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The 10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Normal, IL for 2024

 

Located in McLean County, Normal, IL, houses a micro-urban uptown area with shops, restaurants and cultural amenities. Due to its proximity to Bloomington, there are 11 assisted living communities for seniors to choose from in the area, at an average monthly rate of $5,160. This is higher than the national median of $4,500 and the Illinois' statewide average of $4,488. 

Our directory contains 62 reviews reviews for Normal's assisted living communities, with an average rating of 4.41 out of 5 stars stars. Use it to learn how to access long-term care options that align with your lifestyle and budgetary needs. 

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Assisted Living Facilities in Normal, Illinois

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What to Consider About Assisted Living in Normal

The Illinois Department of Public Health, Office of Health Care Regulation, Division of Assisted Living licenses and regulates long-term care facilities in Normal and across the state. The agency conducts facility surveys to ensure regulatory compliance and provides educational resources to help seniors and their families make informed care decisions. 

Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Normal

 

  • Normal's cost of living falls 3.6% lower than the national norm, offering lower average prices for housing, utilities and transportation. According to the AARP, the city earns an overall livability index score of 58, placing it in the top half of U.S. communities. In addition, moving to assisted living can help with managing living expenses, since most communities offer services at fixed monthly rates. 

 

  • Normal experiences warm, humid summers and cold, snowy winters, with year-round partly cloudy weather. Average temperatures range between 18 and 85 degrees Fahrenheit, rarely falling below 0 degrees or rising higher than 92 degrees. Summer presents ideal weather for outdoor recreation, featuring an average daily temperature of 74 degrees. Assisted living communities also offer indoor activities and amenities to encourage resident engagement during unpleasant weather. 

 

  • Normal ranks safer than 28% of U.S. neighborhoods, earning a violent crime rate of 2.4 per 1,000 residents. This scores lower than state and national ratings of 2.87 and 4, respectively. For added peace of mind, assisted living communities feature security measures, including emergency response systems and video surveillance, to increase resident safety. 

 

  • In Normal, residents pay about 1% more for health care than national figures. They also have access to 193 physicians per 100,000 population, which falls lower than the national median of 210 physicians. However, the city houses Carle BroMenn Medical Center, a general hospital offering  services including family medicine and 24-hour emergency care. Some assisted living communities also provide limited on-site skilled nursing services or coordinate appointments with off-site providers.

 

  • Illinois ranks as tax-friendly toward seniors, exempting Social Security retirement benefits, retirement account withdrawals and public and private pension income from state taxation. These tax breaks provide additional income seniors can use toward long-term care costs. 

Paying for Assisted Living in Normal

 

On average, seniors in Normal pay $5,160 per month for assisted living. 

The Cost of Assisted Living in Nearby Cities

Assisted living in Normal costs $5,160 per month, which is a higher rate than Illinois' statewide average of $4,488 and the national median of $4,500. Springfield also features a lower costs at $5,110, as does Chicago, where monthly rates fall about $335 below those in Normal. Meanwhile, seniors in Decatur pay $778 less, while Peoria presents a cost-effective solution at $4,131. 

Normal

$5,160

Illinois

$4,488

United States

$4,500

Springfield

$5,110

Chicago

$4,825

Decatur

$4,382

Peoria

$4,131

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

Normal has senior care options for varying lifestyle and financial needs. Assisted living provides housing, daily meals and 24-hour personal care support for $5,160 per month, while home care helps seniors age in place, offering assistance with daily living activities, including dressing and meal preparation, for about $107 less. Furthermore, older adults needing skilled nursing services have multiple options, depending on the level of care needed. Home health care provides medical services, including wound care and medication administration, for $5,077 per month, while nursing homes offer around-the-clock nursing care and supervision in a semi-private room for $6,965.

In-Home Care

$5,053

Home Health Care

$5,077

Assisted Living Facility

$5,160

Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)

$6,965

Note: Data for Normal was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Bloomington, was used instead. 

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Normal

Seniors receiving Medicaid may be eligible for the Illinois Supportive Living Program and the Community Care Program, which help cover daily living expenses.

Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Illinois page.

Financial Assistance in Illinois

More Ways to Pay for Assisted Living

While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for assisted living, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance assisted living costs include:

  • Veterans Benefits
  • Life Insurance Policy
  • Long-Term Care Insurance
  • Reverse Mortgage

For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Illinois page.

Free Assisted Living Resources in Normal

Normal and the surrounding area are home to numerous government agencies and non-profit organizations offering help for seniors searching for or currently residing in an assisted living community. These organizations can also provide assistance in a number of other eldercare services such as geriatric care management, elder law advice, estate planning, finding home care and health and wellness programs.

To see a list of free assisted living resources in Normal, please visit our Assisted Living in Illinois page.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Normal

 

Normal Assisted Living Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Assisted Living Facilities in Illinois are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Illinois page for more information about these laws.

Laws and Regulations in Illinois

Reviews of Communities Nearby

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Melanie

I visited this facility

Review of Evergreen Village Supportive Living

I liked Evergreen Village Supportive Living, and it accepts Medicaid patients. They were very friendly, answered all of my questions, and were very patient with us. They showed us the studio room...

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Assisted Living

Jackie

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of Evergreen Place Assisted Living

My mom is at Evergreen Place Assisted Living. They're very caring and easy to communicate with, and they provide lots of activities and opportunities for my mom. The staff is very informative and...

Provider response

We appreciate your kind words, Jackie! We are thrilled to hear of your positive experience with Evergreen Place and appreciate your willingness to share with others.

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S

I visited this facility

Review of Village at Mercy Creek

My mother will be moving into Village at Mercy Creek. It's beautiful, and the staff is wonderful. The dining room and the menus are fantastic. There's a beauty parlor and a beautiful courtyard....

Provider response

Thank you for taking the time to review The Village at Mercy Creek. We are honored that your mother chose our community as her home. We look forward to welcoming her into the Mercy Creek family.

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