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Photo of Carriage Crossing ChampaignCommunity card badge
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My mom is currently a resident at Carriage Crossing Champaign. The friendliness is great. The cleanliness and the staff are okay. There is insufficient staffing, especially nursing support, which I see as a...
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.
Nestled in the city’s beautiful Liberty on the Lake subdivision, Carriage Crossing Champaign is just a short drive from Carle Clinic and downtown. Enjoy easy access to one of Illinois’ most renowned dining scenes, boutique shopping, local festivals, university events and more. Our welcoming...
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44 Floor plans available
9.3
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57 reviews
9.3
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I would rate Brookdale at a 5 in all categories, they are very helpful, friendly and genuinely care about the residents. My mother is improving every day. She's doing well and starting to get out of her...
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.
Redefine your independence with a little help and a lot of living.If you’re living a mostly independent lifestyle, but you could use an extra hand with some of your day-to-day activities, our senior living community with both assisted living and memory care could be right for you. Assisted living...
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The people here are very helpful and kind. They are willing to pitch in wherever they are needed. When I first moved in the meals always I s had 2 choices. Now there is only 1 choice. They do have an...
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.
Evergreen Place Assisted Living offers worry-free living, where independence thrives and compassionate care is always nearby. Our beautiful campus also offers Traditional and Road to Home Respite Care. We welcome you to learn more and visit our community of care, where friendships flourish and...
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44 Floor plans available
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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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The main reason we chose Arbor Rose of Monicello was because of the family atmosphere. I would tell others looking into any facility to make sure and look for the care that is received, and not just all of...
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.
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24 reviews
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Facilities all have ups and downs with staff. My main concern is with cleanliness of the floor within my mom's apt. Rest of common areas are great. I've shared my concern with them. No matter what time of...
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.
At Bickford, there's always something exciting happening in our senior living community. Picture your loved one relishing freshly-cooked meals, always assured of a friendly caregiver's presence, and a schedule overflowing with lively activities. We pride ourselves on our dedicated team, committed...
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8.0
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Our loved one had told us she enjoyed staying at Amber Glen. They have such wonderful staff members working there. Based on the experience we have had so far, we would recommend this community to other...
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.
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Photo of The Glenwood Assisted Living of Mahomet
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Everything a 5! Mom back in rehab right now praying she be able to go back to Mahomet. Love this place and would highly recommend it.
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.
Experience respectful assisted living in a beautiful space when you choose The Glenwood of Mahomet, assisted living community located in Mahomet, Illinois. Our acres of beautiful landscaping, incredible attention to detail, and modern spaces really make it a home-like location and one that's...
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8.0
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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 Brookstone Estates Tuscola
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44 Floor plans available
8.0
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Mom has a really nice apartment that's very comfortable for her. She's not a real sociable person but she does have friends there.
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.
Good Neighbor Care carries on the Brookstone tradition, providing a senior care program that supports individual freedom and promotes the dignity of each resident. Brookstone communities are all nestled in small Illinois towns of 10,000 to 20,000 residents where families can feel satisfied their...
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Photo of Bridle Brook
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7.2
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39 reviews
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I believe they have the same issues as other facilities - retaining quality help, specifically CNA's & frequently having to hire people not suited to caring for elderly. They don't last long. Turnover 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.
Since 1990, Capital Senior Living has grown to become one of the largest senior living providers in the United States. With a goal of offering affordable housing and an enriched lifestyle to thousands of seniors, our dedicated team of professionals succeeds in providing quality care in each of...
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Wonderful staff! Great activities! Ive made a lot of good friends since I moved in.
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.
Eagle's View Supportive Living and Memory Care provides a wonderful alternative to a nursing home or to those struggling alone at home. We are a community that promotes independence while providing additional assistance as needed with dignity and respect. Our focus is on providing residents with...
Photo of Villas of Holly Brook and Reflections - Rantoul
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The facility is clean mostly great except a few times we saw my loved one had incident in their bathroom and we had to request they call housekeeping and following visit they had not gotten to it. Great...
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.
Never before have elegance and value been so perfectly defined in a beautifully master-planned community. the Villas of Holly Brook Assisted Living is committed to standards of excellence in design, construction, amenities, lifestyle, security and affordability.Our experienced, warm and caring...
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Caring staff but not enough staff. Make sure to communicate needs and follow up that they are done. Facility itself is beautiful and newer.
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.
Photo of Bowman Estates
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My mother feels very safe the staff is wonderful with her. So far the family and i have noticed that since the move to the community her health has improved so much. The staff goes above and beyond to make...
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.
The Bowman Estates assisted living community, which is the only affordable assisted living community in Vermilion County, is managed by senior living provider BMA Management Ltd., the largest provider of affordable assisted living in Illinois. Designed to serve adults 65 and older of all incomes...
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The staff are superb in meeting our needs. They are friendly and greet each resident by name. Mom likes the food and has even started participating in a few of the activities such as movie night. They keep...
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.
Welcome to a gracious affordable assisted living lifestyle community. At Prairie Winds, you'll enjoy friendly neighbors to share common life experiences and an active community full of choices. Our emphasis is on maintaining your health, wellness, dignity and independence.  When you...
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This is a community I would recommend, they are taking very good care of my mother. She is doing well here and I'am pleased. It is a good looking community, they do a good job with keeping her room and 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.
Photo of Reflections Memory Care - Savoy
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The community is very clean, and our loved one seems to be very well taken care. Our loved one absolutely loves the meals, he has gained weight, and there are ample snacks. The activities are great, we do...
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.
Reflections Memory Care Communities offer individualized healthcare plans, supervision by a nurse in a secured building that includes activity stations, outdoor walking paths and sensory gardens. Families will find peace of mind knowing that their loved one is being cared for in a state-of-the...
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Savoy Villas of Hollybrook is a wonderful place for my mom who is settling into her new home. The place is very clean and well decorated. The staff is very friendly and warm and caring with the care of my...
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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Overall I think they did a pretty good job. They did what they said they were going to do for my loved one. They were good about calling and following up with us if anything came up. He didn't really care...
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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At The Oaks, there is not a nurse on staff. So family members have to ensure that pill boxes are filled. You will want to have multiple pill boxes in the event you live many miles away. They are quaint and...
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.
The Oaks Manor was built in 2008, by and for the community by local business professionals. You will receive high-quality support when dealing with life’s many challenges. Your safety and security is our first goal followed closely by our goals to meet all your expectations, so you can live in...
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My loved one was previously a resident at Windsor Court Savoy. The management team and staff were excellent. The facility was clean and well maintained. The food was good. In fact, it was so good that my...
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.
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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.
Twenty minutes from Champaign-Urbana. Neatly tucked away by highway 45 in Rantoul, Illinois, is the Ultimate Retirement Community for you. Prairie Village Retirement Community offers independent and assisted living rental apartments at an affordable rate. Come see us and experience active senior...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Home Care, Nursing Homes
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.
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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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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.

Cost of assisted living in Ellis, IL

The average cost of senior living in Ellis is $4,664 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Loda, IL with an average of $3,623 per month.

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

Ellis, IL
$4,664/mo
$3,671/mo
$4,059/mo

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

Ellis, IL
$4,664/mo
U.S. national average
$4,562/mo

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

Assisted Living
$4,664/mo
$4,664/mo

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

Semi-Private
$6,034/mo
Studio
$4,396/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,282/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,365/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Ellis over time

Ellis, ILIL stateNational

Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Ellis, 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 Ellis.

What families are saying about assisted living in Ellis

Recent reviews for assisted living in Ellis

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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Bickford of Champaign

4.7
The staff were friendly and encouraging and so supportive. My brother (the resident) entered The Bickford on hospice because of failure to thrive and within three months he was well enough to be taken off hospice. We had very little difficulty getting in contact with the staff, and they ...
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Brookstone Estates Tuscola

4.6
It's a very friendly place. They are very respectful to the residents. And they show true concern and care for them The facility is good. They clean the apartments every week. My loved one likes the food for the most part, although he's not picky. Sometimes it can be tough / hard to eat, ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Dedicated and rotating staff. Some reviews mention the consistent rotation of staff at various communities, such as Brookdale Urbana, making it essential for families to build strong relationships with caregivers. However, others, like Carriage Crossing Champaign, express concerns about insufficient staffing, particularl ...
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Quality and varied meals. Throughout the reviews, the quality of meals stands out as a major factor in residents' overall satisfaction with their community. At Bridle Brook, the chef's passion and expertise are highlighted, while Brookdale Urbana mentions the improvement in meals with a new chef.
Engaging activities for residents. Activities play a significant role in residents' lives, as mentioned in several reviews, such as Brookdale Urbana and Carriage Crossing Champaign, which praise the wide range of offerings and their role in socializing and promoting engagement.
Friendly and helpful community atmosphere. Reviews consistently express appreciation for the friendly and welcoming atmosphere at communities like Carriage Crossing Champaign and Bridle Brook, where residents and staff form strong connections and care for one another.
Effective communication with families. Clear and frequent communication between families and staff is a priority for many residents and their loved ones, as mentioned in reviews for Carriage Crossing Champaign and Bickford of Champaign, which highlight the importance of keeping everyone informed and involved in care.
Clean and well-maintained facilities. Maintaining a clean and well-kept environment is essential for residents' comfort and health. Reviews for Heritage Woods of Watseka and The Oaks Manor mention the excellent shape of the common areas and the cleanliness of the residents' rooms.
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Ellis review score based on 67 family reviews

8.2
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This proprietary review score is based on 67 reviews of 32 Ellis assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Ellis 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

Ellis review score compared against nearby cities

8.2
Ellis, IL32 facilities
8.9
Potomac, IL8 facilities
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Review subcategories for Ellis 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 67 reviews of 32 Ellis assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Ellis 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.
Ellis, IL averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.5
4.5
Friendliness
4.7
4.6
Care services
4.2
4.2
Staff
4.5
4.5
Meals & dining
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4.1
Activities
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4.1
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Ellis assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ellis assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ellis, 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 Ellis 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 Ellis that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Ellis, ILNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
43.8%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
15.6%
33.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
96.9%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
68.8%
57.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
9.4%
30.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
53.1%
48.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
53.1%
53.8%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Ellis 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 Ellis Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Ellis, ILNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
46.9%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
31.3%
32.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
34.4%
41.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
12.5%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Ellis 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 Ellis partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Ellis, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
56.3%
27%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
40.6%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
40.6%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
34.4%
35.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9.4%
13%
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Availability of select dining options in Ellis 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 Ellis communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Ellis, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
12.5%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
56.3%
42%
Room service
Room service
34.4%
35.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.5%
17.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ellis 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 Ellis offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Ellis, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
59.4%
46.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
40.6%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
28.1%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
56.3%
50%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
62.5%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
65.6%
52.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
53.1%
41%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
43.8%
34%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
37.5%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
53.1%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
59.4%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
40.6%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
31.3%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
56.3%
45.6%
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State regulations for assisted living in Ellis

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 Ellis protect seniors.

Learn about Illinois Assisted Living regulations

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