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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Jackson County, IL
If you’re looking for assisted living in Jackson County, our local senior living advisors can help you find a safe, welcoming community for you or your loved one. Whether you’re searching for luxury assisted living in Jackson County or sticking to a budget, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of assisted living in Jackson County.
From there, we’ll show you the best assisted living communities in Jackson County for your family member’s budget, lifestyle, and personal care needs. With 49 assisted living facilities in the Jackson County area, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find a secure and social community for this next stage of life.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Carbondale, Anna and Murphysboro.
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One of the best facilities in the area. It has the feel of a resort instead of an assisted living facility. The staff is awesome. The food is wonderful. They use fresh food not just heat and serve from 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.
Memory Care Coming Soon! Wait list now forming. Sunshine Gardens is one of the largest independently owned assisted living facilities in Southern Illinois offering full spectrum of services at an affordable fee. We recognize that each individual has his or her own personal needs and we focus on...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
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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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.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Cost of assisted living in Jackson County, IL
The average cost of senior living in Jackson County is $4,228 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Grand Tower, IL with an average of $4,129 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Jackson County, IL vs. nearby counties
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Jackson County, IL vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Jackson County vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Jackson County, IL by room type
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Average cost of Assisted Living in Jackson County over time
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Jackson County, 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 Jackson County.
Private income options in Illinois
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VA benefits in Illinois
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Medicare and Medicaid in Illinois
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What families are saying about assisted living in Jackson County
Recent reviews for assisted living in Jackson County
Brookstone of Harrisburg
5.0
Everything is going quite well for my mom at Brookstone! The facility is well maintained and the staff are doing a great job with my mom. The food is also just fine for her. Overall, we are very pleased with her stay!
Heritage Woods of Mt Vernon in Mount Vernon, IL
5.0
My loved one is very happy living at Heritage Woods. The staff are doing a good job. The food is good. The community is clean and well taken care of. They offer daily activities.
Addington Place of Sparta
5.0
Whenever I go to visit my mother, the facility is clean and residents are engaged with one another. I don’t worry about my mother being by herself, because she always has another resident with her. She is in memory care, and I have seen staff interact with other residents and they are caring ...
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Jackson County review score based on 56 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 56 reviews of 40 Jackson County assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Jackson County 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
Jackson County review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Jackson County 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 56 reviews of 40 Jackson County assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Jackson County 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.Jackson County, IL averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.7
4.5
Friendliness
4.9
4.6
Care services
4.6
4.2
Staff
4.7
4.5
Meals & dining
4.2
4.1
Activities
4.3
4.1
Value for cost*
4.4
4.1
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Jackson County assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Jackson County assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Jackson County, 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 Jackson County 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 Jackson County 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
27.5%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
7.5%
33.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
47.5%
57.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
12.5%
30.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
97.5%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
40%
48.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
45%
53.8%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Jackson County 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 Jackson County 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
32.5%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
22.5%
32.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
25%
41.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
20%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Jackson County 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 Jackson County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
25%
27%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
32.5%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
27.5%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
10%
35.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
2.5%
13%
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Availability of select dining options in Jackson County 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 Jackson County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
15%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
30%
42%
Room service
Room service
10%
35.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.5%
17.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Jackson County 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 Jackson County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
32.5%
46.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
15%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
17.5%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
42.5%
50%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
45%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
42.5%
52.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40%
41%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
20%
34%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
20%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
32.5%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
45%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
20%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
22.5%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
32.5%
45.6%
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State regulations for assisted living in Jackson County
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 Jackson County protect seniors.
Frequently Asked Questions
Villas of Holly Brook Herrin, The Landings at Reed Station Crossing and Fifth Season Residential are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Jackson County, Illinois. See full list of communities.
There are 49 assisted living facilities near Jackson County, Illinois. See the full list.
The best assisted living facility near you in Jackson County, Illinois is The Landings at Reed Station Crossing. This assisted living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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Assisted Living in Cities Near Jackson County
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- Wolf Lake, Illinois
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