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Best Assisted Living in Urbana, IL

Reviewed by Dr. Jordan Weiss
Updated Jan 2026
We analyzed 5 homes in Urbana, IL

Sources: CMS Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and Illinois Department of Health, Office of Aging and Long Term Care.

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Avg. Monthly cost: $4,800
National average: $5,600
Monthly cost range: $4,300–$6,900
National average: $3,400 – $8,200
Avg. Staff-to-Resident ratio: 1:6 to 1:12
National average: 1:6

Compare Assisted Living around Urbana (Metro Area)

The information below is reported by the Illinois Department of Public Health, Office of Health Care Regulation.

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The Flats by Clark Lindsey (Expansion)
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Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

IL

Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

Urbana (West Windsor Road)
64 No 10 1 Clark-Lindsey Village, Inc. 5 - 2 1 Bed / 2 Bed
ClarkLindsey
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

IL

Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

Urbana (West Windsor Road)
64 Yes 13 1 Clark-Lindsey Village, Inc. 5 - 2 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Brookdale Urbana
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

Urbana (The Highlands)
93 Yes 47 - Emeritus Corporation 10 3 3 Studio / Alcove / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Amber Glen Memory Care
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

RC

Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision.

Urbana (The Highlands)
38 Yes 47 - Urbana Senior Housing I Propco, LLC 13 3 6 Studio
Prairie Winds of Urbana
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

IL

Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.

Urbana
- Yes 46 20 - - - - Studio / 1 Bed
Overview of The Flats by Clark Lindsey (expansion)

ClarkLindsey, East Central Illinois’ first and only nonprofit Life Plan Community, offers a retirement living experience on a stunning 27-acre campus bordering Urbana’s Meadowbrook Park and the University of Illinois at Champaign. The community’s extensive services and amenities make retirement living easy and carefree, allowing residents to spend their time doing the things they want to do, not the things they have to do. ClarkLindsey strives to foster a culture of excellence centered around well-being and encompassing its four core values: meaningful life, engaged staff, inclusive community, and excellence.

As a Life Plan Community, ClarkLindsey provides multiple levels of care on its campus, ensuring that residents have a place to live for the rest of their lives, even as their health needs change over time. The community offers assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, and rehabilitation services, with the new MeadowLark expansion set to include catered assisted living and memory care assisted living apartments. Residents have access to many amenities, services, and activities on the ClarkLindsey campus, including social gatherings, fitness activities, award-winning gardens, and picturesque views of the prairie. The community is excited to expand the possibilities with a new building project, including a modern three-story apartment building with catered assisted living and memory care assisted living apartments, and another three-story apartment building with independent living apartments.

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Room Sizes: 827 / 993 - 1332 sq. ft.

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Housing Options: 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Building Type: 3-story

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ClarkLindsey

101 W Windsor Rd, Urbana, IL 61802
Overview of Clarklindsey

Clarklindsey offers a welcoming independent living home for seniors in Urbana. The community boasts a secure and comfortable environment where many residents are treated like family, cultivating a sense of belonging. The staff creates a nurturing environment while maintaining a sense of individuality and independence while receiving unwavering support with daily living. At Clarklindsey, there’s always something for everyone; endless possibilities await to be discovered at the premier choice in Urbana.

Offering three housing options for seniors to choose from: The Village Apartments, Meadow Edge Villas, and an upcoming new expansion for condo-style living. he senior living community has ensured a comfortable and well-thought-of environment for seniors to live freely while being treated with resort-like hospitality– housekeeping, transportation, scheduled social and recreational activities, and delicious meals provided.

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Pets Allowed

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Housing Options: 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Building Type: Single-story

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Overview of Brookdale Urbana

Brookdale Urbana provides an exceptional assisted living and memory care experience. The home strives to enhance the quality of life of seniors needing quality assistance. They offer options that cater to each individual’s needs. As a Brookdale Senior Living Group member, Urbana guarantees a resident-centered atmosphere for seniors, promoting a comfortable living situation.

The lifestyle at Brookdale is designed to make lives safe and convenient for everyone. Its all-inclusive amenities and services include fully furnished assisted living apartments, spacious common areas, recreational rooms, housekeeping, transportation, and specialized memory care training services. Management prides itself on its approach to modern assisted living care, which is unparalleled thanks to its remarkable care staff that never fails to offer compassionate care.

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Pets Allowed

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Room Sizes: 335 / 391 / 483 sq. ft

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Housing Options: Studio / Alcove / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Building Type: Single-story

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Overview of Amber Glen Memory Care

Amber Glen Memory Care is one of the trusted communities in Urbana. The memory care home provides a comfortable and upscale senior living experience for adults in the neighborhood. The premier memory care place creates a lifestyle that aims to provide an enjoyable lifestyle that cultivates individuality and growth. As a Sinceri senior living community, Amber Glen is the home where residents learn to embrace their cognitive disability with the professional care staff’s full support and dedicated compassion.

Amber Glen provides exclusive memory care benefits that ensure an unwavering commitment to security, as the facility is thoughtfully designed to offer a secure and comfortable atmosphere. The residence boasts a vibrant social calendar and a wide range of recreational activities, promoting engagement and fulfillment in personalized memory care therapy and a delicious and healthy dining experience.

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Pets Allowed

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Housing Options: Studio

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Building Type: Two-story

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Overview of Prairie Winds of Urbana

Prairie Winds of Urbana is an affordable assisted living community offering world-class hospitality. A home for seniors who seek a lifestyle based on their choices, the retirement place provides a safe and secure environment for active and comfortable living. Prairie Winds encourages residents to have a healthy well-being that continues to nurture the minds and souls of seniors during their golden years.

Residential living is filled with a loving, compassionate, and dignified approach to graceful living. Accommodations include companionship, assisted living apartments, personal care, housekeeping, laundry, and meals– delivered 24/7.

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Room Sizes: 425 / 508 sq. ft

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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed

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Building Type: Two-story

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Weighting overview

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    Resident Experience
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    Regulatory
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    Visual Media
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    Stability
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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.

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Regulatory & Safety Record 25%

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

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  • BBB Rating
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Visual Media & Transparency 15%

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

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Website & Operator Transparency 10%

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

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Community Stability 10%

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

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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.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Assisted Living in Urbana, IL

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

The average monthly cost of assisted living in Urbana, IL is approximately $4,800. Actual rates vary by community, level of care, and floorplan.

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

Assisted living in Urbana, IL typically ranges from $4,300–$6,900 per month, depending on the community, room type, and care needs.

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

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

How many licensed assisted living facilities are there in Urbana, IL?

According to state licensing records, there are approximately ~15–20 licensed assisted living facilities in Urbana, IL.

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.