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Assisted living costs in Dorsey average about $5,019 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 207 communities in Dorsey. Our detailed directory has 3512 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.
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 Bridges of Columbia offers the perfect mix of privacy,independance and community for people ready to live a more carefree lifestyle. With a comprehensive list of services and ammenities that are included in your monthly rent, we take the headaches of home ownership away so you can focus on...
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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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Moved into a two bedroom apartment with beautiful lake view in mid-November. [Name removed] the Residency Director was very helpful in answering questions and making each resident feel that their needs were...
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.
Cape Albeon offers retirement and assisted living opportunities for seniors. A distinctive and charming senior living community, Cape Albeon, offers numerous amenities including an indoor pool and fitness area, activity centers, restaurant-style dining, a library, and an on-site beauty salon. A...
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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.
Bethesda Southgate, known by residents of South St. Louis County for its quality skilled nursing care, recently received Accreditation by the Joint Commission of Healthcare organizations, an independent, not-for-profit national body that overseas the safety and quality of health care.Bethesda...
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I went to Bayberry again today. The care was much better. They were helping the people eat that are not able to eat on there own. It definitely made me feel better.
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.
Located two miles north of I-64 in St. Charles County, Breeze Park’s personal services and on-site conveniences help you lead an independent, stimulating lifestyle.Breeze Park is close to historic St. Charles, Lake St. Louis, and Chesterfield. Physicians, entertainment, churches, pharmacies, 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.
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.
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The facility is beautiful and well run. These people are very competent and when faced with a problem, will try so hard to find a solution. The community is warm and welcoming, so important after...
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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: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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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.
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My mother was living in her own home alone. She unfortunately experienced many falls in the middle of the night. It was time for her to be in a safer environment. I feel a peace knowing she is at Pine...
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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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This is a great home. The staff is fantastic. They went over and above the care they gave to my mother. She was not easy to care for, but the staff were always patient and kind. They always kept the...
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.
Caregivers Inn offers the warmth of home living to seniors who no longer are able to live alone. Licensed with the Department of Health & Senior Services, Caregivers Inn is a 29 bed facility offering one independent living apartment upstairs.The facility looks like a country style house...
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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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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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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
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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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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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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 Willowbrook! Our homes have been designed to provide care and support to your loved ones while promoting dignity and independence. We have been providing award winning memory care for over 10 years, care that celebrates each resident’s abilities. Each home accommodates 12-14...

Cost of assisted living in Dorsey, IL

The average cost of senior living in Dorsey is $5,019 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Bethalto, IL with an average of $4,728 per month.

Assisted living costs in Dorsey, IL, vs. nearby cities

Dorsey, IL
$5,019/mo
$4,728/mo

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

Dorsey, IL
$5,019/mo
U.S. national average
$4,718/mo

Assisted living costs in Dorsey, IL, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$5,019/mo
$5,005/mo

Assisted living costs in Dorsey, IL, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,268/mo
Studio
$5,193/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,047/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,809/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,403/mo

Senior living costs in Dorsey 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: Dorsey, IL
Column state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Community typeDorsey, ILIllinoisU.S.
Assisted Living$5,019/mo$5,408/mo$4,718/mo
Memory Care$5,005/mo$5,429/mo$4,972/mo
Independent Living$3,733/mo$4,487/mo$4,176/mo
Assisted Living
Dorsey, IL:$5,019/mo
Illinois:$5,408/mo
U.S.:$4,718/mo
Memory Care
Dorsey, IL:$5,005/mo
Illinois:$5,429/mo
U.S.:$4,972/mo
Independent Living
Dorsey, IL:$3,733/mo
Illinois:$4,487/mo
U.S.:$4,176/mo
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Assisted living costs in Dorsey, IL, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Dorsey 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 Dorsey, IL

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Dorsey 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 median 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
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Dorsey, IL$4,258/mo$3,838/mo+10.9%
Illinois$5,633/mo$5,386/mo+4.6%
National$5,368/mo$5,120/mo+4.8%
Dorsey, IL
2024 average cost:$4,258/mo
2023 average cost:$3,838/mo
Percent change:+10.9%
Illinois
2024 average cost:$5,633/mo
2023 average cost:$5,386/mo
Percent change:+4.6%
National
2024 average cost:$5,368/mo
2023 average cost:$5,120/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Dorsey, 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 Dorsey.

What families are saying about assisted living in Dorsey

Recent reviews for assisted living in Dorsey

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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EverTrue Breeze Park in St. Charles, MO

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They are pretty good. It's very clean. The staff is pretty friendly. They have stuff going on for activities, but they told me they take them out at least once a week, they told us they had a bus with a lift, and they don't. They told us when she was there she would be able to eat in any of the ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Friendly and accommodating staff. Several reviews mention the kind and caring nature of the staff at various communities, such as Villas at St. James, Charter Senior Living of Shiloh, and Keystone Place at Magnolia Commons, who go above and beyond to make residents and their families feel welcome. They are always available ...
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Quality food options. Food is a significant factor in residents' overall satisfaction with their community. At Dougherty Ferry Assisted Living and Memory Care, Southview Assisted Living and Memory Care, and Charter Senior Living of Troy, residents appreciate the variety and taste of the meals, ensuring that the ...
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Personalized care and attention. Reviews frequently mention the individualized attention that staff members provide to residents, ensuring that their unique needs and preferences are met. At Park Place Senior Living at Winghaven, Cedarhurst of St. Charles, and Fields of Florissant, staff members take the time to learn abo ...
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Active social and recreational programs. Communities like The Glenwood Supportive Living of Staunton, The Vero of O'Fallon, and Cambridge House of Swansea offer a range of activities tailored to residents' interests, including card games, movie nights, church services, and outings to local attractions. These activities encourage ...
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Thoughtful and prompt responses to calls for assistance. Residents and their families express appreciation for the quick and efficient response times of staff members when assistance is needed, as mentioned in reviews for Garden Villas of O'Fallon, Cedarhurst of Arnold, and Fields of Florissant. This sense of security and attentiveness helps ens ...
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Clean and well-maintained facilities. Communities such as Cedarhurst of Highland, Westview at Ellisville Assisted Living, and Clarendale of St. Peters take great pride in their cleanliness and upkeep, providing residents with a comfortable and welcoming living environment. Regular maintenance ensures that both the interior and ...
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Dorsey review score based on 948 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 948 reviews of 192 Dorsey assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Dorsey 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

Dorsey review score compared against nearby cities

8.1
Dorsey, IL192 facilities
8.6
Bunker Hill, IL7 facilities
8.8
Bethalto, IL12 facilities

Review subcategories for Dorsey 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 948 reviews of 192 Dorsey assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Dorsey 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.
Dorsey, IL averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.9
4.0
Friendliness
4.0
4.1
Care services
3.6
3.7
Staff
3.8
4.0
Meals & dining
3.5
3.6
Activities
3.6
3.6
Value for cost*
3.5
3.7
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Dorsey assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Dorsey assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Dorsey, 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 Dorsey 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 Dorsey that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Dorsey, ILNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
58.3%
52.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
44.3%
33.9%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
94.3%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.4%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
69.8%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
33.3%
30.1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
96.4%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
48.4%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
63%
52.5%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Dorsey 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 Dorsey Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Dorsey, ILNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
59.9%
51.4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
40.1%
32.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
53.6%
41.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
17.7%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Dorsey 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 Dorsey partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Dorsey, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
43.8%
27.3%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
49.5%
41%
No sugar
No sugar
44.8%
37.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
43.2%
36.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
16.7%
17.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Dorsey 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 Dorsey communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Dorsey, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
36.5%
31.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50%
42.4%
Room service
Room service
44.3%
36.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
33.3%
18.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Dorsey 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 Dorsey offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Dorsey, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
57.3%
46.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
42.2%
31.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
34.4%
30.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
63.5%
49.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
62%
49.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
64.1%
52.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
52.6%
41.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
46.4%
35.5%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
48.4%
38.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
58.3%
46.9%
Live performances
Live performances
55.7%
47%
Dances
Dances
39.1%
30.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
40.6%
24.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
57.3%
46.1%
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State regulations for assisted living in Dorsey

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Villas at St. James, The Glenwood Supportive Living of Greenville and The Glenwood Supportive Living of Staunton are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Dorsey, Illinois. See full list of communities.
There are 207 assisted living facilities near Dorsey, Illinois. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Dorsey, Illinois are The Glenwood Supportive Living of Greenville, Avalon Memory Care - St. Louis and Garden Villas of O'Fallon. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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