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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Eldena, IL

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Last Updated: 12/23/25
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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: 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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My mother was a resident at Lincolnshire for three months . The facility has a terrific director that is active in all phases of operation. She insures a safe, clean & loving environment for your loved one....
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.
Lincolnshire Place Lincolnshire Place in Loves Park, Winnebago County, Illinois is a multi-faceted assisted living community with a complete love of sports. Loves Park is a wonderful small town with a family oriented atmosphere. It is a typical suburb but still a very quaint place to settle down...
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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, Memory Care, 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.
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: 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.
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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: 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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There were lots of nurses on staff but it was costing a lot of money. There were so many people that if my dad was in the sitting area it would be wall to wall people so that you couldn't hardly get a...
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: 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.

Cost of independent living in Eldena, IL

The average cost of senior living in Eldena is $3,662 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Coleta, IL with an average of $2,963 per month.

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

Eldena, IL
$3,662/mo
$3,702/mo
$3,580/mo

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

Eldena, IL
$3,662/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

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

$4,431/mo
Independent Living
$3,662/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,193/mo
Studio
$4,542/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,694/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,954/mo

Senior living costs in Eldena vs. state and national costs

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Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Eldena, IL
Column state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Community typeEldena, ILIllinoisU.S.
Independent Living$3,662/mo$4,331/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$4,399/mo$5,149/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$4,431/mo$5,166/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Eldena, IL:$3,662/mo
Illinois:$4,331/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Eldena, IL:$4,399/mo
Illinois:$5,149/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Eldena, IL:$4,431/mo
Illinois:$5,166/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Eldena, IL, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Eldena 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.

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Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Eldena, IL$4,000/mo$5,342/mo-25.1%
Illinois$2,873/mo$2,823/mo+1.8%
National$2,927/mo$2,846/mo+2.8%
Eldena, IL
2024 average cost:$4,000/mo
2023 average cost:$5,342/mo
Percent change:-25.1%
Illinois
2024 average cost:$2,873/mo
2023 average cost:$2,823/mo
Percent change:+1.8%
National
2024 average cost:$2,927/mo
2023 average cost:$2,846/mo
Percent change:+2.8%
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What families are saying about independent living in Eldena

Recent reviews for independent living in Eldena

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.

Grand Victorian of Sycamore

5.0
I highly recommend the Grand Victorian of Sycamore to a friend because it is an amazing place to live in. The staff is wonderful. The community is maintained very clean at all times and anytime I have an issue in my room that needs to be fixed, they are quick to respond, tom the head of ...
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Barb City Manor in DeKalb, IL

5.0
I really like Barb City Manor. They are great to all of us and they keep the place spick and span. I also really enjoy the programs that they have here. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to live here

Eldena independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Eldena independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Eldena, 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 Eldena 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 Eldena partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
21.8%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
19.5%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
18.4%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
16.1%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
3.4%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Eldena 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 Eldena communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
11.5%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
34.5%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
18.4%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
6.9%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Eldena 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 Eldena offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
35.6%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
24.1%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
18.4%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
40.2%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
43.7%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
44.8%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
36.8%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
20.7%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
27.6%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
39.1%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
41.4%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
14.9%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
19.5%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
40.2%
47%
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