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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Congerville, IL

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Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 16 independent living facilities in Congerville, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.

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Photo of The Village at Mercy Creek
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Food is delicious ??. Lots of change over in staff(I think common anywhere). Wonderful activity director. She works to keep all happy and include families. She has been there a real long time. It's real...
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.
In 2018, Franciscan Ministries, sponsored by the Franciscan Sisters of Chicago, acquired a 60-acre senior living campus that was originally built and nurtured by 14 area Mennonite churches. Renamed The Village at Mercy Creek, it is now part of the Franciscan Communities, which has been providing...
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33 Floor plans available
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5 on all, my mom loves it there. Glad you helped us find this place for her, you made an impossible task very easy. Based on the experience so far, we would definitely recommend Brandon Wood Retirement...
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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1 through 4 would be 5 plus 5 would be 4 at present as new general manager. Waiting to see when honeymoon is over. 6 would be better if chef could set own menu Would be better if those of us on no salt or no...
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.
Blair House provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Centrally located between Chicago and St. Louis in a quiet suburb of Normal, Illinois, you'll love the convenience of living in the heart of it all. Enjoy all the shopping, dining and excellent healthcare of a...
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I came here because of the recommendation from friends. I have not been here long enough to give an opinion on the value However, in the short time I have been here, I am very impressed with all the...
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.
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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The staff was excellent. Very caring people that really worked with their tenants. Food was good also I ate there a couple times myself with my sister. Wish she still could live there.
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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Orientation given. Every one has gone d things to say about food. More after dinner activities needed. Apartment on small side and cleaning inconsistent Activities could be more varied Strict rules on...
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 assisted living services. We offer both long term stay options and short-term respite care. We welcome you to learn more and visit our community of...
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This is a brand new clean community. My mother in law loves it here. The community offers transportation. They like that there is an exercise room, media room and a common area to socialize. The community...
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.
Morton Estates features brand new one and two bedroom apartment homes designed exclusively for adults 55 and over. Each spacious floor plan includes modern amenities you would expect to find in a luxury home, at affordable rental rates: a fully-equipped gourmet kitchen with energy-efficient...
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Everyone at Holly Brook takes such a good care of my father. The director, [name removed], was welcoming and helpful, and the head of nursing, [name removed], has gone above and beyond every step of the...
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 INDEPENDENCE YOU WANT ... THE DAILY ASSISTANCE YOU NEED. The Villas of Holly Brook is an Assisted Living Community that offers residents carefree, retirement living at its finest. We'll do it ALL! We'll cook, clean and do the laundry. We also take care of the lawn and remove snow and ice...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.

Cost of independent living in Congerville, IL

The average cost of senior living in Congerville is $3,414 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Tremont, IL with an average of $2,966 per month.

Independent living costs in Congerville, IL, vs. nearby cities

Congerville, IL
$3,414/mo
$3,482/mo
$3,421/mo

Independent living costs in Congerville, IL, vs. state and national averages

Congerville, IL
$3,414/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Congerville, IL, vs. other senior living options

$4,463/mo
Independent Living
$3,414/mo

Independent living costs in Congerville, IL, by floor plan type

Studio
$2,768/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,375/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,268/mo

Senior living costs in Congerville 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: Congerville, IL
Column state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Community typeCongerville, ILIllinoisU.S.
Independent Living$3,414/mo$4,331/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$4,463/mo$5,149/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,463/mo$5,166/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Congerville, IL:$3,414/mo
Illinois:$4,331/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Congerville, IL:$4,463/mo
Illinois:$5,149/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Congerville, IL:$4,463/mo
Illinois:$5,166/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Congerville, IL, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Congerville 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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Independent living cost trends in Congerville, IL

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Congerville 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
Congerville, IL$3,274/mo$2,669/mo+22.7%
Illinois$3,121/mo$3,019/mo+3.4%
National$3,251/mo$3,154/mo+3.1%
Congerville, IL
2024 average cost:$3,274/mo
2023 average cost:$2,669/mo
Percent change:+22.7%
Illinois
2024 average cost:$3,121/mo
2023 average cost:$3,019/mo
Percent change:+3.4%
National
2024 average cost:$3,251/mo
2023 average cost:$3,154/mo
Percent change:+3.1%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about independent living in Congerville

Recent reviews for independent living in Congerville

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.

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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The Grand Regency in Peoria, IL

4.7
It's a really, really great place. Unfortunately I think I need to move my parents becuase they need skilled care instead of assisted living. As far as the care they're getting, the food plan, and the apartment, it seems like a good value. The care services are good. They distribute all the meds ...
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Congerville independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Congerville independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Congerville, 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 Congerville 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 Congerville 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
15.4%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
15.4%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
15.4%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
30.8%
33.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Congerville 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 Congerville communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
23.1%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
46.2%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
23.1%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
7.7%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Congerville 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 Congerville offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
53.8%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
30.8%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
46.2%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
53.8%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
53.8%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
53.8%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
53.8%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
38.5%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
53.8%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
53.8%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
53.8%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
30.8%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
38.5%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
53.8%
47%
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The Village at Mercy Creek, Brandon Wood Retirement Center and Holiday Blair House are the top-rated independent living facilities near Congerville, Illinois. See full list of communities.

There are 16 independent living facilities near Congerville, Illinois. See the full list.

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