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Assisted Living in Peoria by the Numbers
Peoria Assisted Living Communities We Work With
All 2 communities below are a Patriot Angels partner in Peoria, ready to work with veterans and surviving spouses on VA benefits.
Peoria Assisted Living Costs and VA Benefits
No separate Peoria figure is published, so the best benchmark is the Illinois median of $6,219 a month (CareScout 2025), $19 above the U.S. median of $6,200. In Peoria, as elsewhere, the care level written into the plan moves the price more than the apartment does.
| Benchmark | Per month | Left after up to $3,845 |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois assisted living median | $6,219 | $2,374 |
| U.S. assisted living median | $6,200 | $2,355 |
| Illinois in-home care | $6,864 | $3,019 |
Check Aid & Attendance Eligibility in Peoria
Assisted living is paid care, which is what Aid & Attendance is for. A Peoria veteran or surviving spouse who needs help with daily activities may qualify for up to $3,845 a month.
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Peoria Veterans and Their Families
About 4,415 veterans live in Peoria, and 2,163 of them are 65 or older. Across Peoria County, there are 8,047 veterans, 4,162 of them 65 or older. Figures come from the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
Choosing Assisted Living in Peoria
Dementia down the road
1 of the 2 Peoria partners also runs memory care, so a resident whose memory declines can often stay on the same campus.
Care-level pricing
Ask how a Peoria community decides care levels and how much the bill rises with each step.
Visiting distance
A Peoria community near the family member who visits most often usually beats a slightly nicer one farther away.
Read the contract
Ask a Peoria community for its residency agreement early, including notice periods and what triggers a move-out.
Assisted Living in Cities Near Peoria
Other Illinois assisted living pages within driving distance of Peoria.
Veteran Families We’ve Helped
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Peoria Assisted Living Questions
Can a Peoria veteran use Aid & Attendance for assisted living?
Yes. A qualifying wartime veteran or surviving spouse in Peoria who needs help with daily activities can receive up to $3,845 a month toward the community’s bill.
What does assisted living cost in Peoria?
No Peoria-only figure is published. The Illinois median is $6,219 a month (CareScout 2025).
How many assisted living partners are in Peoria?
2 in Peoria, plus 81 across Illinois.
Which Peoria communities also offer memory care?
1 of our 2 Peoria partners does. Look for the Memory Care tag on each card.
Does a Peoria community have to accept VA benefits?
No. Aid & Attendance is paid to the veteran or surviving spouse, so it can go toward the bill at any private Peoria community.
More Care Options in Peoria
Related Patriot Angels guides
GuideAssisted Living vs. Independent LivingComing soon
GuideVA Benefits for Senior Living: Assisted Living and BeyondRead guide →
GuideSenior Living Tour ChecklistComing soonLooking beyond Peoria? See Assisted Living in Illinois or the national guide.