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22 Floor plans available
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From the administration, nurses, CNA's all the way to the cleaning staff, all do a great pb suck caring and compassion given to the residents and their families. They are earthly angels!!
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.
Sugar Creek Alzheimer’s Special Care Center is located in Normal, a charming suburb of Bloomington, Illinois. The one-story community features an outdoor courtyard, cozy common spaces, and a homelike atmosphere. Just off interstates 55 and 74, residents enjoy easy access to shopping and dining...
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Food is delicious ??. Lots of change over in staff(I think common anywhere). Wonderful activity director. She works to keep all happy and include families. She has been there a real long time. It's real...
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.
In 2018, Franciscan Ministries, sponsored by the Franciscan Sisters of Chicago, acquired a 60-acre senior living campus that was originally built and nurtured by 14 area Mennonite churches. Renamed The Village at Mercy Creek, it is now part of the Franciscan Communities, which has been providing...
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There are many things, I love about Cedarhurst but particularly, I love how warm and inviting it is from the physical space to the staff. Everyone is friendly and you can tell they truly care about their job...
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.
Located in Pekin, IL, Cedarhurst of Pekin is an elegantly furnished senior living community with 61 assisted living suites for older adults with specialized needs. Our skilled, friendly, and compassionate team members are available 24 hours a day to deliver personalized service for every...
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My loved one was previously a resident at Luther Oaks and the overall experience was very good for her. The cleanliness and friendliness were good. The staff, care services, meals and activities were also...
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.
Luther Oaks offers vibrant, grace-filled senior living in a welcoming and friendly environment in a peaceful and scenic location. Residents and team members alike share and embrace the comfort, well-being, and peace of mind of a continuing care retirement community. (CCRC) Luther Oaks has earned...
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We have really enjoyed the experience for our loved one at Timber Creek Village. The communication with the staff is pretty good. I would appreciate a little more feedback about our loved one once in a...
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.
Timber Creek Village of Lincoln is a family-owned assisted living community located in Lincoln, IL. The city of Lincoln is in Logan County and is home to about 14,500 people. Lincoln is a small town with a country feeling and beautiful views. Residents can enjoy spending time shopping with...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Never before have elegance and value been so perfectly defined in a beautifully master planned community. We are committed to standards of excellence in design, construction, amenities, lifestyle, security and affordability.Being faith based and family owned and operated, we assure that our...
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I recently moved my parents into Villas of Hollybrook from out of state. It was challenging on many levels and the staff was exceptional in helping navigate all challenges! They made sure we had all the...
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.
The Villas of Holly Brook and Reflections Memory Care is a sate-of-the-art licensed assisted living community. We offer our residents the comforts of their own home while providing for their needs with a customized care plan. Each member of our staff is committed to helping our residents live...
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We moved my parents here in Mid October. We were nervous and going through all the emotions that go along with relocating your parents into assisted living. The staff at the Lodge are fantastic and have...
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.
Live close to what you love about Manito in a neighborhood with features your family will appreciate, too.Our senior living community is thoughtfully located in an area where you can get the most out of your retirement. Restaurants, shopping, parks, pharmacies and hospitals are nearby.In...
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Everyone at Holly Brook takes such a good care of my father. The director, [name removed], was welcoming and helpful, and the head of nursing, [name removed], has gone above and beyond every step of 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.
THE INDEPENDENCE YOU WANT ... THE DAILY ASSISTANCE YOU NEED. The Villas of Holly Brook is an Assisted Living Community that offers residents carefree, retirement living at its finest. We'll do it ALL! We'll cook, clean and do the laundry. We also take care of the lawn and remove snow and ice...
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This is the best place I could find, it's like my family. People knew my name when I came in and I felt very welcomed on my first day. I couldn't have made a better decision.
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 offers worry-free living, where independence thrives and compassionate care is always nearby. Our beautiful campus offers lovely assisted living services. We offer both long term stay options and short-term respite care. We welcome you to learn more and visit our community of...
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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.
Hopedale Commons is conveniently located in the beautiful and peaceful community of Hopedale, Illinois, only 30 minutes from Peoria, Bloomington and Pekin, Illinois.Our well-trained and caring staff truly enjoy working with the elderly. It is not unusual to find a staff member stopping to chat...
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Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Castle Manor offers worry-free living, where independence thrives and compassionate care is always nearby. Our beautiful campus offers lovely supportive living options. We welcome you to learn more and visit our community of care, where friendships flourish and families find peace of mind. Live...
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Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Autumn Accolade Assisted LivingAt Autumn Accolade we are beginning our 15th year in business and we hold a Certification (CDP) Certified Dementia Practitioner. Our staff is trained and dedicated to our residents.We are only minutes from shopping, hospital, dining, and parks. We are centrally...
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Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Photo of Villas of Holly Brook and Reflections Pekin
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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My mom has lived there for seven years now. The staff is excellent and responsive; I'd start to list them by name, but I would end up missing someone - they all really are fun, caring, great people. 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.
John Evans Supportive Living opened in November of 2007. John Evans is proud to provide a choice of apartment floor plans, each designed with your comfort and ease of lifestyle in mind. Our spacious apartments are designed with a living room area, kitchenette, private full bathroom and...
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Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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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.
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Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.

Cost of assisted living in Lucas, IL

The average cost of senior living in Lucas is $4,562 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lincoln, IL with an average of $2,950 per month.

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

Lucas, IL
$4,562/mo
$4,613/mo
$3,876/mo

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

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

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

Assisted Living
$4,562/mo
$4,562/mo

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

Semi-Private
$7,395/mo
Studio
$6,303/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,383/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,062/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Lucas over time

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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Lucas, 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 Lucas.

What families are saying about assisted living in Lucas

Recent reviews for assisted living in Lucas

Sugar Creek Alzheimer's Special Care Center in Normal, IL

5.0
I can't say enough about the great care my husband has received at Sugar Creek. The staff provides great care with a genuine dose of love. Service & care with love is what they provide for the residents

Copper Creek Cottages Memory Care of Lincoln

4.0
They take great care of their residents. I would recommend to other families. They keep it clean. The ratio to staff and residents is good.

John M Evans Supportive Living Community in Pekin, IL

5.0
I like the care at this community. The staff are caring and helpful. The community is clean and it has a great setup for the residents. I was happy to see him active with the nice activites that were offered to him. The menu was wonderful and the best variety is offered. We would highly ...
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Lucas review score based on 41 family reviews

8.6
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This proprietary review score is based on 41 reviews of 19 Lucas assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Lucas 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

Lucas review score compared against nearby cities

8.6
Lucas, IL19 facilities
8.7
Armington, IL23 facilities
8.4
Hartsburg, IL15 facilities

Review subcategories for Lucas 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 41 reviews of 19 Lucas assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Lucas 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.
Lucas, IL averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.7
4.5
Friendliness
4.8
4.6
Care services
4.3
4.2
Staff
4.7
4.5
Meals & dining
4.5
4.1
Activities
4.2
4.1
Value for cost*
4.0
4.1
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Lucas assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Lucas assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Lucas, 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 Lucas 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 Lucas that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Lucas, ILNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
42.1%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
10.5%
33.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
94.7%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
63.2%
57.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
15.8%
30.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
94.7%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
47.4%
48.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
57.9%
53.8%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Lucas 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 Lucas Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Lucas, ILNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
57.9%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
26.3%
32.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
36.8%
41.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
10.5%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Lucas 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 Lucas partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Lucas, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
26.3%
27%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
26.3%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
26.3%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
15.8%
35.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Lucas 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 Lucas communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Lucas, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
15.8%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
52.6%
42%
Room service
Room service
31.6%
35.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Lucas 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 Lucas offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Lucas, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
52.6%
46.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
42.1%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
31.6%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
47.4%
50%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
57.9%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
52.6%
52.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
47.4%
41%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
31.6%
34%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
31.6%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
52.6%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
57.9%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
36.8%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
42.1%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
47.4%
45.6%
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State regulations for assisted living in Lucas

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 Lucas protect seniors.

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The best assisted living facility near you in Lucas, Illinois is Sugar Creek Alzheimer's Special Care Center. This assisted living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.

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