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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, 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.
St. Elizabeth Manor is located in Rock County in Wisconsin. St. Elizabeth Manor provides high quality assistance, an engaging and welcoming environment, and a convenient lifestyle for each of its residents. The assisted living facility provides 24 hour caregivers ready to help each resident and...
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There were lots of nurses on staff but it was costing a lot of money. There were so many people that if my dad was in the sitting area it would be wall to wall people so that you couldn't hardly get a...
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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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
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: 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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This is a great community for care. The staff is outstanding and they keep me informed on any changes. They offer great home cooking and we like that she does participate in the activities with the other...
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.
Kelly House is an assisted living community located in Evansville, WI. Evansville is thirty minutes from Wisconsin's capital, Madison, and is home to eighteen-acre Lake Leota. Family and friends visiting Kelly House will have plenty to enjoy in Evansville, like the annual Fall Studio Tour by the...
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My parents are in Independent Living there. I appreciate the staff. My parents are happy there. I think it is a good place. The food is not good, my dad complains about it every day. The room sizes are good....
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.
Beloit Senior Living is a Assisted Living facility that opened August 2016 in Beloit, WI. The company has been providing quality assisted living and memory care to seniors for over 15 years at our other locations in Milton, WI and Waterford, WI. We are very excited to provide quality services to...
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: 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.
Paige Court Apartments is a community that is located in the lovely area of South Beloit, Winnebago County, IL. The city has roughly 8,000 people and is considered to be a suburb of Beloit, WI. Although it is definitely a smaller locale, the proximity of the city to larger areas makes it a fun...
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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.
Founded in 1997, Sienna Crest offers ten different assisted living communities throughout southern Wisconsin. Sienna Crest offers a true home-like setting for older adults. Our homes are smaller, averaging 15-20 rooms. This allows us to provide a high quality of life and assistance. We help...
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Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
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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I am so pleased with Crestridge Assisted Living as a wonderful place for my mother to spend her older years! She has now been there for over a year. She attends as many of the twice daily activities as she...
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.
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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.
Photo of Cherry Tree Assisted Living
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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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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My mother was a resident at Lincolnshire for three months . The facility has a terrific director that is active in all phases of operation. She insures a safe, clean & loving environment for your loved one....
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.
Lincolnshire Place Lincolnshire Place in Loves Park, Winnebago County, Illinois is a multi-faceted assisted living community with a complete love of sports. Loves Park is a wonderful small town with a family oriented atmosphere. It is a typical suburb but still a very quaint place to settle down...
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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.
A non-profit, locally owned and managed organization dedicated to providing low-cost rental housing for the elderly
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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.
Friendly and personable staff await you at our private, residential care apartments (aka independent living apartments) designed for older adults with minimal care needs who appreciate independence and maintenance-free living. Our spacious apartments feature kitchenettes, private baths, ample...
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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.

Cost of independent living in Willow, IL

The average cost of senior living in Willow is $2,781 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Elizabeth, IL with an average of $1,838 per month.

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

Willow, IL
$2,781/mo
$3,972/mo

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

Willow, IL
$2,781/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

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

$4,052/mo
Independent Living
$2,781/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,300/mo
Studio
$4,079/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,832/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,370/mo

Senior living costs in Willow 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: Willow, IL
Column state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWillow, ILIllinoisU.S.
Independent Living$2,781/mo$4,331/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$4,032/mo$5,149/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$4,052/mo$5,166/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Willow, IL:$2,781/mo
Illinois:$4,331/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Willow, IL:$4,032/mo
Illinois:$5,149/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Willow, IL:$4,052/mo
Illinois:$5,166/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Willow

Recent reviews for independent living in Willow

Sienna Crest - Platteville

5.0
It has been an especially good stay here. The women who assist us are very thoughtful, the food is good, things clothes and bedding are kept clean. They do a great job!

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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Pa Peterson At The Citadel in Rockford, IL

5.0
we have my father here and could not be happier with his care.

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Friendly and helpful community members. Reviews consistently mention the warm and welcoming nature of residents and staff at several communities, such as Oak Park Place - Dubuque, TLC Living Community, and Fairhaven Christian Retirement, where newcomers easily make friends and feel comfortable.
Variety of planned activities. Community members enjoy the wide range of activities offered at various facilities, TLC Living Community, Fairhaven Christian Retirement, and Peterson Meadows, that cater to diverse interests, making socializing and staying active a priority.
Individually customized care. At Trustwell Living at Eagle Pointe Place, Independence Village Rockford, and Fairhaven Christian Retirement, residents appreciate the individualized attention given by staff to meet their unique needs, allowing them to feel cared for and supported in their daily lives.
High-quality dining experiences. Nutritious and delicious meals are a common theme among reviews, with residents at Trustwell Living at Eagle Pointe Place, Fairhaven Christian Retirement, and Peterson Meadows expressing satisfaction with the food and accommodations for dietary restrictions.
Clean, well-maintained living spaces. Communities, such as TLC Living Community, Fairhaven Christian Retirement, and Independence Village Rockford, are praised for their cleanliness and upkeep, providing residents with a comfortable and inviting environment.
Access to essential services and amenities. Residents at Trustwell Living at Eagle Pointe Place, Independence Village Rockford, and Peterson Meadows express gratitude for the convenient access to necessary services and amenities, such as transportation and medical care, allowing them to live comfortably and independently.
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Willow independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Willow independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Willow, 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 Willow 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 Willow partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Willow, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
14.8%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
13.1%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
10.7%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
11.5%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
2.5%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Willow 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 Willow communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Willow, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
8.2%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
24.6%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
12.3%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Willow 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 Willow offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Willow, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
23%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
13.1%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
13.9%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
31.1%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
30.3%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
31.1%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
25.4%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
14.8%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
18%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
25.4%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
27%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
9%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
13.1%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
25.4%
47%
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