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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Bay View Garden, IL
If you’re looking for independent living in the Bay View Garden area, our local senior living advisors can help you each step of the way. From affordable independent living for seniors to luxury options, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of independent living in Bay View Garden. From there, we’ll show you the best independent living communities for your lifestyle, interests, and budget.
Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 30 independent living facilities in Bay View Garden, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Wesley, Highway Village and Cloverdale.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Peoria, Pekin and East Peoria.
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The front desk people are always very friendly and helpful every time I have a question. My mom is loving the meals and the outings as well. My mom has a one bedroom apartment and I think it is very...
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.
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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After several ER visits and hospitalizations that spanned 4 months, my husband's mother made the decision to live out the rest of her life at Proctor Place in Peoria. It turned out to be an absolutely...
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.
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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My mother passed away at Bickford. Bickford treated my mom and me with the utmost compassion. I highly recommend Bickford House! The facility and staff are truly top notch.
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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We no loner have a family member here. During the time there, staff especially was wonderful. All in all it was a good experience considering it's hard to experience a family member decline. I don't think I...
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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We were very pleased with Evergreen Place, and I think dad would have really enjoyed living there. He was only there for about 2 1/2 months before he passed. They had a COVID outbreak right before he moved...
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.
Evergreen Senior Living offers worry-free living, where independence thrives and compassionate care is always nearby. Our beautiful campus offers lovely assisted living options and unmatched memory support. We offer both long-term care and short-term respite care. We welcome you to learn more and...
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14 reviews
They had a stricter covid policy than other facilities (good thing). Personnel & administrative turnover was high during our time there. Dad passed in January of 2023, so this info is almost 2 years old. It...
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, Cedarhurst 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 older adults...
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5 -- 1. Overall experience 5 -- 2. Cleanliness. Our unit was fresh painted, even the garage. "Ready to move in" definitely was true. 5 -- 3. Friendliness of staff. 4 -- 4. Quality of care. We haven't...
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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We were so thankful to find this place because we had no idea of where to put my mom with their help. We found the grand Regency and she has been there about two months and couldn't be happier. Thank you for...
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.
Visit us at www.courtyardestates.net A retirement community to call home. Courtyard Estates provides all the comforts of home as well as health maintenance, state-of-the-art security and a full range of care services. The community offers maintenance and worry-free living that allows you to focus...
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18 reviews
So far it has been very nice. It's a large building, they have lots of activities so you can stay busy most of the time. Food is like the rest of the facilities. Most apartments have been remodeled. It has...
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.
Saxony Court Senior Living, located on 55 acres with beautiful scenery and landscaping, is a senior living community that specializes in Independent and Assisted Living, offering comprehensive rehabilitation services, and retirement living at its best. Residents enjoy a variety of social,...
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I'am very pleased with my move to this community. Everything is working out very well. I really like this community. Everyone has been very kind, and welcoming. The staff is very kind, and helpful. They do a...
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.
Mission At St. Augustine Manor we are passionately committed to making a difference in our residents' lives by providing service of highest quality and value in a supportive environment, promoting the health, independence, and social interaction of seniors. Company Overview Family living in a...
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The facilities themselves were super incredibly clean which stood out to us right away on the tour and based on our experience so far with Washington Villas, we would definitely recommend to other...
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.
Never before have elegance and value been so perfectly defined ina beautifully master planned Community. The Villas is committed to standards of excellence in design, construction, amenities, lifestyle, security and affordability.We are a place where every resident can live their life to the...
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I moved here in [date removed]. The staff is wonderful, accommodating and very friendly. The activities they offer are great. Outside our residences are beautiful trees, hillsides, picnic tables, and covered...
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.
Galena Park Terrace Apartments is located in the beautiful town of Peoria Heights, Peoria County, Illinois. Peoria Heights is absolutely gorgeous with historic beauty and sights to see all through-out town. This is the perfect place for afternoon walks through the old world walkways with...
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My mother lived here long term, and I will always recommend B'nai B'rith Building #2. Staff was always helpful and maintenance issues promptly resolved. Building clean and apartments are clean and nice. Lots...
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.
B'Nai B'Rith Apartments is a senior living community in the beautiful city of Peoria, Illinois. Peoria, which is one of the state's oldest settlements, is the county seat of Peoria County. It is known for its vibrant culture, as it offers an abundance of museums, performing arts centers 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.
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After looking at other senior living places, LHV was the winner. Well maintained, great staff, friendly people, Nice landscaping including many flowers, tree's, shrubs. Winter snow removal. Before the...
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.
The premier continuing care retirement community in Peoria, Lutheran Hillside Village is the perfect starting place for an exciting new chapter of your life. Here on our serene, beautifully wooded campus, you’ll find an active lifestyle, freedom from the hassles of home repairs, and priority...
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 Bickford of Peoria we offer premiere Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care services to provide peace of mind if an unanticipated need arises. Our genuine intent is to create an environment that gives expression to personal choice and the fullest expression of assistance comes...
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It is a very nice place. the apartment is just the right size for a single person, however they do have different sizes and prices available. Staff and the tenants are very friendly and helpful. Utilities...
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.
Kiwanis London House is a senior housing community located in the charming and historic city of Peoria, Peoria County, Illinois. Situated near picturesque sites, such as the tranquil and scenic waters of Peoria Lake, the pleasant Glen Oak Park and Peoria Zoo, Kiwanis London House is a wonderful...
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.
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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Great community! My mother loves it here. I would rate this community a five just for the people alone. The staff has been incredibly helpful through the entire process from the tour to move-in and beyond....
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.
The Leisure Acres senior housing is located in serene and beautiful Washington, Tazewell County, IL. For most seniors finding a place to retire that is clean and safe is a top concern. The Washington area has a variety of different things to offer and is just right for a senior who is looking for...
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.
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.
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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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 Bay View Garden, IL
The average cost of senior living in Bay View Garden is $2,958 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Chillicothe, IL with an average of $2,907 per month.
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Bay View Garden, IL vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about independent living in Bay View Garden
Recent reviews for independent living in Bay View Garden
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.
Heartis Village of Peoria
3.6
They struggle keeping it staffed as all I imagine all places do.
the location was great for our family, my sister ultimately made the decision to move here.
Charter Senior Living of Washington
4.8
This is probably a very good thing for my loved one being here, and the activities are great. The staff are friendly and overall I think they care for the residents. Everyone other than residents must wear a mask, and I believe this has kept COVID infections down in the community.
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Bay View Garden independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Bay View Garden independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Bay View Garden, 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 Bay View Garden 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 Bay View Garden partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
22.2%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
11.1%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
14.8%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
18.5%
32.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Bay View Garden 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 Bay View Garden communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
14.8%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
25.9%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
18.5%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.8%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Bay View Garden 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 Bay View Garden offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
33.3%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
11.1%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
18.5%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
40.7%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
33.3%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
48.1%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
33.3%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
14.8%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
25.9%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
33.3%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
33.3%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
18.5%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
18.5%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
29.6%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Charter Senior Living of Pekin, Independence Village of Peoria and Proctor Place are the top-rated independent living facilities near Bay View Garden, Illinois. See full list of communities.
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