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Empire Independent Living Facilities | 147 Reviews

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Photo of Carriage Crossing Bloomington
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9.5
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16 reviews
9.5
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The staff and residents at Carriage Crossing have all been very friendly and welcoming. The staff appears to genuinely care for their residents. After a short adjustment period, my mom has settled in and is...
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.
Located near the intersection of I-55 and I-74, Carriage Crossing Bloomington provides a picturesque senior lifestyle just minutes from the Carle BroMenn and OSF St. Joseph Medical Centers. Schedule a tour and experience our spacious Assisted Living apartments, innovative on-site Memory Care and...
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9.2
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33 reviews
9.2
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33 reviews
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1 through 4 would be 5 plus 5 would be 4 at present as new general manager. Waiting to see when honeymoon is over. 6 would be better if chef could set own menu Would be better if those of us on no salt or no...
Provides: Independent Living
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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.
Blair House provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Centrally located between Chicago and St. Louis in a quiet suburb of Normal, Illinois, you'll love the convenience of living in the heart of it all. Enjoy all the shopping, dining and excellent healthcare of a...
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8.6
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14 reviews
8.6
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14 reviews
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6%
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Keep in mind my father is in the skilled nursing area. My answers only speak to that area. I cannot really speak to the Assisted Living area. I have not personally eaten the food but it looks good and they...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
Luther Oaks offers vibrant, grace-filled senior living in a welcoming and friendly environment in a peaceful and scenic location. Residents and team members alike share and embrace the comfort, well-being, and peace of mind of a continuing care retirement community. (CCRC) Luther Oaks has earned...
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Photo of The Glenwood Assisted Living of Mahomet
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8.5
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4 reviews
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Everything I say is 5. That is is wonderful, friendly, and their Facebook page keeps you updated. They went beyond for my mom while she was there. We would absolutely recommend The Glenwood community to...
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.
Experience respectful assisted living in a beautiful space when you choose The Glenwood of Mahomet, assisted living community located in Mahomet, Illinois. Our acres of beautiful landscaping, incredible attention to detail, and modern spaces really make it a home-like location and one that's...
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6.5
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39 reviews
6.5
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39 reviews
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The staff at Bridle Brook were awesome. My mother had a lot of anxiety about making the move but as soon as she arrived the staff eased her fears and made her feel welcome! They were very patient and kind as...
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.
Since 1990, Capital Senior Living has grown to become one of the largest senior living providers in the United States. With a goal of offering affordable housing and an enriched lifestyle to thousands of seniors, our dedicated team of professionals succeeds in providing quality care in each of...
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8.2
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21 reviews
8.2
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21 reviews
5 star
29%
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Overall, I am pleased with Bickford. At times it seems they are understaffed, but I think that's a very common problem right now.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
If you think there’s not much going on in a senior living community, you’ve never been to Bickford. Imagine your loved one enjoying delicious, scratch-made meals, having a friendly caregiver always nearby, and a calendar chock-full of social activities. Our family of caregivers will do whatever...
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Photo of Villas of Holly Brook and Reflections - Bloomington East
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8.0
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8 reviews
8.0
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Overall the staff are kind, warm, and my parents have experienced many staff to be quite loving and emotionally generous. While some staff are more adept at engaging residents on the memory care unit,...
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 Villas of Holly Brook and Reflections Memory Care has been exceptionally designed and built to meet the needs, wants and desires of those moving into this grand community.We are the leader in providing compassionate and quality senior care. We focus on unique needs of each of our residents...
Photo of Villas of Holly Brook and Reflections - Bloomington South
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I recently moved my parents into Villas of Hollybrook from out of state. It was challenging on many levels and the staff was exceptional in helping navigate all challenges! They made sure we had all the...
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 Villas of Holly Brook and Reflections Memory Care is a sate-of-the-art licensed assisted living community. We offer our residents the comforts of their own home while providing for their needs with a customized care plan. Each member of our staff is committed to helping our residents live...
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Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Photo of Liberty Village of Clinton
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
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.
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: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Photo of Lincoln Towers
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.

Cost of independent living in Empire, IL

The average cost of senior living in Empire is $5,045 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Gibson City, IL with an average of $3,311 per month.

Independent living costs in Empire, IL, vs. nearby cities

Empire, IL
$5,045/mo
$3,582/mo

Independent living costs in Empire, IL, vs. state and national averages

Empire, IL
$5,045/mo
U.S. national average
$3,951/mo

Independent living costs in Empire, IL, vs. other senior living options

$5,381/mo
Independent Living
$5,045/mo

Independent living costs in Empire, IL, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,006/mo
Studio
$4,613/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,557/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,569/mo

Senior living costs in Empire vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Empire, IL
Column state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Community typeEmpire, ILIllinoisU.S.
Independent Living$5,045/mo$4,489/mo$3,951/mo
Assisted Living$5,381/mo$5,079/mo$4,515/mo
Memory Care$5,381/mo$5,098/mo$4,761/mo
Independent Living
Empire, IL:$5,045/mo
Illinois:$4,489/mo
U.S.:$3,951/mo
Assisted Living
Empire, IL:$5,381/mo
Illinois:$5,079/mo
U.S.:$4,515/mo
Memory Care
Empire, IL:$5,381/mo
Illinois:$5,098/mo
U.S.:$4,761/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Empire

Recent reviews for independent living in Empire

Bridle Brook in Mahomet, IL

5.0
Mom spent 1.5 years in another facility prior to living at Bridlebrook. She lost weight, hated the food, and the Covid experience was terrible. She moved to Bridlebrook in October 2020 and has never been happier. The food is great and she’s never complained once. She loves the staff and ...
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Luther Oaks in Bloomington, IL

5.0
We have been very pleased so far with Luther Oaks, they have made the experience for our loved one and family very positive. From the transition and up until now they have been very personalized and made everything pretty easy. Overall it has been a solid 5 star experience and the other ...
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Villas of Holly Brook and Reflections - Bloomington East

4.3
We are very glad Villas of Holly Brook community has been willing and able to accommodating and care for our loved ones needs thus far and based on our experience we would recommend them to other families

Empire independent living services and amenities

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

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Empire independent living

Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Empire partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Empire, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
29.4%
17.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
23.5%
28.9%
No sugar
No sugar
17.6%
26.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
29.4%
28.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.8%
6.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Empire independent living

Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Empire communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Empire, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
23.5%
30.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
35.3%
36.6%
Room service
Room service
29.4%
31%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.8%
14.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Empire independent 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 independent living communities in Empire offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Empire, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
41.2%
38.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
41.2%
24%
Community service programs
Community service programs
35.3%
27.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
47.1%
41.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
41.2%
42.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
47.1%
46.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
35.3%
36.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
23.5%
31.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
41.2%
35.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
41.2%
40.5%
Live performances
Live performances
41.2%
40.2%
Dances
Dances
41.2%
27.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
35.3%
34.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
41.2%
40%
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Frequently Asked Questions

The Village at Mercy Creek, Carriage Crossing Bloomington and Evergreen Place Champaign are the top-rated independent living facilities near Empire, Illinois. See full list of communities.

There are 15 independent living facilities near Empire, Illinois. See the full list.

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