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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Malden, IL

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Photo of Bickford - Peoria Cottage
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.
At Bickford of Peoria we offer premiere Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care services to provide peace of mind if an unanticipated need arises. Our genuine intent is to create an environment that gives expression to personal choice and the fullest expression of assistance comes...
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My Father loves the atmosphere and freedom. I am so happy that he is happy and is in a place conducive to his mental and physical abilities. I always recommend this place because I see how happy the...
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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I moved here in [date removed]. The staff is wonderful, accommodating and very friendly. The activities they offer are great. Outside our residences are beautiful trees, hillsides, picnic tables, and covered...
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.
Galena Park Terrace Apartments is located in the beautiful town of Peoria Heights, Peoria County, Illinois. Peoria Heights is absolutely gorgeous with historic beauty and sights to see all through-out town. This is the perfect place for afternoon walks through the old world walkways with...
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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.
Photo of Hawthorne Inn of Peoria
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: 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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The application process was smooth and easy. Most of the people are friendly. You have your normal community interactions such as some being nice, some being not being so nice, and overall it is...
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, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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It is a very nice place. the apartment is just the right size for a single person, however they do have different sizes and prices available. Staff and the tenants are very friendly and helpful. Utilities...
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.
Kiwanis London House is a senior housing community located in the charming and historic city of Peoria, Peoria County, Illinois. Situated near picturesque sites, such as the tranquil and scenic waters of Peoria Lake, the pleasant Glen Oak Park and Peoria Zoo, Kiwanis London House is a wonderful...
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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.

Cost of independent living in Malden, IL

The average cost of senior living in Malden is $3,652 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Tiskilwa, IL with an average of $2,735 per month.

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

Malden, IL
$3,652/mo
$3,466/mo

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

Malden, IL
$3,652/mo
U.S. national average
$4,024/mo

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

$4,497/mo
Independent Living
$3,652/mo

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

Studio
$2,198/mo
1 Bedroom
$2,289/mo
2 Bedroom
$2,603/mo

Senior living costs in Malden 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: Malden, IL
Column state: Illinois
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Community typeMalden, ILIllinoisU.S.
Independent Living$3,652/mo$4,334/mo$4,024/mo
Assisted Living$4,497/mo$5,153/mo$4,565/mo
Memory Care$4,497/mo$5,170/mo$4,803/mo
Independent Living
Malden, IL:$3,652/mo
Illinois:$4,334/mo
U.S.:$4,024/mo
Assisted Living
Malden, IL:$4,497/mo
Illinois:$5,153/mo
U.S.:$4,565/mo
Memory Care
Malden, IL:$4,497/mo
Illinois:$5,170/mo
U.S.:$4,803/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Malden

Recent reviews for independent living in Malden

Lutheran Hillside Village in Peoria, IL

4.8
I have lived at LHV for 18 months. I was becoming familiar with the routines and activities when they were curtailed by the pandemic. Since that time The staff and administration have devoted themselves to the residents safety, health and comfort. Fellow residents are friendly and concerned ...
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Villas of Holly Brook Streator

5.0
If you have parents who are in need of assisted living, this is the place to go. The staff are very nice and accommodating. To this day, anything I ask of them they will do. All of the people here are just so nice. Everybody always says hi, and many of them know me. The facility is a couple ...
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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

Malden independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Malden independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Malden, 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 Malden 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 Malden partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Malden, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
14.5%
20.3%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
14.5%
34%
No sugar
No sugar
11.3%
31.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
11.3%
33.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Malden 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 Malden communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Malden, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
6.5%
36.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
25.8%
43.4%
Room service
Room service
12.9%
36.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
8.1%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Malden 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 Malden offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Malden, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
32.3%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
12.9%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
11.3%
32.7%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
32.3%
49.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
33.9%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
35.5%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
30.6%
43%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
11.3%
37.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
22.6%
41.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
30.6%
47.4%
Live performances
Live performances
33.9%
47.2%
Dances
Dances
11.3%
32.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
11.3%
39.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
33.9%
46.9%
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