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The facility is brand new and is very nice. The memory care unit has a great staff to resident ratio and they have lots of activities going on for the residents. I would recommend this community to...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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 Villas of Holly Brook and Reflections Memory Care will accommodate both your individualized needs and your budget. You will receive customized quality care and service from our dedicated staff and trained professionals. Our communities feature a variety of gathering rooms and communal spaces...
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I am a former resident of Harrisons Crossing Terre Haute of several months. Coming from a hospital that recommended a facility such as this. Being kind of a "sick puppy" I dont remember much of the first...
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.
Named after historic Fort Harrison, a landmark of American pride and patriotism, Harrison's Crossing Health Campus combines modern design elements with classic touches to provide members of the Terre Haute community a beautiful, welcoming place to call home. Residents interested in exploring...
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I lived alone after my husband died. My home had been built by my husband and I and I never thought about living any where else. But my kids talked me into checking out Brookstone. It was the best for me....
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.
Brookstone Estates independent living communities are modern, attractive and impeccably maintained, offering gracious ambience 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 price....
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At The Oaks, there is not a nurse on staff. So family members have to ensure that pill boxes are filled. You will want to have multiple pill boxes in the event you live many miles away. They are quaint and...
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.
The Oaks Manor was built in 2008, by and for the community by local business professionals. You will receive high-quality support when dealing with life’s many challenges. Your safety and security is our first goal followed closely by our goals to meet all your expectations, so you can live in...
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My mother lived at Cedar Creek of Washington for about 7 months until she passed away. She was extremely happy there and called it home. The staff was always friendly and treated her that she was a family...
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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.
Cedar Creek of Washington is located in the small community of Washington, Indiana. We offer all of the comforts of home and enjoyable country living. We are one mile south of East Side Park, which is a favorite spot for our resident picnics. We also provide transportation into town for dining,...
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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.
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, 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.
It’s your life……so live it to the fullest at Miller’s Senior Living Community. Sullivan’s premier assisted living community offers a gracious lifestyle for America’s Greatest Generation, our Seniors, giving family members that peace-of-mind. Upon entering our community, a gathering area...
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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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.
Located in Historical Vincennes Indiana, BridgePointe Health Campus provides our residents with a serene and familiar setting to call home. Residents who are interested in the local history can enjoy activities outside the campus such as, touring the George Roger Clark Memorial, and visiting...
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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...
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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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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.
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.
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.
The Wyndmoor is Terre Haute’s newest senior living community, complete with modern features and amenities, activities, and friendship. You can choose from independent studio, one bedroom or two bedroom apartments with a variety of floor plans, many with patios and balconies. You have the...
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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.
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.
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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.
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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.
Mattoon Tower is an affordable senior housing apartment complex for seniors 55 and older located in Mattoon, Coles County, Illinois. Mattoon Tower is located with easy access to nearby shopping centers, medical facilities, and public transportation. At Mattoon Tower, our loved ones maintain their...
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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.
Our 12 studio apartment home offers a wide range of services for those looking to maintain their independence in a close knit community. We offer a safe and secure environment for active, independent seniors. Our amenities range from personalized apartments to restaurant quality meals. The...
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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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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.
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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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.

Cost of independent living in Oblong, IL

The average cost of senior living in Oblong is $3,721 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Greenup, IL with an average of $3,480 per month.

Independent living costs in Oblong, IL, vs. nearby cities

Oblong, IL
$3,721/mo
$3,698/mo

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

Oblong, IL
$3,721/mo
U.S. national average
$4,024/mo

Independent living costs in Oblong, IL, vs. other senior living options

$4,219/mo
Independent Living
$3,721/mo

Independent living costs in Oblong, IL, by floor plan type

Studio
$2,717/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,113/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,783/mo

Senior living costs in Oblong 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: Oblong, IL
Column state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Community typeOblong, ILIllinoisU.S.
Independent Living$3,721/mo$4,334/mo$4,024/mo
Assisted Living$4,219/mo$5,153/mo$4,565/mo
Memory Care$4,219/mo$5,170/mo$4,803/mo
Independent Living
Oblong, IL:$3,721/mo
Illinois:$4,334/mo
U.S.:$4,024/mo
Assisted Living
Oblong, IL:$4,219/mo
Illinois:$5,153/mo
U.S.:$4,565/mo
Memory Care
Oblong, IL:$4,219/mo
Illinois:$5,170/mo
U.S.:$4,803/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Oblong

Recent reviews for independent living in Oblong

The Oaks Manor in Oakland, IL

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We initially feared Mom would not like being in assisted living, but she absolutely loves it at the Oaks Manor. When we do get her out for the day she is always ready to get back. She always mentions how safe she feels being there. The employees go way above and beyond what is expected and ...
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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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Brookstone Estates of Olney

3.7
My father felt very isolated there as they did not have many activities he was interested in. He did not like the food but the personnel were friendly to him and helped him to meals and gave him his medications but otherwise he did not see them very often as he did not leave his room. He was 99 ...
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Oblong independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Oblong independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Oblong, 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 Oblong 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 Oblong partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Oblong, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
34.5%
20.3%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
32.8%
34%
No sugar
No sugar
32.8%
31.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
29.3%
33.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
5.2%
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Availability of select dining options in Oblong 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 Oblong communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Oblong, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
25.9%
36.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
43.1%
43.4%
Room service
Room service
34.5%
36.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Oblong 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 Oblong offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Oblong, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
39.7%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
36.2%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
31%
32.7%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
43.1%
49.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
60.3%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
36.2%
43%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
32.8%
37.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
41.4%
41.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
48.3%
47.4%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
47.2%
Dances
Dances
36.2%
32.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25.9%
39.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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