Senior Living in Knox County, Illinois
Assisted living, memory care & independent living in Knox County
4 communities licensed by the state of Illinois. Listed alphabetically; Lilisity publishes no score or ranking for communities that have not earned an award.
| Community | City | Care types | Licensed capacity | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Courtyard Estates of Knoxville | Knoxville | Assisted Living · Memory Care | 32 | — |
| Hawthorne Inn of Galesburg | Galesburg | Assisted Living · Memory Care | 52 | — |
| Kensington of Galesburg | Galesburg | Assisted Living | — | — |
| Woodridge Supportive Living Residence of Galesburg | Galesburg | Assisted Living | — | — |
Also in Knox County, from public records: 3 income-restricted senior apartments
Costs: assisted living in Illinois costs a median of $6,219 a month (CareScout 2025). Nursing home costs in Illinois: CareScout medians and the private-pay rates nursing homes publish.
Income-restricted senior apartments in Knox County
3 buildings from public records. Rent is set by income, there are age and income limits, and there is often a wait list. Apply through the property manager.
| Building | City | Apartments | Managed by |
|---|---|---|---|
| Galesburg Towers | Galesburg | 123 | Promex Midwest |
| Spoon River Apartments | Galesburg | 15 | Bridgeway |
| Whiting Hall | Galesburg | 60 | CCI (FKA California Commercial Investment Group) |
Nursing homes in Knox County
6 Medicare-certified nursing facilities with CMS ratings.
| Facility | City | CMS Rating | Beds | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allure of Lake Storey | Galesburg | ★★★★★ | 180 | For profit - Corporation |
| Knox County Nursing Home | Knoxville | ★★★★★ | 169 | Government - County |
| Seminary Manor | Galesburg | ★★★☆☆ | 121 | Non profit - Corporation |
| Allure of Galesburg | Galesburg | ★☆☆☆☆ | 108 | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Allure of Knox County | Galesburg | ★☆☆☆☆ | 84 | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Marigold Rehabilitation and Health Care Center | Galesburg | ★☆☆☆☆ | 172 | For profit - Corporation |
What will senior living cost, and how will we pay?
Our free guide shows the starting prices communities post for each kind of care, walks you through a monthly budget, and explains how insurance, VA benefits, Medicaid and Medicare can help.

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Paying for Senior Living
Costs by type of care, a monthly budget, and how insurance, the VA, Medicaid and Medicare help.