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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Dees, IL
If you’re looking for independent living in the Dees area, our local senior living advisors can help you each step of the way. From affordable independent living for seniors to luxury options, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of independent living in Dees. From there, we’ll show you the best independent living communities for your lifestyle, interests, and budget.
Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 11 independent living facilities in Dees, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Effingham, Mattoon and Charleston.
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[name removed] is no longer at Holly Brook, but the facility was great and the help there was amazing and everything was great thanks
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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Everyone is very friendly and helpful. I can't say that he's happy but he is adjusting in a healthy way. Based on the experience we have had, we would recommend this community to other families.
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.
Good Neighbor Care carries on the Brookstone tradition, providing a senior care program that supports individual freedom and promotes the dignity of each resident. Brookstone communities are all nestled in small Illinois towns of 10,000 to 20,000 residents where families can feel satisfied their...
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They are wonderful! The size is great. It's a small facility so the patient care is better and more direct. And they have a true home cooked meal 2x a day.
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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My husband and I had to find a place for his mother because she was not fit to live by herself anymore and A Place for Mom suggested Brookstone. When I called them and spoke with them on the phone, I was...
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.
Welcome to Brookstone Estates, Charleston's only Premier Full Service Independent Living Community. Our community is designed to promote choice and independence within a safe and loving environment. At Brookstone, our services include housekeeping, laundry and 3 daily meals along with a vibrant...
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My Mom has lived at Heritage Woods for about a year and likes it very much. She has a 1 br apt & has her cat with her. The CNA's are very caring & they & the nursing staff have always notified me right away...
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.
Heritage Woods of Charleston is a quaint set of senior living apartments located in the heart of Charleston, Illinois.It offers a home for aging loved ones who want to maintain their independence with just a little help. At Heritage Woods of Charleston, we pride ourselves in providing a safe...
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I would highly recommend Villas of Holly Brook. The staff were attentive, the community was clean, and they were courteous. The community was able to work with hospice care, and they worked as a team very...
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.
At the Villas of Holly Brook and Reflections Memory Care, you will have the perfect balance of independence and living the standard you need, want and deserve. We ca do it ALL! We cook! We clean! We do the laundry! We also take care of the yard. We are here to serve our residents 24 hours a...
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The staff seem to be involved with the residents and they try to keep them active. I like how they are always wanting to come up and share how dad is doing. The food looks good and they have a variety of...
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.
Life's Journey Senior Living - Mattoon is located on the east side of Mattoon. We have two buildings, each of which are split in half making four separate homes. Our homes range in capacities from 12 to 16 neighbors. Each home has its own living rooms, media rooms, dining rooms, laundry services,...
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The inside of the facility including the individual apartments are beautiful. However the courtyard space is pathetic. All of the staff is amazing except [name removed], I believe she is the director. She...
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.
All Brookstone Estates independent living communities are modern, attractive and impeccably maintained, offering gracious ambiance while meeting the unique needs of each individual resident. The facilities offer a full range of services and amenities for a single, all-inclusive, yet affordable...
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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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So far I am pleased with the care that my mother has been receiving at this community. The staff have been very welcoming to her and have helped a lot with making her comfortable during the transition of...
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.
Lakewood Village, in Charleston, Illinois, with its beautiful, home-like environment, is located near ambulance services, pharmacies, hospitals, dentists and rehabilitation centers. The independent living community is located in Coles County and is easily accessed for the enjoyment of both...
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Cost of independent living in Dees, IL
The average cost of senior living in Dees is $3,673 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Greenup, IL with an average of $3,480 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Dees, IL vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Dees, IL vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about independent living in Dees
Recent reviews for independent living in Dees
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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Life's Journey Senior Living - Mattoon
4.6
Really it has just been fantastic. All I can say about the place is that they were just really good all across the board. I have no complaints with Gowin Parc. The staff there is very easy to get along with.
Brookstone Estates of Charleston
4.0
Overall I'd say our experience with Brookstone Estates has been a positive one! It's a nice looking place, the people are friendly, and my loved one seems to enjoy it here! We've got no complaints.
Dees independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Dees independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Dees, 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 Dees 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 Dees 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
50%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
40%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
50%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
10%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
10%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Dees 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 Dees communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
20%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
70%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
60%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Dees 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 Dees offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
60%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
50%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
40%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
60%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
70%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
70%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
60%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
40%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
70%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
70%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
70%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
40%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
30%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
70%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Villas of Holly Brook Newton, Villas of Holly Brook Effingham and The Glenwood Assisted Living of Effingham are the top-rated independent living facilities near Dees, Illinois. See full list of communities.
There are 11 independent living facilities near Dees, Illinois. See the full list.
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