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Photo of Curtis Creek Senior Living
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What we like the most about the community is that the residents seem happy and are really friendly. Yes, we would recommend Curtis Creek to other families based on the experience so far.
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.
Curtis Creek provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Situated in the beautiful east end of Quincy, you'll enjoy the hometown charm of this comfortable city on the banks of the Mississippi. We're close to all the things that make life great — shopping,...
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No matter if you need a quick move in or have time for a planned move in they can accommodate if the space is available. They will work to get your loved one in and feeling like home in no time. All the...
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.
“A location you’ll like…A lifestyle you’ll love!”This is our pledge and promise.Pleasant Hill Village was founded in 1905 as a ministry of the Church of the Brethren. We are nestled on 34 acres of rolling hillside in the country, away from the hustle and bustle, providing our residents with the...
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My parents are currently residents at Cedarhurst of Godfrey. We initially had some issues with prescriptions. They also have staffing issues. Although I haven't eaten there, my parents say that the food 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.
Thank you for your interest in Cedarhurst at Godfrey!Cedarhurst at Godfrey is an assisted living community in Godfrey, Illinois. Godfrey offers residents the best of Midwestern living with scenic trails, fine shopping, eclectic dining and warm, welcoming people. Located in the St. Louis metro...
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My dad really enjoys the staff. They are respectful, kind, and attentive. The apartment size is perfect for him. The staff keeps it clean for him, while also doing his laundry once per week.
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.
Eastland is owned and operated by the Moose family of Auburn Illinois. Eastland Retirement Community provides the best of both worlds – the independence residents want with the support they need.Eastland offers a clean and comfortable atmosphere with a caring and friendly staff. Our quiet,...
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My parents needed more help than we could give and we toured Cedarhurst. I instantly knew this is the right place. Good care, friendly staff that treats them like their own parents. Activities are good &...
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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Called about my dad moving there at 8am, and by 4pm; he was moved in. It was a relief knowing that he was being taken care of, and although I love my dad more than life itself, I finally was able to sleep...
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.
Services provided at no additional cost: Private room and private bath 3 nutritious meals per day and snacks Medication administration including insulin administration Housekeeping services Laundry service Activities Our company has been providing care for Seniors since 1990 when we built our...
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After touring this community and comparing it to another place. I thought this was the best choice for my uncle. As a new resident he is doing fine so far. I like the care he gets from the staff. They offer...
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.
When you visit Sugar Creek, you'll find a warm, friendly community where folks can thrive and connect. It's a place full of friendly local faces where you and your loved one will feel right at home, whether that's in our inviting community spaces or homey studio apartments, alcoves, and 1-bedroom...
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Unfortunately or loved one was not able to experience Bickford as long as we had hoped for, but we absolutely loved that community. It had a very clean and warm environment feeling to it. The employees were...
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.
Why settle for the ordinary in senior living when Bickford offers so much more? Freshly crafted meals, a dedicated caregiver always within reach, and a world of exciting activities await your loved one. Our commitment? Making sure they’re able to embrace life to the fullest, every single day....
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Bradford Villa provided my mother with assisted living for 8 years. Jeannie, the RN and director, cares deeply about her residents and keeps on top of their medical needs. Her staff in each 8-resident...
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.
Thank you for inquiring about Bradford Villa. The Villas are privately owned by Danny and Jeannie Hattemar. Danny and Jeannie have been Residents of Quincy all their life. Danny builds and maintains the Villa's and works full time as a licensed plumber at Brinkman Plumbing contractors. Jeannie is...
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Wonderful place if u cannot keep your family at home ...this is the best home away from home. They treat them like they are their family and I know that made my grandma feel so at home.
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.
Services provided at no additional cost: Private room and private bath 3 nutritious meals per day and snacks Medication administration including insulin administration Housekeeping services Laundry service Activities Our company has been providing care for Seniors since 1990 when we built our...
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Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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
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.
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
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.
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Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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
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.
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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
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.
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
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.
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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
Care types provided by this community
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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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
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.
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.

Cost of independent living in Milton, IL

The average cost of senior living in Milton is $3,449 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Exeter, IL with an average of $3,271 per month.

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

Milton, IL
$3,449/mo
$3,489/mo
$3,391/mo

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

Milton, IL
$3,449/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

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

$4,267/mo
Independent Living
$3,449/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,800/mo
Studio
$3,830/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,818/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,668/mo

Senior living costs in Milton 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: Milton, IL
Column state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMilton, ILIllinoisU.S.
Independent Living$3,449/mo$4,331/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$4,267/mo$5,149/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,267/mo$5,166/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Milton, IL:$3,449/mo
Illinois:$4,331/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Milton, IL:$4,267/mo
Illinois:$5,149/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Milton, IL:$4,267/mo
Illinois:$5,166/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Milton, IL, over time

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

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

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Milton, IL$2,341/mo$2,420/mo-3.3%
Illinois$3,038/mo$2,978/mo+2.0%
National$3,101/mo$2,978/mo+4.1%
Milton, IL
2024 average cost:$2,341/mo
2023 average cost:$2,420/mo
Percent change:-3.3%
Illinois
2024 average cost:$3,038/mo
2023 average cost:$2,978/mo
Percent change:+2.0%
National
2024 average cost:$3,101/mo
2023 average cost:$2,978/mo
Percent change:+4.1%
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What families are saying about independent living in Milton

Recent reviews for independent living in Milton

Cedarhurst of Godfrey

5.0
I don't even know how to put it into the words the family feeling my father receives from The Fountains Family! My father is safe, happy and enjoys the employees and his friends at The Fountains. If you are considering The Fountains - it is a YES!

Cedarhurst of Jacksonville

4.1
My siblings and I have been very happy with the care and the physical facility of Cedarhurst. They strive to keep it clean, friendly and a well cared for community.

Eastland Retirement Community in Auburn, IL

5.0
I like this community for the excellent care for my mom. The staff is always active for the care for my mom. The meals are very good with a nice variety. They do offer the residents to get involved with the activities. The environment here is outstanding. We would highly recommend this community ...
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Milton independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Milton independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Milton, 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 Milton 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 Milton partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Milton, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
15.2%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
12.1%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
15.2%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
9.1%
33.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Milton 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 Milton communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Milton, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
9.1%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
15.2%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
6.1%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
6.1%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Milton 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 Milton offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Milton, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
18.2%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
12.1%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
3%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
27.3%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
27.3%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
27.3%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
21.2%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
12.1%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
9.1%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
21.2%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
21.2%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
6.1%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
9.1%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
24.2%
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Curtis Creek Senior Living, Courtyard Estates of Girard and Cedarhurst of Godfrey are the top-rated independent living facilities near Milton, Illinois. See full list of communities.
There are 40 independent living facilities near Milton, Illinois. See the full list.
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