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The cost of independent living in Lancaster is about $3,117 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 30 options. Read 73 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
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.
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Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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.
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.
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Cost of independent living in Lancaster, IL

The average cost of senior living in Lancaster is $3,117 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Green Valley, IL with an average of $2,985 per month.

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

Lancaster, IL
$3,117/mo
$3,117/mo

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

Lancaster, IL
$3,117/mo
U.S. national average
$4,153/mo

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

$4,295/mo
Independent Living
$3,117/mo

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

Studio
$4,814/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,208/mo
2 Bedroom
$2,100/mo

Senior living costs in Lancaster 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: Lancaster, IL
Column state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Community typeLancaster, ILIllinoisU.S.
Independent Living$3,117/mo$4,454/mo$4,153/mo
Assisted Living$4,295/mo$5,372/mo$4,698/mo
Memory Care$4,295/mo$5,392/mo$4,946/mo
Independent Living
Lancaster, IL:$3,117/mo
Illinois:$4,454/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
Assisted Living
Lancaster, IL:$4,295/mo
Illinois:$5,372/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Memory Care
Lancaster, IL:$4,295/mo
Illinois:$5,392/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Lancaster

Recent reviews for independent living in Lancaster

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.

Lancaster independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Lancaster independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Lancaster, 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 Lancaster 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 Lancaster partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Lancaster, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
17.9%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
17.9%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
17.9%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
7.1%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
7.1%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Lancaster 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 Lancaster communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Lancaster, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
3.6%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
32.1%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
3.6%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
3.6%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Lancaster 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 Lancaster offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Lancaster, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
32.1%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
10.7%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
7.1%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
35.7%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
32.1%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
39.3%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
28.6%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
21.4%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
10.7%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
28.6%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
28.6%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
21.4%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
17.9%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
21.4%
46.4%
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