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zipAveragecost: $3,458

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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: 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: 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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Cost of independent living in Baylis, IL

The average cost of senior living in Baylis is $3,458 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Kinderhook, IL with an average of $3,207 per month.

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

Baylis, IL
$3,458/mo
$3,520/mo
$3,782/mo

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

Baylis, IL
$3,458/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

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

$4,110/mo
Independent Living
$3,458/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,800/mo
Studio
$4,152/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,491/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,350/mo

Senior living costs in Baylis 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: Baylis, IL
Column state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBaylis, ILIllinoisU.S.
Independent Living$3,458/mo$4,331/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$4,110/mo$5,149/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$4,110/mo$5,166/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Baylis, IL:$3,458/mo
Illinois:$4,331/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Baylis, IL:$4,110/mo
Illinois:$5,149/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Baylis, IL:$4,110/mo
Illinois:$5,166/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Baylis, IL, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Baylis 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
Baylis, IL$2,341/mo$2,397/mo-2.4%
Illinois$2,980/mo$2,873/mo+3.7%
National$3,044/mo$2,927/mo+4.0%
Baylis, IL
2024 average cost:$2,341/mo
2023 average cost:$2,397/mo
Percent change:-2.4%
Illinois
2024 average cost:$2,980/mo
2023 average cost:$2,873/mo
Percent change:+3.7%
National
2024 average cost:$3,044/mo
2023 average cost:$2,927/mo
Percent change:+4.0%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about independent living in Baylis

Recent reviews for independent living in Baylis

Cedarhurst of Jacksonville

4.1
My siblings and I have been very happy with the care and the physical facility of Cedarhurst. They strive to keep it clean, friendly and a well cared for community.

The Pointe at Jacksonville

5.0
I was very pleased with the entire experience. I would tell them to encourage their loved ones to move there. Not only were the employees kind and helpful but the residents were friendly. Staff members are very caring.

Bristol Manor of Elsberry

4.0
For the most part the staff are providing good care and it seems like they really care about all the residents. The community make good tasting meals and has enough portions for all. The staff do a good job cleaning the facility all around. I was lucky to find this community and the price is ...
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Baylis independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Baylis independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Baylis, 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 Baylis 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 Baylis partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Baylis, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
7.1%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
3.6%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
14.3%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
3.6%
33.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Baylis 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 Baylis communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
3.6%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
7.1%
43.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
3.6%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Baylis 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 Baylis offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Baylis, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
7.1%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
7.1%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
3.6%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
25%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
17.9%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
14.3%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
7.1%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
3.6%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
3.6%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
7.1%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
7.1%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
3.6%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
7.1%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
14.3%
47%
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Curtis Creek Senior Living, Bickford of Quincy and Bradford Villa are the top-rated independent living facilities near Baylis, Illinois. See full list of communities.
There are 31 independent living facilities near Baylis, Illinois. See the full list.
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