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The average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Illinois is $6,413, according to A Place for Mom’s proprietary data. This can serve as a helpful benchmark for what families in the Clay City 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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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.
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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.
At Heritage Woods of McLeansboro IL, we boast ourselves as the affordable assisted living offering a really wonderful environment for any senior citizen that is in need. At Heritage Woods we offer a great deal of care for your loved one that you have found needs an assisted living community....
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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, 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: 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.
Welcome to Willowbrook! Our homes have been designed to provide care and support to your loved ones while promoting dignity and independence. We have been providing award winning memory care for over 10 years, care that celebrates each resident’s abilities. Each home accommodates 12-14...
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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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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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My Mother has resided at Willow Manor for 5 years. I am very pleased with her care. The staff get really involved and show her the attention she needs. She is very active and social, attending many of the...
Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
On behalf of the caregivers and support staff of Crestview, we thank you for considering our healthcare center. We offer a full range of medical services to meet the individual needs of our residents, including short-term rehabilitative services and long-term skilled care. Working 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.
RiverOaks Health Campus is nestled in a wooded area just outside the city limits of Princeton, where sightings of deer, squirrel, birds and other wildlife are common events. We are conveniently located along US Hwy 41 just 30 minutes south of Vincennes and 30 minutes north of Evansville....
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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.

Cost of assisted living in Clay City, IL

The average cost of senior living in Illinois is $6,413 per month as compared to $5,909 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$6,413/mo$5,909/mo8.5% above national median
Memory Care$7,829/mo$7,121/mo9.9% above national median
Independent Living$3,360/mo$3,532/mo4.9% below national median
Assisted Living
Illinois:$6,413/mo
U.S.:$5,909/mo
Cost difference:8.5% above national median
Memory Care
Illinois:$7,829/mo
U.S.:$7,121/mo
Cost difference:9.9% above national median
Independent Living
Illinois:$3,360/mo
U.S.:$3,532/mo
Cost difference:4.9% below national median
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Clay City, 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 Clay City.

What families are saying about assisted living in Clay City

Recent reviews for assisted living in Clay City

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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Brookstone Estates of Fairfield

4.8
We are so lucky to have this facility in our town.

Heritage Woods of Mt Vernon in Mount Vernon, IL

5.0
My loved one is very happy living at Heritage Woods. The staff are doing a good job. The food is good. The community is clean and well taken care of. They offer daily activities.

Clay City review score based on 47 family reviews

8.3
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This proprietary review score is based on 47 reviews of 37 Clay City assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Clay City 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

Clay City review score compared against nearby cities

8.3
Clay City, IL37 facilities
8.8
Olney, IL32 facilities
6.6
Fairfield, IL32 facilities

Review subcategories for Clay City 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 47 reviews of 37 Clay City assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Clay City 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.
Clay City, IL averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.4
3.4
Friendliness
4.5
3.5
Care services
4.4
3.1
Staff
4.5
3.3
Meals & dining
4.2
3.0
Activities
3.6
3.0
Value for cost*
3.8
3.1
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Clay City assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Clay City assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Clay City, 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 Clay City 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 Clay City that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Clay City, ILNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
24.3%
53.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
8.1%
34.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
91.9%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
97.7%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
51.4%
57.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
13.5%
30.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
89.2%
96.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
35.1%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
51.4%
53%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Clay City 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 Clay City Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Clay City, ILNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
51.4%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
13.5%
33.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
18.9%
41.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
8.1%
13.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Clay City 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 Clay City partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Clay City, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
29.7%
28.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
37.8%
42.2%
No sugar
No sugar
29.7%
38.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
27%
37.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Clay City 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 Clay City communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Clay City, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
24.3%
32.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
40.5%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
21.6%
38%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10.8%
18.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Clay City 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 Clay City offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Clay City, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
35.1%
47.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
29.7%
31.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
27%
31.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
43.2%
50.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
51.4%
50.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
59.5%
53.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40.5%
42.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
27%
36.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
37.8%
39.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
51.4%
48%
Live performances
Live performances
54.1%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
29.7%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
21.6%
25.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
51.4%
47.2%
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State regulations for assisted living in Clay City

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 Clay City protect seniors.
Learn about Illinois assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

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