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The average monthly cost of Independent Living in Illinois is $3,342, according to A Place for Mom’s proprietary data. This can serve as a helpful benchmark for what families in the Shaw area can expect to pay. Pricing may vary based on the community’s location, your loved one’s care needs, and any additional services or amenities.

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9.8
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This facility goes above and beyond taking care of their residents. Very grateful for their diligence on making sure all of the residents are happy and healthy as they can be! The staff at this assisted...
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.
A gracious affordable assisted lifestyle community for the older adult. At Brookstone of Aledo, you'll enjoy friendly neighbors to share common life experiences and an active community full of choices. In the privacy of your own apartment which has been conveniently designed for senior living,...
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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.
Courtyard Estates of Monmouth is an assisted living community located in Monmouth, Illinois, in a home like environment. Our campus is well cared for and located only minutes from various shopping areas, medical offices, and restaurants. Within our community, residents will enjoy spacious...
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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.
Legacy Estates of Monmouth Legacy Estates of Monmouth is an assisted living community that is available to those seniors who are looking to call Monmouth, IL their home. This large and comfortable community offers a home in a growing city that is full of prosperity and good things. Legacy Estates...
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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: 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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Cost of independent living in Shaw, IL

The average cost of senior living in Illinois is $3,342 per month as compared to $3,520 in the United States.

Senior living costs in Illinois vs. national costs

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Column communityType: Community type
Column state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Column costDifference: Cost difference
Community typeIllinoisU.S.Cost difference
Independent Living$3,342/mo$3,520/mo5.1% below national median
Assisted Living$6,329/mo$5,830/mo8.6% above national median
Memory Care$7,681/mo$6,999/mo9.7% above national median
Independent Living
Illinois:$3,342/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Cost difference:5.1% below national median
Assisted Living
Illinois:$6,329/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Cost difference:8.6% above national median
Memory Care
Illinois:$7,681/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Cost difference:9.7% above national median
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What families are saying about independent living in Shaw

Recent reviews for independent living in Shaw

Brookstone of Aledo

5.0
Upon visiting my family member the staff was polite and caring towards our whole family. The place is clean and smells amazing when walking in. Id recommend this place to anyone whos family is looking in to a place for there loved one.

Shaw independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Shaw independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Shaw, 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 Shaw 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 Shaw partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Shaw, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
20%
21.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
20%
35.6%
No sugar
No sugar
20%
31.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
20%
34.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Shaw 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 Shaw communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Shaw, ILNational
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
20%
44.7%
Room service
Room service
20%
38%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20%
17.6%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Shaw 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 Shaw offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Shaw, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
20%
46.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20%
34%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
60%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
20%
50%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
40%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
20%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
20%
39.5%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
20%
42.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
20%
48.2%
Live performances
Live performances
20%
47.9%
Dances
Dances
20%
34.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20%
40.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
20%
47.5%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Brookstone of Aledo, Maple Hill Senior Living and High Point Monmouth are the top-rated independent living facilities near Shaw, Illinois. See full list of communities.
There are 5 independent living facilities near Shaw, Illinois. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in Shaw, Illinois is Brookstone of Aledo. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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