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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Stark, IL

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The cost of independent living in Stark is about $3,185 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 95 options. Read 404 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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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.
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.
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.
Hopedale Commons is conveniently located in the beautiful and peaceful community of Hopedale, Illinois, only 30 minutes from Peoria, Bloomington and Pekin, Illinois.Our well-trained and caring staff truly enjoy working with the elderly. It is not unusual to find a staff member stopping to chat...
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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
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: 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.
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.
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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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
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.
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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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, 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.
The Courtyard Estates of Bushnell is an assisted living community located in the heart of Bushnell, Illinois, just minutes from all that Peoria has to offer. As a modern, home like environment, our assisted living community provides a positive, supportive environment for our residents. We're near...

Cost of independent living in Stark, IL

The average cost of senior living in Stark is $3,185 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include La Fayette, IL with an average of $2,084 per month.

Independent living costs in Stark, IL, vs. nearby cities

Stark, IL
$3,185/mo
$3,165/mo

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

Stark, IL
$3,185/mo
U.S. national average
$4,160/mo

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

$4,042/mo
Independent Living
$3,185/mo

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

Semi-Private
$2,890/mo
Studio
$4,019/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,872/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,338/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,775/mo

Senior living costs in Stark 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: Stark, IL
Column state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Community typeStark, ILIllinoisU.S.
Independent Living$3,185/mo$4,459/mo$4,160/mo
Assisted Living$4,042/mo$5,378/mo$4,703/mo
Memory Care$4,042/mo$5,398/mo$4,954/mo
Independent Living
Stark, IL:$3,185/mo
Illinois:$4,459/mo
U.S.:$4,160/mo
Assisted Living
Stark, IL:$4,042/mo
Illinois:$5,378/mo
U.S.:$4,703/mo
Memory Care
Stark, IL:$4,042/mo
Illinois:$5,398/mo
U.S.:$4,954/mo
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Independent living costs in Stark, IL, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Stark 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
Stark, IL$2,609/mo$2,387/mo+9.3%
Illinois$3,084/mo$2,980/mo+3.5%
National$3,191/mo$3,044/mo+4.8%
Stark, IL
2024 average cost:$2,609/mo
2023 average cost:$2,387/mo
Percent change:+9.3%
Illinois
2024 average cost:$3,084/mo
2023 average cost:$2,980/mo
Percent change:+3.5%
National
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 Stark

Recent reviews for independent living in Stark

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.

Stark independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Stark independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Stark, 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 Stark 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 Stark partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Stark, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
14.8%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
13.6%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
12.5%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
9.1%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
2.3%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Stark 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 Stark communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Stark, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
8%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
28.4%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
10.2%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
5.7%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Stark 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 Stark offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Stark, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
31.8%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
11.4%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
15.9%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
36.4%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
31.8%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
40.9%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
29.5%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
18.2%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
17%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
28.4%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
29.5%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
15.9%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
18.2%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
26.1%
46.4%
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Brandon Wood Retirement Center, Independence Village of Peoria and Heartis Village of Peoria are the top-rated independent living facilities near Stark, Illinois. See full list of communities.
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