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Photo of Heritage Woods of Moline
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My sister received amazing care at Heritage Woods of Moline. She was a little nervous about meeting new people and fitting in. On the day she moved in those feelings were gone. Everyone was so welcoming...
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.
The Heritage Woods of Moline assisted lifestyle community is located in beautiful Moline, IL. This area is known for its natural beauty and a never ending list of things to do. The Riverside Park houses a number of outdoor activities to participate in. There is a water park and walking trails...
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There have been a few things that needed to be addressed, but The Grand Regency is receptive and responsive to concerns. I believe there's an adjustment period with any long term facility, where they need...
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.
The Apartments Designed to provide a secure and comfortable environment, the spacious studio apartments feel like home. Features include efficient kitchenettes with waist-height refrigerators/freezers and microwaves, full bathrooms, handicap accessible with individual showers. Furnishings are...
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My mom is slowly transitioning at Bickford of Moline and the staff is really working with her. They have done a great job getting her involved in lots of activities that keep her stimulated and she enjoys...
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.
We began our quest into senior living because of our love for our beloved mother, Mary Bickford, whose needs became too great for us to manage.  As we researched senior living options, we were shocked at our findings.  The options offered too much or too little — none met her needs and...
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I am very pleased with the way they have helped and continue to help my mom
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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They are very willing to make changes to care when requested or as necessary. Their activities person, [name removed], is very creative at coming up with ideas for keeping everyone active, especially for the...
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.
Wesley Willows, a not-for-profit organization, has been making a difference in the lives of seniors since 1966. The Rockford area's premier continuing-care retirement community, Wesley Willows, offers a full continuum of housing and services on one campus — duplex homes, independent living...
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I would recommend it. The staff is helpful. Overall, it's a nice place. Safe, activities, nice people. We picked this community, because of the price, atmosphere, size of the unit, and 24 hour staff.
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.
Peterson Meadows is an independent living community that is located in Rockford, IL. This community provides seniors with a great place to live in a location that offers much to do and see. Rockford is a part of Winnebago County, and it provides opportunities to get out and have fun. Residents of...
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[name removed] the social director has helped me out a lot. [name removed] also is doing a great job running the building and helping all of us with what we need. The fort is a very nice place and the staff...
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.
The Fort Armstrong knows that making this decision can be difficult, which is why we do everything in our power to make that journey as simple as possible. The Fort Armstrong offers services and amenities comparable to other assisted living communities. We believe we go above and beyond the...
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Mom was doing well at Heritage Woods before her fall. She is hoping to return to the community once she is done with rehab. There are plenty of activities for the residents to enjoy. The food is good and...
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.
An inviting, beautiful assisted living community located in DeKalb, Illinois, Heritage Woods of DeKalb is a welcoming place to call home. Located conveniently off 1-88 and Highway 64, it is an ideal choice for those who want to be close to family and friends. We're located near Northern Illinois...
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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.
Friendship Manor is the Illinois' Quad Cities only “Continuing Care Retirement Community.” Our warm, considerately designed, efficient campus is a safe haven where you can fully explore and celebrate your retirement years.The retirement community at Friendship Manor is a convenient and...
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The facility is cozy, the staff is great, the meals seem to be cooked with care and communication is very good. The rating is because of the small size of her apartment
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.
Life at Jersey Ridge Place is more interesting! Jersey Ridge Place is designed to nurture your spirit and senses. The schedules and activities are centered around your desires. You will have the opportunity to remain both physically and mentally active; and have a great time with your fellow...
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Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Photo of Parkway Center
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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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.
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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
Care types provided by this community
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
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: 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: 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: 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.
Village Cooperative of Clinton, IA There is an exciting new senior independent living option available in Clinton! The Village Cooperative of Clinton will be located in northwest part of the city. The cooperative will consist of 44 new homes. Residents will have the choice of expertly designed...
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Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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.
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, Senior Apartments
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.
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
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
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.
We began our quest into senior living because of our love for our beloved mother, Mary Bickford, whose needs became too great for us to manage.  As we researched senior living options, we were shocked at our findings.  The options offered too much or too little — none met her needs and...
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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: 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.

Cost of independent living in Rock Falls, IL

The average cost of senior living in Rock Falls is $2,930 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Coleta, IL with an average of $2,933 per month.

Independent living costs in Rock Falls, IL, vs. nearby cities

Rock Falls, IL
$2,930/mo
$3,054/mo
$3,648/mo

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

Rock Falls, IL
$2,930/mo
U.S. national average
$4,022/mo

Independent living costs in Rock Falls, IL, vs. other senior living options

$4,162/mo
Independent Living
$2,930/mo

Independent living costs in Rock Falls, IL, by floor plan type

Studio
$3,041/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,224/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,309/mo

Senior living costs in Rock Falls 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: Rock Falls, IL
Column state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Community typeRock Falls, ILIllinoisU.S.
Independent Living$2,930/mo$4,331/mo$4,022/mo
Assisted Living$4,162/mo$5,149/mo$4,564/mo
Memory Care$4,162/mo$5,166/mo$4,801/mo
Independent Living
Rock Falls, IL:$2,930/mo
Illinois:$4,331/mo
U.S.:$4,022/mo
Assisted Living
Rock Falls, IL:$4,162/mo
Illinois:$5,149/mo
U.S.:$4,564/mo
Memory Care
Rock Falls, IL:$4,162/mo
Illinois:$5,166/mo
U.S.:$4,801/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Rock Falls

Recent reviews for independent living in Rock Falls

Fort Armstrong in Rock Island, IL

5.0
I have lived at The Fort Armstrong for almost 5 years and do not regret my choice in moving here. I enjoy the live music and outings we go on.

Luther Knoll in Bettendorf, IA

4.5
This place has been great so far! Mom was so worried about moving to an "old folks home", but after seeing how friendly everyone is and what a nice community they've got going here she loves it! She's only been there a little over a month, but she got birthday cards from so many people in the ...
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The Taylor Renaissance in Davenport, IA

5.0
The original staff is a 5. The staff has changed and they're in the middle of changing so I can't rate the new people until I get to know them better. It would be nice if they had a loading dock for when people move in but I guess that's the way the building was designed so there's not much you ...
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Rock Falls independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Rock Falls independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Rock Falls, 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 Rock Falls 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 Rock Falls partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Rock Falls, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
11.6%
20.3%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
12.5%
34%
No sugar
No sugar
9.8%
31.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
11.6%
33.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
0.9%
7.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Rock Falls 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 Rock Falls communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Rock Falls, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
8.9%
36.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
25.9%
43.4%
Room service
Room service
12.5%
36.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
4.5%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Rock Falls 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 Rock Falls offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Rock Falls, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
27.7%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
17%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
15.2%
32.7%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
33%
49.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
32.1%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
39.3%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
24.1%
43%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
15.2%
37.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
17.9%
41.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
28.6%
47.4%
Live performances
Live performances
30.4%
47.2%
Dances
Dances
8.9%
32.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
17.9%
39.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
27.7%
46.9%
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Holiday Palmer Hills, The Meadows of Franklin Grove and The Fountains are the top-rated independent living facilities near Rock Falls, Illinois. See full list of communities.
There are 112 independent living facilities near Rock Falls, Illinois. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in Rock Falls, Illinois is Holiday Palmer Hills. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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