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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Effingham County, IL

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Assisted living costs in Effingham County average about $5,260 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 44 communities in Effingham County. Our detailed directory has 271 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Altamont, Newton and Neoga.

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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Photo of Heritage Woods of Centralia
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We are very pleased with mom's move into Heritage Woods of Centralia. The staff is very friendly and they have lots of staff members. It is a very clean, the atmosphere is warm and inviting. We have dined...
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.
Located in a lovely suburban area of Centralia, Illinois, among parks and reservoirs, Heritage Woods is a community for senior living. Among the features of this fine establishment are apartments for independent seniors and assisted living apartments for those in need of a little extra care....
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We are from Salem, so it really worked out better for us. All the workers are so friendly and really care about all residents. They have been helpful in getting us help to pay for our needs with him. The...
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.
If your loved one has dementia or Alzheimer’s, consider a dedicated memory care community for specialized care. Highpoint Residence of Centralia provides memory care for seniors in Centralia, Illinois and surrounding areas. This one-story community is inviting and warm, with a soothing neutral...
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The staff is super nice and very helpful. The room sizes are good. Perhaps a few more activities for those who are more mobile.
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 Lavender Ridge of Effingham
Provides: Memory Care
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Photo of Hawthorne Inn of Shelbyville
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 Willowbrook Alzheimer and Dementia Care Residences Vandalia
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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.
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...
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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.
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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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
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Photo of Courtyard Estates of Sullivan
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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.
Courtyard Estates of Sullivan is a modern, beautiful assisted living community located in the residential neighborhood of Sullivan, Illinois. You'll enjoy our incredible spaces indoors while also spending plenty of time on our outdoor paths and patios or even under the gazebo. And, when you do...
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.
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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My husband was at Aspen Creek in Sullivan for 5 years. They are absolute angels. They have been like our family since the day we came. The care they gave him was so good. Over a 5 year period, he was up...
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.
Aspen Creek of Sullivan is a senior care home located in community of Sullivan in Moultie County, IL. With a population of 4,400 residents, Sullivan has small-town charm and natural beauty to spare. Besides a significant number of well-kept, historic buildings Sullivan boasts one of the best...
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Photo of Reflections Memory Care  - Charleston
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
Photo of Arbor Rose of Arcola
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.

Cost of assisted living in Effingham County, IL

The average cost of senior living in Effingham County is $5,260 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Watson, IL with an average of $5,174 per month.

Assisted living costs in Effingham County, IL, vs. nearby counties

Effingham County, IL
$5,260/mo

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

Effingham County, IL
$5,260/mo
U.S. national average
$5,830/mo

Assisted living costs in Effingham County, IL, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$5,260/mo
$7,242/mo

Assisted living costs in Effingham County, IL, by floor plan type

Studio
$4,011/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,558/mo

Senior living costs in Effingham County 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: Effingham County, IL
Column state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Community typeEffingham County, ILIllinoisU.S.
Assisted Living$5,260/mo$6,329/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$7,242/mo$7,681/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Livingunavailable$3,342/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Effingham County, IL:$5,260/mo
Illinois:$6,329/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Effingham County, IL:$7,242/mo
Illinois:$7,681/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Effingham County, IL:unavailable
Illinois:$3,342/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Assisted living costs in Effingham County, IL, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Effingham County 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.

Effingham County, ILIL stateNational

Assisted living cost trends in Effingham County, IL

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Effingham County 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 average 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
Effingham County, IL$5,470/mo$5,333/mo+2.6%
Illinois$4,823/mo$4,909/mo-1.8%
National$4,567/mo$4,557/mo+0.2%
Effingham County, IL
2024 average cost:$5,470/mo
2023 average cost:$5,333/mo
Percent change:+2.6%
Illinois
2024 average cost:$4,823/mo
2023 average cost:$4,909/mo
Percent change:-1.8%
National
2024 average cost:$4,567/mo
2023 average cost:$4,557/mo
Percent change:+0.2%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Effingham County, 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 Effingham County.

What families are saying about assisted living in Effingham County

Recent reviews for assisted living in Effingham County

Heritage Woods of Charleston

4.9
I have lived here for about a year and a half. I have enjoyed it immensely. Very friendly people live and work here. I recommend it for people 65 years old and older. We get three meals a day plus snacks. We get activities that are great. We have exercise programs for 45 minutes at least 2 times ...
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Brookstone Estates of Olney

3.7
My father felt very isolated there as they did not have many activities he was interested in. He did not like the food but the personnel were friendly to him and helped him to meals and gave him his medications but otherwise he did not see them very often as he did not leave his room. He was 99 ...
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Brookstone Estates of Fairfield

4.8
We are so lucky to have this facility in our town.

Effingham County review score based on 99 family reviews

8.7
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This proprietary review score is based on 99 reviews of 44 Effingham County assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Effingham County 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

Effingham County review score compared against nearby cities

8.7
Effingham County, IL44 facilities
7.5
Shelby County, IL53 facilities
8.6
Fayette County, IL45 facilities

Review subcategories for Effingham County 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 99 reviews of 44 Effingham County assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Effingham County 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.
Effingham County, IL averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.4
3.4
Friendliness
4.5
3.5
Care services
4.4
3.2
Staff
4.5
3.4
Meals & dining
4.1
3.1
Activities
3.8
3.1
Value for cost*
3.9
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Effingham County assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Effingham County assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Effingham County, 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 Effingham County 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 Effingham County 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
31.8%
53.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
6.8%
34.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
90.9%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
97.7%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
59.1%
57.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
11.4%
30.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
90.9%
96.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
38.6%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
52.3%
53%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Effingham County 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 Effingham County Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Effingham County, ILNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
52.3%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
11.4%
33.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
22.7%
41.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
18.2%
13.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Effingham County 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 Effingham County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Effingham County, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
29.5%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
29.5%
42.1%
No sugar
No sugar
22.7%
38.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
11.4%
37.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
2.3%
19.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Effingham County 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 Effingham County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Effingham County, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
9.1%
32.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
38.6%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
18.2%
37.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
6.8%
18.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Effingham County 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 Effingham County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Effingham County, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
27.3%
47.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25%
31.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20.5%
31.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
50.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
50.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
54.5%
53.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40.9%
42.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
22.7%
36.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
29.5%
39.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
47.9%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
48%
Dances
Dances
22.7%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
13.6%
25.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
47.7%
47.1%
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State regulations for assisted living in Effingham County

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