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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Ohio, IL
If you’re looking for independent living in the Ohio area, our local senior living advisors can help you each step of the way. From affordable independent living for seniors to luxury options, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of independent living in Ohio. From there, we’ll show you the best independent living communities for your lifestyle, interests, and budget.
Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 16 independent living facilities in Ohio, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Peru, Dixon and Sterling.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Peru, Dixon and Sterling.
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14 reviews
My mom has been in Morningside for a few months now. The transition from living alone to assisted living has been easy. The place is top notch and mom is safe and surrounded by kind people. She enjoys the...
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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8.0
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6 reviews
It felt very homey. Everyone was friendly. Dad and I were invited to have lunch there. Everything is on one floor. Always care givers around. Other places were nice but felt like I was in a hotel. He...
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.
Experience Award Winning Senior Living with 5-Star Resort Hospitality at the Areas Most Affordable Prices. Liberty Court of Dixon provides all these with a warm and personal touch. Be our guest at one of the Illinois finest Assisted Living communities and enjoy quality food, friends, and...
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This facility was brighter and cleaner than the other places we visited. They offer quite a variety of activities. They do housekeeping once a week. Value for the money I rated lower because they raised...
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.
Heritage Woods of Sterling is an assisted living community located in Sterling, IL. Situated along the north bank of the Rock River, Sterling is known for its scenic parks and fertile prairie soil. The city hosts a number of annual events, including the Mexican Fiesta Days, where participants...
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4 reviews
Since this is a smaller facility, the staff to resident ratio is better than at the larger facilities. They are more available to the family and the residents. My mom was in the memory care unit. She passed...
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.
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: 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: 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: 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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I’ve lived here since October 2016, on the Indepent side I moved from Missouri to be near my daughter in Mendota. The majority of residents ate from LaSalle and Lee counties in Illinois, andthey all are very...
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.
Mendota Retirement Community is an assisted living community located in Mendota, Illinois. Located minutes from the center of town, our assisted and independent living community provides easy access for families while providing a peaceful setting for our residents. You'll enjoy our beautiful...
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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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...
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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: 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: 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.
Enjoy a winter vacation in a beautifully furnished apartmentwith all of the amenities, fun and interesting leisure activities,and 24-hour caring staff.· Stay at The Meadows of Franklin Grove without worrying about the weather.· Enjoy the beauty of snowfall without the burden of shoveling...
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.
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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Cost of independent living in Ohio, IL
The average cost of senior living in Ohio is $3,676 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Buda, IL with an average of $2,701 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Ohio, IL vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Ohio vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Ohio, IL by room type
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What families are saying about independent living in Ohio
Recent reviews for independent living in Ohio
Heritage Woods of Sterling
4.9
I have been a resident of Heritage Woods for 1 year. I am very pleased with the care I receive. I very much enjoy the other residents and the staff is wonderful.
The food and activities are very satisfactory. We go on outings, we have entertainment come. We play games in the dining room and ...
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Sterling Towers
5.0
My mother has a beautiful apartment that is spacious and includes a full kitchen and living room. This community allows overnights at her house a few nights out of the year which makes it convenient for out of town guest to make travel arrangements and come visit. She is really pleased with how ...
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Avonlea Cottage of Sterling
5.0
All staff members are very kind and care about the residents. The food is good home cooking and the facility and rooms are kept clean. I highly recommend Avonlea Cottage to others.
Ohio independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ohio independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ohio, 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 Ohio 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 Ohio partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Ohio, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
18.8%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
18.8%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
6.3%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
6.3%
32.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Ohio 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 Ohio communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Ohio, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
6.3%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
31.3%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
12.5%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
6.3%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ohio 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 Ohio offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Ohio, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
31.3%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
12.5%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
6.3%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
25%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
31.3%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
25%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
31.3%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
18.8%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
25%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
25%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
31.3%
46.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
6.3%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
31.3%
46.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Morningside of Sterling, Avonlea Cottage of Sterling and Liberty Court are the top-rated independent living facilities near Ohio, Illinois. See full list of communities.
There are 16 independent living facilities near Ohio, Illinois. See the full list.
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