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My mom is currently residing at Donnellson Health Center in Iowa. She is in their Northbrook memory care and has been for over a year. She is well taken care of and is treated like one of the family. My...
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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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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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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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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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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Cost of assisted living in Bowen, IL

The average cost of senior living in Bowen is $4,408 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Plymouth, IL with an average of $4,119 per month.

Assisted living costs in Bowen, IL, vs. nearby cities

Bowen, IL
$4,408/mo
$4,257/mo

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

Bowen, IL
$4,408/mo
U.S. national average
$4,557/mo

Assisted living costs in Bowen, IL, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$4,408/mo
$4,408/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,895/mo
Studio
$4,523/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,641/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,729/mo

Senior living costs in Bowen 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: Bowen, IL
Column state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBowen, ILIllinoisU.S.
Assisted Living$4,408/mo$5,149/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,408/mo$5,166/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$3,774/mo$4,331/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Bowen, IL:$4,408/mo
Illinois:$5,149/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Bowen, IL:$4,408/mo
Illinois:$5,166/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Bowen, IL:$3,774/mo
Illinois:$4,331/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Assisted living costs in Bowen, IL, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Bowen 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
Bowen, IL$3,997/mo$2,301/mo+73.7%
Illinois$4,942/mo$4,983/mo-0.8%
National$4,524/mo$4,529/mo-0.1%
Bowen, IL
2024 average cost:$3,997/mo
2023 average cost:$2,301/mo
Percent change:+73.7%
Illinois
2024 average cost:$4,942/mo
2023 average cost:$4,983/mo
Percent change:-0.8%
National
2024 average cost:$4,524/mo
2023 average cost:$4,529/mo
Percent change:-0.1%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Bowen, 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 Bowen.

What families are saying about assisted living in Bowen

Recent reviews for assisted living in Bowen

River Valley Place of Fort Madison

4.6
This was the first time we had had an experience with assistant living. After the first month we realized our dad probably needed more help than we realized. They were very helpful with us and kept him there. They helped us get extra help for him. He was a 94 year old. He really enjoyed all the ...
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Ridgeview Assisted Living in Burlington, IA

5.0
[name removed] loved it there. Staff was great. It was his home. The atmosphere was very bright and cheery, it felt very welcoming.

Grand Prairie of Macomb

5.0
Grand Prairie is a well run facility. They seem genuinely concerned about the residents and have their best interests at heart. Some of the staff have their own parents living there. They respond promptly if something needs cleaned or residents need help with something. They're protective of the ...
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Bowen assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Bowen assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Bowen, 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 Bowen 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 Bowen that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
30%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
13.3%
34.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
40%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
6.7%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
30%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
40%
54.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Bowen 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 Bowen Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Bowen, ILNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
33.3%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
13.3%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
33.3%
42.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
10%
14%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Bowen 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 Bowen partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Bowen, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
10%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
13.3%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
20%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
16.7%
36%
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Availability of select dining options in Bowen 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 Bowen communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Bowen, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
16.7%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
26.7%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
13.3%
36.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10%
18.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Bowen 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 Bowen offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Bowen, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
20%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
16.7%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
10%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
40%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
30%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
36.7%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
20%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
6.7%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
16.7%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
23.3%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
26.7%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
10%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
13.3%
24.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
20%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Bowen

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 Bowen protect seniors.
Learn about Illinois assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

The Lamoine Retirement Living, Addington Place of Burlington and River Valley Place of Fort Madison are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Bowen, Illinois. See full list of communities.
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