois. See full list of communities.
There are 141 independent living facilities near Galva, Illinois. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Galva, Illinois are Brookstone of Aledo and Holiday Palmer Hills. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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