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5 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Como, IL
If you’re looking for assisted living in Como, our local senior living advisors can help you find a safe, welcoming community for you or your loved one. Whether you’re searching for luxury assisted living in Como or sticking to a budget, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of assisted living in Como.
From there, we’ll show you the best assisted living communities in Como for your family member’s budget, lifestyle, and personal care needs. With 5 assisted living facilities in the Como area, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find a secure and social community for this next stage of life.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Lyons.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Sterling, Amboy and Polo.
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8.6
Review score
5 reviews
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
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.
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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8.2
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11 reviews
Morningside was a great place for my Mother-in-law. They knew how to deal with her. Plus it is a very clean and nice home for dementia people. It was a very good experience. They understood what we were...
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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8.5
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3 reviews
All staff members are very kind and care about the residents. The food is good home cooking and the facility and rooms are kept clean. I highly recommend Avonlea Cottage to others.
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.
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, 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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Cost of assisted living in Como, IL
The average cost of senior living in Como is $4,574 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include New Bedford, IL with an average of $3,895 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Como, IL vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Como, IL vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Como vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Como, IL by room type
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Average cost of Assisted Living in Como over time
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Como, IL
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What families are saying about assisted living in Como
Recent reviews for assisted living in Como
Avonlea Cottage of Sterling
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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Liberty Court in Dixon, IL
5.0
We are comfortable with my in laws move to this community. Everything has worked out pretty well, and they are in good, caring hands. This is a nice community, everyone has been kind and helpful. We know they are being provided with care. All in all this community has worked out well for us, and ...
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Eagle Point Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Clinton, IA
5.0
The staff treats their patients like family. I love their therapy department, they're really good. There are a lot of wonderful people!
Como assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Como assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Como, 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 Como 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 Como 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
40%
51.6%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
20%
33%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
60%
56.2%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
40%
47.7%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Como 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 Como 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
40%
50.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
20%
31.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
40%
40.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
20%
13.4%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
Availability of select dietary accommodations in Como 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 Como 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
20%
26.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
40%
39.2%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
Availability of select dining options in Como 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 Como communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Como, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
20%
30.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
60%
41.2%
Room service
Room service
20%
35%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
Availability of select programs and activities in Como 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 Como offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
60%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
20%
30.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
40%
49%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
60%
48.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
40%
51.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
60%
40.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
40%
33.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
60%
36.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
40%
45.5%
Live performances
Live performances
60%
45.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20%
23.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
60%
44.8%
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State regulations for assisted living in Como
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 Como protect seniors.
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Heritage Woods of Sterling, Avonlea Cottage of Sterling and Morningside of Sterling are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Como, Illinois. See full list of communities.
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