Situated just southeast of Peoria in Tazewell County along the banks of the Illinois river, East Peoria is home to 22,484 residents. One in five people living in this suburb of Peoria are seniors aged 65 and older, and the city is part of the Peoria Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Assisted living is designed for seniors who want to reside in a community that offers room and board, 24/7 staffing and non-medical help with everyday activities, such as housekeeping and personal hygiene. In East Peoria, the average monthly cost of assisted living care is $4,131, while the Illinois statewide average is $4,488.
This guide compares assisted living costs in East Peoria to rates charged in nearby cities and other types of senior care. It also includes information on the pros and cons of retiring to East Peoria and a list of free and low-cost resources that serve area seniors.
500 Centennial Drive, East Peoria, IL, 61611
4.2
(9 reviews)
"Saxony Court Senior Living was a nice place. There was somebody sitting at a desk, so it was secure. The rooms were nice. They're in the middle of redoing a bunch of them, but the one they showed us looked good. The woman that gave us the tour was..."
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4000 North Main St., East Peoria, IL, 61611
5.0
(3 reviews)
"My overall tour at Serenity Assisted Living and Memory Care is excellent. The staff who gave the tour was also excellent. The facility is relatively new, very modern, and tastefully decorated. It has very attractive living spaces. There was an exc..."
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1000 Centennial Dr, East Peoria, IL, 61611
5.0
(3 reviews)
"Villas of Holly Brook and Reflections East Peoria was the first facility I went to. I think the location was out by Illinois Central College and everything worked out well with the tour, and that's the reason why I ended up visiting the other Vill..."
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1920 W. Willow Knolls Drive, Peoria, IL, 61614
4.6
(29 reviews)
"We toured the Bickford of Peoria. I like that place. I told my mom about it, and I think she went to look at it, but she likes another community more. Personally, if I had to choose, that would be the one. Jori, I believe she's the director there,..."
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1150 Newcastle Rd., Washington, IL, 61571
4.8
(17 reviews)
"My tour at Supportive Living of Washington was good, but they have a waiting list at the moment. The people looked very happy. All the areas were very clean. I was quite impressed. I liked the bathroom situation, the fact that it was not a tub wit..."
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8201 Route 91, Peoria, IL, 61615
4.9
(7 reviews)
"Heartis is a beautiful community. You can tell the staff care about each community member. While at Heartis everyone I encountered was super friendly and easy to talk to. If I had a question they were fast to help me or find the person I needed to..."
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6901 N. Galena Road, Peoria, IL, 61614
4.5
(17 reviews)
"Lutheran Hillside Village was the one I liked. They had a dinner-type thing. They had advanced care or recuperating care, too. The people were friendly, and it felt very relaxed. They had a swimming pool, a nice outdoor patio, and a chapel. I thou..."
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1285 Independence Drive Ct., Washington, IL, 61571
4.7
(10 reviews)
"I took my mother to Washington Villas of Hollybrook to tour it and she liked it the best. It had the fifties diner and that was one thing different that was added. Plus they had two ponds there so mom could fish or relatives of hers could come the..."
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2720 S 14th Street, Pekin, IL, 61554
4.3
(14 reviews)
"I went to Pekin Villas of Holly Brook and Reflections Memory Care. I thought it was super nice. I thought the people were very friendly and helpful. The only reason we rejected it is that it was too far away from us. The staff was super friendly a..."
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1709 N Main St, Morton, IL, 61550
4.8
(6 reviews)
"Morton Villas of Holly Brook had a separate 50s dining room. The staff was friendly. Everybody that walked by greeted you. We went around with the assistant director. We looked in a couple of rooms and then they showed us around for all the differ..."
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2700 South 14th Street, Pekin, IL, 61554
4.8
(4 reviews)
"My sister is at Cedarhurst of Pekin. We like it because it's clean, the people are friendly, the food is phenomenal (my sister says it's the best food she had), and the care that we needed. They have a game room, a theater on site, and a shuttle s..."
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3507 N Molleck Drive, Peoria, IL, 61604
4.3
(7 reviews)
"My mother is in the assisted living of St. Francis Woods. They serve three meals a day and she has her own apartment with her own furniture. They have different activities, the place is very nice, and everyone seems really nice there. Mom seems to..."
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7023 NE Skyline Dr., Peoria, IL, 61614
4.5
(2 reviews)
"I toured Apostolic Christian Skylines. It was beautiful scenery. It was not too far outside of town, but it was away from everything. My problem with it was the cost. It was more on the pricey side. Other than that, it was a great place. I like th..."
READ MORE3614 N. Rochelle Lane, Peoria, IL, 61604
4.0
(1 reviews)
"As a family member of a resident within this facility for several years, I am happy to pass on confirmation of the quality care that residents are given. Response to their needs and my inquiries have been prompt, honest and thorough. "
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100 Grand Victorian Pl., Washington, IL, 61571
4.0
(1 reviews)
"Cedarhurst of Washington is my second choice. I liked the friendliness of the help, the quality of the food, and the cleanliness. We had lunch there and I like the fact that they have a menu for what the food is, and then they have an alternative ..."
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2949 S 14th St, Pekin, IL, 61554
3.7
(3 reviews)
"I count my blessings every day for Amys Manor. My mother is treated like family which puts my mind,at ease. Amy has great meals always clean and never smells.tge rooms are clean mopped every night. There's a great deck to go sit and visit on. I sl..."
READ MORE117 North Western Avenue, Peoria, IL, 61604
3.2
(5 reviews)
"My grandmother has moved into the Grande Regency of Peoria. It's a very good facility. They have nice apartments. They've got a 24-hour on-call nurse. They have maintenance staff that can do quite a bit of stuff for you, and they have a bistro-sty..."
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1320 Executive Court, Pekin, IL, 61554
"John Evans Supportive Living provides a wonderful residential alternative to a nursing home or to struggling alone at home. At John Evans..."
READ MOREAssisted living facilities in East Peoria are licensed and inspected by the Illinois Department of Public Health, Division of Assisted Living. The Division ensures that assisted living facilities operate in compliance with state regulations.
According to the Genworth 2021 Cost of Care Survey, assisted living care costs an average of $4,131 per month in East Peoria. For comparison, the statewide average is $4,488, and the national median is $4,500 per month.
At a monthly average rate of $4,131, assisted living care in East Peoria is quite affordable compared to other nearby cities. In Decatur, assisted living costs an average of $4,382, while in Springfield, the same type of care costs around $5,110. Bloomington has some of the highest rates in Illinois at $5,160 per month.
East Peoria
$4,131
Kentucky
$4,488
The United States
$4,500
Bloomington
$5,160
Decatur
$4,382
Springfield
$5,110
Seniors in East Peoria have a wide range of long-term care options to choose from. Average monthly pricing starts at $1,950 per month for adult day health care, followed by assisted living care at $4,131. In-home care from either a homemaker or a home health aide costs an average of $5,053 per month. Nursing home care is the costliest option, with a semiprivate room costing about $6,540 per month, while rates for a private room average $7,604 per month.
Homemaker Services
$5,053
Home Health Aide
$5,053
Adult Day Health Care
$1,950
Assisted Living Facility
$4,131
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$6,540
Nursing Home Facility (private room)
$7,604
Note: Care cost data for East Peoria was not available, so data for the closest city, Peoria, was used instead.
Seniors who qualify for Medicaid in Illinois may be eligible for the Supportive Living Program, which helps pay for daily care that Medicaid usually does not cover. Illinois residents may also qualify for the Community Care Program, which also pays for assistance with daily living.
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Illinois page.
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:
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Illinois page.
East Peoria seniors can take advantage of the area’s many free and low-cost resources that are geared toward older adults who may be considering a move into an assisted living community.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Tazewell County Veterans Assistance Commission | (309) 477-2271 | Operated by veterans, the Tazewell County Veterans Assistance Commission provides free assistance to veterans and their spouses who need help applying for county, state and federal benefits, such as widow's pension benefits, burial benefits and service-connected compensation. Veterans Service Officers can also refer veterans to local food pantries, counseling programs and transportation services to and from VA health care clinics and hospitals. |
| Central Illinois Agency on Aging, Inc. | (877) 777-2422 (309) 674-2071 | The Central Illinois Agency on Aging is a nonprofit organization that plans, coordinates and delivers a number of services designed to help seniors remain active and engaged. Seniors, family caregivers and community members can contact the CIAA for referrals to mental health screening programs, care management services and information on long-term care options. |
| Fon du Lac Park District Senior Programs | (309) 699-3923 | The Fon du Lac Park District's Senior Programs provide seniors with low-cost social and recreational activities designed to encourage social connections, community involvement and fun. Programming includes escorted day trips to local historic sites and attractions, as well as classes held at the District's Administration Center. |
| The Miller Senior Citizens Center | (309) 346-5210 | The Miller Center is located in nearby Pekin. It offers fitness classes, drop-in social programs, woodcarving and crafting lessons and escorted day trips to Tazewell County seniors aged 50 and older. |
| Prairie State Legal Services, Inc. | (309) 674-9831 | Low-income seniors aged 60 and older who need help with civil legal matters, such as access to public benefits, foreclosure and advanced planning, can contact Prairie State Legal Services for free legal advice and representation. |
East Peoria 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.
