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Best Independent Living in Champaign, IL

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 3 independent living communities in Champaign, IL using IL Dept. of Public Health (IDPH) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank independent living in IL
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Avg Walk Score: 8/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Champaign, 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: 58The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Champaign, IL. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

Compare Independent Living around Champaign (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 to lowest based on our ranking methodology.

Autumn Fields Adult Community- Savoy
IL
AL
Savoy
46
Facility 46
IL AVG 85
Rank #305 / 418
No
2
Facility 2
IL AVG 52
Rank #630 / 634
Afo Development LLC6
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 7
Rank #67 / 276
0.2
Facility 0.2
IL AVG 0.8
Rank #87 / 276
3
Facility 3
IL AVG 1.9
Rank #222 / 315
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
The Flats by Clark Lindsey (Expansion)
IL
ADC
AL
HC
MC
NH
SNF
Urbana (West Windsor Road)
64
Facility 64
IL AVG 85
Rank #228 / 418
Yes
10
Facility 10
IL AVG 52
Rank #596 / 634
Clark-Lindsey Village, Inc6
9
Facility 9
IL AVG 7
Rank #213 / 276
1.5
Facility 1.5
IL AVG 0.8
Rank #227 / 276
2
Facility 2
IL AVG 1.9
Rank #165 / 315
1 Bed / 2 Bed
ClarkLindsey
IL
ADC
AL
HC
MC
NH
SNF
Urbana (West Windsor Road)
64
Facility 64
IL AVG 85
Rank #228 / 418
Yes
13
Facility 13
IL AVG 52
Rank #582 / 634
Clark-Lindsey Village, Inc6--
2
Facility 2
IL AVG 1.9
Rank #165 / 315
1 Bed / 2 Bed
Overview of Autumn Fields Adult Community- Savoy

Conveniently settled in Savoy, IL, Autumn Fields Adult Community is a peaceful senior living community that offers independent living and assisted living options. Residents comfortably reside in graciously appointed accommodations, ranging from studios to one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments. Registered nurses and well-trained personnel are available 24 hours a day to attend to residents’ needs and emergencies.

Dedicated to making its residents’ lives easier, Autumn Fields offers a broad range of convenient services that eliminates the hassles of daily living in residents’ lives. These include cleaning & laundry services, transportation assistance, medication management, and assistance with activities of daily living. A team of talented chefs prepare three freshly prepared meals per day to satisfy residents’ cravings and dietary requirements. Fostering an interesting daily life, the community conducts various planned trips and outings and daily activities.

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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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ClarkLindsey

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

Dedicated to older adults 62 and above, ClarkLindsey in Urbana, Illinois, offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, nursing care, adult day services, and home care. Operated by Clark-Lindsey Village, Inc., the community offers 64 beds in a single-story setting, including both permanent residences and dedicated memory care accommodations, with housing options such as The Village Apartments and Meadow Edge Villas.
Residents benefit from services that simplify daily life, including housekeeping, laundry, linen service, transportation, and included utilities. Rehabilitation programs, short-term recovery services, and 24-hour staffing support individuals with both ongoing and temporary care needs. Nursing services provide a significant level of clinical support through registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and nurse aides.

State inspections have frequently reviewed areas related to resident well-being, resident rights, safety practices, pharmacy operations, and infection prevention. Families exploring the community may wish to discuss these topics with staff to better understand current procedures and oversight.

Amenities support an active and engaged lifestyle through access to a fitness center, gym, wellness center, library, dining venues, walking paths, and garden spaces. Volunteer opportunities and support groups further encourage social involvement. The community accepts both Medicare and private pay and is located in an area where most errands require transportation.

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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 Independent Living in Champaign, IL

What is the average cost of independent living in Champaign, IL?

The average monthly cost of independent living in Champaign, IL is approximately $2,019. Actual rates vary by community, level of care, and floorplan.

What is the price range for independent living in Champaign, IL?

Independent living in Champaign, IL typically ranges from $576 - $3,575 per month, depending on the community, room type, and care needs.

What is independent living?

Independent living communities are residential settings for active older adults — typically with private apartments or cottages, shared amenities (dining, fitness, activities), and no built-in medical care.

How many independent living communities are listed on this page?

This page features 3 independent living communities in Champaign, IL. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right independent living community in Champaign, IL?

Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in Champaign, IL, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.

What should I look for when visiting independent living communities in Champaign, IL?

Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.