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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Lacon, IL
Assisted living costs in Lacon average about $4,409 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 64 communities in Lacon. Our detailed directory has 458 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
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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I’ve lived here since October 2016, on the Indepent side I moved from Missouri to be near my daughter in Mendota. The majority of residents ate from LaSalle and Lee counties in Illinois, andthey all are very...
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.
Mendota Retirement Community is an assisted living community located in Mendota, Illinois. Located minutes from the center of town, our assisted and independent living community provides easy access for families while providing a peaceful setting for our residents. You'll enjoy our beautiful...
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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.
Autumn Accolade Assisted LivingAt Autumn Accolade we are beginning our 15th year in business and we hold a Certification (CDP) Certified Dementia Practitioner. Our staff is trained and dedicated to our residents.We are only minutes from shopping, hospital, dining, and parks. We are centrally...
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, 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.
Hopedale Commons is conveniently located in the beautiful and peaceful community of Hopedale, Illinois, only 30 minutes from Peoria, Bloomington and Pekin, Illinois.Our well-trained and caring staff truly enjoy working with the elderly. It is not unusual to find a staff member stopping to chat...
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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.
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 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...
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.
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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Cost of assisted living in Lacon, IL
The average cost of senior living in Lacon is $4,409 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Bradford, IL with an average of $3,458 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Lacon, IL vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Lacon, IL vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Lacon vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Lacon, IL by room type
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Average cost of Assisted Living in Lacon over time
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Lacon, IL
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What families are saying about assisted living in Lacon
Recent reviews for assisted living in Lacon
Evergreen Place and The Legacy Memory Care in Chillicothe, IL
4.6
After visiting Senior Living facilities in the surrounding areas my parents decided that Evergreen Senior Living would be the best for what they needed.
I am so happy with the employees that work there. They are very friendly and help out when needed.
The nurses are very dedicated to the ...
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Gateway at River City in Peoria, IL
5.0
I absolutely love it here at Gateway. There are lots of activities, food is good, most residents are real nice and easy to get along with. The staff is wonderful. I’m friends with many residents who are awesome. Definitely worth living here.
The Grand Regency in Peoria, IL
4.3
It was a good place for my mom. Overall experience is good loving staff and a good clean community. They kind of take you in like its your home.
Lacon review score based on 118 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 118 reviews of 58 Lacon assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Lacon 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 Lacon 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 118 reviews of 58 Lacon assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Lacon 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.Lacon, IL averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.3
4.5
Friendliness
4.4
4.6
Care services
4.0
4.2
Staff
4.2
4.5
Meals & dining
4.1
4.1
Activities
4.0
4.1
Value for cost*
3.9
4.1
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Lacon assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Lacon assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Lacon, 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 Lacon 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 Lacon 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
50%
52.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
25.9%
33.5%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
98.3%
98.6%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
74.1%
56.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
19%
29.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
98.3%
98.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
53.4%
48%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
62.1%
53%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Lacon 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 Lacon 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
60.3%
51.2%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
37.9%
32.1%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
41.4%
41%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
13.8%
13.6%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Lacon 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 Lacon 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
36.2%
26.9%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
29.3%
40.1%
No sugar
No sugar
27.6%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
20.7%
35.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
6.9%
14.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Lacon 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 Lacon communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
15.5%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
48.3%
41.9%
Room service
Room service
27.6%
35.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10.3%
17.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Lacon 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 Lacon offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
56.9%
45.9%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
31%
30.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
29.3%
30%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
60.3%
49.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
56.9%
48.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
65.5%
52.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
53.4%
40.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
31%
34.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
37.9%
37.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
51.7%
46.2%
Live performances
Live performances
55.2%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
36.2%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
32.8%
24.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
51.7%
45.4%
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State regulations for assisted living in Lacon
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 Lacon protect seniors.
Frequently Asked Questions
Sugar Creek Alzheimer's Special Care Center, The Village at Mercy Creek and Carriage Crossing Bloomington are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Lacon, Illinois. See full list of communities.
There are 64 assisted living facilities near Lacon, Illinois. See the full list.
The best assisted living facility near you in Lacon, Illinois is Sugar Creek Alzheimer's Special Care Center. This assisted living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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