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8 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Chester, IL
Assisted living costs in Chester average about $4,071 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 8 communities in Chester. Our detailed directory has 6 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.
As you explore assisted living near you, you may also want to consider assisted living options in areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Perryville, Sparta and Ste. Genevieve.
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Our experience with Arbors at Parkwood Meadows was only a brief one, but I thought they did an absolutely wonderful job here. The staff is patient, caring, and very friendly, and the facility is clean and...
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.
When the demands of living in your home require more than you’re willing and able to give on your own, you’ll find a welcome home here at Parkwood Meadows.Parkwood Meadows and the Arbors at Parkwood Meadows are located just west of historic downtown Sainte Genevieve on Parkwood Drive. We are...
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I have high praise for the staff; excellent communication, skilled nurses, compassionate care. All the meals I have seen looked excellent and my mother in law says she likes the food. My only complaint is...
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.
Cedarhurst of Sparta is an assisted living community located in the comfortable town of Sparta, IL. People who visit Sparta are immediately struck by how much it perfectly represents small town living and all of the benefits that come with that lifestyle. Relatives of Cedarhurst residents can...
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.
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
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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Cost of assisted living in Chester, IL
The average cost of senior living in Chester is $4,071 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Prairie du Rocher, IL with an average of $3,933 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Chester, IL vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Chester, IL vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Chester, IL by room type
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Chester, IL
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What families are saying about assisted living in Chester
Recent reviews for assisted living in Chester
Addington Place of Sparta
5.0
Whenever I go to visit my mother, the facility is clean and residents are engaged with one another. I don’t worry about my mother being by herself, because she always has another resident with her. She is in memory care, and I have seen staff interact with other residents and they are caring ...
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Garden Place of Red Bud
5.0
Wonderful, the people that work there are great. The place is so nice and cheerful. Everyone has their own little apartment. They do a lot of activities there, for instance at Christmas, besides doing Christmas things, they took them to see The Way of the Lights. Once a week they take a group ...
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Chester assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Chester assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Chester, 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 Chester 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 Chester 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
33.3%
52.3%
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
33.3%
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
33.3%
48%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
33.3%
53%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Chester 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 Chester 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
33.3%
51.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
33.3%
32.1%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
33.3%
41%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
33.3%
13.6%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Chester 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 Chester 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
16.7%
26.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33.3%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
33.3%
36.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
16.7%
35.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
16.7%
14.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Chester 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 Chester communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
16.7%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33.3%
41.8%
Room service
Room service
16.7%
35.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Chester 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 Chester offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
16.7%
45.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
16.7%
30.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
16.7%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
33.3%
49.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
33.3%
48.7%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
33.3%
52.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
33.3%
40.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
16.7%
34.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
16.7%
37.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
16.7%
46.2%
Live performances
Live performances
33.3%
46.4%
Dances
Dances
16.7%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16.7%
24.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
16.7%
45.4%
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State regulations for assisted living in Chester
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 Chester protect seniors.
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Parkwood Meadows and Arbors at Parkwood Meadows, Addington Place of Sparta and Garden Place of Red Bud are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Chester, Illinois. See full list of communities.
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