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Assisted Living Communities in East Peoria, IL
Located across the Illinois River from Peoria, East Peoria offers access to assisted living...
communities within Tazewell County, including within the city proper. In 2024, local facilities charge about $5,012 per month, which falls below the statewide median of $5,225 and the national norm of $5,350.
In this directory, we feature 225 reviews testimonials of assisted living facilities in the East Peoria region. This feedback indicates an overall quality score of 4.3 out of 5 stars stars among local facilities.
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Eric8
2.0
Review of Serenity Assisted Living and Memory Care
My mom is a resident of Serenity Assisted Living and Memory Care. They have a high staff turnover - it's not a good thing. The facility is modern and clean, things of that nature. The food is...
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Ron982
2.0
Review of Saxony Court Senior Living - CLOSED
I toured Saxony Court Senior Living. It was great. But it didn't seem that they had a whole lot of activities on their list. It wasn't what I was looking for. Things were harder to get to it, and...
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Tammy
4.0
Review of Saxony Court Senior Living - CLOSED
We chose Saxony Court Senior Living for my dad. It's the most affordable for the level of care. I chose the studio apartment because that's what we can afford. It's a nice apartment. It has just...
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The Cost of Assisted Living in Nearby Cities
Assisted living in East Peoria costs approximately $5,012 monthly, according to the 2024 Genworth Cost of Care Survey. This rate runs lower than costs in Carbondale, which come in at around $5,666, although other cities in the region offer more economical care. For example, seniors in Bloomington and Springfield pay about $4,800 and $4,611, respectively. Even so, local fees run below the state baseline of $5,225.
East Peoria
$5,012
Illinois
$5,225
United States
$5,350
Carbondale
$5,666
Bloomington
$4,800
Decatur
$5,198
Springfield
$4,611
Paying for Assisted Living in East Peoria
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.
Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in East Peoria
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.
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.
The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care
With monthly fees coming in near $5,012, assisted living ranks as the most economical senior care solution in the East Peoria region. By contrast, seniors who set up full-time home health care services pay roughly $700 more. For those with complex medical needs, nursing home costs come in even higher at around $7,984 for shared living units.
Home Health Care
$5,720
Assisted Living Facility
$5,012
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$7,984
Note: Since data for East Peoria is unavailable, we used data for the nearest city, Peoria, instead.
Free Assisted Living Resources in East Peoria
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. |
Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in East Peoria
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.
