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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.
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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: Memory Care
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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
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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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My parents are in Independent Living there. I appreciate the staff. My parents are happy there. I think it is a good place. The food is not good, my dad complains about it every day. The room sizes are good....
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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.
Beloit Senior Living is a Assisted Living facility that opened August 2016 in Beloit, WI. The company has been providing quality assisted living and memory care to seniors for over 15 years at our other locations in Milton, WI and Waterford, WI. We are very excited to provide quality services to...
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Cost of assisted living in Steward, IL

The average cost of senior living in Steward is $5,540 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lee, IL with an average of $5,540 per month.

Assisted living costs in Steward, IL, vs. state and national averages

Steward, IL
$5,540/mo
U.S. national average
$5,830/mo

Assisted living costs in Steward, IL, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$5,540/mo
$7,526/mo

Assisted living costs in Steward, IL, by floor plan type

Studio
$4,908/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,538/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,647/mo

Senior living costs in Steward 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: Steward, IL
Column state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSteward, ILIllinoisU.S.
Assisted Living$5,540/mo$6,329/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$7,526/mo$7,681/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living$3,421/mo$3,342/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Steward, IL:$5,540/mo
Illinois:$6,329/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Steward, IL:$7,526/mo
Illinois:$7,681/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Steward, IL:$3,421/mo
Illinois:$3,342/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Assisted living costs in Steward, IL, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Steward 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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Assisted living cost trends in Steward, IL

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Steward 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Steward, IL$5,583/mo$5,418/mo+3.0%
Illinois$4,923/mo$4,884/mo+0.8%
National$4,582/mo$4,581/mo+0.0%
Steward, IL
2024 average cost:$5,583/mo
2023 average cost:$5,418/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
Illinois
2024 average cost:$4,923/mo
2023 average cost:$4,884/mo
Percent change:+0.8%
National
2024 average cost:$4,582/mo
2023 average cost:$4,581/mo
Percent change:+0.0%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Steward, IL

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Steward.

What families are saying about assisted living in Steward

Recent reviews for assisted living in Steward

Shepherd of Harvard

5.0
I am very happy with the care that my mother is getting at this very nice and home feeling community. The staff is wonderful and very attentive. I like that the community is clean. <y mother is really liking the activities and she likes what is offered. We would highly recommend this small ...
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Heritage Woods of Belvidere

5.0
I am very content living at Heritage Woods. My apartment is very comfortable and convenient. The nurses and CNAs are very attentive and convenient. The food is good and I may also eat in my room if I so desire. There are activities every day. Also a small store 2 days a week.

Avonlea Cottage of Sterling

5.0
I have a family member that lives at Avonlea of Sterling and she loves it. Its very 'home-like', when having dinner (the food is amazing) it's like sitting at your kitchen table at home. When visiting all the staff says hello and are very friendly. They are attentive to the seniors that live ...
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Steward review score based on 22 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 22 reviews of 2 Steward assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Steward review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Steward review score compared against nearby cities

9.3
Steward, IL2 facilities
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Steward assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Steward assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Steward, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Steward assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Steward that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Steward, ILNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
55.1%
45.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
34.3%
29.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
95.1%
91.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
95.1%
93.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
67.6%
49.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
37.1%
26.2%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
93.9%
91.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
51.7%
41.2%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
51.9%
45.9%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Steward assisted living

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Steward Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Steward, ILNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
58.3%
44.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
35.5%
28.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
40.1%
35.7%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
10.6%
11.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Steward assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Steward partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Steward, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
38.7%
23.9%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
41.3%
35.8%
No sugar
No sugar
38.7%
32.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
27.7%
31.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.3%
16.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Steward assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Steward communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Steward, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
27.2%
27.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
57.2%
37%
Room service
Room service
28.7%
32.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
22%
15.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Steward assisted 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 assisted living communities in Steward offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Steward, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
58.5%
40.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
37.3%
27%
Community service programs
Community service programs
30.4%
26.6%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
54.8%
43.1%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
54.1%
42.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
66.1%
45.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
55.4%
36.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
42.5%
31.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
35.6%
33.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
59.6%
40.7%
Live performances
Live performances
52.9%
40.9%
Dances
Dances
29.4%
26.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
36.6%
21.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
58.5%
40%
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State regulations for assisted living in Steward

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Illinois assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Steward protect seniors.
Learn about Illinois assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

The Timbers of Shorewood, Clarendale of Algonquin and Brookdale Glen Ellyn are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Steward, Illinois. See full list of communities.
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The best assisted living facilities near you in Steward, Illinois are The Timbers of Shorewood, Clarendale of Algonquin and Brookdale Glen Ellyn. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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