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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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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
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.
Located in Historical Vincennes Indiana, BridgePointe Health Campus provides our residents with a serene and familiar setting to call home. Residents who are interested in the local history can enjoy activities outside the campus such as, touring the George Roger Clark Memorial, and visiting...
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
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: 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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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.
It’s your life……so live it to the fullest at Miller’s Senior Living Community. Sullivan’s premier assisted living community offers a gracious lifestyle for America’s Greatest Generation, our Seniors, giving family members that peace-of-mind. Upon entering our community, a gathering area...
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
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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.
RiverOaks Health Campus is nestled in a wooded area just outside the city limits of Princeton, where sightings of deer, squirrel, birds and other wildlife are common events. We are conveniently located along US Hwy 41 just 30 minutes south of Vincennes and 30 minutes north of Evansville....

Cost of assisted living in Wakefield, IL

The average cost of senior living in Wakefield is $4,369 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Louisville, IL with an average of $3,818 per month.

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

Wakefield, IL
$4,369/mo
$4,247/mo

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

Wakefield, IL
$4,369/mo
U.S. national average
$4,562/mo

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

Assisted Living
$4,369/mo
$4,369/mo

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

Semi-Private
$6,500/mo
Studio
$3,902/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,145/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,692/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Wakefield over time

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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Wakefield, 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 Wakefield.

What families are saying about assisted living in Wakefield

Recent reviews for assisted living in Wakefield

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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Brookstone Estates of Olney

3.7
My father felt very isolated there as they did not have many activities he was interested in. He did not like the food but the personnel were friendly to him and helped him to meals and gave him his medications but otherwise he did not see them very often as he did not leave his room. He was 99 ...
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Wakefield review score based on 67 family reviews

8.0
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This proprietary review score is based on 67 reviews of 36 Wakefield assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Wakefield 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

Wakefield review score compared against nearby cities

8.0
Wakefield, IL36 facilities
8.9
Sailor Springs, IL7 facilities
7.7
Noble, IL38 facilities

Review subcategories for Wakefield 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 36 Wakefield assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Wakefield 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.
Wakefield, IL averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.7
4.5
Friendliness
4.8
4.6
Care services
4.7
4.2
Staff
4.7
4.5
Meals & dining
4.2
4.1
Activities
4.2
4.1
Value for cost*
4.1
4.1
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Wakefield assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Wakefield assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Wakefield, 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 Wakefield 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 Wakefield that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Wakefield, ILNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
27.8%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
5.6%
33.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
94.4%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
55.6%
57.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
13.9%
30.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
94.4%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
44.4%
48.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
58.3%
53.8%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Wakefield 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 Wakefield Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Wakefield, ILNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
55.6%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
13.9%
32.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
19.4%
41.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
8.3%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Wakefield 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 Wakefield partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Wakefield, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
41.7%
27%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33.3%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
33.3%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
22.2%
35.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
2.8%
13%
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Availability of select dining options in Wakefield 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 Wakefield communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Wakefield, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
16.7%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
41.7%
42%
Room service
Room service
27.8%
35.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.1%
17.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Wakefield 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 Wakefield offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Wakefield, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
30.6%
46.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
30.6%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
30.6%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
41.7%
50%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
52.8%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
61.1%
52.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
36.1%
41%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
30.6%
34%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
38.9%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
52.8%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
55.6%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
33.3%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
22.2%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
52.8%
45.6%
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State regulations for assisted living in Wakefield

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 Wakefield protect seniors.

Learn about Illinois Assisted Living regulations

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