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The cost of independent living in Prairie Center is about $4,244 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 134 options. Read 2710 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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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.
Prairie Crossing Supportive Living offers an innovative approach to assisted living housing for seniors ages 65 and older of all income levels. Our community combines apartment-style home with personal care, and the availability of 24 hour support staff. We understand how important it is for our...
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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, 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: 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.
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: 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: 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: 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: 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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The application process was smooth and easy. Most of the people are friendly. You have your normal community interactions such as some being nice, some being not being so nice, and overall it is...
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: 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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The staff at the Constitution House is very friendly and always courteous. One of the deciding factors for choosing the Constitution House was their monthly rent is tied to social security income. This was...
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.
Constitution House is part of Franciscan Ministries, Inc. We provide affordable housing for low income for those 62 and older, or 55 and older with a disability. We are conveniently located in Aurora, minutes south of Interstate 88. We are within walking distance of Wal-Mart and Walgreen’s and...
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Great place for non active seniors as it lacks active activities. Lack of management and maintenance staff for several months was/is disappointing. Good location for stores and restaurants, many within...
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.
Anderson Farms Apartments is nestled in the countryside and offers a quiet, peaceful setting. At Anderson Farms Apartments, you can enjoy the fresh country air while taking a stroll or tending to your own gardening bed. Or just relax and enjoy the views. Located in Montgomery, Illinois, Anderson...
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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: 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: 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: 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: 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.
Hickory Terrace is our brand-new independent living community built By Grainger. We are a family owned company lead by owners Brian and Susie Grainger. Brian Grainger has been active in building senior housing in the Sycamore area for more than six years, with unparalleled customer satisfaction...
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We have had a great experience so far. I can tell that my mom is very happy and really thriving here. They encourage her to participate in activities and I really like that. I would definitely recommend to...
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.
Lincolnshire Place Lincolnshire Place is an assisted living community that specializes in the art of making seniors feel at home while providing expert dementia care in Sycamore, DeKalb County, Illinois. Located in northern Illinois, Sycamore is home to the Sycamore Pumpkin Festival, an annual...
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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Cost of independent living in Prairie Center, IL

The average cost of senior living in Prairie Center is $4,244 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Paw Paw, IL with an average of $3,602 per month.

Independent living costs in Prairie Center, IL, vs. nearby cities

Prairie Center, IL
$4,244/mo
$4,911/mo

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

Prairie Center, IL
$4,244/mo
U.S. national average
$4,162/mo

Independent living costs in Prairie Center, IL, vs. other senior living options

$5,683/mo
Independent Living
$4,244/mo

Independent living costs in Prairie Center, IL, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,415/mo
Studio
$5,500/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,554/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,028/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,056/mo

Senior living costs in Prairie Center 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: Prairie Center, IL
Column state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Community typePrairie Center, ILIllinoisU.S.
Independent Living$4,244/mo$4,472/mo$4,162/mo
Assisted Living$5,560/mo$5,393/mo$4,706/mo
Memory Care$5,683/mo$5,414/mo$4,956/mo
Independent Living
Prairie Center, IL:$4,244/mo
Illinois:$4,472/mo
U.S.:$4,162/mo
Assisted Living
Prairie Center, IL:$5,560/mo
Illinois:$5,393/mo
U.S.:$4,706/mo
Memory Care
Prairie Center, IL:$5,683/mo
Illinois:$5,414/mo
U.S.:$4,956/mo
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Independent living costs in Prairie Center, IL, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Prairie Center 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Prairie Center, IL$3,454/mo$3,308/mo+4.4%
Illinois$3,094/mo$3,076/mo+0.6%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Prairie Center, IL
2024 average cost:$3,454/mo
2023 average cost:$3,308/mo
Percent change:+4.4%
Illinois
2024 average cost:$3,094/mo
2023 average cost:$3,076/mo
Percent change:+0.6%
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2024 average cost:$3,261/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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What families are saying about independent living in Prairie Center

Recent reviews for independent living in Prairie Center

Silver Glen Senior Living in South Elgin, IL

4.7
I would definitely recommend Silver Glen Senior Living to others. The facility itself is great, the rooms are really nice, and everyone seems so nice and welcoming. Another great thing they have is they work with a company that provides Physical therapy, Speech and OT on the premises.. so ...
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The Landings Senior Living in Batavia, IL

4.3
The staff is extremely friendly. There lots of activities and outings. Beautiful campus and location!

The Gardens of Waterford in Aurora, IL

4.0
I have lived here for 5+ years. The food is by far better than other places I've been. Staff are friendly and very helpful. This is Alden's main campus and the grounds are beautiful. Festive holiday decorations make this a very homey atmosphere. I call this "home".

Prairie Center independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Prairie Center independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Prairie Center, 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 Prairie Center 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 Prairie Center partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Prairie Center, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
27.6%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
30.9%
34.5%
No sugar
No sugar
22%
31%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
26.8%
33.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9.8%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Prairie Center 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 Prairie Center communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Prairie Center, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
30.1%
36.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
43.9%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
28.5%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.6%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Prairie Center 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 Prairie Center offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Prairie Center, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
48%
45.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
28.5%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
30.1%
33.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
52%
47.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
52%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
56.9%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
43.1%
43%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
39%
38.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
39%
41.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
48.8%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
49.6%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
30.1%
33.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
32.5%
39.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
48%
46.5%
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The Timbers of Shorewood, Franciscan Court and Brighton Gardens of St. Charles are the top-rated independent living facilities near Prairie Center, Illinois. See full list of communities.
There are 134 independent living facilities near Prairie Center, Illinois. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Prairie Center, Illinois are The Timbers of Shorewood, Brighton Gardens of St. Charles and StoryPoint Naperville. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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