Best Assisted Living Facilities in Sterling, IL

Senior housing costs in Sterling, Illinois, start at an average of $4,273 per month for assisted living. Average prices can range up to $5,226 per month for a one-bedroom unit in a nursing home. There are plenty of options at price points in between, including independent living at $3,648 per month and memory care averaging $4,273. For nursing home accommodations, a private room costs $4,744, a semi-private room is $4,901, and a studio is $4,718 per month. These varied choices allow you to find the perfect option to match your budget and care needs in Sterling.

The average cost of assisted living is $4,273 per month in Sterling. This is more expensive than other nearby cities, including Hooppole and New Bedford, which cost an average of $3,910 and $3,895 per month, respectively.
Here is how the average cost of assisted living in Sterling compares to Illinois and the national average:

There are 3 different senior living communities in Sterling. If you decide to look for communities near Sterling, there are 3 facilities in the surrounding area. If you want to broaden your search to the state of Illinois, there are 810 facilities in the state.

In Sterling, Illinois, seniors represent a significant 39.3% of the 14,852 residents. The senior age group comprises 12.6% in their 50s, 11.3% in their 60s, 8.4% in their 70s, and 7% who are 80 and over. The population is slightly more male, with 51.9% male and 48.1% female. In terms of marital status, 38.1% of residents are married, 14.8% are divorced, 39.2% have never married, and 7.9% are widowed. Sterling boasts cultural diversity, with 80.3% identifying as White and a notable 26.6% Hispanic, alongside 11.6% mixed race, 2.1% Black, 1.7% Asian, 0.5% Native American, and 0.1% Pacific. Additionally, 3.6% identify as other, reflecting the town's varied social fabric.