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The average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Illinois is $6,329, according to A Place for Mom’s proprietary data. This can serve as a helpful benchmark for what families in the Blanding area can expect to pay. Pricing may vary based on the community’s location, your loved one’s care needs, and any additional services or amenities.

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Photo of Heritage Woods of Sterling
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This facility was brighter and cleaner than the other places we visited. They offer quite a variety of activities. They do housekeeping once a week. Value for the money I rated lower because they raised...
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 Sterling is an assisted living community located in Sterling, IL. Situated along the north bank of the Rock River, Sterling is known for its scenic parks and fertile prairie soil. The city hosts a number of annual events, including the Mexican Fiesta Days, where participants...
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Riverbend has been a great place for our mom! She has independent living that is surrounded by a supporting staff, great neighbors, and the essentials one needs in a community filled environment. The staff...
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
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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: Memory Care, Independent Living
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.
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.
Prairie Ridge of Galena is the area's premier Independent Living and Memory Care community. Located in beautiful and historic Galena, Illinois, our state-of-the-art building began welcoming residents in August 2017. Residents of Prairie Ridge can expect the very best in retirement living; from...
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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.
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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
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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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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.
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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.
Photo of Assisi Village Of Stonehill
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.
Photo of Hillcrest Family Services, RCF
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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My loved one has the biggest smile on his face and they're always glad to see him! The therapists are doing the best they can to get him moving on his own. He's worn out every day and that's a testament! The...
Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
Choosing a healthcare and rehabilitation center for yourself or your loved one is one of the most important decisions you can make. You want someone who is caring, knowledgeable, and accessible; someone willing to take the time to go over all your options and treat you as a person. With 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.
We began our quest into senior living because of our love for our beloved mother, Mary Bickford, whose needs became too great for us to manage.  As we researched senior living options, we were shocked at our findings.  The options offered too much or too little — none met her needs and...
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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.
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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.
Photo of Our House Senior Living Assisted Care - Platteville
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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.
For residents who cherish their independence but also need assistance with daily activities, Our House Senior Living in Platteville is the optimal lifestyle choice for assisted care. We provide a comfortable, caring and family-like atmosphere with three home-cooked meals a day (plus snacks), a...
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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.
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Morrison Manor was the best fit for [name removed] as there were only 12 residents at this Memory Care Facility. He had his own large room which accommodated his family when we all visited. The facility...
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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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, Home 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.
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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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.

Cost of assisted living in Blanding, IL

The average cost of senior living in Illinois is $6,329 per month as compared to $5,830 in the United States.

Senior living costs in Illinois vs. 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 state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Column costDifference: Cost difference
Community typeIllinoisU.S.Cost difference
Assisted Living$6,329/mo$5,830/mo8.6% above national median
Memory Care$7,681/mo$6,999/mo9.7% above national median
Independent Living$3,342/mo$3,520/mo5.1% below national median
Assisted Living
Illinois:$6,329/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Cost difference:8.6% above national median
Memory Care
Illinois:$7,681/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Cost difference:9.7% above national median
Independent Living
Illinois:$3,342/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Cost difference:5.1% below national median
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Blanding, IL

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What families are saying about assisted living in Blanding

Recent reviews for assisted living in Blanding

Ahva Living of East Dubuque

4.6
I visited a friend at Ahva Living and found the staff to be very friendly, courteous and helpful. Ahva is a beautiful building with a historic value that lends to a very homelike environment. The residents & staff attended to the resident's needs. Residents were very active and social as ...
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Sienna Crest - Platteville

5.0
It has been an especially good stay here. The women who assist us are very thoughtful, the food is good, things clothes and bedding are kept clean. They do a great job!

Shepherd Premier Senior Living in Sterling, IL

5.0
I have a family member that lives at Avonlea of Sterling and she loves it. Its very 'home-like', when having dinner (the food is amazing) it's like sitting at your kitchen table at home. When visiting all the staff says hello and are very friendly. They are attentive to the seniors that live ...
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Blanding review score based on 130 family reviews

8.1
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This proprietary review score is based on 130 reviews of 66 Blanding assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Blanding 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

Blanding review score compared against nearby cities

8.1
Blanding, IL66 facilities
8.0
Freeport, IL12 facilities
7.9
Sterling, IL69 facilities

Review subcategories for Blanding 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 130 reviews of 66 Blanding assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Blanding 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.
Blanding, IL averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.4
3.4
Friendliness
3.5
3.5
Care services
2.9
3.2
Staff
3.3
3.4
Meals & dining
3.1
3.1
Activities
3.2
3.1
Value for cost*
3.0
3.1
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Blanding assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Blanding assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Blanding, 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 Blanding 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 Blanding that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Blanding, ILNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
47%
53.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
13.6%
34.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
93.9%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.5%
97.7%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
50%
57.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
18.2%
30.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
95.5%
96.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
45.5%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
42.4%
53%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Blanding 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 Blanding Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Blanding, ILNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
43.9%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
28.8%
33.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
37.9%
41.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
12.1%
13.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Blanding 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 Blanding partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Blanding, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
18.2%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
19.7%
42.1%
No sugar
No sugar
16.7%
38.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
18.2%
37.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
4.5%
19.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Blanding 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 Blanding communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Blanding, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
9.1%
32.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
36.4%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
22.7%
37.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
13.6%
18.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Blanding 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 Blanding offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Blanding, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
37.9%
47.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
24.2%
31.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
15.2%
31.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
45.5%
50.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
45.5%
50.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
43.9%
53.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
39.4%
42.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
22.7%
36.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
24.2%
39.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
42.4%
47.9%
Live performances
Live performances
43.9%
48%
Dances
Dances
18.2%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25.8%
25.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
40.9%
47.1%
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State regulations for assisted living in Blanding

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Illinois assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Blanding protect seniors.
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