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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Ellis Grove, IL

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The average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Illinois is $6,329, according to A Place for Mom’s proprietary data. This can serve as a helpful benchmark for what families in the Ellis Grove area can expect to pay. Pricing may vary based on the community’s location, your loved one’s care needs, and any additional services or amenities.

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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.
Experience exceptional care in a warm, home-like environment. Our mission is to provide a fulfilling and safe life for your loved ones, with personalized attention and specialized memory care.At Century Assisted Living, our specialization in memory care is one feature that sets us apart from...
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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
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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, 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.
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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.
Bethesda Dilworth, St. Louis’ premier nursing care residence, continues to earn its reputation as an outstanding leader by providing the highest quality nursing care for St. Louis seniors. With a reputation for excellence in medical and nursing care, Bethesda Dilworth is home to over 350...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Residential Care Home
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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.
We operate five facilities in the St. Louis and outlying areas. We accommodate residents with either private or semi-private rooms. The lever of care we provide is residential care II. Our staff is eager to assist and the services range from personal care, medication administration to meals,...
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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 Allways Kare Residential Care
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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Residential Care Home
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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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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 The Central Residence
Provides: Assisted Living, Residential Care Home
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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.
We operate five facilities in the St. Louis and outlying areas. We accommodate residents with either private or semi-private rooms. The lever of care we provide is residential care II. Our staff is eager to assist and the services range from personal care, medication administration to meals,...
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.
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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 Mary's Ranch
Provides: Assisted Living, Residential Care Home
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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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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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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
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.
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...

Cost of assisted living in Ellis Grove, IL

The average cost of senior living in Illinois is $6,329 per month as compared to $5,830 in the United States.

Senior living costs in Illinois vs. 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 state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Column costDifference: Cost difference
Community typeIllinoisU.S.Cost difference
Assisted Living$6,329/mo$5,830/mo8.6% above national median
Memory Care$7,681/mo$6,999/mo9.7% above national median
Independent Living$3,342/mo$3,520/mo5.1% below national median
Assisted Living
Illinois:$6,329/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Cost difference:8.6% above national median
Memory Care
Illinois:$7,681/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Cost difference:9.7% above national median
Independent Living
Illinois:$3,342/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Cost difference:5.1% below national median
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Ellis Grove, 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 Ellis Grove.

What families are saying about assisted living in Ellis Grove

Recent reviews for assisted living in Ellis Grove

Joe's Place Caring Cottage in O'Fallon, IL

5.0
Joe's Place is a Godsend. The place feels very homey and not institutional. I feel very comfortable leaving my dad there while I go to work.

EverTrue Laclede Groves in Webster Groves, MO

5.0
After an extensive search, I realize Lutheran Senior Services' Laclede Groves retirement community in Webster Groves offers the best Life Plan facility in the St. Louis area. I'm experiencing the high level of quality of life and care that all seniors hope to experience in their retirement. ...
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Ellis Grove review score based on 400 family reviews

7.9
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This proprietary review score is based on 400 reviews of 118 Ellis Grove assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Ellis Grove 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

Ellis Grove review score compared against nearby cities

7.9
Ellis Grove, IL118 facilities
8.2
Waterloo, IL84 facilities
6.7
Carbondale, IL37 facilities

Review subcategories for Ellis Grove 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 400 reviews of 118 Ellis Grove assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Ellis Grove 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.
Ellis Grove, IL averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.2
3.4
Friendliness
3.3
3.5
Care services
2.9
3.2
Staff
3.1
3.4
Meals & dining
2.9
3.1
Activities
2.9
3.1
Value for cost*
3.0
3.1
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Ellis Grove assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ellis Grove assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ellis Grove, 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 Ellis Grove 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 Ellis Grove that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Ellis Grove, ILNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
44.1%
53.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
33.1%
34.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
89.8%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
94.1%
97.7%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
54.2%
57.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
19.5%
30.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
89.8%
96.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
39.8%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
53.4%
53%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Ellis Grove 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 Ellis Grove Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Ellis Grove, ILNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
44.9%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
33.9%
33.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
39%
41.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
15.3%
13.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Ellis Grove 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 Ellis Grove partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Ellis Grove, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
32.2%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
34.7%
42.1%
No sugar
No sugar
32.2%
38.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
25.4%
37.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9.3%
19.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Ellis Grove 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 Ellis Grove communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Ellis Grove, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
26.3%
32.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
40.7%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
29.7%
37.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20.3%
18.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ellis Grove 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 Ellis Grove offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Ellis Grove, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
42.4%
47.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
27.1%
31.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
24.6%
31.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
47.5%
50.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
46.6%
50.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
47.5%
53.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
39.8%
42.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
31.4%
36.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
31.4%
39.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
39.8%
47.9%
Live performances
Live performances
42.4%
48%
Dances
Dances
25.4%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
27.1%
25.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
39%
47.1%
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State regulations for assisted living in Ellis Grove

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