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The cost of independent living in Mackinaw is about $3,610 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 20 options. Read 77 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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Photo of Brandon Wood Retirement Center
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5 on all, my mom loves it there. Glad you helped us find this place for her, you made an impossible task very easy. Based on the experience so far, we would definitely recommend Brandon Wood Retirement...
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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The staff was excellent. Very caring people that really worked with their tenants. Food was good also I ate there a couple times myself with my sister. Wish she still could live there.
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.
After more than a decade of solid experience as a residential community, Charter Senior Living of Washington is recognized as a leader in senior services. Guided by dedicated staff and management, such a level of competence places Cedarhurst of Washington at the forefront of quality care for...
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This is a brand new clean community. My mother in law loves it here. The community offers transportation. They like that there is an exercise room, media room and a common area to socialize. The community...
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.
Morton Estates features brand new one and two bedroom apartment homes designed exclusively for adults 55 and over. Each spacious floor plan includes modern amenities you would expect to find in a luxury home, at affordable rental rates: a fully-equipped gourmet kitchen with energy-efficient...
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Everyone at Holly Brook takes such a good care of my father. The director, [name removed], was welcoming and helpful, and the head of nursing, [name removed], has gone above and beyond every step of the...
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.
THE INDEPENDENCE YOU WANT ... THE DAILY ASSISTANCE YOU NEED. The Villas of Holly Brook is an Assisted Living Community that offers residents carefree, retirement living at its finest. We'll do it ALL! We'll cook, clean and do the laundry. We also take care of the lawn and remove snow and ice...
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Supportive Living of Washington is a nice community, but the seniors would like to visit the shops on the square. Our loved one would like to get transportation to and from church on Sunday's and also to the...
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.
As a faith-based, not-for-profit organization, Supportive Living of Washington is deeply committed to the well-being of all our residents and their families. We demonstrate our commitment by always providing superior care and services. Supportive Living of Washington offers a robust activities...
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The facilities themselves were super incredibly clean which stood out to us right away on the tour and based on our experience so far with Washington Villas, we would definitely recommend to other...
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.
Never before have elegance and value been so perfectly defined ina beautifully master planned Community. The Villas is committed to standards of excellence in design, construction, amenities, lifestyle, security and affordability.We are a place where every resident can live their life to the...
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Villas of Holly Brook is almost a brand new facility, it is about a year old and is really nice. So far everything is working out just fine for us here and the value for the money is great.
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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We chose Serenity because I toured it and just really liked the facility. My husband was able to get his own private room as well which is nice. The location is close to my home and convenient. I would...
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.
At Serenity in East Peoria, Illinois, residents truly love life. Whether you or a loved one chooses Assisted Living or Memory Care, you’ll discover a warm and inviting community offering you the right level of personalized care and support to approach each day with confidence.Our entire team...
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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.
Never before have elegance and value been so perfectly defined in a beautifully master planned community. We are committed to standards of excellence in design, construction, amenities, lifestyle, security and affordability.Being faith based and family owned and operated, we assure that our...
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There are many things, I love about Cedarhurst but particularly, I love how warm and inviting it is from the physical space to the staff. Everyone is friendly and you can tell they truly care about their job...
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.
Located in Pekin, IL, Charter Senior Living of Pekin is an elegantly furnished senior living community with 61 assisted living suites for older adults with specialized needs. Our skilled, friendly, and compassionate team members are available 24 hours a day to deliver personalized service for...
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Photo of Creekwood 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.
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.
Hopedale Commons is conveniently located in the beautiful and peaceful community of Hopedale, Illinois, only 30 minutes from Peoria, Bloomington and Pekin, Illinois.Our well-trained and caring staff truly enjoy working with the elderly. It is not unusual to find a staff member stopping to chat...
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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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Great community! My mother loves it here. I would rate this community a five just for the people alone. The staff has been incredibly helpful through the entire process from the tour to move-in and beyond....
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 Leisure Acres senior housing is located in serene and beautiful Washington, Tazewell County, IL. For most seniors finding a place to retire that is clean and safe is a top concern. The Washington area has a variety of different things to offer and is just right for a senior who is looking for...
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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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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My mom has lived there for seven years now. The staff is excellent and responsive; I'd start to list them by name, but I would end up missing someone - they all really are fun, caring, great people. There...
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.
John Evans Supportive Living opened in November of 2007. John Evans is proud to provide a choice of apartment floor plans, each designed with your comfort and ease of lifestyle in mind. Our spacious apartments are designed with a living room area, kitchenette, private full bathroom and...
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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.
Photo of Mardell Manor
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.

Cost of independent living in Mackinaw, IL

The average cost of senior living in Mackinaw is $3,610 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Green Valley, IL with an average of $2,985 per month.

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

Mackinaw, IL
$3,610/mo
$3,058/mo

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

Mackinaw, IL
$3,610/mo
U.S. national average
$4,203/mo

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

$4,664/mo
Independent Living
$3,610/mo

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

Studio
$3,062/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,628/mo
2 Bedroom
$2,445/mo

Senior living costs in Mackinaw 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: Mackinaw, IL
Column state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMackinaw, ILIllinoisU.S.
Independent Living$3,610/mo$4,453/mo$4,203/mo
Assisted Living$4,664/mo$5,370/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$4,664/mo$5,390/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Mackinaw, IL:$3,610/mo
Illinois:$4,453/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
Assisted Living
Mackinaw, IL:$4,664/mo
Illinois:$5,370/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Mackinaw, IL:$4,664/mo
Illinois:$5,390/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
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Independent living costs in Mackinaw, IL, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Mackinaw 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.

Mackinaw, ILIL stateNational

Independent living cost trends in Mackinaw, IL

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Mackinaw 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
Mackinaw, IL$3,325/mo$1,433/mo+132.0%
Illinois$2,820/mo$2,826/mo-0.2%
National$2,867/mo$2,825/mo+1.5%
Mackinaw, IL
2024 average cost:$3,325/mo
2023 average cost:$1,433/mo
Percent change:+132.0%
Illinois
2024 average cost:$2,820/mo
2023 average cost:$2,826/mo
Percent change:-0.2%
National
2024 average cost:$2,867/mo
2023 average cost:$2,825/mo
Percent change:+1.5%
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What families are saying about independent living in Mackinaw

Recent reviews for independent living in Mackinaw

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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The Grand Regency in Peoria, IL

4.7
It's a really, really great place. Unfortunately I think I need to move my parents becuase they need skilled care instead of assisted living. As far as the care they're getting, the food plan, and the apartment, it seems like a good value. The care services are good. They distribute all the meds ...
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Mackinaw independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Mackinaw independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Mackinaw, 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 Mackinaw 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 Mackinaw 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
21.1%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
26.3%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
21.1%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
15.8%
33.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Mackinaw 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 Mackinaw communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
5.3%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
47.4%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
21.1%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
5.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Mackinaw 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 Mackinaw offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
47.4%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
21.1%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
31.6%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
52.6%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
47.4%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
57.9%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
42.1%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
31.6%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
31.6%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
47.4%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
47.4%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
31.6%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
42.1%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Brandon Wood Retirement Center, Charter Senior Living of Washington and Morton Estates are the top-rated independent living facilities near Mackinaw, Illinois. See full list of communities.
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