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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 Summum 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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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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My mother lived here long term, and I will always recommend B'nai B'rith Building #2. Staff was always helpful and maintenance issues promptly resolved. Building clean and apartments are clean and nice. Lots...
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.
B'Nai B'Rith Apartments is a senior living community in the beautiful city of Peoria, Illinois. Peoria, which is one of the state's oldest settlements, is the county seat of Peoria County. It is known for its vibrant culture, as it offers an abundance of museums, performing arts centers and...
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I am happy with my choice to move into the Homestead at Montvale. I like that it is independent living, I have my own apartment. I really like that it is secure, you need a code to get into the complex. They...
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 Homestead at Montvale is a senior housing found in Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois. Springfield is an urban city and lies on a flat plain area with Lake Springfield and Sangamon River. It is an ideal destination for the family and friends of the senior residents in our community. The...
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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.
Park Towers is a senior housing community of independent living adults located in Springfield, Sangamon County , Illinois. Residents are usually in the 55+ age bracket. The residence contains 104 units, 94 one-bedroomed apartments and 10-two bedroomed apartments; all of which are Section 8...
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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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Works out for myself and my wife and the dog.
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.
Capitol PlazaCapitol Plaza Apartments of Springfield, Sangamon County, IL is proud to provide the highest quality senior housing accommodations in Illinois. Located in beautiful Springfield, Capitol Hill is close to fine dining, downtown shopping and a bustling entertainment district. The Abraham...
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, 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.
River Birch Senior Living is a residential like community of 3 homes overlooking hole #6 of Panther Creek Golf Club in Springfield, IL. This location gives you the feeling of living in the country for peace and quiet yet still close to restaurants, shopping and major highways. Our caregiver to...
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.
River Birch Senior Living is a residential like community of 3 homes overlooking hole #6 of Panther Creek Golf Club in Springfield, IL. This location gives you the feeling of living in the country for peace and quiet yet still close to restaurants, shopping and major highways. Our caregiver to...
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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.
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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.
Photo of Hawthorne Inn of Peoria
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: 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.
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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.
Castle Manor 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. Live...
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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
Care types provided by this community
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, 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: 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: 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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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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What a great visit I had with my grandma's friend! Everyone was so friendly and welcoming. The smell was so nice as we entered the building. I was very impressed, as a supportive living establishment it...
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.
Come and be spoiled!Timberlake Senior Living is Springfield Illinois’s newest Supportive Living Community. At Timberlake Senior Living our sole purpose is to help seniors maintain their independence. Timberlake provides housing and supportive services to seniors 65+ who may need assistance with...
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.
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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...

Cost of independent living in Summum, 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

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
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 Summum

Recent reviews for independent living in Summum

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.

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.

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.

Summum independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Summum independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Summum, 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 Summum 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 Summum partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Summum, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
12.4%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
16.2%
35.7%
No sugar
No sugar
16.2%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
8.6%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
3.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Summum 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 Summum communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Summum, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
6.7%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
21%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
9.5%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Summum 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 Summum offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Summum, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
24.8%
46.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
7.6%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
8.6%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
36.2%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
25.7%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
39%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
22.9%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
15.2%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
9.5%
43%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
19%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
21.9%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
14.3%
34.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
14.3%
40.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
15.2%
47.6%
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