Studio
Assisted Living · 0 bedroom
Published starting price
Schedule a visit →$6,500/month
Care fees not included
Checked August 9, 2026Community profile
Shepherd Premier Senior Living
2201 E LeFevre Rd, Sterling, IL
Assisted LivingMemory CareIndependent Living
★ 3.54 reviewsRead reviews
About the community
About Shepherd Premier Senior Living
Published floor plans
2 Bedrooms
Assisted Living · 2 bedroom
Published starting price
Schedule a visit →$8,000/month
Care fees not included
Checked August 9, 2026Studio
Memory Care · 0 bedroom
Published starting price
Schedule a visit →$8,000/month
Care fees not included
Checked August 9, 2026Tracked published prices
Price history by floor plan
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Studio$6,500 observed · tracking future changes
One source-published starting price observed so far. No price change has been observed yet.
Family and resident feedback
3.5 out of 5 from 4 reviews
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★★★★★
PositiveHomey, comfortable place.
Since this is a smaller facility, the staff to resident ratio is better than at the larger facilities. They are more available to the family and the residents. My mom was in the memory care unit. She passed away on [date removed]. There were very few structured activities for the memory unit. It appeared there was much more on the nursing home side. The majority of the nurses aids are wonderful and caring. The food is home cooked and delicious. The facility needs some improvements, especially to the grounds. Hous…
★★★★★
PositiveHighly Recommended
All staff members are very kind and care about the residents. The food is good home cooking and the facility and rooms are kept clean. I highly recommend Avonlea Cottage to others.
★★★★★
PositiveFamily Member Loves It
I have a family member that lives at Avonlea of Sterling and she loves it. Its very 'home-like', when having dinner (the food is amazing) it's like sitting at your kitchen table at home. When visiting all the staff says hello and are very friendly. They are attentive to the seniors that live there. The rooms are pretty nice and many things to do there. I am so happy she's there!
★★★★★
Positive[Removed] was very welcoming and Avonlea Cottage was clean and inviting. I think that this is a top contender for my father.
Verified overview
What we know from public sources
- Care options
- Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care
- Operator
- Shepherd Premier Senior Living
- Public price status
- Published starting price available
- Last source check
- August 9, 2026
Source-published features
Amenities and services
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Meals & dining
- Meals Provided
- Guest Meals
- Restaurant Style Dining
- Low / No Sodium
Health & wellness
- Memory Care
- Non-Ambulatory Care
- Staffing & Ancillary Services
- Diabetic Care
- Medication Management
- Incontinence Care
- High Acuity Care
Services & convenience
- Resident Parking Available
- Property Convenient to Public Transit
- Uncovered Parking
- Weight Limit (lbs)
- Housekeeping
- Beautician
- Laundry Service / Drycleaning
- English
Activities & engagement
- Art Classes
- Activities On-site
- Devotional Activities Offsite
- Holiday Parties
- Stretching Classes
- Light Therapy Programs
- Live Well Programs
- Educational Speakers / Life Long Learning
- Live Musical Performances
Outdoor spaces
- Outside Patio
- Central Fireplace
- Private Bath
- Meeting Room
- Indoor Common Areas
- Beauty Salon
- Outdoor Common Areas
- TV Lounge
- Piano or Organ
Apartment & room features
- Ground Floor Units
- Wheelchair Accessible Showers
- Garden View
- Cable or Satellite TV
- Wi-Fi/high-speed internet
- Air Conditioned
- Private patio, deck, or balcony
- Handicap Accessible
- Respite or Short Term Stays Offered
Official oversight
Inspection and quality records
Inspection coverage has not yet been completed for this community. “Not covered” is not the same as “no violations found.”
Coverage last checked August 9, 2026.
Questions to confirm with the community
- Additional care fees
- Not publicly disclosed
- Move-in fee
- Not publicly disclosed
- Exact unit availability
- Confirmation required
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Published price comparison
Nearby starting prices
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