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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Dorchester, IL
Assisted living costs in Dorchester average about $4,922 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 211 communities in Dorchester. Our detailed directory has 2669 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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We were attracted because of the quality vs the price I get more bang for my buck and it's well run. I would recommend to others.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
The Garden Plaza of Florissant, Missouri, offers a dynamic lifestyle for seniors looking to get the most out of their retirement.Whether you prefer independent living in your own private patio home, assisted living with an apartment floor plan of your choice or a memory care neighborhood tailored...
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When our mother showed signs of dementia and was diagnosed last year we didn't expect her disease to move so quickly. We knew we needed help but we just didn't know how to afford it and allow my dad to live...
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 Addington Place of Edwardsville?Unmatched care and an abundant lifestyle are waiting for you at Addington Place of Edwardsville, located in beautiful Edwardsville, Illinois. Whether you’re looking for an extra hand to help with daily activities or you need expert care for your loved...
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Addington Place in Shiloh is a great facility with friendly and helpful employees. They offer very nice rooms with wonderful food choices and a variety of activities. I highly recommend this facility to...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
Cedarhurst of Shiloh is located at 429 South Main Street Shiloh, IL. We pride ourselves on providing the community with an assisted living service that has your family member's best interests in mind. We give our clients peace of mind knowing their loved ones are in good hands. We're also known...
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My loved one is currently a resident at Cambridge House of O'Fallon and overall the experience has been good for her. The meals, nursing staff and nutrition need improvement. However, I recommend the...
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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.
Cambridge House of O'Fallon is an affordable assisted living community in the charming, small town of O'Fallon, IL. O'Fallon is a city in the St. Louis, IL region and one of the fastest growing cities in the area. Home to personnel from the Scott Air Force Base the city is rooted in a tradition...
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I am so glad I made the decision to live here. I am no longer lonely as everyone is so friendly; residents and staff. I will most definitely recommend to others. I already have, but at this point they are...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
Welcome to The Boulevard Senior Living of St. Peters, now open in St. Peters, MO! Featuring senior independent living, assisted living and memory care with a classic, homey, and senior-friendly design. Amazing things happen when worries consist of which events to attend or what to order for...
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We picked this community, because of the rural setting first of all. We knew that it would make dad more comfortable. The staff seemed nice and the place appeared clean and did not smell!! It was a nice...
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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.
Rochester Estates Senior Living is an assisted living community situated in beautiful Rochester, Sangamon County, Illinois. Located within minutes of the historic Illinois capital of Springfield, Rochester boasts the best of both worlds. Rochester still maintains that small town feel while...
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It is a lovely community. There are a lot of space and activities for the residents. Some of the activities include painting women's nails, bingo, hair salon, arts and crafts, television programs, and more...
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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So far they have been great. They have a Facebook page where they upload pictures of the residents doing the activities and they seem to really encourage them to participate. You are able to schedule times...
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 Hollybrook in Bethalto, IL is a preimere destination for anyone in search of senior living. Opened in June of 2018, the Villas of Hollybrook has both Assisted Living and Memory Care apartments that will blow you away! Upon first visit, our exceptional design and decor will wow you!...
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The staff were very friendly and constantly kept our family updated. We don't know the specific activities they had but they would help the residents walk around the facility and they would make sure our...
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.
San Gabriel Memory Care is a family owned and operated assisted living community dedicated to serving the unique needs of adults with Alzheimer’s and other memory-related illnesses. Our approach is to assist residents on their individual “daily walks” by incorporating personally relevant...
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We are very impressed with where our loved one is at, the appearance and the smell of the community really stood out to us. As an inspector for the state, we could tell the maintenance team is on top of...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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They are fantastic. It looks and feels just like a home. The food is good, and my mom talks about it all the time. I have no complaints, and neither does my loved one. The staff are very good at keeping...
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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.
Welcome to a gracious and affordable assisted lifestyle! Cambridge House offers 103 private apartments to seniors 65 or older. Our emphasis is on maintaining your health, wellness, dignity, and independence.We offer a helping hand and personal attention to do the things you may no longer be able...
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The facility is very comfortable and well kept. The entire staff, from the director to the resident assistants, are very caring and helpful. They go above and beyond and really do everything possible to...
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.
Courtyard Estates’ rich history has deep roots within our community. We have over 100 years of experience caring for the ones you love. In 1905, we began caring for the elderly and a small group of orphans as “The Home”, a ministry of the Church of the Brethren.Today, we provide both independent...
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So far my experience has been great. It came just when the family needed it and it has been a godsend to me. The Head of Nurse is very informative and keeps communication open with the family. The staff...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
The Estates of Hidden Lake, (CCRC), offering the peace of mind that comes with knowing your'll enjoy priority access to additional levels of care should your needs ever change.Independent Living: Thirty two distinctive cottage homes or select from a one or two bedroom apartment. Which suits...
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My dad passed in March. He spent almost a year and a half in Villas of Holly Brook and I truly believe they gave him the Will to live everyday! He looked forward to the activities and made so many new...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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Cedarhurst of Greenville is wonderful! They an app where I'm informed everyday of what she's doing and it makes it easier. We go there for a week once a month and it's always clean with no odor of any kind....
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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Overall, I have been pleased with this facility and so has my loved one. The nursing staff, caregivers, and chefs are phenomenal. As far as cleanliness, they empty the waste baskets and wash the resident's...
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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.
Parkway Gardens, assisted living by Americare opened in September of 2010 in Fairview Heights, IL. Sikeston-based Americare is a privately held provider of eldercare services throughout the region. Founded in 1981, the company owns and operates assisted living and skilled nursing communities...
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Everything is working out very well at this community for my mother. She seems to have adjusted very well to the community. Everyone is kind and very welcoming. The community is very clean and looks great....
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.
The Colonnade and Heritage Memory Care is a brand new, locally owned, community centrally located in O'Fallon, Illinois, just 20 minutes from Downtown St. Louis. We've purposefully designed every aspect of life at The Colonnade and Heritage Memory Care. You will find beautiful indoor and outdoor...
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My loved one is very happy here at this community. He is very happy, he smiles, he laughs and he jokes. He is very friendly and has many conversations with the staff. They interact with my loved one and he...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Welcome to Joe's Place Caring Cottage, a five star, family owned and operated community specializing and licensed in Memory care. Our cottage is designed and built for the specific needs of Alzheimer's & Dementia patients as well as providing a calm, fun, and safe environment for our residents to...
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They staff at Cambridge House of Swansea have been very patient with my mother's transition. I would recommend the facility to those looking for 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.
Cambridge House of Swansea Cambridge House of Swansea is a newly build assisted living community, with beautiful apartments, located in the cozy town of Belleville, Illinois, counting just over 43,000 citizens. Conveniently located, the living community is steps away from parks and shopping...
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[Name Removed] goes well beyond serving as a director of memory care; she is an advisor and friend to my mom. Without her guidance and care we would be lost. Previous to her arrival our mom’s care was...
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.
Kingsland Walk Senior Living offers so much more than a place to hang your hat. We are a true community, shaped by the relationships we form and the adventures we share. We are committed to crafting a lifestyle rich in experiences that go beyond the traditional concept of senior living, and we...
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The staff has done a great job caring for my husband. However, over a 2 year period, the rent increased approximately 30%. I do not believe this is all attributed to inflation as the letter from management...
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.
At Cedarhurst of Breese, it’s our mission to tailor senior living to you so you can feel loved, valued, and supported each and every day. Our senior living community in Breese, Illinois, offers assisted living for those who require assistance with activities of daily living and memory care for...
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We chose Sycamore Village because of the location as well as the value for the money. The room sizes here seemed very adequate for his needs. They did everything we asked to do and they took really good care...
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.
Personalized Assisted Living and Memory Enrichment Community
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I like this community for my father's care. We like the staff who keep me informed on his progress. The menu is outstanding. They have a lot of great activities that he does enjoy, he likes the small trips....
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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.
Just minutes from entertainment, religious, and shopping activities, Mount Carmel Communities is a senior living community in the heart of St. Charles, Missouri. You'll find our faith-based care is designed to provide you with a wonderful place to call home. Not only do we offer a residential,...
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Overall our experience has been good. The physical plant is well maintained. There is a perception of a lot of staff turnover, but that is not unusual. My parents say the menu could have more variety....
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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Villas of South Park Chatham is a beautiful facility. The staff is caring and responds quickly to my loved one's needs. They offer a lot of activities, although not a lot to his particular interests. The...
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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 Dorchester, IL
The average cost of senior living in Dorchester is $4,922 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Carlinville, IL with an average of $4,079 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Dorchester, IL vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Dorchester, IL vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Dorchester, IL by room type
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What families are saying about assisted living in Dorchester
Recent reviews for assisted living in Dorchester
Villas of Holly Brook and Reflections Springfield
4.9
The facility was extremely open and friendly to all family members. The facility worked with us to get my mom acclimated to the place and try different solutions.
Fairmont on Clayton in Richmond Heights, MO
5.0
Given that it is a unique situation the staff have done a great job, and the hospice group has been a God send and has been unbelievable wonderful as well as the physical and occupational there. . Our loved one was truly loved by the staff .
Villas of Holly Brook Bethalto in East Alton, IL
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So far they have been great. They have a Facebook page where they upload pictures of the residents doing the activities and they seem to really encourage them to participate. You are able to schedule times to eat with your loved ones and the meals look great and we have heard nothing but good ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities
Considerate and caring staff. Many reviews praise the attentiveness and compassion of the staff towards residents at their communities. At Dougherty Ferry Assisted Living and Memory Care, the staff goes above and beyond to ensure that residents' needs are met, as seen in the review where a resident was not notified after f ...
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Variety of activities. Residents appreciate the wide range of activities offered at their communities, from bingo and card games to museum outings and gardening classes. At The Grande at Laumeier Park, the staff organizes a variety of activities to keep residents engaged and active, including trips to the store and ...
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Thorough communication between families and staff. Reviews highlight the importance of clear and effective communication between families and staff to keep everyone informed and ensure care needs are being met. At Promenade Senior Living, the move-in process and communication with staff was criticized for lacking transparency. At Sunrise of W ...
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High-quality food and dining experiences. Residents consistently mention the importance of quality food in their overall satisfaction with their community. At Garden Villas South, the food is described as good and the residents look forward to mealtimes. At The Boulevard of St. Charles Senior Living, the staff accommodates individua ...
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Safe and secure living environment. Residents and their families express appreciation for the safety measures in place at their communities, allowing them peace of mind. At Dougherty Ferry Assisted Living and Memory Care, the security staff is described as attentive and responsive. At Addington Place of Collinsville, residents ...
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Personalized attention to accommodate resident needs. Several reviews mention the accommodating nature of the caregivers at various communities. At Cedarhurst of Bethalto, the staff were able to accommodate the unique needs of a resident, providing assistance with transportation and allowing them to participate in activities. At The Grande at La ...
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Dorchester review score based on 718 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 718 reviews of 191 Dorchester assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Dorchester 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
Dorchester review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Dorchester 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 718 reviews of 191 Dorchester assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Dorchester 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.Dorchester, IL averageNational average
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Dorchester assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Dorchester assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Dorchester, 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 Dorchester 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 Dorchester that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
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Home care agency on-site
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Non-ambulatory care
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Availability of select dementia care services in Dorchester 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 Dorchester 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
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Specialized memory care training for staff
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Secured community and/or wander guard
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Memory care only community
Memory care only community
20.4%
13.6%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Dorchester 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 Dorchester partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Dorchester, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
42.4%
26.9%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
47.6%
40.1%
No sugar
No sugar
44.5%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
37.7%
35.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
10.5%
14.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Dorchester 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 Dorchester communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Dorchester, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
33%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
47.1%
41.9%
Room service
Room service
42.4%
35.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
32.5%
17.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Dorchester 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 Dorchester offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Dorchester, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
54.5%
45.9%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
40.3%
30.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
31.4%
30%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
58.6%
49.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
59.2%
48.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
60.7%
52.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
51.8%
40.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
40.3%
34.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
44%
37.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
56%
46.2%
Live performances
Live performances
54.5%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
37.7%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
37.2%
24.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
52.9%
45.4%
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State regulations for assisted living in Dorchester
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 Dorchester protect seniors.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Glenwood Supportive Living of Greenville, Carriage Crossing Rochester and Villas of Holly Brook Chatham are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Dorchester, Illinois. See full list of communities.
There are 211 assisted living facilities near Dorchester, Illinois. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Dorchester, Illinois are Carriage Crossing Rochester, Clarendale of St. Peters and High Point Residence Taylorville. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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