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Assisted living costs in Gilson average about $4,076 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 9 communities in Gilson. Our detailed directory has 6 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, 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.
Courtyard Estates of Monmouth is an assisted living community located in Monmouth, Illinois, in a home like environment. Our campus is well cared for and located only minutes from various shopping areas, medical offices, and restaurants. Within our community, residents will enjoy spacious...
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My mom just spent two weeks at our home for Easter. She told of some things there that is how I rated it. Some workers are excellent but others can't read letters to her and she is blind. One of the nurses...
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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My mother moved into Courtyard during Covid, and the staff and care she received while there was excellent. She was not overly thrilled to be leaving her home after 50+ years, but the move was necessary, and...
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
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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, 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.
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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, 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.
Courtyard Estates of Galva is a beautiful, well-maintained assisted living community located in Galva, Illinois. Our modern community is within minutes of all of Peoria's numerous shopping and entertainment options. Our residents benefit from the impressive landscape, park-like setting, and...
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The staff have been fantastic! Not just in caring for my mother, but in being "part of the family" in guiding us all towards other needed healthcare needs as my mother battles cancer.
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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 Canton, the largest city in Fulton County, Illinois, the Courtyard Estates is an assisted living community which takes pride in providing the highest quality care without compromising an environment where our residents feel independent, and where their privacy is respected. A large...
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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.
Legacy Estates of Monmouth Legacy Estates of Monmouth is an assisted living community that is available to those seniors who are looking to call Monmouth, IL their home. This large and comfortable community offers a home in a growing city that is full of prosperity and good things. Legacy Estates...
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Cost of assisted living in Gilson, IL

The average cost of senior living in Gilson is $4,076 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include La Fayette, IL with an average of $2,904 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Gilson, IL vs. nearby cities

Gilson, IL
$4,076/mo
$4,296/mo
$3,535/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Gilson, IL vs. the state and national average

Gilson, IL
$4,076/mo
U.S. national average
$4,632/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Gilson vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$4,076/mo
$4,076/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Gilson, IL by room type

Studio
$4,854/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,696/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,775/mo

Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Gilson, 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 Gilson.

What families are saying about assisted living in Gilson

Recent reviews for assisted living in Gilson

Red Oak Memory Care in Canton, IL

4.6
They are much more giving than the facilities in Danville. Red Oaks supplies, toilet paper, paper towels, etc. Has a beautician come once a week, included in the monthly cost and podiatrist comes every so often. They are sometimes short of help and mom has a problem finding someone to read ...
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Gilson assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Gilson assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Gilson, 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 Gilson 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 Gilson that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Gilson, ILNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
44.4%
52.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
22.2%
33.5%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.6%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
55.6%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
11.1%
30%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
98.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
22.2%
48%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
11.1%
53.1%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Gilson 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 Gilson Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Gilson, ILNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
22.2%
51.2%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
11.1%
32.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
33.3%
41.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Gilson 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 Gilson partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Gilson, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
11.1%
26.9%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
11.1%
40.1%
No sugar
No sugar
11.1%
36.9%
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Availability of select dining options in Gilson 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 Gilson communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Gilson, ILNational
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
22.2%
41.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Gilson 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 Gilson offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Gilson, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
22.2%
45.9%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
11.1%
30.9%
Community service programs
Community service programs
11.1%
30%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
22.2%
49.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
22.2%
48.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
22.2%
52.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
22.2%
40.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
11.1%
34.5%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
11.1%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
22.2%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
22.2%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
11.1%
29.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
22.2%
45.5%
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State regulations for assisted living in Gilson

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 Gilson protect seniors.

Learn about Illinois Assisted Living regulations

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Red Oak Memory Care, Courtyard Estates Of Farmington and Courtyard Estates of Monmouth are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Gilson, Illinois. See full list of communities.

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