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22 Floor plans available
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For the most part it's all been good. Some of the food could be better but overall she likes it. I would recommend it to others.
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.
Heritage Woods of Dwight is an assisted living community located in Dwight, IL. Dwight, which contains a stretch of the original famous U.S. Route 66, lies 80 miles southwest of Chicago. The town boasts a rich history, and is home to numerous landmarks and monuments. With well-preserved...
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What our family likes the most about The Pointe at Pontiac is the great communication, my mother is no longer there-moved to memory care so we were sad to see her move. Based on the experience we have had so...
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 Pointe at Pontiac senior supportive living provides apartment-style housing with personal care and other supportive services to adults age 65 and older. Our living environment enables seniors to maintain an active and independent lifestyle.The Pointe at Pontiac senior supportive living allows...
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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.
Pleasant View offers vibrant, grace-filled senior living through Villa Homes, Hearthstone Assisted Living, MyTapestry Memory Support, Healthcare and Rehabilitation services. Learn more about our exceptional community, where life flourishes!•The only retirement community in the area with a full...
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The staff makes this place. They are kind and compassionate, professional and attentive. Meals are good, but love when they do special treats! Covid has made it challenging for activities, but I’m hoping...
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.
Heritage Woods of Ottawa is an Assisted Living Community convienently located near several interstates and state routes for easy traveling. Heritage Woods is nestled near a residential area close to shopping, grocery and governmental services.
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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....
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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.
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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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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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Cost of assisted living in Ancona, IL

The average cost of senior living in Ancona is $5,639 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Wenona, IL with an average of $5,057 per month.

Assisted living costs in Ancona, IL, vs. state and national averages

Ancona, IL
$5,639/mo
U.S. national average
$5,830/mo

Assisted living costs in Ancona, IL, by floor plan type

Studio
$4,956/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,763/mo

Senior living costs in Ancona 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: Ancona, IL
Column state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Community typeAncona, ILIllinoisU.S.
Assisted Living$5,639/mo$6,329/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Careunavailable$7,681/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Livingunavailable$3,342/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Ancona, IL:$5,639/mo
Illinois:$6,329/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Ancona, IL:unavailable
Illinois:$7,681/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Ancona, IL:unavailable
Illinois:$3,342/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Assisted living costs in Ancona, IL, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Ancona 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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Assisted living cost trends in Ancona, IL

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Ancona 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 average 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
Ancona, IL$5,681/mo$5,179/mo+9.7%
Illinois$4,846/mo$4,909/mo-1.3%
National$4,595/mo$4,557/mo+0.8%
Ancona, IL
2024 average cost:$5,681/mo
2023 average cost:$5,179/mo
Percent change:+9.7%
Illinois
2024 average cost:$4,846/mo
2023 average cost:$4,909/mo
Percent change:-1.3%
National
2024 average cost:$4,595/mo
2023 average cost:$4,557/mo
Percent change:+0.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Ancona, IL

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Ancona.

What families are saying about assisted living in Ancona

Recent reviews for assisted living in Ancona

The Pointe at Pontiac

4.0
It's very clean and a good atmosphere overall. The last 2 months, there have been some staff changes in all departments. I think they're just going through growing pains right now, which is understandable. It's still a great place and the residents' needs are being met. They just have to get ...
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Heritage Woods of Dwight

5.0
5 for all it's a great place and my Dad is doing well there. The staff has always been nice and are always smiling. Always responsive

Heritage Woods of Ottawa

4.4
The community is very clean and the staff is very nice. The food is pretty good and they have activities available for the residence to participate in. I would recommend this community to others based on my experience

Ancona review score based on 53 family reviews

8.8
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This proprietary review score is based on 53 reviews of 2 Ancona assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Ancona review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Ancona review score compared against nearby cities

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Ancona, IL2 facilities
8.4
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Ancona assisted living services and amenities

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

Availability of select care services in Ancona assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Ancona that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Ancona, ILNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
34.4%
45.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
23.1%
29.5%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
95.7%
91.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
95.7%
93.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
58.6%
49.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
25.4%
26.1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
94.5%
91.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
38.1%
41.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
45%
45.8%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Ancona assisted living

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Ancona Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Ancona, ILNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
50.4%
44.4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
24%
28.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
28%
35.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
9.2%
11.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Ancona assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Ancona partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Ancona, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
33.6%
23.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
29.1%
35.5%
No sugar
No sugar
26.8%
32.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
23.9%
31.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9.8%
15.9%
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Availability of select dining options in Ancona assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Ancona communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Ancona, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
23.4%
27.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
49.4%
36.8%
Room service
Room service
31.2%
32%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.3%
15.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ancona assisted 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 assisted living communities in Ancona offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Ancona, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
50.7%
40.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
32.2%
26.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
26.1%
26.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
54.1%
43%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
53.5%
42.7%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
57.2%
45.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
47.9%
35.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
36.7%
31%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
37.4%
33%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
51.6%
40.5%
Live performances
Live performances
52.4%
40.7%
Dances
Dances
32.3%
26.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
38.3%
21.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50.7%
39.8%
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State regulations for assisted living in Ancona

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Illinois assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Ancona protect seniors.
Learn about Illinois assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

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