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The cost of independent living in Sangamon is about $3,137 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 118 options.

Read 1113 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 Decatur, Monticello and Clinton.

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The facility is clean mostly great except a few times we saw my loved one had incident in their bathroom and we had to request they call housekeeping and following visit they had not gotten to it. 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.
Addington Place of Rantoul is committed to standards of excellence in design, construction, amenities, lifestyle, security and affordability. Our experienced, warm and caring staff recognizes that residents have their own unique needs and interests. Our staff is always there, 24 hours a day,...
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Villas of South Park Chatham is a beautiful facility. The staff is caring and responds quickly to my loved one's needs. They offer a lot of activities, although not a lot to his particular interests. The...
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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I would recommend. They have taken pretty good care of mom. I searched the internet and read some feedback.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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.
Eagle's View Supportive Living and Memory Care provides a wonderful alternative to a nursing home or to those struggling alone at home. We are a community that promotes independence while providing additional assistance as needed with dignity and respect. Our focus is on providing residents with...
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The food is just ok, but we LOVE Brookstone Estates. My loved one is very happy there. The staff are all very nice, she loves most of them.
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.
All Brookstone Estates independent living communities are modern, attractive and impeccably maintained, offering gracious ambiance while meeting the unique needs of each individual resident. The facilities offer a full range of services and amenities for a single, all-inclusive, yet affordable...
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This is a community I would recommend, they are taking very good care of my mother. She is doing well here and I'am pleased. It is a good looking community, they do a good job with keeping her room and 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.
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The staff is super nice and very helpful. The room sizes are good. Perhaps a few more activities for those who are more mobile.
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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I can't say enough good things about this assisted living facility. The staff are genuinely caring and attentive, always going above and beyond to make sure residents feel comfortable and supported. The food...
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: 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 Woods Apartments are one bedroom, HUD subsidized for 62 years and older or persons handicapped or disabled. We are located at the northeast corner of Decatur. We have 57 apartments under one roof.Water and trash pick-up are provided. Pets under 24 pounds welcomed (with small pet deposit).
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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: 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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Photo of Patterson House Inc
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.
The Oxford House, located in Decatur, IL is a controlled access Senior Living Community. The community features wheelchair access, elevator and laundry facility. Most apartments have air conditioning, refrigerator, carpet and water, trash and sewer utilities are included.
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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: 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.
Spring Creek Towers is an independent senior housing community situated in the peaceful city of Decatur, Macon County, IL. Spring Creek community is situated in a leafy green suburb that gives our residents the peace of mind they deserve. Discover a haven of convenience and comfort awaiting you...
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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.
Primrose Retirement Communities in Decatur provide independent living and assisted living senior care. Our buildings feature attached/enclosed garages with direct access to the facility. Our activities and events are shown with Electronic bulletin boards that are available in the apartments and...
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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, Senior Apartments
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.
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.
Photo of Liberty Village of Clinton
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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Overall I think they did a pretty good job. They did what they said they were going to do for my loved one. They were good about calling and following up with us if anything came up. He didn't really care...
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.
Courtyard Estates of Sullivan is a modern, beautiful assisted living community located in the residential neighborhood of Sullivan, Illinois. You'll enjoy our incredible spaces indoors while also spending plenty of time on our outdoor paths and patios or even under the gazebo. And, when you do...
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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: 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.

Cost of independent living in Sangamon, IL

The average cost of senior living in Sangamon is $3,137 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Cerro Gordo, IL with an average of $2,574 per month.

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

Sangamon, IL
$3,137/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

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

$6,695/mo
Independent Living
$3,137/mo

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

1 Bedroom
$3,662/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,589/mo

Senior living costs in Sangamon 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: Sangamon, IL
Column state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSangamon, ILIllinoisU.S.
Independent Living$3,137/mo$3,342/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$5,673/mo$6,329/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$6,695/mo$7,681/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Sangamon, IL:$3,137/mo
Illinois:$3,342/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Sangamon, IL:$5,673/mo
Illinois:$6,329/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Sangamon, IL:$6,695/mo
Illinois:$7,681/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Sangamon

Recent reviews for independent living in Sangamon

Villas of Holly Brook and Reflections Springfield

4.9
The facility was extremely open and friendly to all family members. The facility worked with us to get my mom acclimated to the place and try different solutions.

The Oaks Manor in Oakland, IL

5.0
We initially feared Mom would not like being in assisted living, but she absolutely loves it at the Oaks Manor. When we do get her out for the day she is always ready to get back. She always mentions how safe she feels being there. The employees go way above and beyond what is expected and ...
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Addington Place of Rantoul

3.9
A beautiful facility with spacious rooms and nice amenities. My experience with Hollybrook is probably not typical, but during a very stressful 3 weeks, the staff stepped up and helped my family through a very difficult time. Shortly after moving into the assisted living, my dad was moved to ...
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Sangamon independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Sangamon independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Sangamon, 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 Sangamon 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 Sangamon partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Sangamon, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
31.4%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
32.2%
35.7%
No sugar
No sugar
29.7%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
16.9%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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11.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Sangamon 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 Sangamon communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Sangamon, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
14.4%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
37.3%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
29.7%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Sangamon 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 Sangamon offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Sangamon, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
40.7%
46.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
27.1%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
26.3%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50.8%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
46.6%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
55.1%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
42.4%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
28.8%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
29.7%
43%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
39%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
41.5%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
29.7%
34.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
28%
40.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Frequently Asked Questions

Villas of Holly Brook Chatham, Villas of Holly Brook Shelbyville and Carriage Crossing Senior Living of Arcola are the top-rated independent living facilities near Sangamon, Illinois. See full list of communities.
There are 118 independent living facilities near Sangamon, Illinois. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in Sangamon, Illinois is The Carriages of Decatur. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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