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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 Eleanor 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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9.9
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My Mom lives at BrookStone of Aledo. She enjoys every day. She has only lived there a short amount of time but loves calling it her home. She has made many friends among the staff and other residents. She is...
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.
A gracious affordable assisted lifestyle community for the older adult. At Brookstone of Aledo, you'll enjoy friendly neighbors to share common life experiences and an active community full of choices. In the privacy of your own apartment which has been conveniently designed for senior living,...
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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.
Courtyard Estates of Monmouth is an assisted living community located in Monmouth, Illinois, in a home like environment. Our campus is well cared for and located only minutes from various shopping areas, medical offices, and restaurants. Within our community, residents will enjoy spacious...
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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.
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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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
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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: 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, 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: 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
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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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Cost of independent living in Eleanor, 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

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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 Eleanor

Recent reviews for independent living in Eleanor

Brookstone of Aledo

5.0
We truly love what this place does for my mother in law! We truly enjoyed coming to play bingo tonight. And all the things that my mother in law gets to experience. She loves playing cards and the food

Eleanor independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Eleanor independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Eleanor, 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 Eleanor 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 Eleanor partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Eleanor, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
13.7%
18.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
18.7%
30.5%
No sugar
No sugar
16.6%
27.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
19.1%
29.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
6.3%
9.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Eleanor 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 Eleanor communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Eleanor, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
20.3%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
25.1%
38.3%
Room service
Room service
21.1%
32.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
7.4%
15.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Eleanor 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 Eleanor offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Eleanor, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
26.8%
39.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
17.4%
25.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
21.5%
29.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
28.7%
41.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
29.3%
43.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
33.9%
47.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
25.6%
37.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
23.3%
34.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
25%
36.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
28.7%
41.6%
Live performances
Live performances
27.5%
41.2%
Dances
Dances
17.9%
29.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
24.8%
35.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
27.8%
40.8%
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