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Assisted living costs in Cooks Mills average about $5,426 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 60 communities in Cooks Mills. Our detailed directory has 762 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Mattoon, Arthur and Shelbyville.

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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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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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My loved one was previously a resident at Windsor Court Savoy. The management team and staff were excellent. The facility was clean and well maintained. The food was good. In fact, it was so good that my...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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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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, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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.
Primrose Retirement Communities in Decatur provide independent living and assisted living senior care. Our buildings feature attached/enclosed garages with direct access to the facility. Our activities and events are shown with Electronic bulletin boards that are available in the apartments and...
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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.
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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Photo of Eden Supportive Living
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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Absolutely wonderful place. It is a great to know that my Mom is being taken care of and loved while I cannot be with her. Their atmosphere is very comfortable and feels like home. The food is good and...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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.
Life's Journey Senior Living - Paris is a Memory Care community located in Paris, Illinois. The community opened in July 2013 and can serve 24 residents. Our residents enjoy a collection of amenities and services. With a loving and compassionate staff, neighbors can enjoy a dignified lifestyle...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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 Cooks Mills, IL

The average cost of senior living in Cooks Mills is $5,426 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Allenville, IL with an average of $5,378 per month.

Assisted living costs in Cooks Mills, IL, vs. state and national averages

Cooks Mills, IL
$5,426/mo
U.S. national average
$5,909/mo

Assisted living costs in Cooks Mills, IL, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$5,426/mo
$6,362/mo

Assisted living costs in Cooks Mills, IL, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,181/mo
Studio
$4,781/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,456/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,258/mo

Senior living costs in Cooks Mills vs. state and 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 destination: Cooks Mills, IL
Column state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Community typeCooks Mills, ILIllinoisU.S.
Assisted Living$5,426/mo$6,413/mo$5,909/mo
Memory Care$6,362/mo$7,829/mo$7,121/mo
Independent Living$3,139/mo$3,360/mo$3,532/mo
Assisted Living
Cooks Mills, IL:$5,426/mo
Illinois:$6,413/mo
U.S.:$5,909/mo
Memory Care
Cooks Mills, IL:$6,362/mo
Illinois:$7,829/mo
U.S.:$7,121/mo
Independent Living
Cooks Mills, IL:$3,139/mo
Illinois:$3,360/mo
U.S.:$3,532/mo
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Assisted living costs in Cooks Mills, IL, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Cooks Mills and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Assisted living cost trends in Cooks Mills, IL

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Cooks Mills have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 average costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Cooks Mills, IL$5,501/mo$5,243/mo+4.9%
Illinois$5,434/mo$5,157/mo+5.4%
National$5,210/mo$4,857/mo+7.3%
Cooks Mills, IL
2024 average cost:$5,501/mo
2023 average cost:$5,243/mo
Percent change:+4.9%
Illinois
2024 average cost:$5,434/mo
2023 average cost:$5,157/mo
Percent change:+5.4%
National
2024 average cost:$5,210/mo
2023 average cost:$4,857/mo
Percent change:+7.3%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Cooks Mills, 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 Cooks Mills.

What families are saying about assisted living in Cooks Mills

Recent reviews for assisted living in Cooks Mills

Heritage Woods of Charleston

4.9
I have lived here for about a year and a half. I have enjoyed it immensely. Very friendly people live and work here. I recommend it for people 65 years old and older. We get three meals a day plus snacks. We get activities that are great. We have exercise programs for 45 minutes at least 2 times ...
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Brookstone Estates Tuscola

4.6
It's a very friendly place. They are very respectful to the residents. And they show true concern and care for them The facility is good. They clean the apartments every week. My loved one likes the food for the most part, although he's not picky. Sometimes it can be tough / hard to eat, ...
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Bridle Brook in Mahomet, IL

5.0
Mom spent 1.5 years in another facility prior to living at Bridlebrook. She lost weight, hated the food, and the Covid experience was terrible. She moved to Bridlebrook in October 2020 and has never been happier. The food is great and she’s never complained once. She loves the staff and ...
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Cooks Mills review score based on 219 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 219 reviews of 60 Cooks Mills assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Cooks Mills 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

Cooks Mills review score compared against nearby cities

7.1
Cooks Mills, IL60 facilities
7.2
Tuscola, IL63 facilities
8.5
Marshall, IL48 facilities

Review subcategories for Cooks Mills 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 219 reviews of 60 Cooks Mills assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Cooks Mills 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.
Cooks Mills, IL averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.1
3.4
Friendliness
4.1
3.5
Care services
3.9
3.1
Staff
4.0
3.3
Meals & dining
3.7
3.0
Activities
3.6
3.0
Value for cost*
3.7
3.1
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Cooks Mills assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Cooks Mills assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Cooks Mills, 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 Cooks Mills 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 Cooks Mills 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
46.7%
53.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
15%
34.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
96.7%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.3%
97.7%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
76.7%
57.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
18.3%
30.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
96.7%
96.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
61.7%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
63.3%
53%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Cooks Mills 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 Cooks Mills Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Cooks Mills, ILNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
63.3%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
30%
33.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
35%
41.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
21.7%
13.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Cooks Mills 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 Cooks Mills partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Cooks Mills, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
50%
28.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
41.7%
42.2%
No sugar
No sugar
40%
38.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
25%
37.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.7%
19.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Cooks Mills 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 Cooks Mills communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
10%
32.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
53.3%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
33.3%
38%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.7%
18.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Cooks Mills 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 Cooks Mills offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Cooks Mills, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
45%
47.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
38.3%
31.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
31.7%
31.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
65%
50.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
61.7%
50.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
66.7%
53.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
53.3%
42.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
35%
36.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
36.7%
39.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
58.3%
48%
Live performances
Live performances
58.3%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
45%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25%
25.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
58.3%
47.2%
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State regulations for assisted living in Cooks Mills

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

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Villas of Holly Brook Marshall, Villas of Holly Brook Effingham and Villas of Holly Brook Shelbyville are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Cooks Mills, Illinois. See full list of communities.
There are 60 assisted living facilities near Cooks Mills, Illinois. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Cooks Mills, Illinois are Villas of Holly Brook Marshall and The Carriages of Decatur. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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