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Assisted living costs in Dorchester average about $4,903 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 192 communities in Dorchester. Our detailed directory has 2518 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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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 Village at Morse Farm offers its residents carefree independent and supportive living. We will cook, clean and do your laundry. Medication assistance, transportation, cable television and wi-fi included in the rental price.
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I have lived at Evergreen Place for 8 years. They take good care of everyone. Dining services are very cheerful and caring. Food is good. They clean our rooms and do our laundry for use. They have a lot of...
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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.
Evergreen Place offers worry-free living, where independence thrives and compassionate care is always nearby. Our beautiful campus offers lovely supportive living options. We welcome you to learn more and visit our community of care, where friendships flourish and families find peace of mind....
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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: 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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Definitely best place in this area. Food - great- good servers. Apts. great, roomy. Community-friendly like a family Activities - every day Nursing- very helpful Cleaning- great Staff- mostly great,...
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.
Evergreen Place offers worry-free living, where independence thrives and compassionate care is always nearby. Our beautiful campus offers lovely supportive living options. We welcome you to learn more and visit our community of care, where friendships flourish and families find peace of mind....
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes, Senior Apartments
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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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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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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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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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.
The rolling hills of Missouri are the perfect home to the warm and friendly atmosphere of the Bridge at Florissant. Situated in the suburbs of St. Louis, the community offers urban accessibility, state-of-the-art amenities, and the time of your life. The community itself is surrounded by greenery...
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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.
We are 208 bed facility located in what is known as Baden in the city of Saint Louis. We have staff that have been here for more than 30 years. We offer our residents and their families a staff with the ability to make the transition to a skilled facility easier by getting the right answer to...
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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.
Arbor Hills is dedicated to providing companionship, comfort, love and excellent medical care to each of our residents. Arbor Hills has 150 –bed skilled nursing facility and a 28- bed assisted living facility, we also offer long-term and short-term stays including rehabilitative, respite, and...
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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.
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.
Photo of Sabbath Manor
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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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.
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.
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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.
Our community is a 33 beds RCFII. It is Residential Care Facility and certified through DMH. We have friendly and competent staff. We provide meals, laundry services, housekeeping services and pass medications.
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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.
Revela at O’Fallon is less than 2 years old and puts you within a short driving distance to convenient shopping and multiple hospitals all while being nestled in the tranquility of lush greenery of O’Fallon. Next to the O'Fallon YMCA. We strive to provide exceptional care with a supportive...
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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 Dorchester, IL

The average cost of senior living in Dorchester is $4,903 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Carlinville, IL with an average of $3,899 per month.

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

Dorchester, IL
$4,903/mo

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

Dorchester, IL
$4,903/mo
U.S. national average
$4,623/mo

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

Assisted Living
$4,903/mo
$4,887/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,852/mo
Studio
$5,085/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,080/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,409/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,188/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Dorchester over time

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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Dorchester, 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 Dorchester.

What families are saying about assisted living in Dorchester

Recent reviews for assisted living in Dorchester

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

5.0
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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St Louis Hills Assisted Living and Memory Care in Saint Louis, MO

4.3
Staff was so very friendly and accommodating. Unfortunately with my dad's diabetes and declining health, they were unable to maintain his level of care and we needed to move him to an assisted living facility for hospice. If it wasn't for his level of care increasing, I believe he'd still ...
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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 652 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 652 reviews of 192 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

8.1
Dorchester, IL192 facilities
8.1
Wilsonville, IL6 facilities
8.3
Mount Clare, IL6 facilities

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 652 reviews of 192 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.
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Cleanliness
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4.5
Friendliness
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Staff
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4.5
Meals & dining
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Activities
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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
Full medication management
55.7%
51.9%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
40.6%
33.2%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
94.3%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
99.5%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
65.6%
56.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
25.5%
29.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
96.4%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
46.9%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
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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
55.7%
50.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
38.5%
31.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
48.4%
40.8%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
19.8%
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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.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
41.7%
26.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
46.4%
39.6%
No sugar
No sugar
43.2%
36.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
37%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
10.4%
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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.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
32.8%
30.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
45.3%
41.5%
Room service
Room service
41.7%
35.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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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.
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Activity director
Activity director
53.1%
45.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
39.1%
30.6%
Community service programs
Community service programs
29.7%
29.6%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
57.8%
49.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
58.3%
48.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
59.9%
52%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
51%
40.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
39.1%
33.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
42.7%
36.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
55.2%
45.9%
Live performances
Live performances
53.6%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
37%
29.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
37%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
52.1%
45.1%
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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.

Learn about Illinois Assisted Living regulations

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