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Assisted Living in Watseka, Illinois

There are 20 assisted living facilities serving Watseka, Illinois. This includes 2 facilities in Watseka and 18 nearby. Assisted living costs in Illinois range from about $35 to $217 per day, with a mean cost running about $127. The per month expense averages about $3,805 and ranges between $1,048 and $6,500. On a yearly basis, the average cost is about $45,654, which is greater than the nationwide average of $42,000.



SeniorScore™ for Watseka, Illinois



The SeniorScore™ is calculated based on over 100 variables, some of which are shown below. The final score is curved based on a linear curving method. For More info visit senioradvice.com/seniorscore.

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SeniorScore™ Overview

  • Watseka scores lower than the Illinois average of 74.
  • Watseka scores lower than the national average of 72.
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Health & Safety

  • There is an average number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
  • There is 1 hospital within close range of the city (Iroquois Memorial Hospital).
  • There are 7 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Watseka Rehab and Health Care Center, Heritage Woods of Watseka, and The Iroquois Memorial Hospital and Resident Home.
  • There is a low number of home healthcare providers operating in the city.
  • There is a high number of fire stations serving the city.
  • The average life expectancy is 79.0, compared to the national average of 78.6.
  • There are 9 pharmacies within close range of the city.
  • The area has a high property crime rate.
  • The area has a low violent crime rate.
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Recreation & Leisure

  • The city has a high percentage of seniors in the population (34% of residents).
  • There are 15 golf courses in or around the city, including Shewami Country Club, Shagbark Golf Course, and Shamrock Golf Club.
  • There are 2 parks near the city center (Watseka Park District and Spring Creek R.V. Park).
  • There are 10 churches in or near the city, including Centennial Christian Church, Agape Fellowship, and St Edmund Catholic Church.
  • There are no malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
  • There are 6 grocery stores within the city.
  • There are no movie theatres in or near the city.
  • There are 7 gyms or health clubs in or near the city.
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Finances

  • The property taxes average 3.72% of total income, which is significantly higher than the national average of 2.79%.
  • The property taxes average 2.00% of property value, which is significantly lower than the national average of 1.09%.
  • The city sales taxes averages 8.63%, which is significantly higher than the national average of 6.97%.
  • Illinois has an average state income tax of 3.59%, compared to the national average of 3.38%.
  • The city's mean household income is $47,769, which is significantly lower than the national average of $64,580.
  • The city's median household income is $36,780, which is significantly lower than the national median of $51,560.
  • The city's per capita income is $20,850, which is significantly lower than the national average of $25,611.
  • Assisted living costs average $38,844 per year, which are low compared to national figures.
  • Nursing home costs average $63,875 per year, which are very low compared to national costs.
  • Adult daycare costs average $16,640 per year, which are average compared to national numbers.
  • Home healthcare costs average $43,472 annually, which are low compared to national costs.
  • The unemployment rate is about 9.31%, which is high compared to national averages.
  • The overall cost of living is very low compared to national averages.
  • 0% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.
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General Quality of Life

  • Watseka receives average levels of rainfall each year.
  • Watseka has harsh mean temperatures, with cold winters and pleasant summers.
  • This city has very good air quality.
  • Watseka has a very sparse population density of 55.4 people per square mile.
  • Residents of Watseka have a short daily commute time.
  • Watseka has a very high public school quality ranking.
  • The city has a low public school safety rating.
  • This city has a low graduation rate of 82.34%.

Watseka is a small city in Iroquois County within Illinois. While the city itself is home to 7,190 people, the surrounding metropolitan area contains a population of 1,300,421. Residents who are over 55 make up approximately 34% of the population.

The SeniorScore™ for Watseka is 67. The city has a median per capita income of $21,000 and a median household income is $37,000 (the Illinois state average is $54,000). The current unemployment rate is about 9.31% and the average housing price is $129,000, which is much lower than the Illinois average of $187,500.

Watseka has extreme mean temperatures, with cold winters and pleasant summers. The city gets average levels of rain annually. Watseka has a lower than average rate of crime and very good air quality ratings compared to other cities in the US.

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Heritage Woods of Watseka - Watseka, IL

Heritage Woods of Watseka

577 E Martin Ave

Watseka, IL 60970

1-855-238-4376

Heritage Woods of Watseka is a senior housing facility located at 577 E Martin Ave in Watseka, Illinois. The encompassing area has a medium-density population, with around 8,000 residents in the 60970 zip code. With an average per-household ...

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Creekside Prairie - Cissna Park, IL

Creekside Prairie

510 Prairie Ln

Cissna Park, IL 60924

1-855-240-2530

Creekside Prairie is a senior housing facility located at 510 Prairie Ln in Cissna Park, Illinois. The community is in a generally middle class area, with a median per-family income of $56,818. With around 3,000 poeple living ...

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Heritage Health-Hoopeston - Hoopeston, IL

Heritage Health-Hoopeston

423 North Dixie Hwy

Hoopeston, IL 60942

1-855-241-4685

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Heritage Health-Hoopeston is a 75 room nursing care facility situated in Hoopeston, Illinois. The surrounding area is sparsely populated, with about 7,000 individuals living in the zip code of 60942. It is a mostly middle class area, with ...

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River Valley Supportive Living - Kankakee, IL

River Valley Supportive Living

1975 E Court St Ofc

Kankakee, IL 60901

1-855-221-7955

Located at 1975 E Court St Ofc, River Valley Supportive Living is a care home serving Kankakee, Illinois. The facility is in a primarily middle class area, with an average per-family income of $41,409. With roughly 38,000 individuals ...

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Manorcare of Kankakee - Kankakee, IL

Manorcare of Kankakee

900 West River Pl

Kankakee, IL 60901

1-855-229-7494

8 Reviews  

Manorcare of Kankakee is located at 900 West River Pl in Kankakee, Illinois. It is a 107 unit senior housing community. The neighboring area is densely populated, with roughly 38,000 poeple living in the 60901 zip code. ...

26 miles away from Watseka, IL

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Riverside Senior Life at Kankakee - Kankakee, IL

Riverside Senior Life at Kankakee

1485 Butterfield Court

Kankakee, IL 60901

1-855-229-7494

Located at 1485 Butterfield Court, Riverside Senior Life at Kankakee is a senior care facility serving Kankakee, Illinois. With an average per-household income of $41,409, the facility is in a largely middle income area. It has a dense ...

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Butterfield Court Assisted Living - Kankakee, IL

Butterfield Court Assisted Living

1485 Butterfield Trail

Kankakee, IL 60901

1-855-224-5130

Butterfield Court Assisted Living is a senior community located at 1485 Butterfield Trail in Kankakee, Illinois. The surrounding area is heavily populated, with around 38,000 poeple living in the 60901 zip code. It is a predominantly middle income ...

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Miller Health Care Center - Kankakee, IL

Miller Health Care Center

1601 Butterfield Trail

Kankakee, IL 60901

1-855-233-7205

9 Reviews  

Miller Health Care Center is a 120 unit skilled nursing facility. It is located at 1601 Butterfield Trail in Kankakee, Illinois. The encompassing area is densely populated, with around 38,000 individuals living in the zip code of 60901. ...

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Riverside Senior Life - Kankakee, IL

Riverside Senior Life

100 Westwood Oaks Ct Ste 1

Kankakee, IL 60901

1-855-224-5130

Located at 100 Westwood Oaks Ct Ste 1, Riverside Senior Life is a senior care community serving Kankakee, Illinois. The encompassing area has a dense population, with around 38,000 individuals residing in the zip code of 60901. With ...

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Stonecrest Manor - Momence, IL

Stonecrest Manor

110 Harvard St

Momence, IL 60954

1-855-238-4376

Stonecrest Manor is a senior care facility located at 110 Harvard St in Momence, Illinois. The facility is in a mostly middle class area, with a median household income of $51,436. It has a sparse population, with about ...

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Bickford of Bourbonnais - Bourbonnais, IL

Bickford of Bourbonnais

100 Jones Dr

Bourbonnais, IL 60914

1-855-243-3078

Bickford of Bourbonnais is a senior community located at 100 Jones Dr in Bourbonnais, Illinois. The neighboring area has a dense population, with roughly 30,000 poeple living in the 60914 zip code. It is a generally middle class ...

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