Best Assisted Living Facilities in Jacksonville, IL

Average senior housing costs in Jacksonville, Illinois, range from $3,327 per month for independent living to $6,417 per month for a semi-private room in a nursing home. A few other popular options include assisted living and memory care, both priced at $4,476 per month. If you're considering a nursing home, a private room averages $4,763, a studio costs $4,884, and a one-bedroom unit is $5,222 per month. With these choices, Jacksonville offers a variety of senior living options to fit different needs and budgets.

Assisted living in Jacksonville costs $4,476 per month on average. For comparison, the average cost of assisted living in Illinois is $5,101 per month, while the nationwide average is $4,546 per month.
Here is how the average cost of assisted living in Jacksonville compares to Illinois and the national average:

Jacksonville residents have 3 assisted living facilities to choose from. If you expand your search to the surrounding area, there are 3 facilities nearby. For those who want to find a facility anywhere in Illinois, there are 810 communities to choose from.

In Jacksonville, Illinois, seniors account for 36.5% of the 17,639 residents. Examining age distribution within this senior group, 10.9% are in their 50s, 12.6% are in their 60s, 7.1% are in their 70s, and 5.9% are 80 and over. Gender is almost evenly split, with 50.3% male and 49.7% female. The city's senior population reflects diversity in marital status, as 34.7% are married, 19.3% are divorced, a notable 39.2% have never married, and 6.8% are widowed. In terms of racial diversity among all residents, Jacksonville is primarily White at 83.5%, accompanied by 8.4% Black. Additionally, 5.9% are mixed race, 3.6% Hispanic, and there are smaller segments of 0.9% Asian and 0.2% Native American, with 1.2% identifying as other, creating a varied cultural blend.