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I visited a friend at Ahva Living and found the staff to be very friendly, courteous and helpful. Ahva is a beautiful building with a historic value that lends to a very homelike environment. The residents...
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.
Ahva Living of East Dubuque was originally built as a school in 1893. This historic building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1982. The architecture is a Romanesque Revival style that is captivating. The last graduating class was in 1978. Residents and families can...
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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.
Prairie Ridge of Galena is the area's premier Independent Living and Memory Care community. Located in beautiful and historic Galena, Illinois, our state-of-the-art building began welcoming residents in August 2017. Residents of Prairie Ridge can expect the very best in retirement living; from...
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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.
Photo of Pinnacle Place
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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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.
Designed for persons: 62+ Only minutes from Dubuque and historic Galena, Village Green is located on a quiet street and offers independent living in the comfort of a small town atmosphere. Enjoy a community with indoor mail delivery, planned social activities, and laundry facilities. Small pets...
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.
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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.
At the Academy you’ll find 33 - 1 and 2 bedroom apartment homes for those 55 and better. The Academy overlooks the beautiful countryside of southwest Wisconsin. The grounds at The Academy boast ample places to walk, enjoy nature, and just spend quiet time. The historic architecture and beauty of...
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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: 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.
Originally built as a school in 1893, for nearly 100 years the building was used to educate and foster thousands of East Dubuque’s young people. Now the building will foster the individual growth and independence for some of those same people as seniors. It is a totally unexpected homecoming for...
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Cost of independent living in Elizabeth, IL

The average cost of senior living in Elizabeth is $1,838 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include The Galena Territory, IL with an average of $1,932 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Elizabeth, IL vs. nearby cities

Elizabeth, IL
$1,838/mo
$1,936/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Elizabeth, IL vs. the state and national average

Elizabeth, IL
$1,838/mo
U.S. national average
$4,019/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Elizabeth vs. other types of senior living

$3,913/mo
Independent Living
$1,838/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Elizabeth, IL by room type

Studio
$4,649/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,474/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,046/mo

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Elizabeth independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Elizabeth independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Elizabeth, 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 Elizabeth 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 Elizabeth partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Elizabeth, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
11.1%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
11.1%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
11.1%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
11.1%
32.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Elizabeth 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 Elizabeth communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Elizabeth, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
11.1%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
11.1%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
11.1%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.1%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Elizabeth 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 Elizabeth offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Elizabeth, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
11.1%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
11.1%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
11.1%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
33.3%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
11.1%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
33.3%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
11.1%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
11.1%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
11.1%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
11.1%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
11.1%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
11.1%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
11.1%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
11.1%
46.1%
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Ahva Living of East Dubuque, Prairie Ridge of Galena and Sunrise Villa Assisted Living are the top-rated independent living facilities near Elizabeth, Illinois. See full list of communities.

There are 9 independent living facilities near Elizabeth, Illinois. See the full list.

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