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Great staff! Everyone goes out of the way to provide the resident whatever they want or need. Well kept facility. My mom loves living there.
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 Villas of Holly Brook is the premier assisted living community in Southern Illinois. We are managed by Meridian Senior Living, a national leader in providing quality care for seniors. The community offers 1BR, 2BR, and 2BR deluxe apartment floor plans. Our staffing includes a 40-hour /week RN...
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I would recommend to others. Our resident is [age removed] and the staff there call him by name and encourage him to participate in activities. He regularly goes to Bingo and eats meals with the other...
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.
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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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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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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
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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.
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...
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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: Independent Living
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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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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
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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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Cost of independent living in Crab Orchard Estates, IL

The average cost of senior living in Crab Orchard Estates is $4,424 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Bush, IL with an average of $3,656 per month.

Independent living costs in Crab Orchard Estates, IL, vs. nearby cities

Crab Orchard Estates, IL
$4,424/mo
$4,424/mo

Independent living costs in Crab Orchard Estates, IL, vs. state and national averages

Crab Orchard Estates, IL
$4,424/mo
U.S. national average
$4,024/mo

Independent living costs in Crab Orchard Estates, IL, vs. other senior living options

$4,551/mo
Independent Living
$4,424/mo

Independent living costs in Crab Orchard Estates, IL, by floor plan type

Senior living costs in Crab Orchard Estates 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: Crab Orchard Estates, IL
Column state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Community typeCrab Orchard Estates, ILIllinoisU.S.
Independent Living$4,424/mo$4,334/mo$4,024/mo
Assisted Living$4,551/mo$5,153/mo$4,565/mo
Memory Care$4,551/mo$5,170/mo$4,803/mo
Independent Living
Crab Orchard Estates, IL:$4,424/mo
Illinois:$4,334/mo
U.S.:$4,024/mo
Assisted Living
Crab Orchard Estates, IL:$4,551/mo
Illinois:$5,153/mo
U.S.:$4,565/mo
Memory Care
Crab Orchard Estates, IL:$4,551/mo
Illinois:$5,170/mo
U.S.:$4,803/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Crab Orchard Estates

Recent reviews for independent living in Crab Orchard Estates

Fifth Season Residential in Marion, IL

4.8
We picked this community, because the situation called for someplace close to home.[name removed] at A Place for Mom mentioned Fifth Seasons in Benton and helped us connect with the right person to set up a tour. Mom loved it. People in Benton spoke highly of the facility It's a very friendly ...
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Fifth Season Residential in Benton, IL

4.6
The staff is very friendly and helpful.

Sunshine Gardens in Marion, IL

5.0
We have been very pleased with them. The food is really good there. We have eaten there like 3 or 4 times and have enjoyed it every time, it's all home cooked. It's open and airy, with a Florida resort feel, and she really liked that, it's one of the reasons we chose them.

Crab Orchard Estates independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Crab Orchard Estates independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Crab Orchard Estates, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Crab Orchard Estates independent living

Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Crab Orchard Estates partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Crab Orchard Estates, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
22.2%
20.3%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
11.1%
34%
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Availability of select dining options in Crab Orchard Estates independent living

Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Crab Orchard Estates communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Crab Orchard Estates, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
11.1%
36.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
11.1%
43.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Crab Orchard Estates independent 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 independent living communities in Crab Orchard Estates offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Crab Orchard Estates, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
22.2%
45.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
11.1%
32.7%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
11.1%
49.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
22.2%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
22.2%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
22.2%
43%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
22.2%
37.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
11.1%
41.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
22.2%
47.4%
Live performances
Live performances
22.2%
47.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
22.2%
39.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
22.2%
46.9%
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Villas of Holly Brook Herrin, The Landings at Reed Station Crossing and Century Assisted Living are the top-rated independent living facilities near Crab Orchard Estates, Illinois. See full list of communities.
There are 9 independent living facilities near Crab Orchard Estates, Illinois. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in Crab Orchard Estates, Illinois is Villas of Holly Brook Herrin. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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