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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Fairbanks, IL
Assisted living costs in Fairbanks average about $4,650 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 71 communities in Fairbanks. Our detailed directory has 531 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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We could not be happier with Keystone Senior Living. All of the staff have been wonderful to my parents. The facility is clean and offers everything they need.
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.
A caring community that promotes health, well-being, and independence. Our community offers two lifestyles side by side on the same campus. Keystone Gardens Independent Living has services and amenities that complement an active lifestyle. When additional care or assistance becomes necessary,...
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.
Primrose Retirement Communities in Decatur provide independent living and assisted living senior care. Our buildings feature attached/enclosed garages with direct access to the facility. Our activities and events are shown with Electronic bulletin boards that are available in the apartments and...
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, 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.
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, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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: 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.
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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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.
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.
Twenty minutes from Champaign-Urbana. Neatly tucked away by highway 45 in Rantoul, Illinois, is the Ultimate Retirement Community for you. Prairie Village Retirement Community offers independent and assisted living rental apartments at an affordable rate. Come see us and experience active senior...
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Absolutely wonderful place. It is a great to know that my Mom is being taken care of and loved while I cannot be with her. Their atmosphere is very comfortable and feels like home. The food is good and...
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.
Life's Journey Senior Living - Paris is a Memory Care community located in Paris, Illinois. The community opened in July 2013 and can serve 24 residents. Our residents enjoy a collection of amenities and services. With a loving and compassionate staff, neighbors can enjoy a dignified lifestyle...
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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 Fairbanks, IL
The average cost of senior living in Fairbanks is $4,650 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Findlay, IL with an average of $4,006 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Fairbanks, IL vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Fairbanks, IL vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Fairbanks, IL by room type
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Fairbanks, IL
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What families are saying about assisted living in Fairbanks
Recent reviews for assisted living in Fairbanks
Villas of Holly Brook and Reflections - Rantoul
3.9
A beautiful facility with spacious rooms and nice amenities. My experience with Hollybrook is probably not typical, but during a very stressful 3 weeks, the staff stepped up and helped my family through a very difficult time. Shortly after moving into the assisted living, my dad was moved to ...
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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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Randall Residence of Decatur
5.0
Everything is wonderful and clean at this community. The staff are very nice and attentive to my aunt and especially in her time of need after losing her dog. My aunt is adjusting well and has gained 10 pounds since staying with the community. My aunt loves the meals provided, she reads me the ...
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Dedicated and consistent staff. Several reviews praise the dedication and consistency of the staff across different communities, such as at Villas of Holly Brook Effingham, where they mention the friendly and helpful nature of the staff, and at Brookdale Urbana, where residents and families express appreciation for the lon ...
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Delicious and diverse food offerings. Throughout the reviews, the quality and variety of the food offerings stand out as a significant factor in residents' overall satisfaction with their community. At Carriage Crossing Decatur, the chef's passion for cooking and the love for residents are often noted, while at Carriage Crossing ...
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Engaging and diverse activities. Residents and families consistently mention the wide range of activities offered in the communities, providing opportunities for socializing and staying engaged. At Carriage Crossing Arcola, families praise the activities director for organizing programs that cater to residents' interests, whi ...
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Thoughtful communication between families and staff. Reviews often mention the importance of clear and effective communication between families and staff, allowing everyone to stay informed and address concerns. At Villas of Holly Brook Effingham, the administration sets regular meetings with senior residents and their loved ones, both in person ...
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Warm and welcoming community atmosphere. Many reviews note the friendly and welcoming atmosphere at the communities, creating a sense of home for residents. At Brookstone Estates Rantoul, the staff is praised for treating everyone like family, while at Evergreen Place Champaign, the residents are described as joyful and happy in th ...
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Individualized care and attention. Individualized care and attention are essential factors in ensuring residents' comfort and well-being. At Carriage Crossing Champaign, the staff go above and beyond to cater to residents' unique needs, while at Brookdale Urbana, the accommodations made for residents' specific requirements ar ...
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Fairbanks review score based on 166 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 166 reviews of 64 Fairbanks assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Fairbanks 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
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Review subcategories for Fairbanks 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 166 reviews of 64 Fairbanks assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Fairbanks 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.Fairbanks, IL averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.6
4.5
Friendliness
4.7
4.6
Care services
4.4
4.2
Staff
4.6
4.5
Meals & dining
4.3
4.1
Activities
4.2
4.1
Value for cost*
4.2
4.1
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Fairbanks assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Fairbanks assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Fairbanks, 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 Fairbanks 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 Fairbanks 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
46.9%
52.1%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
14.1%
33.3%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
98.4%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
71.9%
56.5%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
15.6%
29.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
98.4%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
56.3%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
57.8%
53.1%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Fairbanks 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 Fairbanks 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
59.4%
51%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
31.3%
32%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
35.9%
40.9%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
17.2%
13.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Fairbanks 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 Fairbanks 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
48.4%
26.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
40.6%
39.8%
No sugar
No sugar
37.5%
36.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
21.9%
35%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9.4%
13.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Fairbanks 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 Fairbanks communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
9.4%
30.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
51.6%
41.7%
Room service
Room service
32.8%
35.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
15.6%
17.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Fairbanks 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 Fairbanks offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
45.3%
45.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
37.5%
30.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
32.8%
29.7%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
59.4%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
59.4%
48.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
64.1%
52.1%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
51.6%
40.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
29.7%
34.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
32.8%
37.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
56.3%
46%
Live performances
Live performances
56.3%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
39.1%
29.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25%
24.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
56.3%
45.2%
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State regulations for assisted living in Fairbanks
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 Fairbanks protect seniors.
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Carriage Crossing Arcola, Carriage Crossing Taylorville and Carriage Crossing Decatur are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Fairbanks, Illinois. See full list of communities.
There are 71 assisted living facilities near Fairbanks, Illinois. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Fairbanks, Illinois are Carriage Crossing Arcola, Carriage Crossing Taylorville and Carriage Crossing Decatur. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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