Best Assisted Living in Peoria, Illinois

Best-rated assisted living in Peoria

Ranked by family rating, weighted by how many families have reviewed each one. No community pays to appear here.

1. 1

   Heartis Peoria Senior Living

   4.7 (120 reviews)· Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care

   Most families call it warm and well-staffed, though some report delayed hospital transfers and slow communication with management.

2. 2

   Green Leaf Senior Living

   5 (7 reviews)· Assisted Living, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care

   Families describe this small, home-like memory care community as clean and personally run by its nurse owner, with no negative reviews.

3. 3

   Buehler Home

   4.8 (8 reviews)· Assisted Living, Independent Living, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care

4. 4

   EverTrue Lutheran Hillside Village

   4.5 (64 reviews)· Assisted Living, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 107 units

   Independent and assisted living residents feel at home with friendly staff, though skilled nursing care faced communication and staffing issues.

5. 5

   Simple Blessings Senior Living

   4.5 (10 reviews)· Assisted Living, Independent Living, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care

   This small, home-style community focuses on veterans with an all-inclusive approach to daily care.

6. 6

   St. Francis Woods

   4.4 (17 reviews)· Assisted Living

   Attentive staff and comfortable common areas stand out, though some reviewers noted food quality and one staffing concern.

7. 7

   Bickford of Peoria

   4.3 (60 reviews)· Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care

   Staff, especially longtime director Jori, earn praise for warmth, though some reviewers cite billing communication and rare serious lapses.

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   Grand Regency of Peoria (former Courtyard Estates Supportive Living)

   4.3 (27 reviews)· Assisted Living, Independent Living

   This former Jumers Hotel offers a warm, family-like atmosphere and good food, though one review raised management and transportation concerns.

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   Villas of Holly Brook Assisted Living & Memory Care: Bellevue, IL

   4 (21 reviews)· Assisted Living, Memory Care

   Attentive nursing staff and enjoyable activities draw praise, though understaffing and inconsistent management affect some residents' experiences.

10. 10

    GateWay at River City

    4 (79 reviews)· Assisted Living

    GateWay at River City is an assisted living community in Peoria that primarily serves adults, including many younger residents with physical disabilities, alongside seniors. Reviewers consistently praise the friendliness…

What families say about assisted living in Peoria

Counted across the review summaries of 12 Peoria communities: the share whose families mention each theme.

Families most often mention caring, attentive staff (77% of 13 communities) and the building and grounds (77%), followed by activities and social life (69%) and cleanliness (54%). The recurring concerns are communication with families (54%), staff attitude (46%), staffing levels and turnover (38%), and cost and billing (38%).

How families pay for assisted living in Illinois

Most families in Illinois start by looking at what they already have: savings, retirement income, and often the proceeds from selling a home. Private funds cover the bulk of assisted living, memory care, and independent living costs in the state, at least at first. Long-term care insurance, if a parent or spouse purchased a policy years ago, can offset some of the monthly cost, though the details of what it pays and for how long vary by policy. Veterans and surviving spouses may qualify for VA Aid and Attendance, a benefit that helps with the cost of care for those who meet the service and income requirements. It's worth checking early, since the application process can take time.

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Assisted Living near Peoria

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