Located in Knox County, about 45 miles from Peoria, Galesburg sits in a region where 8 assisted living communities serve seniors who need daily assistance. These facilities set monthly rates near $5,666 in 2024, compared to Illinois’ median of $5,225 and the national baseline of $5,350.
You can learn more about local assisted living facilities, including their amenities and programs, through the 7 reviews consumer reviews below. Based on these reviews, we find a typical quality score of 4.6 out of 5 stars out of five stars.
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2345 N Seminary Street, Galesburg, IL 61401
4.6
(3 reviews)
"Seminary Village was a very nice facility. All amenities were included (including the meals), and it's very clean and very affordable. They have a studio, a one-bedroom, and two-bedroom homes. Maintenance was excellent, too. It's very clean. The lady..."
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311 E Simmons Street, Galesburg, IL 61401
4.5
(2 reviews)
"My Mom and Dad moved here this year after they both had double pneumonia. They left a home where they had lived for 30 years. My Dad said he felt like he was finally living in his golden years. My mom loves it because she doesn't have to cook, clean ..."
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1384 N Henderson St, Galesburg, IL 61401
"Galesburg Towers is conveniently steps away from shops, restaurants and services in Airport Centre and Henderson Suites Shopping Center in G..."
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1 Courtyard Blvd, Monmouth, IL 61462
4.0
(1 reviews)
"We chose the facility for mom. I'm very happy with our choice. They have very nice facility. Very clean and well kept. The residence were happy to be there. What I really like about Courtyard Estates is that their staff were excellent and very friend..."
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415 E Main St, Knoxville, IL 61448
" At Courtyard Estates of Knoxville, our goal is to provide professional, compassionate services for older adults while promoting independenc..."
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1200 W Broadway, Monmouth, IL 61462
"Everybody was friendly, and Legacy seemed like a good fit. Actually their menu was probably about as good as anywhere we went as far as selection and everything goes. They had trips and so forth, which my mom hasn't been there long enough to go on, b..."
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1201 N.Cole St, Bushnell, IL 61422
"Courtyard Estates of Bushnell, located in Bushnell, IL, offers a variety of care options including Assisted Living, Memory Care, Respite Car..."
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1000 Courtyard Estates, Galva, IL 61434
"To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: Illinois Department of Public Health - H..."
READ MOREThe 2024 Genworth Cost of Care Survey shows that assisted living costs in Galesburg come in at around $5,666 per month, exceeding the state norm by roughly $440. Rates in nearby communities also tend to run lower. For example, seniors pay approximately $5,012 in Peoria, and facilities in Bloomington and Springfield charge about $4,800 and $4,611, respectively.
Galesburg
$5,666
Illinois
$5,225
The United States
$5,350
Peoria
$5,012
Bloomington
$4,800
Springfield
$4,611
Decatur
$5,198
In Illinois, the HCBS Medicaid Waiver for Supportive Living Facilities helps pay for services in some assisted living communities, but it does not pay for room and board.
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.
In Galesburg, assisted living facilities set fees near $5,666 per month for housing and personal care services. This rate falls about $720 below the cost of nursing home care for those in semi-private accommodations, highlighting the relative affordability of residential care versus institutional placement.
Assisted Living Facility
$5,666
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$6,388
Note: Since data for Galesburg is unavailable, we used data for the nearest city, Carbondale, instead.
Seniors in Galesburg can access a range of free and low-cost programs and services offered through government organizations and nonprofit agencies. These services include social and recreational opportunities, preventative health screening clinics, case management and wheelchair-accessible transportation.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Volunteer Network on Aging | (309) 342-1153 | The Volunteer Network on Aging is a non-profit agency that offers a range of services for seniors aged 60 and older in Galesburg and the surrounding area. VNA programs include congregate dining and home delivered meals; Medicare counseling; Options counseling and free adult incontinence products for low-income seniors in need. |
| Knox County Veterans Assistance Commission | (309) 345-3877 | Galesburg veterans and their family members can contact the Knox County Veterans Assistance Commission for help navigating the VA benefits system. Commission staff can assist veterans with service- and non-service-related claims, provide up-to-date information on VA benefit programs and arrange free transportation to and from nearby VA clinics and hospitals. |
| Western Illinois Area Agency on Aging | (309) 793-6800 | The Western Illinois Area Agency on Aging is a government-funded nonprofit organization that provides a number of free services for seniors and their caregivers. The WIAAA is the regional Aging and Disability Resource Center. Seniors can contact the WIAAA for free legal assistance, to sign up for fall prevention workshops and for information and assistance about local long-term care options such as assisted living. |
| Galesburg Paratransit | (309) 345-3686 | The City of Galesburg operates a wheelchair-accessible paratransit service for those who are unable to use the regular fixed-route bus service due to disability. Qualified seniors can use paratransit to travel to non-emergency medical appointments and run errands within Galesburg Monday through Saturday. One-way daytime fares are $1, and care attendants ride for free. |
Galesburg-area assisted living communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all assisted living communities in Illinois are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Illinois page for more information about these laws.
Assisted Living
Caring9931
4.0
Review of The Kensington
I liked Kensington a lot, and I liked the people. I liked the setting -- it was downtown. It was very nice, the food looked good, they had activities, the rooms were nice, the staff was nice, and...
Assisted Living
Iwasacaregivernowialsoenjoymylife!
5.0
Review of The Kensington
My Mom and Dad moved here this year after they both had double pneumonia. They left a home where they had lived for 30 years. My Dad said he felt like he was finally living in his golden years. My...
Assisted Living
galesburg03
4.0
Review of Seminary Village
The Hawthorne Inn really caters to my mother's needs, and the round the clock supervision really comforts both my mother as well as myself. The staff are incredibly friendly, and it shows when my...
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