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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Allen, IL
Assisted living costs in Allen average about $4,453 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 95 communities in Allen. Our detailed directory has 702 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. Assisted living is ideal for seniors who need help with activities of daily living, such as bathing and eating, and prefer a social setting to pursue their interests. These communities offer a variety of dining options, as well as housekeeping services to eliminate daily stresses.
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What a great visit I had with my grandma's friend! Everyone was so friendly and welcoming. The smell was so nice as we entered the building. I was very impressed, as a supportive living establishment it...
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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.
Come and be spoiled!Timberlake Senior Living is Springfield Illinois’s newest Supportive Living Community. At Timberlake Senior Living our sole purpose is to help seniors maintain their independence. Timberlake provides housing and supportive services to seniors 65+ who may need assistance with...
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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.
Autumn Accolade Assisted LivingAt Autumn Accolade we are beginning our 15th year in business and we hold a Certification (CDP) Certified Dementia Practitioner. Our staff is trained and dedicated to our residents.We are only minutes from shopping, hospital, dining, and parks. We are centrally...
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.
Hopedale Commons is conveniently located in the beautiful and peaceful community of Hopedale, Illinois, only 30 minutes from Peoria, Bloomington and Pekin, Illinois.Our well-trained and caring staff truly enjoy working with the elderly. It is not unusual to find a staff member stopping to chat...
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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: Memory Care
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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 mom has lived there for seven years now. The staff is excellent and responsive; I'd start to list them by name, but I would end up missing someone - they all really are fun, caring, great people. 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.
John Evans Supportive Living opened in November of 2007. John Evans is proud to provide a choice of apartment floor plans, each designed with your comfort and ease of lifestyle in mind. Our spacious apartments are designed with a living room area, kitchenette, private full bathroom and...
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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.
Castle Manor offers worry-free living, where independence thrives and compassionate care is always nearby. Our beautiful campus offers lovely supportive living options. We welcome you to learn more and visit our community of care, where friendships flourish and families find peace of mind. Live...
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.
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.
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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 have been fantastic! Not just in caring for my mother, but in being "part of the family" in guiding us all towards other needed healthcare needs as my mother battles cancer.
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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 Canton, the largest city in Fulton County, Illinois, the Courtyard Estates is an assisted living community which takes pride in providing the highest quality care without compromising an environment where our residents feel independent, and where their privacy is respected. A large...
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: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
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.
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After looking at other senior living places, LHV was the winner. Well maintained, great staff, friendly people, Nice landscaping including many flowers, tree's, shrubs. Winter snow removal. Before the...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
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.
The premier continuing care retirement community in Peoria, Lutheran Hillside Village is the perfect starting place for an exciting new chapter of your life. Here on our serene, beautifully wooded campus, you’ll find an active lifestyle, freedom from the hassles of home repairs, and priority...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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 Bickford of Peoria we offer premiere Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care services to provide peace of mind if an unanticipated need arises. Our genuine intent is to create an environment that gives expression to personal choice and the fullest expression of assistance comes...
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, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
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.
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.
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What a great place for me to move to after losing my husband. I have been here just 10 months and been in the rehab facility here twice for three weeks each time. Having such caring and kind people to help...
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.
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, 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.
River Birch Senior Living is a residential like community of 3 homes overlooking hole #6 of Panther Creek Golf Club in Springfield, IL. This location gives you the feeling of living in the country for peace and quiet yet still close to restaurants, shopping and major highways. Our caregiver to...
Cost of assisted living in Allen, IL
The average cost of senior living in Allen is $4,453 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lincoln, IL with an average of $3,621 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Allen, IL vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Allen, IL vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Allen vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Allen, IL by room type
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Average cost of Assisted Living in Allen over time
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What families are saying about assisted living in Allen
Recent reviews for assisted living in Allen
Evergreen Place and The Legacy Memory Care in Chillicothe, IL
4.6
After visiting Senior Living facilities in the surrounding areas my parents decided that Evergreen Senior Living would be the best for what they needed.
I am so happy with the employees that work there. They are very friendly and help out when needed.
The nurses are very dedicated to the ...
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Gateway at River City in Peoria, IL
5.0
I absolutely love it here at Gateway. There are lots of activities, food is good, most residents are real nice and easy to get along with. The staff is wonderful. I’m friends with many residents who are awesome. Definitely worth living here.
Charter Senior Living of Washington
4.3
The administrative staff of Morningside Washington, IL goes above and beyond to ensure needs are met for your loved ones. Scott went above and beyond to assist moving my parents from their apt in morton to the assisted living and then after mom passed he and his team promptly moved my dad to a ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities
Attentive and friendly staff. Several reviews praise the kindness and dedication of the staff at various communities, such as Carriage Crossing Decatur, where they are described as 'very friendly and caring'. Some residents have expressed gratitude for the long-term relationships they've built with specific staff members, ...
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Variety of activities for residents. Residents find joy in the diverse range of activities offered in communities. At Cedarhurst of Springfield IL, for example, they organize activities like painting, movies, guest speakers, and fitness classes to keep residents engaged. At Luther Oaks, the activities director plans games, sing ...
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Well-maintained facilities and grounds. Reviews frequently mention the cleanliness and upkeep of the community, whether it's for the private rooms, common areas, or outdoor spaces. At Trustwell Living of Springfield, the new remodel is described as 'absolutely beautiful' and the apartments are noted for their full-size stove and ref ...
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Individualized care plans. Individualized care plans are a common feature mentioned in reviews, with families expressing appreciation for the tailored approach taken by caregivers to meet the unique needs of their loved ones. At Villas of Holly Brook Chatham, caregivers accommodate residents' preferences and ensure thei ...
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Communication with families and residents. Clear and consistent communication between families and staff is highly valued, with many residents and their families reporting frequent updates and open dialogue. At Heartis Village of Peoria, for example, the staff makes sure to keep residents' families informed, even during weekends when t ...
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Flexible and accommodating environment. Several reviews mention the adaptability of the staff and facilities to meet the changing needs of residents. At The Grand Regency, for example, families found the community accommodating when their loved one required more care than initially anticipated.
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Allen review score based on 216 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 216 reviews of 87 Allen assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Allen review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores
Allen review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Allen assisted living
When assisted living residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 216 reviews of 87 Allen assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Allen resident and family assisted living satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.Allen, IL averageNational average
Cleanliness
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4.5
Friendliness
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4.6
Care services
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4.2
Staff
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4.5
Meals & dining
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Activities
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Allen assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Allen assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Allen, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.
Availability of select care services in Allen assisted living
Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Allen that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
49.4%
52.1%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
18.4%
33.3%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
94.3%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
64.4%
56.5%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
12.6%
29.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
94.3%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
49.4%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
56.3%
53.1%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Allen assisted living
Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Allen Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
52.9%
51%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
34.5%
32%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
33.3%
40.9%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Allen assisted living
Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Allen 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
35.6%
26.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
29.9%
39.8%
No sugar
No sugar
28.7%
36.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
14.9%
35%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
4.6%
13.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Allen assisted living
Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Allen communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
14.9%
30.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
35.6%
41.7%
Room service
Room service
26.4%
35.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.9%
17.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Allen assisted 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 assisted living communities in Allen offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
51.7%
45.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25.3%
30.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25.3%
29.7%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
52.9%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50.6%
48.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
55.2%
52.1%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
44.8%
40.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
27.6%
34.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
25.3%
37.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
43.7%
46%
Live performances
Live performances
47.1%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
36.8%
29.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
27.6%
24.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
39.1%
45.2%
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State regulations for assisted living in Allen
Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about Illinois assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Allen protect seniors.
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Carriage Crossing Rochester, Sugar Creek Alzheimer's Special Care Center and The Village at Mercy Creek are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Allen, Illinois. See full list of communities.
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The best assisted living facilities near you in Allen, Illinois are Carriage Crossing Rochester, Sugar Creek Alzheimer's Special Care Center and Carriage Crossing Decatur. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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