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9 Best Independent Living Communities in Jenkins, IL

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Last Updated: 12/24/24
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Photo of Villas of Holly Brook Herrin
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9.8
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29 reviews
9.8
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5 star
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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
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.
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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9.0
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9.0
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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
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 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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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: 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.
Photo of Hawthorne Inn of Parkway
Provides: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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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.
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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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...
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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 Jenkins, IL

The average cost of senior living in Jenkins is $4,429 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Bush, IL with an average of $3,656 per month.

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

Jenkins, IL
$4,429/mo

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

Jenkins, IL
$4,429/mo
U.S. national average
$4,019/mo

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

$4,579/mo
Independent Living
$4,429/mo

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

Studio
$3,450/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,179/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,578/mo

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What families are saying about independent living in Jenkins

Recent reviews for independent living in Jenkins

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!

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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Fifth Season Residential in Benton, IL

4.6
The staff is very friendly and helpful.

Jenkins independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Jenkins independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Jenkins, 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 Jenkins 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 Jenkins partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Jenkins, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
11.1%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
11.1%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
11.1%
30.9%
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Availability of select dining options in Jenkins 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 Jenkins communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Jenkins, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
11.1%
35.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Jenkins 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 Jenkins offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Jenkins, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
22.2%
44.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
11.1%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
33.3%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
33.3%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
22.2%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
11.1%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
11.1%
36.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
22.2%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
33.3%
46.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
22.2%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
11.1%
46.1%
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Villas of Holly Brook Herrin, The Landings at Reed Station Crossing and Fifth Season Residential are the top-rated independent living facilities near Jenkins, Illinois. See full list of communities.

There are 9 independent living facilities near Jenkins, Illinois. See the full list.

The best independent living facility near you in Jenkins, 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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