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Assisted Living in Peoria, IL

According to NewHomeSource, Peoria is listed as one of the best places to retire in Illinois due to an array of activities for seniors to see and do and the low cost of living. In Peoria County, there are close to 180,000 individuals, with approximately 18% aged 65 and older. Attractions include Peoria Zoo, the Peoria Riverfront Museum and Dozer Park, which is the home field for the Peoria Chiefs minor league baseball team. For seniors who enjoy the outdoors, Forest Park, the Luthy Botanical Gardens and the Giant Oak Park offer room for an afternoon walk.

Seniors who wish to live in a community and have help with personal care, medication and daily tasks may do well to choose assisted living, which offers different levels of care for individual needs. Seniors in Peoria can expect to pay an average of $4,131 per month for assisted living care, a rate that is somewhat lower than the Illinois state average of $4,488 and the national average of $4,500.

This guide will compare the costs of assisted living in Peoria to those of other Illinois cities and neighboring states.

10 Assisted Living communities in Peoria, IL | 10 nearby communities

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1. Bickford of Peoria

1920 W. Willow Knolls Drive, Peoria, IL, 61614

Assisted Living

Call for Pricing (866) 882-3746

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2. Heartis Village Peoria

8201 Route 91, Peoria, IL, 61615

Assisted Living

Call for Pricing (855) 430-2394

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3. St. Francis Woods

3507 N Molleck Drive, Peoria, IL, 61604

Assisted Living

Call for Pricing (866) 956-0235

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Grande Regency of Peoria, Peoria, IL

4. Grande Regency of Peoria

117 North Western Avenue, Peoria, IL, 61604

Assisted Living, Assistive Living, Respite Care-Short Term Stay, Supportive living

Call for Pricing (866) 975-4278

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5. Heddington Oaks

2223 West Hedding Avenue, Peoria, IL, 61604

Assisted Living

Call for Pricing (866) 981-1799

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6. Apostolic Christian Home

7023 NE Skyline Dr, Peoria, IL, 61614

Assisted Living

Call for Pricing (866) 983-0331

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Kiwanis London House, Peoria, IL

7. Kiwanis London House

1408 E London Ave, Peoria, IL, 61603

Residential Care

Call for Pricing (866) 984-3845

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Southside Manor Apartments, Peoria, IL

8. Southside Manor Apartments

915 S Helen St, Peoria, IL, 61605

Residential Care

Call for Pricing (833) 949-3263

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9. GateWay at River City

518 W. Romeo B Garrett, GateWay, Peoria, IL, 61605

Assisted Living

Call for Pricing (877) 843-7557

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10. BrightStar Care Peoria

7501 N University St, Ste 137, Peoria, IL, 61614

Home Care, Personal Care

Call for Pricing (877) 853-5446

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10 matching communities nearby Peoria

1. Supportive Living of Washington

1150 Newcastle Rd., Washington, IL, 61571

Assisted Living, Assistive Living, Respite Care-Short Term Stay, Supportive living

Call for Pricing (866) 882-3746

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2. Charter Senior Living of Washington

100 Grand Victorian Pl., Washington, IL, 61571

Assisted Living, Assistive Living, Respite Care-Short Term Stay, Supportive living

Call for Pricing (855) 430-2394

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3. Saxony Court Senior Living

500 Centennial Drive, East Peoria, IL, 61611

Assisted Living, Assistive Living, Respite Care-Short Term Stay, Supportive living

Call for Pricing (866) 956-0235

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4. Washington Villas of Hollybrook

1285 Independence Drive Ct., Washington, IL, 61571

Assisted Living

Call for Pricing (866) 975-4278

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5. Pekin Villas of Holly Brook and Reflections Memory Care

2720 S 14th Street, Pekin, IL, 61554

Assisted Living

Call for Pricing (866) 981-1799

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6. Morton Villas of Holly Brook

1709 N Main St, Morton, IL, 61550

Assisted Living

Call for Pricing (866) 983-0331

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7. Serenity Assisted Living and Memory Care

4000 North Main St., East Peoria, IL, 61611

Assisted Living, Assistive Living, Respite Care-Short Term Stay, Supportive living

Call for Pricing (866) 984-3845

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Snyder Village, Metamora, IL

8. Snyder Village

1200 EAST PARTRIDGE, Metamora, IL, 61548

Assisted Living

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Aperion Care Peoria Heights, Peoria Heights, IL

9. Aperion Care Peoria Heights

1629 East Gardner Lane, Peoria Heights, IL, 61614

Assistive Living

Call for Pricing (877) 843-7557

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10. John M. Evans Supportive Living

1320 Executive Court, Pekin, IL, 61554

Assisted Living, Assistive Living, Respite Care-Short Term Stay, Supportive living

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What is Assisted Living?

Hundreds of thousands of American seniors utilize assisted living, a figure that is only growing. For these seniors, assisted living combines residential housing,assistance in daily activities, and some healthcare. These communities also strive to provide an atmosphere that is comfortable and engaging for their residents… Read More >

COVID-19 Rules and Restrictions for Assisted Living in Peoria

COVID-19 restrictions and rules for Assisted Living Facilities are typically set by the state – to see the rules in your state, you can read our guide to Assisted Living in Illinois. Keep in mind that there may be other policies that communities put in place to protect their residents, so you should contact your local community for more information. Additionally, you can contact your local Area Agency on Aging to learn more – find contact information here.

Paying For Assisted Living in Peoria

According to Genworth’s 2021 Cost of Care Survey, seniors in Peoria pay approximately $4,131 per month for assisted living.

The Cost of Assisted Living in Peoria

In Peoria, assisted living facilities charge an average of $4,131 per month. This puts it at $350 cheaper than the Illinois average of $4,488 and $369 below the national average of $4,500.

$4131

Peoria

$4488

Illinois

$4500

The United States

The cost of assisted living throughout Illinois can vary widely, depending on the location. Peoria comes in as the least expensive city at $4,131. Decatur shows an increase of over $250 for a total of $4,382. From there, prices continue to rise with Champaign at $4,750 and Chicago at $4,825. Springfield and Bloomington top the list with rates of $5,110 and $5,160, respectively.

$4131

Peoria

$4382

Decatur

$4750

Champaign

$4825

Chicago

$5110

Springfield

$5160

Bloomington

How to Get Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Peoria

More ways to pay for assisted living in Illinois

More Ways to Pay for Assisted Living

In Illinois, the Supportive Living Program is a waiver that provides assistance to seniors in paying for

Since not everyone can afford to pay for assisted living out-of-pocket, it’s important to find alternative methods to help make assisted living more affordable. Some of these options include:

  • Veterans Benefits
  • Life Insurance Policy
  • Long-Term Care Insurance
  • Reverse Mortgage

For more information about your options for making assisted living more affordable, visit our guide to Assisted Living in Illinois.

Peoria Assisted Living Resources

 ContactDescription
Central Illinois Agency on Aging(309) 674-2071The Central Illinois Agency on Aging serves as a resource for seniors in the area. It also advocates for increased funds, new programs and better services for the elderly and disabled. The agency researches, plans and creates new services and connects seniors with the available resources to help them live independently.
Peoria Vet Center(309) 689-9720The Peoria Veteran’s Center works to ensure military service members receive the benefits and compensation they are entitled to. The organization also provides counseling for employment and housing.
Triad (309) 697-7855Triad is a senior safety organization that focuses on educational programs to reduce victimization and crime in the elderly population. It focuses primarily on issues such as identity theft, fraud, personal safety, home safety and elder abuse. Triad is made possible through the Peoria County Sheriff’s Office, the Peoria Police Department and other senior community service organizations.
Active Adults(623) 773-7770Active Adults provides a calendar full of activities, events and opportunities for seniors aged 50 and older to meet new people and to stay active. This includes fitness classes, games, tours of local points of interest and meals. The group meets are the Peoria Community Center, which has a game room with pool tables, a dining room and a fitness area.
Illinois Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program(800) 252-8966The Illinois long-term ombudsman program serves Peoria seniors and the entire state. The group helps seniors make informed decisions when choosing a long-term facility. It also investigates complaints and helps find a resolution to any issues that arise in facilities.

Peoria Assisted Living Laws and Regulations

Assisted Living Facilities in the Peoria area are required to follow a set of rules and regulations that are determined at the state level. For an overview of those rules and regulations, see the information below. For more specific information, talk with your local community or Area Agency on Aging.

Assisted Living Laws and regulations in Illinois