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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Mc Donough County, IL

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The cost of independent living in Mc Donough County is about $3,150 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 40 options.

Read 91 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. You may also consider nearby communities such as Rushville, Macomb and Carthage.

Mc Donough County Independent Living Facilities | 91 Reviews

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Photo of Everest Supportive Living of Beardstown
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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The staff have been fantastic! Not just in caring for my mother, but in being "part of the family" in guiding us all towards other needed healthcare needs as my mother battles cancer.
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 Canton, the largest city in Fulton County, Illinois, the Courtyard Estates is an assisted living community which takes pride in providing the highest quality care without compromising an environment where our residents feel independent, and where their privacy is respected. A large...
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My mom just spent two weeks at our home for Easter. She told of some things there that is how I rated it. Some workers are excellent but others can't read letters to her and she is blind. One of the nurses...
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
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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.
Photo of Courtyard Estates Of Knoxville
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, 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.
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.
Galesburg Towers is a senior housing apartment complex for seniors 55 and older and disabled people of any age located in Galesburg, Knox County, Illinois. Galesburg Towers Apartments is located with easy access to nearby shopping centers, gas stations, public transportation lines, theatres,...
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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: 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.
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: 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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My mom is currently residing at Donnellson Health Center in Iowa. She is in their Northbrook memory care and has been for over a year. She is well taken care of and is treated like one of the family. My...
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: 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.
Heritage senior homes are seniors Apartments' community located in Hanna City, Peoria County, Illinois. Hanna is a rural mining city in the county of Peoria, Illinois. There is a lot of history preserved in the city's museum and many natural features in its proximity. These features make the city...

Cost of independent living in Mc Donough County, IL

The average cost of senior living in Mc Donough County is $3,150 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Macomb, IL with an average of $3,150 per month.

Independent living costs in Mc Donough County, IL, vs. nearby counties

Mc Donough County, IL
$3,150/mo
$3,150/mo

Independent living costs in Mc Donough County, IL, vs. state and national averages

Mc Donough County, IL
$3,150/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

Independent living costs in Mc Donough County, IL, vs. other senior living options

$7,700/mo
Independent Living
$3,150/mo

Independent living costs in Mc Donough County, IL, by floor plan type

Studio
$2,835/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,829/mo

Senior living costs in Mc Donough County 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: Mc Donough County, IL
Column state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMc Donough County, ILIllinoisU.S.
Independent Living$3,150/mo$3,342/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$5,467/mo$6,329/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$7,700/mo$7,681/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Mc Donough County, IL:$3,150/mo
Illinois:$3,342/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Mc Donough County, IL:$5,467/mo
Illinois:$6,329/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Mc Donough County, IL:$7,700/mo
Illinois:$7,681/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Mc Donough County

Recent reviews for independent living in Mc Donough County

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.

Ridgeview Assisted Living in Burlington, IA

5.0
[name removed] loved it there. Staff was great. It was his home. The atmosphere was very bright and cheery, it felt very welcoming.

Jefferson House in Macomb, IL

5.0
I have lived here twice.

Mc Donough County independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Mc Donough County independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Mc Donough County, 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 Mc Donough County 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 Mc Donough County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Mc Donough County, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
7.5%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
12.5%
35.7%
No sugar
No sugar
15%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
12.5%
34.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Mc Donough County 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 Mc Donough County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Mc Donough County, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
10%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
22.5%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
10%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Mc Donough County 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 Mc Donough County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Mc Donough County, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
22.5%
46.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
12.5%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
10%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
35%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
25%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
35%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
20%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
5%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
12.5%
43%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
20%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
22.5%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
10%
34.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
10%
40.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
15%
47.6%
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The Lamoine Retirement Living, Grand Prairie of Macomb and River Valley Place of Fort Madison are the top-rated independent living facilities near Mc Donough County, Illinois. See full list of communities.
There are 40 independent living facilities near Mc Donough County, Illinois. See the full list.
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