About Assisted LivingAssisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.Complete guide to assisted livingBest of 2025 Assisted Living Winners
About Memory CareMemory 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. Complete guide to memory careBest of 2025 Memory Care Winners
About Independent LivingIndependent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.Complete guide to independent livingBest of 2025 Independent Living Winners
About Senior LivingSenior living is a term used to describe various housing and care options for older adults from maintenance-free, 55+ facilities for active seniors, to secure, fully staffed facilities for seniors with Alzheimer's or dementia. Complete guide to senior livingFind senior living facilities near you
About Nursing HomesNursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.Complete guide to Nursing Homes
About Senior ApartmentsSenior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.Complete guide to Senior Apartments
About Care HomesResidential 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.Complete guide to care homes
Veteran ResourcesVA benefits for long-term care, such as Aid and Attendance benefits, can help eligible veterans and their surviving spouses pay for senior care.Guide to VA benefits for long-term care
Senior Living Home

NON -CHALLENGER h1 from CMS10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Woodlawn, IL

Answer a few questions to get personalized results
Who are you searching for?

If you’re looking for assisted living in Woodlawn, 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 Woodlawn or sticking to a budget, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of assisted living in Woodlawn.

From there, we’ll show you the best assisted living communities in Woodlawn for your family member’s budget, lifestyle, and personal care needs. With 51 assisted living facilities in the Woodlawn 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 Summersville.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Mount Vernon, Pinckneyville and Salem.

ShortCode tests:
top3CommunitiesWithLinks: Villas at St. James, Villas of Holly Brook Herrin and The Glenwood Supportive Living of Greenville
zipAveragecost: $4,549

Woodlawn Assisted Living Facilities | 362 Reviews

Showing 45 communities
Last Updated: 12/24/25
Sort by
Filter by
Review Score
Distance
See communities with
Amenities
Providers
8.9
Review score
5 reviews
8.9
Review score
5 reviews
5 star
100%
4 star
0%
3 star
0%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
See all reviews
Revela exceeds our expectations and went above them. They went out of their way to welcome my brother, offering to rent furniture at a very reasonable price. They encourage him to get out for events, etc. He...
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.
Revela at O’Fallon is less than 2 years old and puts you within a short driving distance to convenient shopping and multiple hospitals all while being nestled in the tranquility of lush greenery of O’Fallon. Next to the O'Fallon YMCA. We strive to provide exceptional care with a supportive...
See details
Photo of Lavender Ridge
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.
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 The Manor at Mason Woods
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, 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.
Photo of Heritage Woods of McLeansboro
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.
At Heritage Woods of McLeansboro IL, we boast ourselves as the affordable assisted living offering a really wonderful environment for any senior citizen that is in need. At Heritage Woods we offer a great deal of care for your loved one that you have found needs an assisted living community....
Photo of Stuart Estates
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 Residential Living Center Inc
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.
Inline cta image

Our free advisors can help

  • Compare local facilities
  • Determine care type
  • Schedule tours
  • Evaluate pricing
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.
Photo of The Voyage
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 Parkway Estates
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 Sunshine Gardens
5 star
80%
4 star
20%
3 star
0%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
See all reviews
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...
5 star
0%
4 star
100%
3 star
0%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
See all reviews
We just moved my mom in here. It's really good so far. We like it because it's close by for one thing. It's not quite as nice as were she was but it's more affordable. They have lots of activities. They have...
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.
Photo of Century Assisted Living
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.
5 star
25%
4 star
50%
3 star
0%
2 star
0%
1 star
25%
See all reviews
The staff at this community are friendly and helpful. She loves the food and they keep the community clean. They offer daily activities. I would have to say the administration is a two. If the nurses need...
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.
Carbondale, Illinois is known for its community celebrations. Prairie Living at Chautauqua is an assisted living community whose residents have abundant opportunities for activities and community involvement, as well as a variety of religious and spiritual options. Known as 'Town of Poets' due to...
Photo of Willowbrook Of Vandalia #1
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 The Manor at Craig Farms
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 Woodlawn, IL

The average cost of senior living in Woodlawn is $4,549 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Ewing, IL with an average of $3,896 per month.

Assisted living costs in Woodlawn, IL, vs. nearby cities

Woodlawn, IL
$4,549/mo

Assisted living costs in Woodlawn, IL, vs. state and national averages

Woodlawn, IL
$4,549/mo
U.S. national average
$4,558/mo

Assisted living costs in Woodlawn, IL, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$4,549/mo
$4,549/mo

Assisted living costs in Woodlawn, IL, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,299/mo
Studio
$5,277/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,448/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,339/mo

Senior living costs in Woodlawn vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Woodlawn, IL
Column state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWoodlawn, ILIllinoisU.S.
Assisted Living$4,549/mo$5,149/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$4,549/mo$5,166/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$4,049/mo$4,331/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Woodlawn, IL:$4,549/mo
Illinois:$5,149/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Woodlawn, IL:$4,549/mo
Illinois:$5,166/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Woodlawn, IL:$4,049/mo
Illinois:$4,331/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Table showing 5 of 3 items. Click to show less.
Table showing 5 of 3 items. Click to show less.

Assisted living costs in Woodlawn, IL, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Woodlawn and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

Woodlawn, ILIL stateNational

Assisted living cost trends in Woodlawn, IL

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Woodlawn have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Woodlawn, IL$4,527/mo$4,162/mo+8.8%
Illinois$5,632/mo$5,379/mo+4.7%
National$5,375/mo$5,129/mo+4.8%
Woodlawn, IL
2024 average cost:$4,527/mo
2023 average cost:$4,162/mo
Percent change:+8.8%
Illinois
2024 average cost:$5,632/mo
2023 average cost:$5,379/mo
Percent change:+4.7%
National
2024 average cost:$5,375/mo
2023 average cost:$5,129/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
Table showing 5 of 3 items. Click to show less.
Table showing 5 of 3 items. Click to show less.

Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Woodlawn, 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 Woodlawn.

What families are saying about assisted living in Woodlawn

Recent reviews for assisted living in Woodlawn

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!

Cedarhurst of Breese

4.9
This has been a rewarding experience for both of us. My husband has had therapy and so have I. The employees here are first class. I consider them my friends.

Cedarhurst of Highland

4.0
My loved one was previously a resident at Cedarhurst of Highland and he really enjoyed it there. He had some really great care givers, but they did have a good bit of turnover and some of his favorite people left for other jobs. They were very caring and kind and he was well taken care of. The ...
Read more

Woodlawn review score based on 145 family reviews

8.0
Review score45 facilities145 reviewsWrite a review
This proprietary review score is based on 145 reviews of 45 Woodlawn assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Woodlawn 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

Woodlawn review score compared against nearby cities

8.0
Woodlawn, IL45 facilities
7.8
Mount Vernon, IL44 facilities
7.5
Waltonville, IL43 facilities

Review subcategories for Woodlawn 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 145 reviews of 45 Woodlawn assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Woodlawn 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.
Woodlawn, IL averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.4
4.1
Friendliness
4.5
4.1
Care services
4.3
3.8
Staff
4.4
4.0
Meals & dining
3.9
3.6
Activities
4.0
3.7
Value for cost*
3.8
3.7
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
*Learn more about cost details

Woodlawn assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Woodlawn assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Woodlawn, 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 Woodlawn 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 Woodlawn that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Woodlawn, ILNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
28.9%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
11.1%
34.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
53.3%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
22.2%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
97.8%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
40%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
53.3%
54.5%
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 Woodlawn 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 Woodlawn Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Woodlawn, ILNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
44.4%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
31.1%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
33.3%
42.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
20%
14%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Woodlawn 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 Woodlawn partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Woodlawn, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
31.1%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
42.2%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
35.6%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
15.6%
36%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
6.7%
13.4%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Woodlawn 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 Woodlawn communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Woodlawn, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
28.9%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
44.4%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
31.1%
36.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20%
18.1%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Woodlawn 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 Woodlawn offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Woodlawn, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
46.7%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
28.9%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
28.9%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
53.3%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
53.3%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
48.9%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
42.2%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
35.6%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
48.9%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
53.3%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
26.7%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
31.1%
24.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
46.7%
46.3%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

State regulations for assisted living in Woodlawn

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Illinois assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Woodlawn protect seniors.
Learn about Illinois assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

Villas at St. James, Villas of Holly Brook Herrin and The Glenwood Supportive Living of Greenville are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Woodlawn, Illinois. See full list of communities.
There are 51 assisted living facilities near Woodlawn, Illinois. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Woodlawn, Illinois are Villas of Holly Brook Herrin and The Glenwood Supportive Living of Greenville. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
Photo cta image

More questions?

Ask an A Place for Mom local advisor at no cost.

The information contained on this page is for informational purposes only and is not intended to constitute medical, legal or financial advice or create a professional relationship between A Place for Mom and the reader. Always seek the advice of your health care provider, attorney or financial advisor with respect to any particular matter, and do not act or refrain from acting on the basis of anything you have read on this site. Links to third-party websites are only for the convenience of the reader; A Place for Mom does not endorse the contents of the third-party sites.
Back to top