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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Goofy Ridge, IL

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Works out for myself and my wife and the dog.
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.
Capitol PlazaCapitol Plaza Apartments of Springfield, Sangamon County, IL is proud to provide the highest quality senior housing accommodations in Illinois. Located in beautiful Springfield, Capitol Hill is close to fine dining, downtown shopping and a bustling entertainment district. The Abraham...
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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.
Park Towers is a senior housing community of independent living adults located in Springfield, Sangamon County , Illinois. Residents are usually in the 55+ age bracket. The residence contains 104 units, 94 one-bedroomed apartments and 10-two bedroomed apartments; all of which are Section 8...
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What a great place for me to move to after losing my husband. I have been here just 10 months and been in the rehab facility here twice for three weeks each time. Having such caring and kind people to help...
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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I am happy with my choice to move into the Homestead at Montvale. I like that it is independent living, I have my own apartment. I really like that it is secure, you need a code to get into the complex. They...
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.
The Homestead at Montvale is a senior housing found in Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois. Springfield is an urban city and lies on a flat plain area with Lake Springfield and Sangamon River. It is an ideal destination for the family and friends of the senior residents in our community. The...
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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
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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
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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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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, 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.
River Birch Senior Living is a residential like community of 3 homes overlooking hole #6 of Panther Creek Golf Club in Springfield, IL. This location gives you the feeling of living in the country for peace and quiet yet still close to restaurants, shopping and major highways. Our caregiver to...
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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.
River Birch Senior Living is a residential like community of 3 homes overlooking hole #6 of Panther Creek Golf Club in Springfield, IL. This location gives you the feeling of living in the country for peace and quiet yet still close to restaurants, shopping and major highways. Our caregiver to...
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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: 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, 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: 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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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.

Cost of independent living in Goofy Ridge, IL

The average cost of senior living in Goofy Ridge is $3,140 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Green Valley, IL with an average of $2,832 per month.

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

Goofy Ridge, IL
$3,140/mo
$3,076/mo
$3,535/mo

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

Goofy Ridge, IL
$3,140/mo
U.S. national average
$4,019/mo

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

$4,333/mo
Independent Living
$3,140/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,193/mo
Studio
$3,857/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,023/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,583/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Goofy Ridge over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Goofy Ridge

Recent reviews for independent living in Goofy Ridge

Villas of Holly Brook and Reflections Springfield

4.9
The facility was extremely open and friendly to all family members. The facility worked with us to get my mom acclimated to the place and try different solutions.

Gateway at River City in Peoria, IL

5.0
I absolutely love it here at Gateway. There are lots of activities, food is good, most residents are real nice and easy to get along with. The staff is wonderful. I’m friends with many residents who are awesome. Definitely worth living here.

Heartis Village of Peoria

3.6
They struggle keeping it staffed as all I imagine all places do. the location was great for our family, my sister ultimately made the decision to move here.

Goofy Ridge independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Goofy Ridge independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Goofy Ridge, 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 Goofy Ridge 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 Goofy Ridge 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
14.5%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
14.5%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
15.4%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
9.4%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
0.9%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Goofy Ridge 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 Goofy Ridge communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
8.5%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
22.2%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
14.5%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
8.5%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Goofy Ridge 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 Goofy Ridge offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
25.6%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
11.1%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
12%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
34.2%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
27.4%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
38.5%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
25.6%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
16.2%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
13.7%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
22.2%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
24.8%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
16.2%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16.2%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
17.9%
46.1%
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The Montvale Senior Living, Brenden Gardens and Charter Senior Living of Pekin are the top-rated independent living facilities near Goofy Ridge, Illinois. See full list of communities.

There are 132 independent living facilities near Goofy Ridge, Illinois. See the full list.

The best independent living facility near you in Goofy Ridge, Illinois is The Montvale Senior Living. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.

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