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The cost of independent living in Lee Center is about $3,897 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 117 options. Read 1199 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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My parents are very happy there!
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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.
Courtyard Village is a senior living community located in Kewanee, Illinois. Kewanee is a charming city situated in Henry County that is known for its beautiful park and exciting annual events. The most popular festival is Hog Days, which takes place over Labor Day weekend and offers a carnival,...
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My parents are thrilled about Courtyard, and the employees are wonderful. We couldn't be happier!
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.
Welcome to Courtyard Estates of Kewanee, the area's premiere Assisted Living Community! At Courtyard Estates, our goal is to provide professional, compassionate services for older adults, while promoting independence, which allows our tenants to maintain or improve their current lifestyle. ...
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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
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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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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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I’ve lived here since October 2016, on the Indepent side I moved from Missouri to be near my daughter in Mendota. The majority of residents ate from LaSalle and Lee counties in Illinois, andthey all are very...
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.
Mendota Retirement Community is an assisted living community located in Mendota, Illinois. Located minutes from the center of town, our assisted and independent living community provides easy access for families while providing a peaceful setting for our residents. You'll enjoy our beautiful...
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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.
Prairie Crossing Supportive Living offers an innovative approach to assisted living housing for seniors ages 65 and older of all income levels. Our community combines apartment-style home with personal care, and the availability of 24 hour support staff. We understand how important it is for our...
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Margaret, the lady who runs the Sterling Towers, is amazing! She really goes above and beyond for her residents. My mom is very happy and so a, I. I don't have a single negative thing ton say, so far...
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.
Sterling Towers is a senior housing community for residents over 62 years of age and those with disabilities. It is located in the quiet and cozy city of Sterling, Whiteside County, Illinois. Sterling is a small city of less than six square miles surrounded by fertile farmland with four distinct...
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Since this is a smaller facility, the staff to resident ratio is better than at the larger facilities. They are more available to the family and the residents. My mom was in the memory care unit. She passed...
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: 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.
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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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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: 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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The application process was smooth and easy. Most of the people are friendly. You have your normal community interactions such as some being nice, some being not being so nice, and overall it 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.
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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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I really like it here and I have not run into any problems with anybody. I am really glad to have this place and the management is very good. The maintenance man takes care of things whenever I ask for help....
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.
Sandwich Manor is an affordable senior housing community in Sandwich, DeKalb, Kendall, and LaSalle counties, Illinois. It is conveniently located a couple of blocks off of Highway 34 and near Sandwich Memorial Park, WOW7 Cinema, an antique stores, Dollar General, the Opera House, a food market,...
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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.
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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We have had a great experience so far. I can tell that my mom is very happy and really thriving here. They encourage her to participate in activities and I really like that. I would definitely recommend to...
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.
Lincolnshire Place Lincolnshire Place is an assisted living community that specializes in the art of making seniors feel at home while providing expert dementia care in Sycamore, DeKalb County, Illinois. Located in northern Illinois, Sycamore is home to the Sycamore Pumpkin Festival, an annual...
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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.
Hickory Terrace is our brand-new independent living community built By Grainger. We are a family owned company lead by owners Brian and Susie Grainger. Brian Grainger has been active in building senior housing in the Sycamore area for more than six years, with unparalleled customer satisfaction...
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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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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.
Welcome to Valkommen Plaza Apartments, independent living for people 55 and older or disabled. Valkommen Plaza is privately owned but HUD subsidized under the Section 8 Elderly Program. Rents are based on your income adjusted by out of pocket medical expenses. We are located in Rockford,...
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I've been here 8 years now. I love it here. I'm retired and the rent is quite reasonable. Two buses (E. State and 7th St.) run by daily every half hour and the Charles Street runs hourly. The building is...
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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.
Faust Landmark, located in Rockford, Illinois, is a high-rise affordable senior housing apartment community for independent-minded seniors, and those with physical limitations, on a fixed or low income. Faust Landmark is a beautifully renovated and remodeled historical building. At the Faust,...

Cost of independent living in Lee Center, IL

The average cost of senior living in Lee Center is $3,897 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Oregon, IL with an average of $3,560 per month.

Independent living costs in Lee Center, IL, vs. nearby cities

Lee Center, IL
$3,897/mo
$3,981/mo

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

Lee Center, IL
$3,897/mo
U.S. national average
$4,211/mo

Independent living costs in Lee Center, IL, vs. other senior living options

$5,017/mo
Independent Living
$3,897/mo

Independent living costs in Lee Center, IL, by floor plan type

Studio
$3,598/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,337/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,938/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$2,458/mo

Senior living costs in Lee Center 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: Lee Center, IL
Column state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Community typeLee Center, ILIllinoisU.S.
Independent Living$3,897/mo$4,508/mo$4,211/mo
Assisted Living$4,909/mo$5,467/mo$4,752/mo
Memory Care$5,017/mo$5,489/mo$5,014/mo
Independent Living
Lee Center, IL:$3,897/mo
Illinois:$4,508/mo
U.S.:$4,211/mo
Assisted Living
Lee Center, IL:$4,909/mo
Illinois:$5,467/mo
U.S.:$4,752/mo
Memory Care
Lee Center, IL:$5,017/mo
Illinois:$5,489/mo
U.S.:$5,014/mo
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Independent living costs in Lee Center, IL, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Lee Center 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.

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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Lee Center, IL$3,362/mo$3,445/mo-2.4%
Illinois$3,092/mo$2,949/mo+4.8%
National$3,190/mo$3,059/mo+4.3%
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2024 average cost:$3,362/mo
2023 average cost:$3,445/mo
Percent change:-2.4%
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2024 average cost:$3,092/mo
2023 average cost:$2,949/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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2024 average cost:$3,190/mo
2023 average cost:$3,059/mo
Percent change:+4.3%
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What families are saying about independent living in Lee Center

Recent reviews for independent living in Lee Center

Heritage Woods of Belvidere

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I am very content living at Heritage Woods. My apartment is very comfortable and convenient. The nurses and CNAs are very attentive and convenient. The food is good and I may also eat in my room if I so desire. There are activities every day. Also a small store 2 days a week.

The Reserve of Geneva

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Dad lived here and had many wonderful friends! I am so thankful for the wonderful people he met and experiences he had here. The management helped to get a new occupant into his home quicker than expected (probably because he had granite counter-tops) and we got his entrance fee returned which ...
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Villas of Holly Brook Streator

5.0
If you have parents who are in need of assisted living, this is the place to go. The staff are very nice and accommodating. To this day, anything I ask of them they will do. All of the people here are just so nice. Everybody always says hi, and many of them know me. The facility is a couple ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Friendly and helpful staff. Several reviews mention the kindness and efficiency of the staff at various communities, such as Fox Knoll Village and Peterson Meadows, making residents and their families feel welcome and well-cared for.
Delicious and diverse meals. The quality of food is a common theme in many reviews, with residents at communities like TLC Living Community, Fairhaven Christian Retirement, and Morning Star Village expressing satisfaction with the variety and taste of the meals provided.
Engaging and inclusive activities. Residents enjoy the range of activities offered in communities, such as singing, gardening, and social events, which help keep them active and engaged, as mentioned in reviews for TLC Living Community, Fairhaven Christian Retirement, and Carriage Oaks.
Clean and well-maintained living spaces. Reviews consistently highlight the cleanliness and upkeep of the living spaces in communities, including private rooms and common areas, as noted in reviews for Independence Village Rockford, Plum Landing Retirement Community, and Fox Knoll Village.
Supportive and caring community atmosphere. Many reviews express appreciation for the sense of community and support among residents and staff, with residents at Independence Village Rockford, Fairhaven Christian Retirement, and Carriage Oaks feeling valued and cared for in their new homes.
Accessible and convenient location. Residents and their families often mention the ease of access to amenities and services, as well as the proximity to loved ones and familiar places, as reasons for choosing communities like Peterson Meadows, Independence Village Rockford, and Fox Knoll Village.
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Lee Center independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Lee Center independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Lee Center, 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 Lee Center 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 Lee Center 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
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Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
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34.8%
No sugar
No sugar
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Vegetarian
Vegetarian
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Pureed meals
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Availability of select dining options in Lee Center 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 Lee Center communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
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Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
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Room service
Room service
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Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Lee Center 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 Lee Center offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
44.9%
45.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
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28.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
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33.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
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47.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
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49.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
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54.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
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43.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
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Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
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42.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
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Live performances
Live performances
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47.2%
Dances
Dances
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Fitness center
Fitness center
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Fitness classes
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Plum Landing Retirement Community, The Meadows of Franklin Grove and Prairie Pointe Assisted Living and Memory Care are the top-rated independent living facilities near Lee Center, Illinois. See full list of communities.
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The best independent living facility near you in Lee Center, Illinois is Prairie Pointe Assisted Living and Memory Care. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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