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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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Our loved one is very happy here. She can't say enough good things about it, and our family is thrilled with the care. They have good meals. They treat their residents with courtesy and create a homey...
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.
Fifth Season Residential is an assisted living community located in Benton, Illinois in Franklin county. Benton may be a city hiding far away from most of the rest of the population of Illinois, but that doesn't mean it is a city devoid of culture. Quite the opposite. Benton has an excellent...
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Mom is adjusting to living at Heritage Woods. She seems to like it here. The staff are attentive, patient and good with communication. They offer a variety of daily diverse activities. The community is...
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 Benton is an assisted living community located in the town of Benton, IL. The residents of Benton like to keep life simple, and that is one of the big attractions to this area. Family members visiting residents at Heritage Woods can take walks through the nature trails outside...
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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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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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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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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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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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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...
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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: 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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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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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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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
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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.
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...
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.

Cost of independent living in Du Quoin, IL

The average cost of senior living in Du Quoin is $3,888 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Tamaroa, IL with an average of $3,204 per month.

Independent living costs in Du Quoin, IL, vs. nearby cities

Du Quoin, IL
$3,888/mo
$4,223/mo
$3,851/mo

Independent living costs in Du Quoin, IL, vs. state and national averages

Du Quoin, IL
$3,888/mo
U.S. national average
$4,024/mo

Independent living costs in Du Quoin, IL, vs. other senior living options

$4,395/mo
Independent Living
$3,888/mo

Independent living costs in Du Quoin, IL, by floor plan type

Senior living costs in Du Quoin 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: Du Quoin, IL
Column state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Community typeDu Quoin, ILIllinoisU.S.
Independent Living$3,888/mo$4,334/mo$4,024/mo
Assisted Living$4,395/mo$5,153/mo$4,565/mo
Memory Care$4,395/mo$5,170/mo$4,803/mo
Independent Living
Du Quoin, IL:$3,888/mo
Illinois:$4,334/mo
U.S.:$4,024/mo
Assisted Living
Du Quoin, IL:$4,395/mo
Illinois:$5,153/mo
U.S.:$4,565/mo
Memory Care
Du Quoin, IL:$4,395/mo
Illinois:$5,170/mo
U.S.:$4,803/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Du Quoin

Recent reviews for independent living in Du Quoin

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.

Prairie Living at Chautauqua in Carbondale, IL

5.0
I like that my parents live in a place that is extremely convenient for me. My patents are happy with the meals they are provided, no complaints at all. They keep the facility clean and beautiful in and out. The staff are very attentive and helped get my parents to be more active. We came up ...
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Du Quoin independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Du Quoin independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Du Quoin, 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 Du Quoin 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 Du Quoin 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
13.3%
20.3%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
13.3%
34%
No sugar
No sugar
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Availability of select dining options in Du Quoin 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 Du Quoin communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
6.7%
36.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
13.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Du Quoin 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 Du Quoin offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
26.7%
45.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
13.3%
32.7%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
26.7%
49.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
33.3%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
26.7%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
26.7%
43%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
20%
37.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
13.3%
41.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
26.7%
47.4%
Live performances
Live performances
33.3%
47.2%
Dances
Dances
6.7%
32.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
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Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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