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The cost of independent living in Lerna is about $3,097 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 81 options.

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Photo of Hawthorne Inn of Shelbyville
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.
Photo of Friendship Hill
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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Absolutely wonderful place. It is a great to know that my Mom is being taken care of and loved while I cannot be with her. Their atmosphere is very comfortable and feels like home. The food is good and...
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.
Life's Journey Senior Living - Paris is a Memory Care community located in Paris, Illinois. The community opened in July 2013 and can serve 24 residents. Our residents enjoy a collection of amenities and services. With a loving and compassionate staff, neighbors can enjoy a dignified lifestyle...
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.
Photo of Hickory Estates of Pana
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.
Pleasant Meadows Senior Living provides an independent living community to those who are looking to make Chrisman, IL their home. This area is quiet and peaceful, and residents will enjoy the relaxing environment that it offers. Chrisman is a part of Edgar County, and it is a great place to call...
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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, 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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My loved one was previously a resident at Windsor Court Savoy. The management team and staff were excellent. The facility was clean and well maintained. The food was good. In fact, it was so good that my...
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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Photo of Orlando Apartments
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.
Photo of Belvediere Center Plaza
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, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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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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Overall I think they did a pretty good job. They did what they said they were going to do for my loved one. They were good about calling and following up with us if anything came up. He didn't really care...
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: 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 Woods Apartments are one bedroom, HUD subsidized for 62 years and older or persons handicapped or disabled. We are located at the northeast corner of Decatur. We have 57 apartments under one roof.Water and trash pick-up are provided. Pets under 24 pounds welcomed (with small pet deposit).
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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.
Photo of Florida House
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
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.
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.
Spring Creek Towers is an independent senior housing community situated in the peaceful city of Decatur, Macon County, IL. Spring Creek community is situated in a leafy green suburb that gives our residents the peace of mind they deserve. Discover a haven of convenience and comfort awaiting you...
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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.
The Oxford House, located in Decatur, IL is a controlled access Senior Living Community. The community features wheelchair access, elevator and laundry facility. Most apartments have air conditioning, refrigerator, carpet and water, trash and sewer utilities are included.
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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: 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.
Wyndmoor Assisted Living is complete with modern features and amenities, activities, and friendship. You can choose from a studio, one bedroom or two bedroom apartments with a variety of floor plans, many with patios and balconies. You have the security of tailored on-site assisted living...
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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.

Cost of independent living in Lerna, IL

The average cost of senior living in Lerna is $3,097 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Allenville, IL with an average of $2,574 per month.

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

Lerna, IL
$3,097/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

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

$6,298/mo
Independent Living
$3,097/mo

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

Studio
$2,554/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,804/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,858/mo

Senior living costs in Lerna 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: Lerna, IL
Column state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Community typeLerna, ILIllinoisU.S.
Independent Living$3,097/mo$3,342/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$5,393/mo$6,329/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$6,298/mo$7,681/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Lerna, IL:$3,097/mo
Illinois:$3,342/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Lerna, IL:$5,393/mo
Illinois:$6,329/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Lerna, IL:$6,298/mo
Illinois:$7,681/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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Independent living costs in Lerna, IL, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Lerna 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
Lerna, IL$3,222/mo$3,069/mo+5.0%
Illinois$2,485/mo$2,539/mo-2.1%
National$2,792/mo$2,840/mo-1.7%
Lerna, IL
2024 average cost:$3,222/mo
2023 average cost:$3,069/mo
Percent change:+5.0%
Illinois
2024 average cost:$2,485/mo
2023 average cost:$2,539/mo
Percent change:-2.1%
National
2024 average cost:$2,792/mo
2023 average cost:$2,840/mo
Percent change:-1.7%
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What families are saying about independent living in Lerna

Recent reviews for independent living in Lerna

The Oaks Manor in Oakland, IL

5.0
We initially feared Mom would not like being in assisted living, but she absolutely loves it at the Oaks Manor. When we do get her out for the day she is always ready to get back. She always mentions how safe she feels being there. The employees go way above and beyond what is expected and ...
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Heritage Woods of Charleston

4.9
I have lived here for about a year and a half. I have enjoyed it immensely. Very friendly people live and work here. I recommend it for people 65 years old and older. We get three meals a day plus snacks. We get activities that are great. We have exercise programs for 45 minutes at least 2 times ...
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Brookstone Estates of Olney

3.7
My father felt very isolated there as they did not have many activities he was interested in. He did not like the food but the personnel were friendly to him and helped him to meals and gave him his medications but otherwise he did not see them very often as he did not leave his room. He was 99 ...
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Lerna independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Lerna independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Lerna, 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 Lerna 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 Lerna 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
34.6%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33.3%
35.7%
No sugar
No sugar
29.6%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
22.2%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
4.9%
11.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Lerna 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 Lerna communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
13.6%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
39.5%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
29.6%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.8%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Lerna 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 Lerna offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
38.3%
46.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
29.6%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
27.2%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
54.3%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
51.9%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
61.7%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
44.4%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
32.1%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.3%
43%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
46.9%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
49.4%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
29.6%
34.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25.9%
40.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
48.1%
47.6%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Villas of Holly Brook Marshall, Villas of Holly Brook Effingham and Villas of Holly Brook Shelbyville are the top-rated independent living facilities near Lerna, Illinois. See full list of communities.
There are 81 independent living facilities near Lerna, Illinois. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Lerna, Illinois are Villas of Holly Brook Marshall and The Carriages of Decatur. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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