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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Lightsville, IL

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The cost of independent living in Lightsville is about $3,401 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 133 options. Read 845 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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Really just a great place. I'd give them 5s across the board. It's a nice looking place, everyone is very friendly, and the services and activities they provide are great.
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.
Designed for persons: 62+ Riverview Heights offers affordable one bedroom apartment homes with utilities included in a well-maintained building situated along the Rock River. This active apartment community has many planned social activities, a central courtyard, elevator service, laundry on each...
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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: 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.
Located in the town of Janesville, First Senior II offers 36 income-eligible or market-rate apartment homes, ranging from 625-1,100 sf in size. Visit First Senior and see how you can live a carefree lifestyle where independence and convenience are emphasized.
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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.
Located in the City of Janesville, First Senior Apartments offer one & two bedroom apartment homes for those 55+. Visit First Senior and see how you can live a carefree lifestyle where independence and convenience are emphasized.
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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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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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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
HARVARD RANCH FOR SENIORS IS A 23 APARTMENT BUILDING ALL ON ONE FLOOR. APTS. INCLUDE STOVE FRIDGE AND GAS HEAT AND GAS COOKING. CENTRAL AIR AND PARKING. RESIDENT MUST BE 60 YEARS OF AGE AND HAVE INCOME BELOW 32,OOO PER YEAR.
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My dad loves living at Rock Haven. The food is good and they offer a variety of choices. His health has improved and he has even gained some weight. The caregivers are wonderful. This community offers long...
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, 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.
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.
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I am very impressed with the caring and attentive staff. They impress me as having genuine interest in the residents they serve.
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: 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.
Village Cooperative of Clinton, IA There is an exciting new senior independent living option available in Clinton! The Village Cooperative of Clinton will be located in northwest part of the city. The cooperative will consist of 44 new homes. Residents will have the choice of expertly designed...
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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.
We began our quest into senior living because of our love for our beloved mother, Mary Bickford, whose needs became too great for us to manage.  As we researched senior living options, we were shocked at our findings.  The options offered too much or too little — none met her needs and...
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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.
A non-profit, locally owned and managed organization dedicated to providing low-cost rental housing for the elderly
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The staff is awesome. I think they are taking a good job taking care of her, she is always clean. They are very attentive to her. They always stop to visit with us, and her, when we are in the common area....
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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.
Heartsong Assisted Living is an assisted living facility located in the beautiful area of Belleville, WI. Here at Heartsong, we believe that it is important that our residents maintain an active lifestyle, we provide plenty of activities for our seniors to enjoy. Our facility has common areas in...

Cost of independent living in Lightsville, IL

The average cost of senior living in Lightsville is $3,401 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Dakota, IL with an average of $3,143 per month.

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

Lightsville, IL
$3,401/mo
$3,428/mo

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

Lightsville, IL
$3,401/mo
U.S. national average
$4,173/mo

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

$4,550/mo
Independent Living
$3,401/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,029/mo
Studio
$4,730/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,244/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,476/mo

Senior living costs in Lightsville 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: Lightsville, IL
Column state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Community typeLightsville, ILIllinoisU.S.
Independent Living$3,401/mo$4,479/mo$4,173/mo
Assisted Living$4,550/mo$5,399/mo$4,716/mo
Memory Care$4,550/mo$5,420/mo$4,970/mo
Independent Living
Lightsville, IL:$3,401/mo
Illinois:$4,479/mo
U.S.:$4,173/mo
Assisted Living
Lightsville, IL:$4,550/mo
Illinois:$5,399/mo
U.S.:$4,716/mo
Memory Care
Lightsville, IL:$4,550/mo
Illinois:$5,420/mo
U.S.:$4,970/mo
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Independent living costs in Lightsville, IL, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Lightsville 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
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Lightsville, IL$4,000/mo$4,642/mo-13.8%
Illinois$2,853/mo$2,809/mo+1.6%
National$2,926/mo$2,843/mo+2.9%
Lightsville, IL
2024 average cost:$4,000/mo
2023 average cost:$4,642/mo
Percent change:-13.8%
Illinois
2024 average cost:$2,853/mo
2023 average cost:$2,809/mo
Percent change:+1.6%
National
2024 average cost:$2,926/mo
2023 average cost:$2,843/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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What families are saying about independent living in Lightsville

Recent reviews for independent living in Lightsville

Shepherd of Harvard

5.0
I am very happy with the care that my mother is getting at this very nice and home feeling community. The staff is wonderful and very attentive. I like that the community is clean. <y mother is really liking the activities and she likes what is offered. We would highly recommend this small ...
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Heritage Woods of Belvidere

5.0
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.

Shepherd Premier Living of Harvard

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We chose Shepherd Premier Living because it was one of the only ones taking new residents during covid and it was the only place that was not forcing residents to stay in their rooms. The value for the money is also great. She has had some issues with her medications, they use their own doctor ...
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Lightsville independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Lightsville independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Lightsville, 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 Lightsville 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 Lightsville 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
17.8%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
12.7%
34.5%
No sugar
No sugar
11.9%
31%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
14.4%
33.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
5.1%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Lightsville 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 Lightsville communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
10.2%
36.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
23.7%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
14.4%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
4.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Lightsville 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 Lightsville offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
26.3%
45.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
17.8%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
17.8%
33.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
35.6%
47.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
31.4%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
39%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
28%
43%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
17.8%
38.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
21.2%
41.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
28.8%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
28.8%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
12.7%
33.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16.9%
39.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
29.7%
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