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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in East St Louis, IL

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Assisted living costs in East St Louis average about $5,074 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 33 communities in East St Louis. Our detailed directory has 293 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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Provides: Assisted Living, Residential Care Home
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.
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.
Photo of Oasis Residential Care
Provides: Assisted 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.
Photo of Villas of Holly Brook ? Belleville
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: 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.
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.
Photo of Spring Manor
Provides: Assisted 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.
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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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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Cost of assisted living in East St Louis, IL

The average cost of senior living in East St Louis is $5,074 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Shiloh, IL with an average of $4,642 per month.

Assisted living costs in East St Louis, IL, vs. nearby cities

East St Louis, IL
$5,074/mo
$5,059/mo

Assisted living costs in East St Louis, IL, vs. state and national averages

East St Louis, IL
$5,074/mo
U.S. national average
$4,705/mo

Assisted living costs in East St Louis, IL, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$5,074/mo
$5,054/mo

Assisted living costs in East St Louis, IL, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,492/mo
Studio
$4,387/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,381/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,523/mo

Senior living costs in East St Louis 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: East St Louis, IL
Column state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Community typeEast St Louis, ILIllinoisU.S.
Assisted Living$5,074/mo$5,383/mo$4,705/mo
Memory Care$5,054/mo$5,403/mo$4,955/mo
Independent Living$4,112/mo$4,462/mo$4,161/mo
Assisted Living
East St Louis, IL:$5,074/mo
Illinois:$5,383/mo
U.S.:$4,705/mo
Memory Care
East St Louis, IL:$5,054/mo
Illinois:$5,403/mo
U.S.:$4,955/mo
Independent Living
East St Louis, IL:$4,112/mo
Illinois:$4,462/mo
U.S.:$4,161/mo
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Assisted living costs in East St Louis, IL, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in East St Louis 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.

East St Louis, ILIL stateNational

Assisted living cost trends in East St Louis, IL

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in East St Louis 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
East St Louis, IL$3,725/mo$4,324/mo-13.9%
Illinois$5,517/mo$5,339/mo+3.3%
National$5,291/mo$5,061/mo+4.6%
East St Louis, IL
2024 average cost:$3,725/mo
2023 average cost:$4,324/mo
Percent change:-13.9%
Illinois
2024 average cost:$5,517/mo
2023 average cost:$5,339/mo
Percent change:+3.3%
National
2024 average cost:$5,291/mo
2023 average cost:$5,061/mo
Percent change:+4.6%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in East St Louis, 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 East St Louis.

What families are saying about assisted living in East St Louis

Recent reviews for assisted living in East St Louis

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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Meridian Village in Glen Carbon, IL

4.5
After residing in the Independent Living area of Meridian Village for just over 5 years I have absolutely no regrets. It is a pleasure to call Meridian Village my home. We are supported by a very capable and caring staff. There are numerous quality activities and opportunities available that ...
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East St Louis review score based on 61 family reviews

7.8
Review score31 facilities61 reviewsWrite a review
This proprietary review score is based on 61 reviews of 31 East St Louis assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The East St Louis 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

East St Louis review score compared against nearby cities

7.8
East St Louis, IL31 facilities
7.7
Washington Park, IL27 facilities
7.8
Alorton, IL29 facilities

Review subcategories for East St Louis 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 61 reviews of 31 East St Louis assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare East St Louis 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.
East St Louis, IL averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.6
4.1
Friendliness
3.7
4.2
Care services
3.4
3.8
Staff
3.6
4.0
Meals & dining
3.4
3.7
Activities
3.0
3.7
Value for cost*
3.4
3.7
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*Learn more about cost details

East St Louis assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in East St Louis assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in East St Louis, 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 East St Louis 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 East St Louis that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
East St Louis, ILNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
41.9%
52.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
35.5%
33.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
90.3%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
93.5%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
51.6%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
19.4%
30%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
90.3%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
35.5%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
48.4%
52.4%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in East St Louis 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 East St Louis Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
East St Louis, ILNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
38.7%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
25.8%
32.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
32.3%
41.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
9.7%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in East St Louis 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 East St Louis partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
East St Louis, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
29%
27.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
32.3%
40.9%
No sugar
No sugar
29%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
29%
36.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.9%
17.3%
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Availability of select dining options in East St Louis 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 East St Louis communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
East St Louis, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
16.1%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
35.5%
42.3%
Room service
Room service
29%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
19.4%
18%
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Availability of select programs and activities in East St Louis 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 East St Louis offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
East St Louis, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
41.9%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
29%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
32.3%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
38.7%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
38.7%
49.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
35.5%
52.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
38.7%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
29%
35.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
35.5%
38.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
38.7%
46.8%
Live performances
Live performances
38.7%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
29%
30.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
29%
24.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
38.7%
46%
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State regulations for assisted living in East St Louis

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