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Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 132 independent living facilities in Ottawa, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.

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Cost of independent living in Ottawa, IL

The average cost of senior living in Ottawa is $4,010 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Oglesby, IL with an average of $3,628 per month.

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

Ottawa, IL

$4,019/mo

Naplate, IL

$3,867/mo

Grand Ridge, IL

$5,074/mo

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

Ottawa, IL

$4,019/mo

Illinois state

$4,334/mo

U.S. national average

$4,024/mo

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

Assisted Living

$4,835/mo

Memory Care

$4,835/mo

Independent Living

$4,019/mo

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

Studio

$2,759/mo

1 Bedroom

$4,312/mo

2 Bedroom

$3,909/mo

Detached Cottage/Bungalow

$3,415/mo

Senior living costs in Ottawa 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: Ottawa, IL

Column state: Illinois

Column national: U.S.

Community type	Ottawa, IL	Illinois	U.S.
Independent Living	$4,019/mo	$4,334/mo	$4,024/mo
Assisted Living	$4,835/mo	$5,153/mo	$4,565/mo
Memory Care	$4,835/mo	$5,170/mo	$4,803/mo

Independent Living

Ottawa, IL:$4,019/mo

Illinois:$4,334/mo

U.S.:$4,024/mo

Assisted Living

Ottawa, IL:$4,835/mo

Illinois:$5,153/mo

U.S.:$4,565/mo

Memory Care

Ottawa, IL:$4,835/mo

Illinois:$5,170/mo

U.S.:$4,803/mo

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Independent living costs in Ottawa, IL, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Ottawa 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.

Ottawa, ILIL stateNational

Independent living cost trends in Ottawa, IL

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Ottawa 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

Location	2024 average cost	2023 average cost	Percent change
Ottawa, IL	$3,321/mo	$3,170/mo	+4.8%
Illinois	$3,106/mo	$3,068/mo	+1.3%
National	$3,256/mo	$3,166/mo	+2.8%

Ottawa, IL

2024 average cost:$3,321/mo

2023 average cost:$3,170/mo

Percent change:+4.8%

Illinois

2024 average cost:$3,106/mo

2023 average cost:$3,068/mo

Percent change:+1.3%

National

2024 average cost:$3,256/mo

2023 average cost:$3,166/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.

Your Guide to Paying for Care

Plan for and know your options for how to cover long-term care expenses.

Your Guide to VA Benefits

The VA provides two veterans benefits that can be used to offset the costs of long-term care.

Medicare and Medicaid

Understand the difference between these two public pay options, and what they cover.

What families are saying about independent living in Ottawa

Recent reviews for independent living in Ottawa

The Landings Senior Living in Batavia, IL

4.3

The staff is extremely friendly. There lots of activities and outings. Beautiful campus and location!

The Gardens of Waterford in Aurora, IL

4.0

I have lived here for 5+ years. The food is by far better than other places I've been. Staff are friendly and very helpful. This is Alden's main campus and the grounds are beautiful. Festive holiday decorations make this a very homey atmosphere. I call this "home".

The Reserve of Geneva

5.0

Dad lived here and had many wonderful friends! I am so thankful for the wonderful people he met and experiences he had here. The management helped to get a new occupant into his home quicker than expected (probably because he had granite counter-tops) and we got his entrance fee returned which ...

Ottawa independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ottawa independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ottawa, 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 Ottawa 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 Ottawa partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.

Ottawa, ILNational

Nutritionist / dietician

26.3%

20.3%

Low / no sodium

29.7%

34%

No sugar

21.2%

31.4%

Vegetarian

25.4%

33.4%

Pureed meals

4.2%

7.8%

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Availability of select dining options in Ottawa 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 Ottawa communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.

Ottawa, ILNational

Professional chef

29.7%

36.4%

Restaurant style dining

40.7%

43.4%

Room service

28%

36.8%

Anytime dining

17.8%

17.2%

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Availability of select programs and activities in Ottawa 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 Ottawa offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.

Ottawa, ILNational

Activity director

44.1%

45.3%

Pet-focused programs

28%

28.3%

Community service programs

30.5%

32.7%

Devotional activities on-site

51.7%

49.2%

Parties / BBQs / happy hour

48.3%

49.8%

Outings / off-site activities

55.1%

54.9%

Piano or organ

38.1%

43%

Arts and crafts center

33.9%

37.6%

Educational speakers / life long learning

35.6%

41.6%

Clubs / games / karaoke

44.9%

47.4%

Live performances

45.8%

47.2%

Dances

28.8%

32.4%

Fitness center

27.1%

39.7%

Fitness classes

43.2%

46.9%

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