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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Sands, IL

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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
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: 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.
Photo of Springs at Bettendorf
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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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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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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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.
Designed for persons: 62+ Welcome to Luther Manor! Located just steps from shopping and banking. This one bedroom apartment community is a meal site location. Enjoy social activities and exercise classes in the community room, as well as convenient city bus service and on-site beauty/barber shop....
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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+ When maintaining an independent lifestyle is important, consider Luther Heights. Located just steps from shopping and banking, this one bedroom apartment community is also a meal site location. Luther Heights has an on-site beauty salon, laundry facilities, many planned...
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Luther Knoll is an "independent lifestyle" low-income (subsidized) senior community, meaning that there are income and equity requirements. Such are beyond the scope of this review. The minimum age to be...
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+ At Luther Knoll, you can't help but feel at home. Spacious one bedroom apartments that are designed for carefree living with features like generous closet space, walk-in showers and paid utilities including central air. This apartment community offers elevator service,...
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Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
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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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+ Enjoy the perks of living at Spruce Hills Village. Situated in a quiet residential neighborhood, yet conveniently located near shopping and clinics. This one bedroom apartment community has renovated apartments, planned social activities, on-site library, indoor mail...
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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.
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.
Photo of Courtyard Village of Kewanee
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.
Photo of Hollis House
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
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.
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We moved my mom into Jersey Ridge Place 2 years ago. It was the best decision we have ever made. She was at home and lonely and was starting to get pretty forgetful. After about 2 months at Jersey Ridge...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
Life at Jersey Ridge Place is more interesting! Jersey Ridge Place is designed to nurture your spirit and senses. The schedules and activities are centered around your desires. You will have the opportunity to remain both physically and mentally active; and have a great time with your fellow...
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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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.
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.
Grand Haven is a 53 apartment community that offers both independent and assisted living options. Our Individualized service plan is tailored to your needs. Independent and Assisted living apartments are mixed throughout the building. The services come to your door. You can choose from...
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.
Designed for persons: 62+ Luther Towers is a bit of nature in the city. Located on a quiet cul-de-sac with easy access to area shops, banks and clinics. This community has planned social activities and a service coordinator to assist with individual needs. In addition the apartment community is a...
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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+ Spring Village is an affordable apartment community located in a quiet residential neighborhood in Davenport. Come and enjoy the great benefits of living here. Spring Village is close to grocery shopping, clinics and banks, and has planned social activities, on-site...
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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.
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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.

Cost of independent living in Sands, IL

The average cost of senior living in Sands is $2,861 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Hillsdale, IL with an average of $2,592 per month.

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

Sands, IL
$2,861/mo
$3,620/mo
$3,620/mo

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

Sands, IL
$2,861/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

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

$4,239/mo
Independent Living
$2,861/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,775/mo
Studio
$4,682/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,514/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,078/mo

Senior living costs in Sands 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: Sands, IL
Column state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSands, ILIllinoisU.S.
Independent Living$2,861/mo$4,331/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$4,239/mo$5,149/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,239/mo$5,166/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Sands, IL:$2,861/mo
Illinois:$4,331/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Sands, IL:$4,239/mo
Illinois:$5,149/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Sands, IL:$4,239/mo
Illinois:$5,166/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Sands, IL, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Sands 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
Sands, IL$2,334/mo$2,434/mo-4.1%
Illinois$2,677/mo$2,527/mo+5.9%
National$2,814/mo$2,798/mo+0.6%
Sands, IL
2024 average cost:$2,334/mo
2023 average cost:$2,434/mo
Percent change:-4.1%
Illinois
2024 average cost:$2,677/mo
2023 average cost:$2,527/mo
Percent change:+5.9%
National
2024 average cost:$2,814/mo
2023 average cost:$2,798/mo
Percent change:+0.6%
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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 Sands

Recent reviews for independent living in Sands

Fort Armstrong in Rock Island, IL

5.0
I have lived at The Fort Armstrong for almost 5 years and do not regret my choice in moving here. I enjoy the live music and outings we go on.

Luther Knoll in Bettendorf, IA

4.5
This place has been great so far! Mom was so worried about moving to an "old folks home", but after seeing how friendly everyone is and what a nice community they've got going here she loves it! She's only been there a little over a month, but she got birthday cards from so many people in the ...
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The Taylor Renaissance in Davenport, IA

5.0
The original staff is a 5. The staff has changed and they're in the middle of changing so I can't rate the new people until I get to know them better. It would be nice if they had a loading dock for when people move in but I guess that's the way the building was designed so there's not much you ...
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Sands independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Sands independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Sands, 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 Sands 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 Sands partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Sands, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
11.4%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
12.4%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
9.5%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
9.5%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
1%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Sands 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 Sands communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Sands, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
7.6%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
23.8%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
13.3%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
5.7%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Sands 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 Sands offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Sands, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
25.7%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
16.2%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
13.3%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
31.4%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
27.6%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
34.3%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
21%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
13.3%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
17.1%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
24.8%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
26.7%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
9.5%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
15.2%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
24.8%
47%
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