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The staff is awesome. I think they are taking a good job taking care of her, she is always clean. They are very attentive to her. They always stop to visit with us, and her, when we are in the common area....
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.
Heartsong Assisted Living is an assisted living facility located in the beautiful area of Belleville, WI. Here at Heartsong, we believe that it is important that our residents maintain an active lifestyle, we provide plenty of activities for our seniors to enjoy. Our facility has common areas in...
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.
St. Elizabeth Manor is located in Rock County in Wisconsin. St. Elizabeth Manor provides high quality assistance, an engaging and welcoming environment, and a convenient lifestyle for each of its residents. The assisted living facility provides 24 hour caregivers ready to help each resident and...
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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This is a great community for care. The staff is outstanding and they keep me informed on any changes. They offer great home cooking and we like that she does participate in the activities with the other...
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.
Kelly House is an assisted living community located in Evansville, WI. Evansville is thirty minutes from Wisconsin's capital, Madison, and is home to eighteen-acre Lake Leota. Family and friends visiting Kelly House will have plenty to enjoy in Evansville, like the annual Fall Studio Tour by the...
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.
At the Academy you’ll find 33 - 1 and 2 bedroom apartment homes for those 55 and better. The Academy overlooks the beautiful countryside of southwest Wisconsin. The grounds at The Academy boast ample places to walk, enjoy nature, and just spend quiet time. The historic architecture and beauty of...
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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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Faust Landmark, located in Rockford, Illinois, is a high-rise affordable senior housing apartment community for independent-minded seniors, and those with physical limitations, on a fixed or low income. Faust Landmark is a beautifully renovated and remodeled historical building. At the Faust,...
Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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.
Welcome to Valkommen Plaza Apartments, independent living for people 55 and older or disabled. Valkommen Plaza is privately owned but HUD subsidized under the Section 8 Elderly Program. Rents are based on your income adjusted by out of pocket medical expenses. We are located in Rockford,...
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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.
Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
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 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....
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.
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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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.
An affordable luxury apartment home community built on the promise of independent, carefree living for seniors 55 years and better. With many reasons to enjoy life and have peace of mind. Professionally managed by Horizon which develops, builds and manages apartment homes for seniors that are...
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.
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.
A non-profit, locally owned and managed organization dedicated to providing low-cost rental housing for the elderly
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: 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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Margaret, the lady who runs the Sterling Towers, is amazing! She really goes above and beyond for her residents. My mom is very happy and so a, I. I don't have a single negative thing ton say, so far...
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.
Sterling Towers is a senior housing community for residents over 62 years of age and those with disabilities. It is located in the quiet and cozy city of Sterling, Whiteside County, Illinois. Sterling is a small city of less than six square miles surrounded by fertile farmland with four distinct...
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.
Paige Court Apartments is a community that is located in the lovely area of South Beloit, Winnebago County, IL. The city has roughly 8,000 people and is considered to be a suburb of Beloit, WI. Although it is definitely a smaller locale, the proximity of the city to larger areas makes it a fun...
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, Senior Apartments
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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally 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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It's fine. It's big. There's a lot of room. I like the food. The company I have I like real well. People who want to live in a place like this- It's a darn good place to live.
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.
Independence Village was established with the intent to provide seniors with an opportunity to enjoy their retirement years to the fullest. We included all the comforts of home and replaced the worries of homeownership with a carefree lifestyle full of activities and new friends. Seniors who call...
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.
Cost of independent living in Lena, IL
The average cost of senior living in Lena is $2,855 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Elizabeth, IL with an average of $1,838 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Lena, IL vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Lena, IL vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about independent living in Lena
Recent reviews for independent living in Lena
Milestone Senior Living Stoughton
4.0
The staff that is there are wonderful, they have done a great job given the circumstances but there is a high turnover rate outside of the day to day staff. The director is trying her best, but communication with the staff and families has started to lack. The life enrichment coordinator is ...
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Sienna Crest - Platteville
5.0
It has been an especially good stay here. The women who assist us are very thoughtful, the food is good, things clothes and bedding are kept clean. They do a great job!
Anam Care of Rockford
5.0
The community is small, well staffed. They really understand of the needs of residents with memory issues. When I visit my loved one it is just like coming to nice homey living room.
Lena independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Lena independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Lena, 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 Lena 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 Lena 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
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Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
13.4%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
11.3%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
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Pureed meals
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Availability of select dining options in Lena 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 Lena communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
10.3%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
22.2%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
12.9%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
5.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Lena 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 Lena offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
20.6%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
10.3%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
12.9%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
34%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
26.8%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
37.6%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
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42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
16%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
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Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
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46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
23.2%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
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31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
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Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Frequently Asked Questions
TLC Living Community, The Waterford at Fitchburg and Fairhaven Christian Retirement are the top-rated independent living facilities near Lena, Illinois. See full list of communities.
There are 227 independent living facilities near Lena, Illinois. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Lena, Illinois are TLC Living Community, The Waterford at Fitchburg and The Ridge at Madison. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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