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The amenities are many well run, nursing and care very good. Food excellent. Beautiful rooms and certain calmness prevails Administrator business mgr. Maintenance and nursing and housekeeping 5 stars.
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 wish it was a little cheaper since mom is on a fixed income. I wish they had a few more activities for the memory care folks. Based on the experience we have had with The Landings, we would recommend this...
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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I am fairly new at this facility, having moved in the end of May 2024. I am slowly getting more acquainted and making new friends. The facility has recently changed ownership so there are a lot of changes...
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.
Willow Park has been a 30year staple in Evansville, Indiana. Our long standing reputation in the community exceeds itself being Voted "Best Independent Living" 5 years in a row by the Evansville Courier and Press. Our Third Party Care Providers: Senior Helpers provide care and comfort in a...
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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...
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.
At Fifth Season, our facility design is smaller, in order to provide unique Personal Lifestyle Programs that are intended to instill a feeling of self worth and value to our residents. Specifically, our programming is designed to provide quality of life and slow the aging process. Alzheimer's...
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Villas of Holly Brook is an absolutely beautiful facility. They have great food, nice sized rooms, courtyards and spacious outdoor areas. All 5 stars!
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.
The Villas of Holly Brook is a leader in the development marketing and management of premiere assisted living communities, our award-winning team offers seniors independent living, assisted living and dementia specialty care services. Resident enjoy unparalleled luxury amenities including:...
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I would recommend Brookstone of Harrisburg to other families. I thought it was clean, and a positive environment. The activities and food were good. I didn't have a lot of interactions with the staff, but...
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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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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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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This is a great place for independent living and this isn't really an assisted living community. There are only two meals included each day, and if they want a third meal the residents are on their own to...
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.
Nestled in a quiet residential neighborhood on the west side of Evansville, Solarbron offers a variety of attractive and affordable senior living options. Our 64-acre campus invites residents and guests to stroll the grounds and enjoy rolling hills, natural woodlands, stocked fishing lakes and...
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They do not know much about to to manage my loved ones medications such as the dosages or timing so I think they could use some more training on that. Other than that things are going well. The everyday...
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.
We would like to take a moment and introduce our facility and some of our services. We are not a traditional long term care facility, however we do provide a wide range of services. We provide twenty four hour a day assistance and support for all activities of daily living including, bathing and...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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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Photo of Brookstone Estates of Fairfield
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We are so lucky to have this facility in our town.
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.
Opened in 2001 and recently remodeled in 2013, Brookstone Estates of Fairfield represents the finest in Independent Living and Supportive Living. Located in Fairfield, Illinois, our community is designed to promote creativity and independence within a safe and loving environment. We would love...
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The Rathbone has a touch of history, elegance and is a historic mansion with friendly and caring staff that are there to help you. The meals are prepared with care and are not your typical institutionalized...
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
The Rathbone Home is an independent living community in Evansville, IN. Evansville is close to the border of Illinois and sits on the Ohio River. This small bustling town in Vanderburgh County is the epi-center of business and culture for Southwestern Indiana. Evansville also boasts a National...
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They tend to wait for residents to express needs outside the facility such as shopping. In the first two months no outside excursions were proactively offered.
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.
Brookdale Evansville is the premiere assisted living community in Evansville, Indiana. Our beautiful home is conveniently located near the regional airport, scenic Iglehart Park and just a short drive from downtown giving our residents easy access to fine shopping and dining. Our city is large...
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Our mother has been at EPH for three months. She feels safe, cared for, and welcomed. The facility is CLEAN and the food is WONDERFUL. Never would I have thought she (and all her kids) would be so pleased...
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, 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.
At Oasis, we begin with the firm belief that individuals with Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia deserve, and in fact, require more than what is provided in a general nursing care facility to achieve the fullest quality of life. Oasis is a specialized facility, and from the moment you enter...
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Sharing attributes of W B SANDERS: 1) Community Areas. For example: TV and nice furnishing to sit on and enjoy watching TV alone or with others. 2) Security. Which I found to be quite ...
Provides: Senior Apartments
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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.
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My loved one was previously a resident at River's Bend Retirement Community and overall his experience at this facility was good. The cleanliness and friendliness were good. The care services were okay....
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: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
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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: Senior Apartments
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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.
Welcome Home to Heritage Landing Senior Apartments! Affordable Apartment Homes for Adults 55 and Older.Come and see our beautiful 1 and 2 bedroom apartment homes with many features designed specifically for adults 55 and older. Our community offers a fitness room, laundry facilities and trash...
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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.
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....
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Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.

Cost of independent living in Equality, IL

The average cost of senior living in Equality is $3,313 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Junction, IL with an average of $2,832 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Equality, IL vs. nearby cities

Equality, IL
$3,313/mo
$2,832/mo
$3,588/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Equality, IL vs. the state and national average

Equality, IL
$3,313/mo
U.S. national average
$4,019/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Equality vs. other types of senior living

$4,169/mo
Independent Living
$3,313/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Equality, IL by room type

Semi-Private
$1,625/mo
Studio
$3,555/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,339/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,086/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,800/mo

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Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about independent living in Equality

Recent reviews for independent living in Equality

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!

Wyndmoor of Evansville

4.5
Today was the first chance I got to visit with [Removed]. Her room is very nice. All the personnel was very helpful in getting me in and out and directing me to her room. I have had other neighbors and friend live here, but it has been a while. But, found they are still the same friendly ...
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The Landings at Reed Station Crossing in Carbondale, IL

5.0
My Mom is not thrilled with the food all the time but most of the time. The CNA's are great. They are fun and pay attention to the needs of my mom. The staff are all helpful. The other residents have enjoy trips to sites in the area. My mom just won't go. There are many things family can do ...
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Equality independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Equality independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Equality, 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 Equality 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 Equality partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Equality, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
16.1%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
17.7%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
14.5%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
8.1%
32.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Equality 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 Equality communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Equality, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
11.3%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
21%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
14.5%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
3.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Equality 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 Equality offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Equality, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
22.6%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
9.7%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
17.7%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
29%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
35.5%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
33.9%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
25.8%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
24.2%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
17.7%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
27.4%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
32.3%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
9.7%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
17.7%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
27.4%
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The best independent living facility near you in Equality, Illinois is The Landings at Reed Station Crossing. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.

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