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The cost of independent living in La Fayette is about $2,492 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 132 options.

Read 929 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, Kewanee and Elmwood.

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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.
Autumn Accolade Assisted LivingAt Autumn Accolade we are beginning our 15th year in business and we hold a Certification (CDP) Certified Dementia Practitioner. Our staff is trained and dedicated to our residents.We are only minutes from shopping, hospital, dining, and parks. We are centrally...
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The facility is very clean and the staff have been great so far! The facility was also a great fit because it fit our budget and location needs. Courtyard Estates has proven to be the best choice for my...
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.
Villas at Bushnell is an assisted living and memory care community located in the heart of Bushnell, Illinois, just minutes from all that Peoria has to offer. As a modern, home like environment, our community provides a positive, supportive environment for our residents. We're near beautiful...
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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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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, 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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Morrison Manor was the best fit for [name removed] as there were only 12 residents at this Memory Care Facility. He had his own large room which accommodated his family when we all visited. The facility...
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, 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.
Grand Haven is a 53 apartment community that offers both independent and assisted living options. Our Individualized service plan is tailored to your needs. Independent and Assisted living apartments are mixed throughout the building. The services come to your door. You can choose from...
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Cost of independent living in La Fayette, IL

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

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

La Fayette, IL
$2,492/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

Independent living costs in La Fayette, IL, vs. other senior living options

Independent Living
$2,492/mo

Independent living costs in La Fayette, IL, by floor plan type

Studio
$2,657/mo
1 Bedroom
$2,944/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,763/mo

Senior living costs in La Fayette 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: La Fayette, IL
Column state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Community typeLa Fayette, ILIllinoisU.S.
Independent Living$2,492/mo$3,342/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$5,057/mo$6,329/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Careunavailable$7,681/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
La Fayette, IL:$2,492/mo
Illinois:$3,342/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
La Fayette, IL:$5,057/mo
Illinois:$6,329/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
La Fayette, IL:unavailable
Illinois:$7,681/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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Independent living costs in La Fayette, IL, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in La Fayette 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
La Fayette, IL$3,100/mo$2,889/mo+7.3%
Illinois$3,116/mo$3,021/mo+3.1%
National$3,359/mo$3,243/mo+3.6%
La Fayette, IL
2024 average cost:$3,100/mo
2023 average cost:$2,889/mo
Percent change:+7.3%
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 La Fayette

Recent reviews for independent living in La Fayette

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.

La Fayette independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in La Fayette independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in La Fayette, 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 La Fayette 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 La Fayette 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
9.8%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
12.9%
35.7%
No sugar
No sugar
12.1%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
11.4%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
3%
11.7%
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Availability of select dining options in La Fayette 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 La Fayette communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
8.3%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
25%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
10.6%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
6.1%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in La Fayette 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 La Fayette offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
29.5%
46.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
12.9%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
16.7%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
37.1%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
30.3%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
43.2%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
23.5%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
16.7%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
15.9%
43%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
27.3%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
27.3%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
15.2%
34.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20.5%
40.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
25%
47.6%
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Brookstone of Aledo, Holiday Palmer Hills and The Fountains are the top-rated independent living facilities near La Fayette, Illinois. See full list of communities.
There are 132 independent living facilities near La Fayette, Illinois. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in La Fayette, 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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