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Magnolia Terrace really offers the most for your money compared to other senior facilities in Monroe County. I'm comforted knowing there are certified nurse aides working 24 hours a day along with the...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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The staff at this community are friendly and helpful. She loves the food and they keep the community clean. They offer daily activities. I would have to say the administration is a two. If the nurses need...
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Carbondale, Illinois is known for its community celebrations. Prairie Living at Chautauqua is an assisted living community whose residents have abundant opportunities for activities and community involvement, as well as a variety of religious and spiritual options. Known as 'Town of Poets' due to...
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
The Arbors at Maplebrook is an Alzheimer's memory care community located in Farmington, Missouri in the Saint Francois county. Senior residents of the Arbors at Maplebrook feel a little more secure because they live just down the block from Parkland Health Center. The location of Parkland ensures...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Crystal Oaks Assisted Living is the ideal solution for seniors who value their independence, yet require assistance with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and dispensing medications. Our Assisted Living includes a secured memory care unit. Additionally, Crystal Oaks offers short term...
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living, Residential Care Home
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Autumn Ridge offers two levels of occupancy, residential care and retirement living. We are convieniently located just off the freeway in Herculaneum.Autumn Ridge offers and tranquil and gracious lifestyle; we are just minutes away from restaurants, pharmacies, grocers and shopping centers. Our...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
My Place Too is a level 2 residential care facility located in De Soto, MO. We specialize in individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities. For this reason, we are not a good fit for your average senior. We ARE an excellent fit for individuals with Down Syndrome, Autism, TBI, and...
Cost of assisted living in Chester, IL
The average cost of senior living in Chester is $4,530 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Prairie du Rocher, IL with an average of $3,933 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Chester, IL vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Chester, IL vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Chester, IL by room type
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Average cost of Assisted Living in Chester over time
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Chester, IL
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What families are saying about assisted living in Chester
Recent reviews for assisted living in Chester
Joe's Place Caring Cottage in O'Fallon, IL
5.0
Joe's Place is a Godsend. The place feels very homey and not institutional. I feel very comfortable leaving my dad there while I go to work.
Pine Valley Assisted Living in Arnold, MO
4.0
Our parents are happy there for the most part, especially our mother. We were looking at another community, but we chose Pine Valley because we felt like they were more established, we felt like they really knew what they were doing. They showed us really nice rooms and we were able to get two ...
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Reflections of Garden Place in Columbia, IL
4.0
My loved one has only been at Reflections for a short time, but so far, our experience with Refection's of Garden Place has been very good. The staff is very nice, and they seem to be trying very hard to work with my loved one and get to know her needs. I like that the community is very clean, ...
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Chester review score based on 133 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 133 reviews of 92 Chester assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Chester review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores
Chester review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Chester assisted living
When assisted living residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 133 reviews of 92 Chester assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Chester resident and family assisted living satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.Chester, IL averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.5
4.5
Friendliness
4.6
4.6
Care services
4.3
4.2
Staff
4.6
4.5
Meals & dining
4.1
4.1
Activities
4.1
4.1
Value for cost*
4.1
4.1
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Chester assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Chester assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Chester, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.
Availability of select care services in Chester assisted living
Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Chester that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
38%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
27.2%
33.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
98.9%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
48.9%
57.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
18.5%
30.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
97.8%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
42.4%
48.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
51.1%
53.8%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Chester assisted living
Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Chester Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
39.1%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
26.1%
32.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
32.6%
41.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
16.3%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Chester assisted living
Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Chester partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
25%
27%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
28.3%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
27.2%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
18.5%
35.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
6.5%
13%
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Availability of select dining options in Chester assisted living
Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Chester communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Chester, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
16.3%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
29.3%
42%
Room service
Room service
18.5%
35.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.1%
17.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Chester assisted living
Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Chester offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
33.7%
46.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
18.5%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
18.5%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
43.5%
50%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
42.4%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
43.5%
52.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
32.6%
41%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
20.7%
34%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
19.6%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
32.6%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
38%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
17.4%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
21.7%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
30.4%
45.6%
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State regulations for assisted living in Chester
Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about Illinois assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Chester protect seniors.
Frequently Asked Questions
Villas of Holly Brook Herrin, Charter Senior Living of Shiloh and Avalon Memory Care - St. Louis are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Chester, Illinois. See full list of communities.
There are 106 assisted living facilities near Chester, Illinois. See the full list.
The best assisted living facility near you in Chester, Illinois is The Landings at Reed Station Crossing. This assisted living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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