Best Assisted Living in Peoria, IL

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 7 assisted living communities in Peoria, IL using IL Dept. of Public Health (IDPH) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank assisted living in IL
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Avg Monthly Cost: $5,850The average monthly cost across facilities in Peoria, IL. Reflects published or estimated base rates and can vary with care level, room type, and amenities. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: $5,600
Avg Walk Score: 37/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Peoria, IL. A third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100) measuring convenience and context, not healthcare quality. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 50/ 100
Avg No. of Beds: 55The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Peoria, IL. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

Compare Assisted Living around Peoria (Metro Area)

Info below is compiled from the IL Dept. of Public Health (IDPH), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Number of years the company has been in operation.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
The average number of deficiencies this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total deficiencies ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
Inspection events categorized as complaint-related by the state regulator.
Count of incident-based investigations (e.g. reported events) in the regulatory record for the reporting period.
Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
Bickford of Peoria
AL
IL
MC
Peoria
-Yes
53
Facility 53
IL AVG 51
Rank #271 / 585
26
Facility 26
IL AVG 15
Rank #40 / 189
B-Peoria Bickford House, L.l.c6
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 7
Rank #67 / 276
0.2
Facility 0.2
IL AVG 1.4
Rank #67 / 276
9
Facility 9
IL AVG 3
Rank #308 / 315
4
Facility 4
IL AVG 1.9
Rank #258 / 315
Private Rooms
Heartis Village Peoria Assisted Living
AL
MC
Peoria
108
Facility 108
IL AVG 80
Rank #82 / 379
Yes
29
Facility 29
IL AVG 51
Rank #462 / 585
--Heartis Peoria Partners, L.p4
2
Facility 2
IL AVG 7
Rank #88 / 276
0.5
Facility 0.5
IL AVG 1.4
Rank #86 / 276
2
Facility 2
IL AVG 3
Rank #142 / 315
3
Facility 3
IL AVG 1.9
Rank #222 / 315
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Hawthorne Inn of Peoria
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Peoria
52
Facility 52
IL AVG 80
Rank #241 / 379
No
23
Facility 23
IL AVG 51
Rank #500 / 585
---3
2
Facility 2
IL AVG 7
Rank #88 / 276
0.7
Facility 0.7
IL AVG 1.4
Rank #96 / 276
3
Facility 3
IL AVG 3
Rank #202 / 315
0
Facility 0
IL AVG 1.9
Rank #1 / 315
-
Independence Village Senior Living
AL
Peoria
-Yes
19
Facility 19
IL AVG 51
Rank #517 / 585
36
Facility 36
IL AVG 15
Rank #20 / 189
A+------Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Sunrise Gardens Assisted Living
AL
HOS
El Mirage (Rancho El Mirage)
5No 9 --------Private / Semi-Private Rooms
Proctor Place Peoria
AL
IL
SNF
Peoria (El Vista)
-No
64
Facility 64
IL AVG 51
Rank #179 / 585
--------Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Grand Regency of Peoria
AL
Peoria
-Yes
65
Facility 65
IL AVG 51
Rank #175 / 585
--------Private Rooms

Rank badges are statewide: each community is ranked against every IL community we track that reports that metric, not just the 7 analyzed for Peoria. See how we rank facilities

Overview of Bickford of Peoria

Bickford of Peoria is an outstanding community in Peoria, Illinois, offering a range of services, including assisted living, independent living, and memory care, ensuring residents’ safety and security. This premier community provides ample opportunities for socialization, featuring high ceilings, spacious interiors, and posh décor with a warm and senior-friendly character. The campus boasts numerous common spaces, creating a close-knit community that encourages various activities.

The classic furniture, piano, and resort-like interior contribute to the welcoming atmosphere, making the dining area and private dining room truly exceptional. Residents can engage in activities such as playing billiards, visiting the beauty salon or barbershop, creating an environment where everything is thoughtfully designed for their enjoyment and comfort. It’s truly a community that prioritizes assisted living facilities and caters to those seeking assisted living with memory care, providing an exceptional and vibrant living experience.

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Overview of Heartis Village Peoria Assisted Living

Heartis Village of Peoria offers luxury assisted living and memory care services. The community screams elegance and luxury; residents are guaranteed to enjoy their stay because of the building’s astonishing, beautifully decorated interiors– adding to the community’s charm. The home strongly presents a warm, welcoming environment with resort-like hospitality that brings a vibrant lifestyle. Heartis Village ensures a life well-spent dedicated to providing compassionate care for their residents, making the elderly and their families feel secure and comfortable knowing that they are in good hands.

Thanks to the community’s accommodations and convenience, the Heartis lifestyle means elevated and enhanced everyday living. Amenities and services include an art studio, a game room, an on-site movie theater called the Village Theatre, the LaSalle Library, the Grand View restaurant, the River City bistro; services include 24/7 emergency call system, scheduled transportation, housekeeping and laundry, nursing care, and stimulating memory care activities.

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Overview of Hawthorne Inn of Peoria

Hawthorne Inn of Peoria offers assisted living, memory care, nursing home, and skilled nursing in Peoria, IL. Assisted living includes help with daily activities and medication assistance, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock. Having multiple care levels may suit a resident whose needs grow over time without requiring a move to another community.

The community has 52 beds, creating a smaller setting where staff and residents can get to know each other. Private or companion suites are available, with companion suites suiting someone who wants to live with another person.

Hawthorne Inn of Peoria is operated by Residential Alternatives Of Illinois. The community may be a good fit for someone who needs more support than independent living while having access to assisted living, memory care, or skilled nursing as appropriate.

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Overview of Independence Village Senior Living

Independence Village Senior Living offers assisted living in Peoria, Illinois, with help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while residents live in their own apartments. Studio, one bedroom, and two bedroom residences are available. A two bedroom residence may suit a couple moving together or someone who wants a companion.

Respite care is available for short stays. This can give a family caregiver time away or allow someone to recover. Twenty four hour staffing means help is available day and night, and a doctor is on staff for residents who need medical oversight.

Independence Village Senior Living may be a good fit for someone who needs daily support or for a family seeking a short term care arrangement. Chef prepared meals are served in a restaurant style dining setting, and rehabilitation services are available on site so residents can receive therapy without arranging transportation elsewhere.

A salon and spa, transportation, and pet friendly accommodations are also available. These options allow residents to receive grooming services, use community transportation, or bring a pet when they move in. Medicare is accepted as a payment option, but coverage applies to eligible short term skilled care after a hospital stay rather than long term assisted living residence.

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Overview of Sunrise Gardens Assisted Living

Sunrise Gardens Assisted Living Home is an idyllic retreat set in proximity of Banner Del Webb Medical Center at W Port Royale Lane, El Mirage, AZ, that offers assisted living. Committed to residents’ wellness, the community provides an experienced and highly trained team that helps with their daily living activities and medical needs. With the community’s cozy and luxurious amenities in a variation of private and semi-private, furnished and unfurnished rooms, residents enjoy comfort and convenience like no other.

A jam-packed calendar of enriching activities and fun programs are also conducted to keep residents active and socially connected. With delightful dining options, the community strives to meet residents’ dietary needs and preferences. Medication management, housekeeping, laundry services, and hospice care are available in the community. Spend your golden years without worries within the community’s cheery and welcoming environment.

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Overview of Proctor Place Peoria

Proctor Place Peoria offers assisted living, independent living, and skilled nursing in Peoria, IL. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication, while independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care. Skilled nursing includes licensed nursing care around the clock.

Several care levels are available here. A resident whose needs grow over time may move to a different level of care without leaving the community. Housing includes studios, one bedroom residences, and two bedroom residences, with a studio offering one private space and a two bedroom layout giving a couple the option to move together or allowing someone to have a companion.

The area has a Walk Score of 64 / 100 and is somewhat walkable. Some errands can be done on foot by a resident who no longer drives.

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Overview of Grand Regency of Peoria

Grand Regency of Peoria Supportive Living is an excellent community aiming to bridge the gap between seniors’ holistic needs and quality care that can provide a home for them. The supportive living community offers a range of activities and programs that residents are encouraged to join to promote independence and cultivate growth in an environment that supports them.

Grand Regency offers a comfortable and secure environment trusted by many residents and their families to take good care of them. They offer residential assisted living with 24/7 care and supervision, apartments, and ADLs.

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Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
  • 5%
    Environment
01

Resident & Family Experience 35%

The single largest share of every ranking. Aggregated review sentiment and volume from major platforms — the closest signal to real resident experience.

  • Includes
  • Review Sentiment
  • Review Volume
02

Regulatory & Safety Record 25%

State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

  • Includes
  • State Inspections
  • Citations/Inspection
  • % Inspections w/ Citations
  • Complaint Visits
  • Accreditations
  • BBB Rating
03

Visual Media & Transparency 15%

Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.

  • Includes
  • Video Tours
  • Virtual Walkthroughs
  • Photo Quantity
  • Photo Quality
04

Website & Operator Transparency 10%

Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.

  • Includes
  • Website Content
  • Mobile Usability
  • Staff Info Available
  • Owner Info Available
05

Community Stability 10%

Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.

  • Includes
  • Occupancy Rate
  • Bed Options
06

Environment & Pricing 5%

Walkability and pricing transparency. Walk Score is weighted higher for Independent Living than for Memory Care, where most residents do not leave unaccompanied.

  • Includes
  • Walk Score
  • Pricing Transparency
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Frequently Asked Questions about Assisted Living in Peoria, IL

What is the average cost of assisted living in Peoria, IL?

The average monthly cost of assisted living in Peoria, IL is approximately $4,500. Actual rates vary by community, level of care, and floorplan.

What is the price range for assisted living in Peoria, IL?

Assisted living in Peoria, IL typically ranges from $4,000–$6,600 per month, depending on the community, room type, and care needs.

What is the typical staff-to-resident ratio at assisted living facilities in Peoria, IL?

Assisted living facilities in Peoria, IL typically operate with a staff-to-resident ratio in the range of 1:6 to 1:12.

What's the difference between assisted living and memory care in Illinois?

Assisted living in Illinois supports residents with daily activities (bathing, dressing, medication management) while preserving independence. Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's or dementia, and adds 24/7 secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and structured routines designed to reduce confusion and wandering.

What's the difference between assisted living and a nursing home in Illinois?

Assisted living in Illinois is a residential model focused on housing, hospitality, and help with daily activities. Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses for residents with significant health needs, and are regulated more strictly under both state and federal CMS rules.

Does Illinois Medicaid cover assisted living?

Illinois Medicaid does not directly pay room-and-board for assisted living, but most states (including Illinois) offer Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers that can offset the cost of care services delivered inside a licensed community. Eligibility, waitlists, and covered services vary — check directly with the state Medicaid agency.

What is assisted living?

Assisted living combines private or semi-private apartments with help on activities of daily living (meals, bathing, dressing, medication management) and a social calendar — for residents who need some support but do not need 24/7 medical care.