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Assisted living costs in Creal Springs average about $4,421 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 12 communities in Creal Springs. Our detailed directory has 93 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.

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Creal Springs Assisted Living Facilities | 93 Reviews

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Photo of Villas of Holly Brook Herrin
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The amenities are many well run, nursing and care very good. Food excellent. Beautiful rooms and certain calmness prevails Administrator business mgr. Maintenance and nursing and housekeeping 5 stars.
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.
The Villas of Holly Brook is the premier assisted living community in Southern Illinois. We are managed by Meridian Senior Living, a national leader in providing quality care for seniors. The community offers 1BR, 2BR, and 2BR deluxe apartment floor plans. Our staffing includes a 40-hour /week RN...
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9.4
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I wish it was a little cheaper since mom is on a fixed income. I wish they had a few more activities for the memory care folks. Based on the experience we have had with The Landings, we would recommend this...
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.
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Photo of Fifth Season Residential
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We picked this community, because the situation called for someplace close to home.[name removed] at A Place for Mom mentioned Fifth Seasons in Benton and helped us connect with the right person to set up a...
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 Fifth Season, our facility design is smaller, in order to provide unique Personal Lifestyle Programs that are intended to instill a feeling of self worth and value to our residents. Specifically, our programming is designed to provide quality of life and slow the aging process. Alzheimer's...
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Villas of Holly Brook is an absolutely beautiful facility. They have great food, nice sized rooms, courtyards and spacious outdoor areas. All 5 stars!
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.
The Villas of Holly Brook is a leader in the development marketing and management of premiere assisted living communities, our award-winning team offers seniors independent living, assisted living and dementia specialty care services. Resident enjoy unparalleled luxury amenities including:...
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I would recommend Brookstone of Harrisburg to other families. I thought it was clean, and a positive environment. The activities and food were good. I didn't have a lot of interactions with the staff, but...
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.
Good Neighbor Care carries on the Brookstone tradition, providing a senior care program that supports individual freedom and promotes the dignity of each resident. Brookstone communities are all nestled in small Illinois towns of 10,000 to 20,000 residents where families can feel satisfied their...
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The care at this community is very good and we like the staff who are caring and respectful. The menu is outstanding. They have a list of nice of activities that have been helpful to his needs. The community...
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.
Photo of Reflections Memory Care - Carterville
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Everyone is personable and demonstrate a sincere approach with my mother. They care about their patients like it is their parent. I am very fortunate to find such a wonderful place for my mother.
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.
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One of the best facilities in the area. It has the feel of a resort instead of an assisted living facility. The staff is awesome. The food is wonderful. They use fresh food not just heat and serve from a...
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.
Memory Care Coming Soon! Wait list now forming. Sunshine Gardens is one of the largest independently owned assisted living facilities in Southern Illinois offering full spectrum of services at an affordable fee. We recognize that each individual has his or her own personal needs and we focus on...
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.

Cost of assisted living in Creal Springs, IL

The average cost of senior living in Creal Springs is $4,421 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Vienna, IL with an average of $3,490 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Creal Springs, IL vs. nearby cities

Creal Springs, IL
$4,421/mo
$4,350/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Creal Springs, IL vs. the state and national average

Creal Springs, IL
$4,421/mo
U.S. national average
$4,624/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Creal Springs vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$4,421/mo
$4,421/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Creal Springs, IL by room type

Studio
$4,235/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,356/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,591/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Creal Springs over time

Creal Springs, ILIL stateNational

Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Creal Springs, 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 Creal Springs.

What families are saying about assisted living in Creal Springs

Recent reviews for assisted living in Creal Springs

Brookstone of Harrisburg

5.0
Everything is going quite well for my mom at Brookstone! The facility is well maintained and the staff are doing a great job with my mom. The food is also just fine for her. Overall, we are very pleased with her stay!

The Landings at Reed Station Crossing in Carbondale, IL

5.0
My Mom is not thrilled with the food all the time but most of the time. The CNA's are great. They are fun and pay attention to the needs of my mom. The staff are all helpful. The other residents have enjoy trips to sites in the area. My mom just won't go. There are many things family can do ...
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Reflections Memory Care - Hollybrook in Harrisburg, IL

5.0
This is a great community. The staff are outstanding. The activities are so important for my mom's care. We are happy with the one on one for care. The meals are really good and the variety. We love the memory care for my mom. I highly recommend the great care to other family.

Creal Springs review score based on 41 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 41 reviews of 11 Creal Springs assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Creal Springs 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

Creal Springs review score compared against nearby cities

9.1
Creal Springs, IL11 facilities
8.9
New Burnside, IL10 facilities
8.9
Stonefort, IL10 facilities

Review subcategories for Creal Springs 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 41 reviews of 11 Creal Springs assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Creal Springs 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.
Creal Springs, IL averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.7
4.5
Friendliness
4.9
4.6
Care services
4.8
4.2
Staff
4.8
4.5
Meals & dining
4.3
4.1
Activities
4.5
4.1
Value for cost*
4.4
4.1
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Creal Springs assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Creal Springs assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Creal Springs, 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 Creal Springs 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 Creal Springs 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
36.4%
52.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
9.1%
33.4%
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
72.7%
56.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
9.1%
29.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
90.9%
98.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
72.7%
48%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
72.7%
53%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Creal Springs 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 Creal Springs 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
63.6%
51.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
45.5%
32.1%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
45.5%
41%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
36.4%
13.6%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Creal Springs 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 Creal Springs 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
54.5%
26.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
36.4%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
27.3%
36.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
9.1%
35.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Creal Springs 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 Creal Springs communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
27.3%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
45.5%
41.8%
Room service
Room service
18.2%
35.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
36.4%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Creal Springs 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 Creal Springs offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
54.5%
45.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
18.2%
30.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
27.3%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
63.6%
49.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
72.7%
48.7%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
63.6%
52.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
54.5%
40.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
54.5%
34.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
36.4%
37.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
63.6%
46.2%
Live performances
Live performances
72.7%
46.4%
Dances
Dances
36.4%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
45.5%
24.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
54.5%
45.4%
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State regulations for assisted living in Creal Springs

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 Creal Springs protect seniors.

Learn about Illinois Assisted Living regulations

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Villas of Holly Brook Herrin, The Landings at Reed Station Crossing and Fifth Season Residential are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Creal Springs, Illinois. See full list of communities.

There are 12 assisted living facilities near Creal Springs, Illinois. See the full list.

The best assisted living facility near you in Creal Springs, Illinois is The Landings at Reed Station Crossing. This assisted living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.

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