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I'am very pleased with my move to this community. Everything is working out very well. I really like this community. Everyone has been very kind, and welcoming. The staff is very kind, and helpful. They do a...
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.
Mission At St. Augustine Manor we are passionately committed to making a difference in our residents' lives by providing service of highest quality and value in a supportive environment, promoting the health, independence, and social interaction of seniors. Company Overview Family living in a...
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Everyone at Holly Brook takes such a good care of my father. The director, [name removed], was welcoming and helpful, and the head of nursing, [name removed], has gone above and beyond every step of the...
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 INDEPENDENCE YOU WANT ... THE DAILY ASSISTANCE YOU NEED. The Villas of Holly Brook is an Assisted Living Community that offers residents carefree, retirement living at its finest. We'll do it ALL! We'll cook, clean and do the laundry. We also take care of the lawn and remove snow and ice...
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My parents are thrilled about Courtyard, and the employees are wonderful. We couldn't be happier!
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.
Welcome to Courtyard Estates of Kewanee, the area's premiere Assisted Living Community! At Courtyard Estates, our goal is to provide professional, compassionate services for older adults, while promoting independence, which allows our tenants to maintain or improve their current lifestyle. ...
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My parents are very happy there!
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.
Courtyard Village is a senior living community located in Kewanee, Illinois. Kewanee is a charming city situated in Henry County that is known for its beautiful park and exciting annual events. The most popular festival is Hog Days, which takes place over Labor Day weekend and offers a carnival,...
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This is a brand new clean community. My mother in law loves it here. The community offers transportation. They like that there is an exercise room, media room and a common area to socialize. The community...
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.
Morton Estates features brand new one and two bedroom apartment homes designed exclusively for adults 55 and over. Each spacious floor plan includes modern amenities you would expect to find in a luxury home, at affordable rental rates: a fully-equipped gourmet kitchen with energy-efficient...
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We were so thankful to find this place because we had no idea of where to put my mom with their help. We found the grand Regency and she has been there about two months and couldn't be happier. Thank you for...
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.
Visit us at www.courtyardestates.net A retirement community to call home. Courtyard Estates provides all the comforts of home as well as health maintenance, state-of-the-art security and a full range of care services. The community offers maintenance and worry-free living that allows you to focus...
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A good place to live. I came from living independently to here so there are a lot of changes and compromises for me, but so far I love it here. For my needs this place works great for me. It's not perfect...
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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Overall I think it's going pretty well. There are a reasonable variety of things going on. She doesn't seem to like the food, but we have eaten it and it seems okay. I think you get your moneys worth here, I...
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.
Looking for a great place for Mom or Dad? Look no further! St. Francis Woods is a very unique home for seniors. We sit on 10 lovely acres with plenty of trees and wildlife to make you smile. Come sit in our large, inviting sunroom and watch the flurry of adorable activity in our aviary or just...
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Orientation given. Every one has gone d things to say about food. More after dinner activities needed. Apartment on small side and cleaning inconsistent Activities could be more varied Strict rules on...
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.
Evergreen Place offers worry-free living, where independence thrives and compassionate care is always nearby. Our beautiful campus offers lovely assisted living services. We offer both long term stay options and short-term respite care. We welcome you to learn more and visit our community of...
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Wonderful place to live. Small community makes it feel cozy and welcoming. Home cooked meals. Staff is excellent and care is outstanding. Very attentive to my mother’s needs. I would recommend Bickford for...
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.
If you've yet to witness a vibrant senior living environment, it's high time you visited Bickford. From appetizing, home-cooked meals to the reassuring presence of our compassionate caregivers, your loved one is in for a treat. Our activity calendar is bursting at the seams, ensuring they're...
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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.
The Brant at Oswego is located in Oswego, IL and our community offers the feeling we all desire in a home. It’s welcoming, caring, and beautifully kept all within a luxury setting. Nestled in Kendall County, you’ll find attractions such as Keller’s Farm Stand, Fox Valley Winery, Hudson Crossing...
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My mother lived here long term, and I will always recommend B'nai B'rith Building #2. Staff was always helpful and maintenance issues promptly resolved. Building clean and apartments are clean and nice. Lots...
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.
B'Nai B'Rith Apartments is a senior living community in the beautiful city of Peoria, Illinois. Peoria, which is one of the state's oldest settlements, is the county seat of Peoria County. It is known for its vibrant culture, as it offers an abundance of museums, performing arts centers and...
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.
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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.
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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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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: 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.
Evergreen Place offers worry-free living, where independence thrives and compassionate care is always nearby. Our beautiful campus offers lovely supportive living options. We welcome you to learn more and visit our community of care, where friendships flourish and families find peace of mind....
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: 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: 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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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
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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.
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...
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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, 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.
Like us on Facebook! Welcome to Courtyard Estates of Bradford, the area's premiere assisted living community. At Courtyard Estates, our goal is to provide professional, compassionate services for the older adults while promoting independence, which allows our tenants to maintain or improve their...

Cost of independent living in Tonica, IL

The average cost of senior living in Tonica is $3,635 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Hennepin, IL with an average of $3,239 per month.

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

Tonica, IL
$3,635/mo
$4,889/mo

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

Tonica, IL
$3,635/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

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

$4,621/mo
Independent Living
$3,635/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,659/mo
Studio
$4,226/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,003/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,481/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,250/mo

Senior living costs in Tonica 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: Tonica, IL
Column state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Community typeTonica, ILIllinoisU.S.
Independent Living$3,635/mo$4,331/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$4,527/mo$5,149/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$4,621/mo$5,166/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Tonica, IL:$3,635/mo
Illinois:$4,331/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Tonica, IL:$4,527/mo
Illinois:$5,149/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Tonica, IL:$4,621/mo
Illinois:$5,166/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Tonica, IL, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Tonica 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
Tonica, IL$2,755/mo$2,544/mo+8.3%
Illinois$3,094/mo$3,076/mo+0.6%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Tonica, IL
2024 average cost:$2,755/mo
2023 average cost:$2,544/mo
Percent change:+8.3%
Illinois
2024 average cost:$3,094/mo
2023 average cost:$3,076/mo
Percent change:+0.6%
National
2024 average cost:$3,261/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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What families are saying about independent living in Tonica

Recent reviews for independent living in Tonica

Gateway at River City in Peoria, IL

5.0
I absolutely love it here at Gateway. There are lots of activities, food is good, most residents are real nice and easy to get along with. The staff is wonderful. I’m friends with many residents who are awesome. Definitely worth living here.

Lutheran Hillside Village in Peoria, IL

4.8
I have lived at LHV for 18 months. I was becoming familiar with the routines and activities when they were curtailed by the pandemic. Since that time The staff and administration have devoted themselves to the residents safety, health and comfort. Fellow residents are friendly and concerned ...
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Villas of Holly Brook Streator

5.0
If you have parents who are in need of assisted living, this is the place to go. The staff are very nice and accommodating. To this day, anything I ask of them they will do. All of the people here are just so nice. Everybody always says hi, and many of them know me. The facility is a couple ...
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Tonica independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Tonica independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Tonica, 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 Tonica 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 Tonica 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
17.9%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
11.9%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
13.1%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
16.7%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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Availability of select dining options in Tonica 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 Tonica communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
9.5%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
27.4%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
16.7%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Tonica 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 Tonica offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
35.7%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
16.7%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
17.9%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
39.3%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
36.9%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
44%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
31%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
20.2%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
26.2%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
34.5%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
35.7%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
20.2%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
22.6%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
32.1%
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