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Assisted living costs in Leaf River average about $4,297 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 11 communities in Leaf River. Our detailed directory has 43 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. Assisted living is ideal for seniors who need help with activities of daily living, such as bathing and eating, and prefer a social setting to pursue their interests. These communities offer a variety of dining options, as well as housekeeping services to eliminate daily stresses.

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I recently visited my sister and find her apartment very nice and the staff friendly. They recently have a new chef and she is interested in the residents opinion and found the food appealing. I find the...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Oakley Courts is an assisted living community located in the city of Freeport, Illinois in the county of Stephenson. Oakley Courts is less than half a mile from two different full golf courses. For the many seniors that live in Oakley Courts that unsurprisingly enjoy the game of golf, the greens...
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There have been a few things that needed to be addressed, but The Grand Regency is receptive and responsive to concerns. I believe there's an adjustment period with any long term facility, where they need...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
The Apartments Designed to provide a secure and comfortable environment, the spacious studio apartments feel like home. Features include efficient kitchenettes with waist-height refrigerators/freezers and microwaves, full bathrooms, handicap accessible with individual showers. Furnishings are...
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After hearing good reviews and taking a tour, we moved my mom into Heritage Woods in August 2023. I go to visit often and honestly can say each time I am there I am continually impressed with their facility....
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Heritage Woods of Freeport is an affordable assisted living community serving adults 65 or older, fully certified by the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Living. Situated in Stephenson County, Illinois about 25 miles west of Rockford, Heritage Woods is a lovely place to call home, and...
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The staff was very knowledgeable and helpful by answering all questions and inquiries about the facility. Was willing and able to show us what their clients had available for a full day at the facility. All...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Prairie View Assisted living is located in picturesque Winnebago, Illinois. It is a village located in Winnebago County. It is a very small town, with a population of only over 3,000. The village has a total area of only 1.9 square miles. The beautiful green grass fields and the small town...
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Great maintenance and management. I love the activities and the way everyone always seems so willing to help. They genuinely seems to care. Just remodeled and everything is beautiful and always clean. It's...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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They balance outstanding care while maintaining dignity and respect of the residents. Such a pleasure to work with the WP team. My parents are very happy here. Just the right balance of independence and...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
The Meadows at WinnPrairie™ offers quality care and a structured environment for residents with memory or cognitive impairments. The focus of The Meadows programs is to build on residents’ strengths and skills through a variety of therapeutic activities and services. All designed and delivered by...
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I like the fact that it is a smaller facility. Liberty Court feels homey and welcoming. So far the staff has been attentive, always know who I am coming to see. Dad tells me all the people are nice. We...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Experience Award Winning Senior Living with 5-Star Resort Hospitality at the Areas Most Affordable Prices. Liberty Court of Dixon provides all these with a warm and personal touch. Be our guest at one of the Illinois finest Assisted Living communities and enjoy quality food, friends, and...
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Our mother has flourished under the care she has received at Avonlea. Mom has a lot of needs—loss of memory, breathing difficulties, broken hip—but has received patient and always loving care from the staff...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Shepherd Premier Senior Living is a loving home for Alzheimer’s/Dementia Residents serving up to 20 people in a home-like setting. The living room, dining room, and kitchen are all open to each other, just like home, and the sounds of cooking and cleaning, and smells of supper in the oven and...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.

Cost of assisted living in Leaf River, IL

The average cost of senior living in Leaf River is $4,297 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Rock City, IL with an average of $3,986 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Leaf River, IL vs. nearby cities

Leaf River, IL
$4,297/mo
$4,193/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Leaf River, IL vs. the state and national average

Leaf River, IL
$4,297/mo
U.S. national average
$4,735/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Leaf River vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$4,297/mo
$4,297/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Leaf River, IL by room type

Studio
$4,655/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,984/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,800/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Leaf River over time

Leaf River, ILIL stateNational

Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Leaf River, IL

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Leaf River.

What families are saying about assisted living in Leaf River

Recent reviews for assisted living in Leaf River

Anam Care of Rockford

5.0
The community is small, well staffed. They really understand of the needs of residents with memory issues. When I visit my loved one it is just like coming to nice homey living room.

Bickford of Rockford

4.6
The community is very much like a home rather than an instatutional. They have a cheery and bright atmosphere. Their priority was to know our loved ones. I would recommend this community to others based on my experience.

Morning Star Village in Rockford, IL

4.9
My mother is a musician, in the early mid stages of dementia. Playing the piano is an essential part of her therapy to maintain the memory that she still has. It is so heartwarming to hear her tell us on the phone when different staff members have asked her to play the piano. "They tell me how ...
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Leaf River assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Leaf River assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Leaf River, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Leaf River assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Leaf River that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
72.7%
52.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
18.2%
33.3%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
81.8%
56.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
18.2%
29.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
54.5%
48%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
45.5%
53%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Leaf River assisted living

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Leaf River Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
72.7%
51.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
54.5%
32%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
63.6%
41%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
18.2%
13.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Leaf River assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Leaf River partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
54.5%
26.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
27.3%
39.9%
No sugar
No sugar
27.3%
36.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
9.1%
35.1%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9.1%
13.9%
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Availability of select dining options in Leaf River assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Leaf River communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
18.2%
30.9%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
63.6%
41.8%
Room service
Room service
36.4%
35.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
27.3%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Leaf River assisted living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Leaf River offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
72.7%
45.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
45.5%
30.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
27.3%
29.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
63.6%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
81.8%
48.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
72.7%
52.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
72.7%
40.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
9.1%
34.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
36.4%
37.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
81.8%
46.1%
Live performances
Live performances
81.8%
46.4%
Dances
Dances
9.1%
29.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
36.4%
24.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
81.8%
45.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Leaf River

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about Illinois assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Leaf River protect seniors.

Learn about Illinois Assisted Living regulations

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TLC Living Community, Fairhaven Christian Retirement and Trustwell Living at Cherryvale Place are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Leaf River, Illinois. See full list of communities.

There are 11 assisted living facilities near Leaf River, Illinois. See the full list.

The best assisted living facility near you in Leaf River, Illinois is TLC Living Community. This assisted living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.

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