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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Schaeferville, IL

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The cost of independent living in Schaeferville is about $2,492 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 90 options.

Read 545 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 Peoria, Pekin and Washington.

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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.
Photo of Courtyard Estates Of Knoxville
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: 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.
Like us on Facebook! Welcome to Courtyard Estates of Bradford, the area's premiere assisted living community. At Courtyard Estates, our goal is to provide professional, compassionate services for the older adults while promoting independence, which allows our tenants to maintain or improve their...
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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.
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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, Nursing Homes
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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The facility is very clean and the staff have been great so far! The facility was also a great fit because it fit our budget and location needs. Courtyard Estates has proven to be the best choice for my...
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.
Villas at Bushnell is an assisted living and memory care community located in the heart of Bushnell, Illinois, just minutes from all that Peoria has to offer. As a modern, home like environment, our community provides a positive, supportive environment for our residents. We're near beautiful...
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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, 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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Photo of Seminary Estates and Villas
Provides: Independent Living
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.
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.
Provides: Assisted 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.
Villas at Galva is a beautiful, well-maintained assisted living community located in Galva, Illinois. Our modern community is within minutes of all of Peoria's numerous shopping and entertainment options. Our residents benefit from the impressive landscape, park-like setting, and numerous...
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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.
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
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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.

Cost of independent living in Schaeferville, IL

The average cost of senior living in Schaeferville is $2,492 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Pekin, IL with an average of $2,492 per month.

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

Schaeferville, IL
$2,492/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

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

$5,887/mo
Independent Living
$2,492/mo

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

Studio
$2,657/mo
1 Bedroom
$2,944/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,763/mo

Senior living costs in Schaeferville 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: Schaeferville, IL
Column state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSchaeferville, ILIllinoisU.S.
Independent Living$2,492/mo$3,342/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$5,057/mo$6,329/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$5,887/mo$7,681/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Schaeferville, IL:$2,492/mo
Illinois:$3,342/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Schaeferville, IL:$5,057/mo
Illinois:$6,329/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Schaeferville, IL:$5,887/mo
Illinois:$7,681/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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Independent living costs in Schaeferville, IL, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Schaeferville 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.

Schaeferville, ILIL stateNational

Independent living cost trends in Schaeferville, IL

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Schaeferville 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 average 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
Schaeferville, IL$3,100/mo$2,889/mo+7.3%
Illinois$3,116/mo$3,021/mo+3.1%
National$3,359/mo$3,243/mo+3.6%
Schaeferville, IL
2024 average cost:$3,100/mo
2023 average cost:$2,889/mo
Percent change:+7.3%
Illinois
2024 average cost:$3,116/mo
2023 average cost:$3,021/mo
Percent change:+3.1%
National
2024 average cost:$3,359/mo
2023 average cost:$3,243/mo
Percent change:+3.6%
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What families are saying about independent living in Schaeferville

Recent reviews for independent living in Schaeferville

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.

Schaeferville independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Schaeferville independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Schaeferville, 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 Schaeferville 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 Schaeferville 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
15.6%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
17.8%
35.7%
No sugar
No sugar
16.7%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
13.3%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
5.6%
11.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Schaeferville 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 Schaeferville communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
10%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
31.1%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
13.3%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
6.7%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Schaeferville 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 Schaeferville offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
33.3%
46.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
16.7%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
18.9%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
38.9%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
33.3%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
42.2%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
30%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
20%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
21.1%
43%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
30%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
31.1%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
22.2%
34.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
22.2%
40.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
28.9%
47.6%
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Heartis Village of Peoria, Holiday Blair House and Brandon Wood Retirement Center are the top-rated independent living facilities near Schaeferville, Illinois. See full list of communities.
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