Located across the Illinois River from Peoria, East Peoria offers access to 35 assisted...
In this directory, we feature 193 reviews testimonials of assisted living facilities in the East Peoria region. This feedback indicates an overall quality score of 4.4 out of 5 stars stars among local facilities.
500 Centennial Drive, East Peoria, IL 61611
4.1
(14 reviews)
"The Saxony staff that worked with me planning respit care for my elderly mother were extremely caring & professional. Their experience in the elderly care profession gave them key insights to my mother's stay at their facility...."
$1,800
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 excell..."
$3,300
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 Villas ..."
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2700 S 14th St, Pekin, IL 61554
5.0
(5 reviews)
"We toured Charter Senior Living of Pekin. It's a wonderful place and extremely clean. There were several options as far as the available rooms and the different styles on different levels. The dining room and the cafeteria area were nice. The nursing..."
$4,100
1303 S East Avenue, Manito, IL 61546
5.0
(1 reviews)
"I went to The Lodge at Manito. It's a friendly, clean, small community. We loved everyone we talked to. And upon the tour, they do activities. It was a very impressionable place. If I have to put my mom in a community, then that is one at the top of ..."
$3,600
100 Grand Victorian Pl., Washington, IL 61571
5.0
(1 reviews)
"Charter Senior Living of Washington was nice. I like that there were several kinds of smaller common areas there to watch TV and for others to sit at the table and read a book, like a little library. The cafeteria seemed nice. They said they had a ch..."
$3,150
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1920 W. Willow Knolls Drive, Peoria, IL 61614
4.5
(33 reviews)
"I toured Bickford of Peoria. What impressed me was the enthusiasm of the employees. They all seemed interested in ensuring that the residents were given what they needed and cared for in a kind manner. The facility was in great condition and was li..."
$3,498
404 Stillwater Drive, Chillicothe, IL 61523
4.5
(2 reviews)
"Evergreen Place is very nice and well-equipped, it's in a beautiful area, and the rooms are really nice. The place was also equipped for people that are handicapped and the staff is always there to assist them. The food is fine, and our experience wi..."
$3,850
8201 Route 91, Peoria, IL 61615
4.5
(10 reviews)
"My mom has moved into the memory care unit at Heartis Village Peoria. They are wonderful. It's beautiful and clean. All the staff members are happy, gracious, and wonderful to her. Everything is safe. The food is wonderful. My mom eats well. She is h..."
$4,200
13516 Townline Rd, Green Valley, IL 61534
5.0
(5 reviews)
"First and foremost, Autumn Accolades is a first rate facility. My mother lived here for almost three years. My wife and I both think that she got the best care possible while there. The food is prepared fresh each meal and the head cook rotates the m..."
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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 different..."
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1150 Newcastle Rd., Washington, IL 61571
4.7
(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 with a..."
$5,100
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 there ..."
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221 SW Railroad St., Hopedale, IL 61747
4.6
(3 reviews)
"The Hopedale Commons is wonderful. It's upscale middle class, and there are a lot of volunteers, which I think is what makes the place look so attractive. You can stay in your room or you can go out to do several different things. I'm impressed with ..."
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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 thought..."
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7023 NE Skyline Dr., Peoria, IL 61614
4.5
(2 reviews)
"My father is still in rehab at Apostolic Christian Skylines. They have other levels of care, and they have assisted living as well. COVID has put everybody in a different situation, but they are trying very hard to accommodate families so they can vi..."
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829 Hurff Drive, Elmwood, IL 61529
4.4
(5 reviews)
"My brother moved into Country Comfort Elmwood. He's very happy there and they take good care of him. It's clean, he likes the food, the people, and his apartment. The staff is very good, very friendly, and very caring. If there's anything he needs, t..."
$4,950
2720 S 14th Street, Pekin, IL 61554
4.2
(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 and ..."
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1200 EAST PARTRIDGE, Metamora, IL 61548
4.2
(9 reviews)
"Snyder Village is a CCRC, so it's independent living, memory care, assisted living, and a nursing home. My parents lived there for 20 years and they got very good care in every facility they've been in. The place is well taken care of, and the mainte..."
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3507 N Molleck Drive, Peoria, IL 61604
4.1
(8 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 li..."
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Assisted Living
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...
Assisted Living
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...
Assisted Living
Charlie
5.0
Review of Saxony Court Senior Living - CLOSED
The Saxony staff that worked with me planning respit care for my elderly mother were extremely caring & professional. Their experience in the elderly care profession gave them key insights to my...
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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