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My parents live at Brookstone so I am in the facility often. It is always clean and odor-free. The director and office staff do a great job and are always happy to answer any questions we may have. The...
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.
A gracious affordable assisted lifestyle community for the older adult. At Brookstone of Aledo, you'll enjoy friendly neighbors to share common life experiences and an active community full of choices. In the privacy of your own apartment which has been conveniently designed for senior living,...
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9.9
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the staff at Holiday Palmer Hills is fantastic! The facility is clean, the staff are always looking to help, there are TONS of activities. The food is even decent (no food other than my mom's is rated...
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.
Palmer Hills provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment.Tucked away in a quiet suburb of Bettendorf, residents love the convenience of living in this charming and bustling community. You'll appreciate being just minutes from shopping, medical offices and numerous...
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9.6
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I really think I would go 5s for everything. The staff was very helpful in getting long term care insurance to kick in. My mom really likes all of her caregivers. Pretty large menu with rotating specials and...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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 Fountains Senior Living Community is located in Bettendorf, Iowa. We strive to meet all the needs of our residents and to help them enjoy their golden years. Our beautiful community offers much more than just a house. We want to make our residents feel at home. We believe that the key to a...
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We moved my 100+ year old aunt to StoryPoint (Quartet) three years ago and we absolutely made the right decision. The building is beautiful and has great dining, but the biggest positive is the staff. From...
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.
Welcome to StoryPoint Bettendorf! This isn’t just a place to reside — it’s a place where our community members truly shine, and we are glad to share this experience with them. Our senior living options include assisted living and memory care. Throughout each service level, we strive to make every...
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Heartis has been doing an excellent job for us and our family member. We would give them 5 in all areas. Highly recommend the community especially if they are dealing with an Alzheimer's diagnosis as you can...
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.
At Heartis Village, we have a unique perspective of senior living that not only changes minds. It changes lives!Heartis Village offers apartments for both Assisted Living and Memory Care. Right outside a resident’s door is a world of possibility, with a variety of community amenities. All-day...
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The whole initial setup for getting my mother into the facility was very simple. The staff was extremely helpful and supportive. They continue to be very supportive and friendly. Updates on my mother come...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
Those looking for a quality care home for their senior should look no further than Garner Farms. This care home has a number of locations, including Iowa, Nebraska and Kansas. This care home offers both independent and assisted living. They offer several floor plans, and their comprehensive care...
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Great staff. great location. Everyone is friendly. My mom hadn't even checked in and met over 6 people. They have tea at 3. Great social time. The bus takes them to Walmart and other stores. No stairs. My...
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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Proctor Place is excellent in cleanliness, in staff friendliness and helpfulness. My apartment in Gardenview is lovely, all redone recently. Activities are pleasant with many choices. A downside is the...
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.
In 1906, John C Proctor founded the Proctor Endowment Home to provide high quality senior living for the residents of Peoria, IL. More than 100 years later, Proctor Place is still providing the worry-free lifestyle and unmatched healthcare our founder envisioned. There is a lot to love about...
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We feel our mother is very well taken care of. [name removed], who is over the dementia residents, is wonderful!! She is our go-to person. The biggest thing is inconsistency in staff. Always new CNAs. The...
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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Very clean. Apartments are good size and they are updating them with nicer floors and cabinets. Staff is solid, sometimes have to advocate for information. Overall I'm pleased my mother is there. Relatively...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
Welcome to StoryPoint Silvis! This isn't just a place to reside - it's a place where our community members truly shine, and we are glad to share this experience with them. Our senior living options include independent living, assisted living and memory care. Throughout each service level, we...
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We took a studio apt as we are barely affording that. Food is very good. Cleaning is also very good. They came to his place to do the physical assessment. Lowered pricing to make affordable. Staff has been...
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.
Why settle for the ordinary in senior living when Bickford offers so much more? Freshly crafted meals, a dedicated caregiver always within reach, and a world of exciting activities await your loved one. Our commitment? Making sure they’re able to embrace life to the fullest, every single day....
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The people who work there treat my dad with care. Also, I love abroad and really appreciate their Facebook updates - I can see the activities and thing a he does. I would definitely recommend to others
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.
Charter Senior Living of Moline provides truly person-directed care, taking the time to know and work with each resident as an individual and providing them with care that’s as unique as they are. In Assisted Living, our caring, compassionate staff, first-rate amenities, new community and...
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[Name Removed] apartment has always been immaculate whenever I visit, including bathroom. He seems to enjoy most of his meals and he has a couple of gentleman that he enjoys being with. He doesn't engage in...
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.
After more than a decade of solid experience as a residential community, Charter Senior Living of Washington is recognized as a leader in senior services. Guided by dedicated staff and management, such a level of competence places Cedarhurst of Washington at the forefront of quality care for...
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They have very attentive and friendly staff. Mom says she loves her apartment, it's very comfortable and she enjoys having laundry in her apt. She likes the dining choices. They have two entree choices at...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
Welcome to Senior Star at Elmore Place! Elmore Place is an independent living, assisted living, and memory care community in Davenport, Iowa. Located south of 53rd street off and west of Elmore Avenue, excellent shopping, entertainment and other destinations are just a short shuttle drive...
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Housekeepers don't come as often as we thought. They offer a lot of activities, but mom doesn't really take part. It's great for her, she is comfortable but like I said she tends to stay to herself more than...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
Park Vista Retirement Living offers both assisted and independent living options in 1 and 2 bedroom apartments as well as spacious villas.  nestled in 12 wooded acres, our residents enjoy a park-like setting that is inviting in all seasons.  Tastefully decorated, our community is a...
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Everyone knows her name. The meals are always delicious. And they have a wide variety. She hasn't found many that she wants to do, but the ones she has done she really enjoys. Based on the experience we have...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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The facility is very affordable. I bought a 948 sq foot cottage and am very happy with it. Everything looked like new when I moved in, I pay [Amount Removed] dues and taxes are included. Well in the 90s! I...
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.
Snyder Village is a non-profit, Christian community. We are committed to providing for the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of others in a loving, dignified, and Christian atmosphere. Located in a beautiful rural setting in Metamora, Illinois, Snyder Village offers a variety of living...
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He had a bad experience with first roommate. A few hiccups along the way. I believe they could some more help. They weren't using call lights. He fell and went to the hospital and needs more care than he...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
There's a reason Bickford stands out in the world of senior living. Our focus? Ensuring your loved one feels at home, with delicious meals straight from our scratch kitchen, a roster of engaging activities, and the constant company of our devoted caregivers. But that's not all. Our HigherPath...
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Great place to have your family for assistance. Friendly staff, good meals. We were glad we chose Grand Prairie. They have several activities, they do assist with appointments, take trips to Walmart and...
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.
Grand Prairie is your affordable assisted living community in Macomb, Illinois.Macomb is located along Hwy. 67 in western Illinois, south of Monmouth and east of Carthage.Grand Prairie is the only affordable assisted living community in McDonough County.The community serves as a wonderful...
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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.
Nestled in a prime location, The Villas offer an ideal retreat just steps from restaurants, vibrant shopping destinations, and an exciting casino, ensuring that entertainment and convenience are always within reach. Comprising 40 elegantly designed units, our community combines comfort and style,...
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I have never personally been to Independence Village of Peoria. I live in California. We have many relatives including one of my sisters in Peoria and Chicago. So that's the reason my parents wanted to move...
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.
Discover a community that strikes a balance between independence and comfortable living at Independence Village of Peoria. Home to spacious apartments, our community supports Independent Living whether take part in social activities such as happy hours, card games and bingo or exploring the area...
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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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Wonderfully renovated in 2020, a building with long history and modern amenities, good building service staff including free monthly cleaning. Lovely apartment, great location, good price after you consider...
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.
At Elm Haven Place, you will find beautiful, modern apartments with thoughtfully designed floorplans and every amenity you could want, Elm Haven Place is the perfect place for you to call home.Our spacious floorplans are designed with senior living in mind and include convenient amenities and...
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My parents are thrilled about Courtyard, and the employees are wonderful. We couldn't be happier!
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.
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: Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Villas at Kewanee is a senior living community located in Kewanee, Illinois. Our residents have a close-knit community environment that offers them laid-back, low maintenance living. Here, you can enjoy the privacy and comfort of home, without the hassle, stress and work of home ownership and...
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Cost of independent living in Appleton, IL

The average cost of senior living in Illinois is $3,342 per month as compared to $3,520 in the United States.

Senior living costs in Illinois vs. 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 state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Column costDifference: Cost difference
Community typeIllinoisU.S.Cost difference
Independent Living$3,342/mo$3,520/mo5.1% below national median
Assisted Living$6,329/mo$5,830/mo8.6% above national median
Memory Care$7,681/mo$6,999/mo9.7% above national median
Independent Living
Illinois:$3,342/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Cost difference:5.1% below national median
Assisted Living
Illinois:$6,329/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Cost difference:8.6% above national median
Memory Care
Illinois:$7,681/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Cost difference:9.7% above national median
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What families are saying about independent living in Appleton

Recent reviews for independent living in Appleton

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.

EverTrue 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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Red Oak Memory Care in Canton, IL

4.6
I would recommend this facility to others. The nurses are exceptional, down to the kitchen staff. Laundry could use some improvement.

Appleton independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Appleton independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Appleton, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select dining options in Appleton 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 Appleton communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Appleton, ILNational
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
15.4%
44.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Appleton 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 Appleton offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Appleton, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
30.8%
46.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
7.7%
29.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
30.8%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
30.8%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
23.1%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
23.1%
44.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
23.1%
48.4%
Live performances
Live performances
23.1%
48.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
15.4%
40.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
23.1%
47.6%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Brookstone of Aledo, Holiday Palmer Hills and The Fountains are the top-rated independent living facilities near Appleton, Illinois. See full list of communities.
There are 132 independent living facilities near Appleton, Illinois. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Appleton, Illinois are Brookstone of Aledo and Holiday Palmer Hills. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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