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The cost of independent living in Towanda is about $4,790 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 12 options. Read 133 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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Photo of The Village at Mercy Creek
1414 Photos available
9.5
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16 reviews
9.5
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16 reviews
5 star
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4 star
13%
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Food is delicious ??. Lots of change over in staff(I think common anywhere). Wonderful activity director. She works to keep all happy and include families. She has been there a real long time. It's real...
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.
In 2018, Franciscan Ministries, sponsored by the Franciscan Sisters of Chicago, acquired a 60-acre senior living campus that was originally built and nurtured by 14 area Mennonite churches. Renamed The Village at Mercy Creek, it is now part of the Franciscan Communities, which has been providing...
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Photo of Holiday Blair House
66 Photos available
2525 Floor plans available
Pricing promotions expiring soon
9.0
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34 reviews
9.0
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34 reviews
5 star
73%
4 star
18%
3 star
6%
2 star
0%
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3%
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For Blair house, i would give them all 5's on those questions. They were awesome. My dad liked it there, but needed more care than they could provide so we had to move him.
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.
Blair House provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Centrally located between Chicago and St. Louis in a quiet suburb of Normal, Illinois, you'll love the convenience of living in the heart of it all. Enjoy all the shopping, dining and excellent healthcare of a...
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Photo of Carriage Crossing Bloomington
2222 Photos available
9.4
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16 reviews
9.4
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16 reviews
5 star
63%
4 star
31%
3 star
6%
2 star
0%
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Good care, clean roooms, and good food. I am 93 years of and my care is good. Clean rooms, good food, friendly workers, Very clean.
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.
Located near the intersection of I-55 and I-74, Carriage Crossing Bloomington provides a picturesque senior lifestyle just minutes from the Carle BroMenn and OSF St. Joseph Medical Centers. Schedule a tour and experience our spacious Assisted Living apartments, innovative on-site Memory Care and...
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1919 Photos available
Pricing promotion expiring soon
7.4
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23 reviews
7.4
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23 reviews
5 star
30%
4 star
35%
3 star
17%
2 star
9%
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Some of the issues we experienced were with staffing. They didn't have enough help to keep things going some days. My dad passed away last month and their nursing staff was extremely helpful for a few days...
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.
If you think there’s not much going on in a senior living community, you’ve never been to Bickford. Imagine your loved one enjoying delicious, scratch-made meals, having a friendly caregiver always nearby, and a calendar chock-full of social activities. Our family of caregivers will do whatever...
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Photo of Villas of Holly Brook and Reflections - Bloomington East
99 Photos available
7.0
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8 reviews
7.0
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8 reviews
5 star
62%
4 star
25%
3 star
13%
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Overall the staff are kind, warm, and my parents have experienced many staff to be quite loving and emotionally generous. While some staff are more adept at engaging residents on the memory care unit,...
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.
The Villas of Holly Brook and Reflections Memory Care has been exceptionally designed and built to meet the needs, wants and desires of those moving into this grand community.We are the leader in providing compassionate and quality senior care. We focus on unique needs of each of our residents...
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1010 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
5 star
61%
4 star
35%
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This is the best place I could find, it's like my family. People knew my name when I came in and I felt very welcomed on my first day. I couldn't have made a better decision.
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.
Evergreen Place offers worry-free living, where independence thrives and compassionate care is always nearby. Our beautiful campus offers lovely assisted living services. We offer both long term stay options and short-term respite care. We welcome you to learn more and visit our community of...
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Photo of Villas of Holly Brook and Reflections - Bloomington South
99 Photos available
5 star
64%
4 star
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3 star
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I recently moved my parents into Villas of Hollybrook from out of state. It was challenging on many levels and the staff was exceptional in helping navigate all challenges! They made sure we had all the...
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.
The Villas of Holly Brook and Reflections Memory Care is a sate-of-the-art licensed assisted living community. We offer our residents the comforts of their own home while providing for their needs with a customized care plan. Each member of our staff is committed to helping our residents live...
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
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 Lincoln Towers
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.
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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.

Cost of independent living in Towanda, IL

The average cost of senior living in Towanda is $4,790 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Danvers, IL with an average of $3,489 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Towanda, IL vs. nearby cities

Towanda, IL
$4,790/mo
$4,166/mo
$4,245/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Towanda, IL vs. the state and national average

Towanda, IL
$4,790/mo
U.S. national average
$4,033/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Towanda vs. other types of senior living

$5,326/mo
Independent Living
$4,790/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Towanda, IL by room type

Semi-Private
$6,950/mo
Studio
$4,048/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,031/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,983/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Towanda over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Towanda

Recent reviews for independent living in Towanda

Luther Oaks in Bloomington, IL

5.0
We have been very pleased so far with Luther Oaks, they have made the experience for our loved one and family very positive. From the transition and up until now they have been very personalized and made everything pretty easy. Overall it has been a solid 5 star experience and the other ...
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Villas of Holly Brook and Reflections - Bloomington East

4.3
We are very glad Villas of Holly Brook community has been willing and able to accommodating and care for our loved ones needs thus far and based on our experience we would recommend them to other families

Villas of Holly Brook and Reflections - Bloomington South

4.8
I would highly recommend this community for you or your loved one and I have already told some people about this community. The staff that I have encountered have been very helpful and open with all of the residents there that I have witnessed. They have tea times for the women like a valentines ...
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Towanda independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Towanda independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Towanda, 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 Towanda 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 Towanda partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Towanda, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
36.4%
20.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
36.4%
33.5%
No sugar
No sugar
27.3%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
36.4%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9.1%
8.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Towanda 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 Towanda communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
36.4%
35.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
54.5%
42.7%
Room service
Room service
45.5%
36.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
9.1%
17%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Towanda 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 Towanda offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
54.5%
44.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
54.5%
27.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
54.5%
32.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
63.6%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
63.6%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
63.6%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
54.5%
42.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
45.5%
37.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
63.6%
40.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
63.6%
46.5%
Live performances
Live performances
63.6%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
63.6%
31.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
54.5%
39.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
63.6%
45.7%
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The Village at Mercy Creek, Carriage Crossing Bloomington and Holiday Blair House are the top-rated independent living facilities near Towanda, Illinois. See full list of communities.

There are 12 independent living facilities near Towanda, Illinois. See the full list.

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