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Photo of Wittenberg Village, a CCRC
1717 Photos available
9.9
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21 reviews
9.9
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21 reviews
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Although Wittenberg Village has experienced some recent changes, the community is a perfect fit for my mom and the other residents. The activities keep her busy, and she really enjoys all of the extra...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Photo of Aviva Merrillville
1111 Photos available
9.6
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62 reviews
9.6
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62 reviews
5 star
79%
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We had a great experience. My father was there for less than a month before he passed but everyone at Aviva was great. Kind & caring and we are grateful for the care they provided for my father. Since my...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
AVIVA Merrillville is a newly renovated standalone Memory Care community in Merrillville, Indiana. We offer a variety of floor plans specially designed for memory care and respite care residents. We have the resources to support you in a safe, secure environment. Aviva Merrillville offers...
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Photo of Saint Anthony Majestic Care
1111 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.6
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19 reviews
9.6
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19 reviews
5 star
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I'd rate all areas 5 except for cleanliness. Housekeeping could do a better job keeping my mother's room clean. It took mom awhile to feel comfortable participating in activities, but now she loves going. ...
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.
Saint Anthony, a crucial community partner in the Crown Point area, offers a full range of services and treatments, from Assisted Living, Memory Care, Skilled Nursing, Rehabilitation Services, Pastoral Care, and Child Care. Every Saint Anthony resident enjoys private accommodations. These...
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1111 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
9.6
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74 reviews
9.6
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74 reviews
5 star
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My family and I were concerned that our dad would not like the facility, but this was the first place we looked at and not even 15 minutes of walking around my dad said this is it. No need to look at any...
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.
Clarendale of Schererville is a top pet-friendly senior community in the Chicago metro area, providing independent living assisted living and memory care for our residents. Our convenient and comfortable suburban location features 177 units and is designed with seniors’ comfort and well-being in...
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Photo of Crown Point Christian Village
1818 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
9.5
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22 reviews
9.5
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22 reviews
5 star
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The communication leaves something to be desired. Nursing staff communicates well most of the time, but the business side is not good at all. Also, they have lost 3 deliveries. 2 were replaced, while one ...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Count on Crown Point Christian Village to help you live better and age with grace. On our scenic 70-acre campus in Crown Point, Indiana, you’ll find a welcoming, serene and safe Christian community that feels like home. You’ll make new friends and stay close to family. And with all of your needs...
Photo of Virginia Place
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9.4
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35 reviews
9.4
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35 reviews
5 star
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I heard recently that Virginia Place might be closing... The facility is very homey, clean and all of the staff are friendly. I think they need a new food menu. A lot of the meat served is not chewable.
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.
Virginia Place is located just south of Forest Hill Park in the small town of Merrillville Indiana. Merrillville is located just 15 minutes south of Lake Michigan which is a popular recreational destination for our residents and their families. Our beautiful community is a single story building...
Photo of Riverside Assisted Living and Memory Care, a CCRC
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9.3
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15 reviews
9.3
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15 reviews
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Great staff, friendly atmosphere, clean facility and helpful when my mother needs help or has questions. Overall, fantastic environment for my mother.
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.
Riverside Senior Life is the areas only full continuum of care, with over 20 years of experience enriching lives in the community. From Independent Living to Skilled Nursing, Riverside Senior Life delivers a seamless continuum of care, unrivaled in its one-of-a-kind approach. As part of the...
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Photo of Five Star Residences of Lafayette
1616 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
9.3
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24 reviews
9.3
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24 reviews
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From the first time I visited 5 ?? they showed genuine compassion and care giving. The first visit they went out of there to say we are a family, and every single action since then has affirmed this...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
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Photo of Brookstone Estates Rantoul
77 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
8.9
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6 reviews
8.9
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6 reviews
5 star
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The food is just ok, but we LOVE Brookstone Estates. My loved one is very happy there. The staff are all very nice, she loves most of them.
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.
All Brookstone Estates independent living communities are modern, attractive and impeccably maintained, offering gracious ambiance while meeting the unique needs of each individual resident. The facilities offer a full range of services and amenities for a single, all-inclusive, yet affordable...
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Photo of Aster Place
1717 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
8.9
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27 reviews
8.9
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27 reviews
5 star
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What I like the most about Aster Place is the shuttle to take me to appoints. Also the residents are social. I would recommend this community to other families based on the experience I have had so far .
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.
American Senior Communities is proud to present this exciting new option coming soon to the Greater Lafayette area. American Senior Communities have been serving seniors for over a decade with over 60 locations dedicated to the very best customer service. Located between IU Hospital- &...
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Photo of Digby Place
88 Photos available
8.7
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37 reviews
8.7
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37 reviews
5 star
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It's a fantastic living situation. My mother is beyond happy there. It's the perfect place for her! I thank you from the bottom of my heart for finding it for her last year when we were in crisis mode....
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.
Digby Place provides thoughtful, compassionate care in a warm, senior living community. We develop individual care plans to meet the needs of each resident. A full-time registered nurse is available 24 hours a day to provide clinical oversight and coordination of care. We welcome pets and help...
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Photo of Two Hearts Homes for Seniors
1313 Photos available
8.5
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12 reviews
8.5
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12 reviews
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Two hearts is an amazing assisted living facility. When looking into a place, there is no place as good as your own home but Two hearts truly comes super close and I highly recommend it! I never thought I...
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.
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Photo of Residences at Deer Creek
1313 Photos available
8.4
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29 reviews
8.4
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29 reviews
5 star
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My sister lived here and we absolutely loved it. When we visited her, all she talked about was how wonderful the food was and couldn't believe how much better it was after being in the hospital for three...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
Conceived by a group of physicians, Residences at Deer Creek is locally owned and operated offering a unique approach to senior living: the best in traditional care, infused with a culture of independence and choice.We take pride in the fact that our Executive Director, Director of Nursing,...
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Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Welcome HomeAutumn Trace is a privately-owned company with a history of operation in rural Indiana, specializing in a hands-on approach to catered independent and assisted living. With management close by, no issue is without a quick resolution and flexibility is always an option. We provide an...
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Photo of Heritage Woods of Watseka
2323 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
8.0
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6 reviews
8.0
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6 reviews
5 star
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We recently had to switch from assisted living to memory care and the staff was excellent in helping. The facility common areas are in excellent shape. My father in laws new room stinks like urine that we...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
Many people are seeking out affordable senior housing, but they do not want to compromise on the quality of care. Heritage Woods of Watseka in Iroquois County, Illinois can provide you with the affordability and quality of care you want for your senior loved one. There are many great things to...
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Photo of Bickford of Lafayette
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8.0
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14 reviews
8.0
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14 reviews
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I moved my mom here from another Memory Care facility that is considered top notch. Bickford's staff was much more attentive and you didn't notice the employee shortages that so many other facilities were...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
We began our quest into senior living because of our love for our beloved mother, Mary Bickford, whose needs became too great for us to manage.  As we researched senior living options, we were shocked at our findings.  The options offered too much or too little — none met her needs and...
Photo of Beehive Homes of Lafayette Memory Care
66 Photos available
8.0
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9 reviews
8.0
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9 reviews
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Beehive Homes is such a great place because it is a small nursing home community. Not that many residents. Because a doctor owns and runs the facility, there is quick turnaround for things such as flu...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
Photo of Asbury of Kankakee Supportive Living and Memory Care
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My loved one was welcomed into the community very sweetly. She did not want to be there at all and did not want to move. But they took her by the hand and got her comfortable. And by the next day when I...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
Asbury of Kankakee Supportive Living's program is designed to promote independence, dignity, respect and well-being for residents in a cost-effective manner. Depending on an individual’s financial and health status, Medicaid will reimburse Asbury of Kankakee for a qualifying resident’s cost of...
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3.0
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3 reviews
3.0
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3 reviews
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My mother was recently @ Aperion Care Demotte for rehab and we were very happy with her care. The facility is clean, the staff were always very helpful and accommodating. I would definitely recommend...
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.
Photo of Ascension Living Heritage Village
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Staff is very knowledgeable, my room was always clean, good is good, everyone is very helpful. i would highly recommend Heritage Village.
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.
Presence Heritage Village enables residents to age in place. Enjoy an active lifestyle without worrying about home maintenance in our independent living apartments. If your health care needs change, assisted living, rehabilitation, long-term skilled nursing care and adult day services are all...
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Photo of Bickford of Bourbonnais
1717 Photos available
6.9
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20 reviews
6.9
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20 reviews
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I really like the facility, the nurses are just wonderful, the staff ate very good. Y only criticism is the CNAs don't seem to keep any schedule of what to do for the residents...emptying garbage, changing...
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.
With our HigherPath senior health model leading the way, Bickford redefines senior living. It's not just about care; it's about proactive well-being, enabling your loved one to live happier, healthier — longer.Our approach clearly resonates — our happiness ratings among residents are double the...
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Photo of Heritage Woods of Manteno
1818 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
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Overall our families experience has been great, when we come to visit all of the staff members have been great. The cleanliness of the community is amazing we are very very impressed. As far as we know the...
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.
Heritage Woods of Manteno is located in the village of Manteno, IL, a peaceful area with its own form of simple beauty. This assisted living community is part of a residential area that is developing, and it is a great place for seniors to call home. Those who come to visit the residents of this...
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I have my Mom going to the day care here and have been very pleased with the care and service they’re providing. She seems to be happy and is content with the activities that they provide her. The food is...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
Lowell, IN is a close knit community, complete with an abundance of greenspace and full of friendly neighbors. Cedar Creek Health Campus is much the same, and is proud to offer residents of Lowell and the surrounding community a warm and welcoming place to call home. Residents will find many...
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This facility is a hidden gem ! Manteno Springs provides mom with a large room, 3 meals a day, housekeeping and laundry service. When she is ill and needs additional care, they coordinate services. They...
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.
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Photo of University Place, a CCRC
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2.0
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14 reviews
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It is a smaller community so it has a more cohesive community feel. Everyone knows each other and helps each other. The grounds are beautiful. They have lots of sidewalks. The food is good. They have several...
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.
One of the best things about our changing times is the way more and more people see themselves as they grow older. People have greater expectations of this time of life. They want to do more, learn more, maintain good health and be less burdened. No doubt you share those expectations. There is a...
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Cost of assisted living in Effner, IL

The average cost of senior living in Effner is $4,229 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Rossville, IL with an average of $3,978 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Effner, IL vs. nearby cities

Effner, IL
$4,229/mo
$4,258/mo
$4,315/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Effner, IL vs. the state and national average

Effner, IL
$4,229/mo
U.S. national average
$4,562/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Effner vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$4,229/mo
$4,229/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Effner, IL by room type

Semi-Private
$4,062/mo
Studio
$4,576/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,548/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,279/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,082/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Effner over time

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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Effner, IL

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Effner.

What families are saying about assisted living in Effner

Recent reviews for assisted living in Effner

Villas of Holly Brook and Reflections - Rantoul

3.9
A beautiful facility with spacious rooms and nice amenities. My experience with Hollybrook is probably not typical, but during a very stressful 3 weeks, the staff stepped up and helped my family through a very difficult time. Shortly after moving into the assisted living, my dad was moved to ...
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Riverside Assisted Living and Memory Care, a CCRC in Kankakee, IL

5.0
Very good place to recover and all staff members were great. We picked this community, because it was close to home, heard good things about this community and it worked for me and my family.

Ascension Living Heritage Village in Kankakee, IL

5.0
Let me tell ya! Everyone is so nice; therapy has exceeded my expectations. I highly recommend Heritage Village

Effner review score based on 173 family reviews

7.2
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This proprietary review score is based on 173 reviews of 58 Effner assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Effner 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

Effner review score compared against nearby cities

7.2
Effner, IL58 facilities
7.1
Sheldon, IL59 facilities
7.2
Iroquois, IL66 facilities

Review subcategories for Effner 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 173 reviews of 58 Effner assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Effner 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.
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Cleanliness
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Friendliness
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Care services
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4.2
Staff
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Meals & dining
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Effner assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Effner assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Effner, 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 Effner 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 Effner that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Effner, ILNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
56.9%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
43.1%
33.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
98.3%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.3%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
72.4%
57.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
20.7%
30.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
98.3%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
62.1%
48.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
62.1%
53.8%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Effner 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 Effner Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Effner, ILNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
65.5%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
36.2%
32.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
48.3%
41.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
10.3%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Effner 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 Effner partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Effner, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
53.4%
27%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
46.6%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
44.8%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
46.6%
35.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
8.6%
13%
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Availability of select dining options in Effner 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 Effner communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Effner, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
37.9%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
65.5%
42%
Room service
Room service
43.1%
35.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
25.9%
17.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Effner 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 Effner offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Effner, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
67.2%
46.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
43.1%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
37.9%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
58.6%
50%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
69%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
75.9%
52.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
51.7%
41%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
55.2%
34%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
55.2%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
63.8%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
65.5%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
50%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
41.4%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
65.5%
45.6%
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State regulations for assisted living in Effner

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 Effner protect seniors.

Learn about Illinois Assisted Living regulations

Frequently Asked Questions

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