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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Saratoga Center, IL

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The cost of independent living in Saratoga Center is about $3,336 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 99 options. Read 397 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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It is a very nice place. the apartment is just the right size for a single person, however they do have different sizes and prices available. Staff and the tenants are very friendly and helpful. Utilities...
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.
Kiwanis London House is a senior housing community located in the charming and historic city of Peoria, Peoria County, Illinois. Situated near picturesque sites, such as the tranquil and scenic waters of Peoria Lake, the pleasant Glen Oak Park and Peoria Zoo, Kiwanis London House is a wonderful...
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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
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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.
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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.
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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: 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.
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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...
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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.
Located in Peoria, Peoria County, Illinois, Southside Apartments is a senior apartment provide you with the experience of neighborly community. The best part about Southside Apartments is that it is a small, cozy apartment community that is designed strategically for your needs. These 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...
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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: 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: 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: 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
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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: 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, 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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I’ve lived here since October 2016, on the Indepent side I moved from Missouri to be near my daughter in Mendota. The majority of residents ate from LaSalle and Lee counties in Illinois, andthey all are very...
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.
Mendota Retirement Community is an assisted living community located in Mendota, Illinois. Located minutes from the center of town, our assisted and independent living community provides easy access for families while providing a peaceful setting for our residents. You'll enjoy our beautiful...
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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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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...

Cost of independent living in Saratoga Center, IL

The average cost of senior living in Saratoga Center is $3,336 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include La Fayette, IL with an average of $2,084 per month.

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

Saratoga Center, IL
$3,336/mo
$3,235/mo
$3,118/mo

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

Saratoga Center, IL
$3,336/mo
U.S. national average
$4,153/mo

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

$4,392/mo
Independent Living
$3,336/mo

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

Semi-Private
$7,430/mo
Studio
$4,698/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,304/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,368/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$1,648/mo

Senior living costs in Saratoga 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: Saratoga Center, IL
Column state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSaratoga Center, ILIllinoisU.S.
Independent Living$3,336/mo$4,453/mo$4,153/mo
Assisted Living$4,392/mo$5,370/mo$4,698/mo
Memory Care$4,392/mo$5,390/mo$4,946/mo
Independent Living
Saratoga Center, IL:$3,336/mo
Illinois:$4,453/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
Assisted Living
Saratoga Center, IL:$4,392/mo
Illinois:$5,370/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Memory Care
Saratoga Center, IL:$4,392/mo
Illinois:$5,390/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
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Independent living costs in Saratoga Center, IL, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Saratoga 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
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Saratoga Center, IL$2,629/mo$2,387/mo+10.1%
Illinois$3,084/mo$2,980/mo+3.5%
National$3,191/mo$3,044/mo+4.8%
Saratoga Center, IL
2024 average cost:$2,629/mo
2023 average cost:$2,387/mo
Percent change:+10.1%
Illinois
2024 average cost:$3,084/mo
2023 average cost:$2,980/mo
Percent change:+3.5%
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2024 average cost:$3,191/mo
2023 average cost:$3,044/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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What families are saying about independent living in Saratoga Center

Recent reviews for independent living in Saratoga Center

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.

Saratoga Center independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Saratoga Center independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Saratoga 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 Saratoga 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 Saratoga Center 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
15.2%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
15.2%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
13%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
10.9%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
3.3%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Saratoga 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 Saratoga Center communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
7.6%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
29.3%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
10.9%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
6.5%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Saratoga 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 Saratoga Center offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
32.6%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
13%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
13%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
37%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
33.7%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
40.2%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
31.5%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
18.5%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
19.6%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
29.3%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
31.5%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
16.3%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
18.5%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
28.3%
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Morningside of Sterling, Brandon Wood Retirement Center and Independence Village of Peoria are the top-rated independent living facilities near Saratoga Center, Illinois. See full list of communities.
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