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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Morse, IL

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The cost of independent living in Morse is about $3,231 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 112 options.

Read 669 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 Princeton, Chillicothe and Kewanee.

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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...
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.
Photo of Seminary Estates and Villas
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.
Photo of Hawthorne Inn of Galesburg
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
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.
Photo of Liberty Village of Streator
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: 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.
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: 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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Photo of Resthave Home
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.
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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
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.
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
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.
Photo of Woodridge Supportive Living Galesburg
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 Evergreen Place - Streator
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.
Evergreen Place offers worry-free living, where independence thrives and compassionate care is always nearby. Our beautiful campus offers lovely supportive living options. We welcome you to learn more and visit our community of care, where friendships flourish and families find peace of mind....
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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: 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, 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.
Photo of Court Place Apartments
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.
Photo of Marigold Estates
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.
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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
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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.
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...
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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Cost of independent living in Morse, IL

The average cost of senior living in Morse is $3,231 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Bradford, IL with an average of $2,492 per month.

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

Morse, IL
$3,231/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

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

Independent Living
$3,231/mo

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

1 Bedroom
$3,804/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,593/mo

Senior living costs in Morse 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: Morse, IL
Column state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMorse, ILIllinoisU.S.
Independent Living$3,231/mo$3,342/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$5,708/mo$6,329/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Careunavailable$7,681/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Morse, IL:$3,231/mo
Illinois:$3,342/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Morse, IL:$5,708/mo
Illinois:$6,329/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Morse, IL:unavailable
Illinois:$7,681/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Morse

Recent reviews for independent living in Morse

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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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.

Morse independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Morse independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Morse, 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 Morse 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 Morse partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Morse, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
12.5%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
14.3%
35.7%
No sugar
No sugar
9.8%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
11.6%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
4.5%
11.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Morse 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 Morse communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Morse, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
10.7%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
28.6%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
11.6%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
7.1%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Morse 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 Morse offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Morse, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
33.9%
46.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
14.3%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
16.1%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
41.1%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
33.9%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
45.5%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
29.5%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
18.8%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
19.6%
43%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
31.3%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
30.4%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
16.1%
34.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
22.3%
40.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
31.3%
47.6%
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Holiday Palmer Hills, The Fountains and The Meadows of Franklin Grove are the top-rated independent living facilities near Morse, Illinois. See full list of communities.
There are 112 independent living facilities near Morse, Illinois. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in Morse, Illinois is Holiday Palmer Hills. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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