Located across the Illinois River from Peoria, East Peoria offers access to 35 assisted living communities within Tazewell County, including 3 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 182 reviews testimonials of assisted living facilities in the East Peoria region. This feedback indicates an overall quality score of 4.5 out of 5 stars stars among local facilities.
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3614 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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6906 N Stalworth Dr, Peoria, IL 61615
4.0
(1 reviews)
"My brother is at Liberty Village of Peoria. It has a basic layout for the skilled nursing facility. It has long hallways with individual rooms, which look like you're in a hotel. The rooms are quite big. In the skilled nursing area, there are 2 peopl..."
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1115 Harbors Lane, Metamora, IL 61548
3.9
(12 reviews)
"I liked Snyder Village, but I’m not over in that area at all, so that would be an inconvenience for the family, but as far as the facility and everything about it, I thought it was pretty good. It’s not too big nor too small. Price point was competit..."
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2949 S 14th Street, Pekin, IL 61554
3.6
(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 sleep..."
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-style ..."
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1629 East Gardner Lane, Peoria Heights, IL 61614
1.0
(1 reviews)
"ATTENTION Do not put your loved ones in this facility. My family had to send my grandmother there and the amount of negligence made my decide to quit my job at a local hospital to take care of her!!!! The staff is rude and very inappropriate ..."
READ MORE915 S Helen St, Peoria, IL 61605
"Southside Manor Apartments is located in Peoria, IL, close to the Illinois River. Seniors live in a lovely residential area that is within w..."
READ MORE1408 E London Ave, Peoria, IL 61603
"London House in Peoria, IL, is near eateries, retailers, pharmacies and health care facilities. This location helps make getting around town..."
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1540 El Camino Dr, Pekin, IL 61554
"Elegant Retirement ApartmentsLifestyle. It’s what retirement is all about. Choosing what you want to do when you want to do it! At Pekin Est..."
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2223 West Hedding Avenue, Peoria, IL 61604
"To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: Illinois Department of Public Health - H..."
READ MORE524 N Carole Ave, Hanna City, IL 61536
"Heritage Senior Homes is located in Hanna City, Illinois. The Peoria County village was originally a farming community with a major coal min..."
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518 W. Romeo B Garrett, GateWay, Peoria, IL 61605
"Supportive living for adults 22-64 with physical disabilities.To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state r..."
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7023 NE Skyline Dr, Peoria, IL 61614
"Apostolic Christian Skylines is a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC). We offer living options that range from independent living to..."
READ MORE200 Carlson Ave, Washington, IL 61571
"Leisure Acres is located in Washington, a city that sits outside of Peoria, IL. The community is situated in a residential neighborhood, jus..."
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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 S..."
READ MOREAssisted 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.Â
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.
Assisted Living
Charlie
5.0
Review of Saxony Court Senior Living
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
Randy
5.0
Review of Villas of Holly Brook and Reflections East Peoria
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...
Assisted Living
Rose
4.0
Review of Saxony Court Senior Living
I liked Saxony Court Senior Living. It was just a very large facility and it was going to be hard for mom to do as much walking, to get to the dining hall and stuff like that. It's under...
Provider response
Thank you for the review Rose. We do have different accommodations for people that may need extra help getting to and from meals. We really appreciate your input. Thank you again for visiting!
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