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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Goofy Ridge, IL

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The cost of independent living in Goofy Ridge is about $3,303 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 117 options. Read 630 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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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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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.
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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, 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: 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: 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: 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.

Cost of independent living in Goofy Ridge, IL

The average cost of senior living in Goofy Ridge is $3,303 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Green Valley, IL with an average of $2,985 per month.

Independent living costs in Goofy Ridge, IL, vs. nearby cities

Goofy Ridge, IL
$3,303/mo
$3,235/mo
$3,992/mo

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

Goofy Ridge, IL
$3,303/mo
U.S. national average
$4,203/mo

Independent living costs in Goofy Ridge, IL, vs. other senior living options

$4,611/mo
Independent Living
$3,303/mo

Independent living costs in Goofy Ridge, IL, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,570/mo
Studio
$4,825/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,324/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,245/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,735/mo

Senior living costs in Goofy Ridge vs. state and national costs

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Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Goofy Ridge, IL
Column state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Community typeGoofy Ridge, ILIllinoisU.S.
Independent Living$3,303/mo$4,453/mo$4,203/mo
Assisted Living$4,611/mo$5,370/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$4,611/mo$5,390/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Goofy Ridge, IL:$3,303/mo
Illinois:$4,453/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
Assisted Living
Goofy Ridge, IL:$4,611/mo
Illinois:$5,370/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Goofy Ridge, IL:$4,611/mo
Illinois:$5,390/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
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Independent living costs in Goofy Ridge, IL, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Goofy Ridge 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Goofy Ridge, 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%
Goofy Ridge, 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%
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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 Goofy Ridge

Recent reviews for independent living in Goofy Ridge

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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Goofy Ridge independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Goofy Ridge independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Goofy Ridge, 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 Goofy Ridge 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 Goofy Ridge 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
15.9%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
20.4%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
21.2%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
12.4%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
3.5%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Goofy Ridge 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 Goofy Ridge communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
9.7%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
27.4%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
15%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
9.7%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Goofy Ridge 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 Goofy Ridge offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
31%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
14.2%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
15%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
41.6%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
32.7%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
46%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
30.1%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
20.4%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
16.8%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
26.5%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
29.2%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
19.5%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
19.5%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
22.1%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Brenden Gardens, The Montvale Senior Living and The Lamoine Retirement Living are the top-rated independent living facilities near Goofy Ridge, Illinois. See full list of communities.
There are 117 independent living facilities near Goofy Ridge, Illinois. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in Goofy Ridge, Illinois is The Montvale Senior Living. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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