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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Mount Morris, IL

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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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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.
HARVARD RANCH FOR SENIORS IS A 23 APARTMENT BUILDING ALL ON ONE FLOOR. APTS. INCLUDE STOVE FRIDGE AND GAS HEAT AND GAS COOKING. CENTRAL AIR AND PARKING. RESIDENT MUST BE 60 YEARS OF AGE AND HAVE INCOME BELOW 32,OOO PER YEAR.
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.
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...
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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.
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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Really just a great place. I'd give them 5s across the board. It's a nice looking place, everyone is very friendly, and the services and activities they provide are great.
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.
Designed for persons: 62+ Riverview Heights offers affordable one bedroom apartment homes with utilities included in a well-maintained building situated along the Rock River. This active apartment community has many planned social activities, a central courtyard, elevator service, laundry on each...
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I am very impressed with the caring and attentive staff. They impress me as having genuine interest in the residents they serve.
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: 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.
Located in the town of Janesville, First Senior II offers 36 income-eligible or market-rate apartment homes, ranging from 625-1,100 sf in size. Visit First Senior and see how you can live a carefree lifestyle where independence and convenience are emphasized.
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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.
Located in the City of Janesville, First Senior Apartments offer one & two bedroom apartment homes for those 55+. Visit First Senior and see how you can live a carefree lifestyle where independence and convenience are emphasized.
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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: 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: 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 Mount Morris, IL

The average cost of senior living in Mount Morris is $3,180 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Coleta, IL with an average of $2,963 per month.

Independent living costs in Mount Morris, IL, vs. nearby cities

Mount Morris, IL
$3,180/mo
$3,233/mo

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

Mount Morris, IL
$3,180/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Mount Morris, IL, vs. other senior living options

$4,208/mo
Independent Living
$3,180/mo

Independent living costs in Mount Morris, IL, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,264/mo
Studio
$4,256/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,519/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,700/mo

Senior living costs in Mount Morris 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: Mount Morris, IL
Column state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMount Morris, ILIllinoisU.S.
Independent Living$3,180/mo$4,331/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$4,168/mo$5,149/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$4,208/mo$5,166/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Mount Morris, IL:$3,180/mo
Illinois:$4,331/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Mount Morris, IL:$4,168/mo
Illinois:$5,149/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Mount Morris, IL:$4,208/mo
Illinois:$5,166/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Mount Morris, IL, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Mount Morris 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Mount Morris, IL$4,000/mo$5,342/mo-25.1%
Illinois$2,873/mo$2,823/mo+1.8%
National$2,927/mo$2,846/mo+2.8%
Mount Morris, IL
2024 average cost:$4,000/mo
2023 average cost:$5,342/mo
Percent change:-25.1%
Illinois
2024 average cost:$2,873/mo
2023 average cost:$2,823/mo
Percent change:+1.8%
National
2024 average cost:$2,927/mo
2023 average cost:$2,846/mo
Percent change:+2.8%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about independent living in Mount Morris

Recent reviews for independent living in Mount Morris

Shepherd of Harvard

5.0
I am very happy with the care that my mother is getting at this very nice and home feeling community. The staff is wonderful and very attentive. I like that the community is clean. <y mother is really liking the activities and she likes what is offered. We would highly recommend this small ...
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Heritage Woods of Belvidere

5.0
I am very content living at Heritage Woods. My apartment is very comfortable and convenient. The nurses and CNAs are very attentive and convenient. The food is good and I may also eat in my room if I so desire. There are activities every day. Also a small store 2 days a week.

Shepherd Premier Living of Harvard

4.0
We chose Shepherd Premier Living because it was one of the only ones taking new residents during covid and it was the only place that was not forcing residents to stay in their rooms. The value for the money is also great. She has had some issues with her medications, they use their own doctor ...
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Mount Morris independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Mount Morris independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Mount Morris, 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 Mount Morris 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 Mount Morris 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
15.4%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
12%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
11.1%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
13.7%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
2.6%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Mount Morris 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 Mount Morris communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
9.4%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
23.1%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
13.7%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
4.3%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Mount Morris 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 Mount Morris offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
23.1%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
15.4%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
15.4%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
30.8%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
29.1%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
35.9%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
24.8%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
14.5%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
19.7%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
26.5%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
26.5%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
11.1%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
12.8%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
26.5%
47%
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TLC Living Community, Morning Star Village and The Meadows of Franklin Grove are the top-rated independent living facilities near Mount Morris, Illinois. See full list of communities.
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