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The 3 Best Independent Living Communities in Bloomington, IL

3 communities near Bloomington, Illinois

Holiday Blair House

1200 East College Avenue, Normal, IL 61761Independent Living

Holiday Blair House, located in Normal, IL, provides a thriving environment for retirees. This community is designed for independent living, offering a wide variety of amenities tailored to the needs and interests of seniors. Not only are they surrounded by a welcoming community of their peers, but they also have the freedom to engage in their favorite hobbies and social activities. The property i...

Bickford of Bloomington

14 Heartland Drive, Bloomington, IL 61704Assisted LivingMemory CareIndependent Living

Located in Bloomington, Illinois, Bickford of Bloomington is a large community that offers a variety of care options, including Assisted Living, Memory Care, and Independent Living. Residents of the community can enjoy a spectrum of services and amenities, such as 12-16 hour nursing, medication management, assistance with activities of daily living, 24-hour supervision, transportation arrangemen...

Village at Mercy Creek

1501 Mercy Creek Drive, Normal, IL 61761Assisted LivingIndependent Living

The Village at Mercy Creek is a vibrant senior living community in Normal, IL, full of meaningful moments. As an established senior living community, it’s our goal to give you or your loved one a safe and secure atmosphere where independence is celebrated. Located near Illinois State University and Illinois Wesleyan University, we offer easy, maintenance-free senior living for our residents, so ...

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Cost of independent living in Bloomington area

According to Seniorly’s 2023-2024 pricing data, families are paying an average of $7,808 per month for independent living communities in Bloomington. The national average for independent living costs in 2023 was $5,671. Overall, independent living costs in Bloomington are 38% higher than the national average.

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The figures below show the average monthly starting costs for Independent Living of nearby cities. Keep in mind that these figures are an average, and that the numbers used to calculate it spanned a wide range. In fact, Seniorly data suggests that most families will underestimate their monthly budget by almost 20%, meaning that once inclusions and services are factored in, they can actually afford more than they originally thought.

$5,621/mo

Gibson City

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$5,265/mo

Pontiac

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$5,942/mo

Lincoln

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$5,076/mo

Normal

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$4,740/mo

Peoria

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Cost of care trends and insights for Bloomington, IL

How are Independent Living costs Bloomington this year?

Independent Living prices have risen an average of 18.54% a year since last year. Below is the median cost each year and its percent increase, according to our proprietary data. On average, independent living in Bloomington, IL is $7,808/mo.

Montly median cost for independent living, 1 bedroom: Bloomington, IL (2023)

$7,808

+18.54% year over year

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Number of independent living communities in Bloomington, IL

Number of independent living communities in Mclean County

Independent Living amenities in Bloomington, IL

100% of these independent living offer resident-run activities

100% of these independent living offer fitness activities

100% of these independent living have walking paths

100% of these independent living have a restaurant style

Average Seniorly Community Score in Bloomington, IL

9.1

Excellent

Seniorly Community Score

What is Seniorly Community Score?

The Seniorly Community Score is a comprehensive and unbiased rating system that takes into account multiple factors crucial to senior living quality. We've meticulously analyzed thousands of senior living communities across the country to create an innovative and accurate assessment of each community's strengths and offerings. The Seniorly Community Score employs a user-friendly scale from 1 to 10, with 10 signifying an exceptional senior living community and 1 representing the lower end of quality, ensuring an easy-to-understand and transparent evaluation for families.

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Average Seniorly Community Score by city

8.4

Lincoln

1 independent living communities

8.1

Normal

2 independent living communities

8.8

Peoria

3 independent living communities

Get to know Bloomington area

Demographics

Total population: 78,015

31% of population is 50+ years old, 13% is 65+ years old

Median income: $70,860

The poverty rate is 3% higher for this region compared to the Illinois state average, which is 12%

Diversity

11% of population identify themselves as Black, 7% as Asian, 6% as Hispanic, and 78% as White

Neighborhood

Average housing cost: $1,044 per month

Nearby access to 1 grocery store and farmers market

Nearby access to 2 park

Crime rate: 215 crimes per 10,000 people

Health

Life expectancy: 78 years old

Preventable hospitalizations: 47.8 per 1,000 patients

Regional air quality: 0.3 unhealthy air quality days per year

Drinking water quality: 0% of people are exposed to violations

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Compare independent living cost to nearby cities	Average monthly cost
Bloomington	$4,858
Normal	$4,529
Canton	$4,178
Morton	$3,602
Washington	$3,920
Lincoln	$3,720
Gibson City	$4,410
East Peoria	$3,614
Pontiac	$4,658
Peoria	$3,857
Pekin	$4,094

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The 3 Best Independent Living Communities in Bloomington, IL

Holiday Blair House

Bickford of Bloomington

Village at Mercy Creek

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Cost of independent living in Bloomington area

Compare average cost of independent living in Bloomington, IL with county, state and national averages

Compare average cost of independent living in Bloomington, IL with nearby cities

Cost of care trends and insights for Bloomington, IL

How are Independent Living costs Bloomington this year?

Get to know independent living in Bloomington, IL

Independent Living amenities in Bloomington, IL

Average Seniorly Community Score in Bloomington, IL

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Get to know Bloomington area

Demographics

Total population: 78,015

Median income: $70,860

Diversity

Neighborhood

Average housing cost: $1,044 per month

Nearby access to 1 grocery store and farmers market

Nearby access to 2 park

Crime rate: 215 crimes per 10,000 people

Health

Life expectancy: 78 years old

Preventable hospitalizations: 47.8 per 1,000 patients

Regional air quality: 0.3 unhealthy air quality days per year

Drinking water quality: 0% of people are exposed to violations

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Memory Care

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