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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
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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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I would highly recommend Villas of Holly Brook. The staff were attentive, the community was clean, and they were courteous. The community was able to work with hospice care, and they worked as a team very...
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.
At the Villas of Holly Brook and Reflections Memory Care, you will have the perfect balance of independence and living the standard you need, want and deserve. We ca do it ALL! We cook! We clean! We do the laundry! We also take care of the yard. We are here to serve our residents 24 hours a...
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My Mom has lived at Heritage Woods for about a year and likes it very much. She has a 1 br apt & has her cat with her. The CNA's are very caring & they & the nursing staff have always notified me right away...
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.
Heritage Woods of Charleston is a quaint set of senior living apartments located in the heart of Charleston, Illinois.It offers a home for aging loved ones who want to maintain their independence with just a little help. At Heritage Woods of Charleston, we pride ourselves in providing a safe...
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The staff seem to be involved with the residents and they try to keep them active. I like how they are always wanting to come up and share how dad is doing. The food looks good and they have a variety of...
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.
Life's Journey Senior Living - Mattoon is located on the east side of Mattoon. We have two buildings, each of which are split in half making four separate homes. Our homes range in capacities from 12 to 16 neighbors. Each home has its own living rooms, media rooms, dining rooms, laundry services,...
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They were very helpful. The facility was clean. They took good care of my loved one. I don't have any issues or complaints about that. However, we took him out of respite care earlier than we thought we...
Provides: Memory 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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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
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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, 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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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, 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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Home Care, 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.
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, Memory Care, 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.
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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Absolutely wonderful place. It is a great to know that my Mom is being taken care of and loved while I cannot be with her. Their atmosphere is very comfortable and feels like home. The food is good and...
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.
Life's Journey Senior Living - Paris is a Memory Care community located in Paris, Illinois. The community opened in July 2013 and can serve 24 residents. Our residents enjoy a collection of amenities and services. With a loving and compassionate staff, neighbors can enjoy a dignified lifestyle...
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: Memory 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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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 Trace Senior Living Communities are designed to support the ability for seniors to age-in-place and experience a lifestyle that honors their independence. For aging adults who may need additional support beyond the amenities included in the monthly fee, we offer services to accommodate...
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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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My husband was at Aspen Creek in Sullivan for 5 years. They are absolute angels. They have been like our family since the day we came. The care they gave him was so good. Over a 5 year period, he was up...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
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.
Aspen Creek of Sullivan is a senior care home located in community of Sullivan in Moultie County, IL. With a population of 4,400 residents, Sullivan has small-town charm and natural beauty to spare. Besides a significant number of well-kept, historic buildings Sullivan boasts one of the best...
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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.
Courtyard Estates of Sullivan is a modern, beautiful assisted living community located in the residential neighborhood of Sullivan, Illinois. You'll enjoy our incredible spaces indoors while also spending plenty of time on our outdoor paths and patios or even under the gazebo. And, when you do...
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
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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: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
On behalf of our team of caregivers and support staff, thank you for considering our healthcare center. We offer a full range of medical services to meet the individual needs of our residents, including short-term rehabilitative services and long-term skilled care. Working with the resident’s...
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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
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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.

Cost of assisted living in Homer, IL

The average cost of senior living in Homer is $4,676 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Indianola, IL with an average of $4,138 per month.

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

Homer, IL
$4,676/mo
$4,831/mo
$4,749/mo

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

Homer, IL
$4,676/mo
U.S. national average
$4,562/mo

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

Assisted Living
$4,676/mo
$4,689/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,907/mo
Private
$2,860/mo
Studio
$4,261/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,310/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,150/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Homer over time

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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Homer, 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 Homer.

What families are saying about assisted living in Homer

Recent reviews for assisted living in Homer

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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Heritage Woods of Charleston

4.9
I have lived here for about a year and a half. I have enjoyed it immensely. Very friendly people live and work here. I recommend it for people 65 years old and older. We get three meals a day plus snacks. We get activities that are great. We have exercise programs for 45 minutes at least 2 times ...
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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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Homer review score based on 121 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 121 reviews of 49 Homer assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Homer 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

Homer review score compared against nearby cities

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Homer, IL49 facilities
7.4
Ogden, IL51 facilities
5.3
Sidney, IL8 facilities

Review subcategories for Homer 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 121 reviews of 49 Homer assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Homer 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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4.5
Friendliness
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4.6
Care services
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4.2
Staff
4.5
4.5
Meals & dining
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Activities
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Homer assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Homer assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Homer, 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 Homer 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 Homer 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
44.9%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
14.3%
33.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
95.9%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
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*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
63.3%
57.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
14.3%
30.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
95.9%
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Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
49%
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Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
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Availability of select dementia care services in Homer 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 Homer 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
51%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
30.6%
32.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
36.7%
41.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Homer 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 Homer 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
53.1%
27%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
38.8%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
40.8%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
24.5%
35.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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Availability of select dining options in Homer 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 Homer communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
12.2%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
51%
42%
Room service
Room service
36.7%
35.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Homer 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 Homer offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
49%
46.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
38.8%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
34.7%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
55.1%
50%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
57.1%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
59.2%
52.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
46.9%
41%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
34.7%
34%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
36.7%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
53.1%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
57.1%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
38.8%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
26.5%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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State regulations for assisted living in Homer

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 Homer protect seniors.

Learn about Illinois Assisted Living regulations

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There are 61 assisted living facilities near Homer, Illinois. See the full list.

The best assisted living facilities near you in Homer, Illinois are Carriage Crossing Arcola and Carriage Crossing Champaign. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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