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Assisted living costs in Bentown average about $5,553 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 7 communities in Bentown. Our detailed directory has 94 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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Photo of Sugar Creek Alzheimer's Special Care CenterCommunity card badge
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22 Floor plans available
9.6
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29 reviews
9.6
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29 reviews
5 star
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21%
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From the administration, nurses, CNA's all the way to the cleaning staff, all do a great pb suck caring and compassion given to the residents and their families. They are earthly angels!!
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.
Sugar Creek Alzheimer’s Special Care Center is located in Normal, a charming suburb of Bloomington, Illinois. The one-story community features an outdoor courtyard, cozy common spaces, and a homelike atmosphere. Just off interstates 55 and 74, residents enjoy easy access to shopping and dining...
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Photo of The Village at Mercy Creek
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9.5
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16 reviews
9.5
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16 reviews
5 star
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13%
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Food is delicious ??. Lots of change over in staff(I think common anywhere). Wonderful activity director. She works to keep all happy and include families. She has been there a real long time. It's real...
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.
In 2018, Franciscan Ministries, sponsored by the Franciscan Sisters of Chicago, acquired a 60-acre senior living campus that was originally built and nurtured by 14 area Mennonite churches. Renamed The Village at Mercy Creek, it is now part of the Franciscan Communities, which has been providing...
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9.4
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16 reviews
9.4
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16 reviews
5 star
63%
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31%
3 star
6%
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Good care, clean roooms, and good food. I am 93 years of and my care is good. Clean rooms, good food, friendly workers, Very clean.
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.
Located near the intersection of I-55 and I-74, Carriage Crossing Bloomington provides a picturesque senior lifestyle just minutes from the Carle BroMenn and OSF St. Joseph Medical Centers. Schedule a tour and experience our spacious Assisted Living apartments, innovative on-site Memory Care and...
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7.4
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23 reviews
7.4
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23 reviews
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30%
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35%
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9%
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Some of the issues we experienced were with staffing. They didn't have enough help to keep things going some days. My dad passed away last month and their nursing staff was extremely helpful for a few days...
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.
If you think there’s not much going on in a senior living community, you’ve never been to Bickford. Imagine your loved one enjoying delicious, scratch-made meals, having a friendly caregiver always nearby, and a calendar chock-full of social activities. Our family of caregivers will do whatever...
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7.0
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8 reviews
7.0
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8 reviews
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Overall the staff are kind, warm, and my parents have experienced many staff to be quite loving and emotionally generous. While some staff are more adept at engaging residents on the memory care unit,...
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.
The Villas of Holly Brook and Reflections Memory Care has been exceptionally designed and built to meet the needs, wants and desires of those moving into this grand community.We are the leader in providing compassionate and quality senior care. We focus on unique needs of each of our residents...
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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Cost of assisted living in Bentown, IL

The average cost of senior living in Bentown is $5,553 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Carlock, IL with an average of $4,424 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Bentown, IL vs. nearby cities

Bentown, IL
$5,553/mo
$5,462/mo
$5,756/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Bentown, IL vs. the state and national average

Bentown, IL
$5,553/mo
U.S. national average
$4,624/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Bentown vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$5,553/mo
$5,553/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Bentown, IL by room type

Semi-Private
$7,173/mo
Studio
$5,187/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,442/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,266/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Bentown over time

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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Bentown, IL

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Bentown.

What families are saying about assisted living in Bentown

Recent reviews for assisted living in Bentown

Sugar Creek Alzheimer's Special Care Center in Normal, IL

5.0
I can't say enough about the great care my husband has received at Sugar Creek. The staff provides great care with a genuine dose of love. Service & care with love is what they provide for the residents

Bickford of Bloomington

4.5
The staff at Bickford house I would 99% of the time try to make sure you have everything you need as much as they are able. If you talk to any one person, that person makes it their job to follow thru and make sure you get what you are in need of. Highest of ratings to the staff at Bickford. ...
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Villas of Holly Brook and Reflections - Bloomington East

4.0
The housekeeping staff could do better with cleaning. They had also had,changes in staff alot , and they are often too noisy and disturb the residents. Overall, there is good vibes there.

Bentown review score based on 54 family reviews

8.5
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This proprietary review score is based on 54 reviews of 6 Bentown assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Bentown 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

Bentown review score compared against nearby cities

8.5
Bentown, IL6 facilities
8.5
Ellsworth, IL7 facilities
8.5
Downs, IL9 facilities

Review subcategories for Bentown 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 54 reviews of 6 Bentown assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Bentown 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.
Bentown, IL averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.4
4.5
Friendliness
4.6
4.6
Care services
4.2
4.2
Staff
4.4
4.5
Meals & dining
4.2
4.1
Activities
4.0
4.1
Value for cost*
3.9
4.1
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Bentown assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Bentown assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Bentown, 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 Bentown 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 Bentown that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Bentown, ILNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
83.3%
52.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
33.3%
33.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.6%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
83.3%
56.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
16.7%
29.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
98.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
83.3%
48%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
83.3%
53%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Bentown 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 Bentown Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Bentown, ILNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
83.3%
51.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
83.3%
32.1%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
83.3%
41%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
16.7%
13.6%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Bentown 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 Bentown partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Bentown, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
33.3%
26.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33.3%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
16.7%
36.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
50%
35.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
16.7%
14.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Bentown 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 Bentown communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Bentown, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
33.3%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50%
41.8%
Room service
Room service
50%
35.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.7%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Bentown 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 Bentown offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Bentown, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
83.3%
45.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
66.7%
30.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
50%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
66.7%
49.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
83.3%
48.7%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
83.3%
52.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50%
40.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
50%
34.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
66.7%
37.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
83.3%
46.2%
Live performances
Live performances
83.3%
46.4%
Dances
Dances
66.7%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
50%
24.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
83.3%
45.4%
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State regulations for assisted living in Bentown

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 Bentown protect seniors.

Learn about Illinois Assisted Living regulations

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There are 7 assisted living facilities near Bentown, Illinois. See the full list.

The best assisted living facility near you in Bentown, Illinois is Sugar Creek Alzheimer's Special Care Center. This assisted living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.

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