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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Macon, IL
Assisted living costs in Macon average about $4,738 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 86 communities in Macon. Our detailed directory has 656 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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It is a lovely community. There are a lot of space and activities for the residents. Some of the activities include painting women's nails, bingo, hair salon, arts and crafts, television programs, and more...
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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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What a great visit I had with my grandma's friend! Everyone was so friendly and welcoming. The smell was so nice as we entered the building. I was very impressed, as a supportive living establishment it...
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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.
Come and be spoiled!Timberlake Senior Living is Springfield Illinois’s newest Supportive Living Community. At Timberlake Senior Living our sole purpose is to help seniors maintain their independence. Timberlake provides housing and supportive services to seniors 65+ who may need assistance with...
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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
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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.
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.
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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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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...
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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.
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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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, 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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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.
Castle Manor offers worry-free living, where independence thrives and compassionate care is always nearby. Our beautiful campus offers lovely supportive living options. We welcome you to learn more and visit our community of care, where friendships flourish and families find peace of mind. Live...
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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.
River Birch Senior Living is a residential like community of 3 homes overlooking hole #6 of Panther Creek Golf Club in Springfield, IL. This location gives you the feeling of living in the country for peace and quiet yet still close to restaurants, shopping and major highways. Our caregiver to...
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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.
River Birch Senior Living is a residential like community of 3 homes overlooking hole #6 of Panther Creek Golf Club in Springfield, IL. This location gives you the feeling of living in the country for peace and quiet yet still close to restaurants, shopping and major highways. Our caregiver to...
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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What a great place for me to move to after losing my husband. I have been here just 10 months and been in the rehab facility here twice for three weeks each time. Having such caring and kind people to help...
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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.
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.
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 Macon, IL
The average cost of senior living in Macon is $4,738 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Findlay, IL with an average of $4,095 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Macon, IL vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Macon, IL vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Macon vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Macon, IL by room type
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What families are saying about assisted living in Macon
Recent reviews for assisted living in Macon
Villas of Holly Brook and Reflections Springfield
4.9
The facility was extremely open and friendly to all family members. The facility worked with us to get my mom acclimated to the place and try different solutions.
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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Cedarhurst of Springfield IL
3.7
It's fine for Alzheimer's care. They had an 'age in place' philosophy but did not have the appropriate staff for deteriorating patients. No RN at night to give needed meds. People who could go to the dining room seemed to have a much better experience. They did come when we called and for the ...
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Macon review score based on 237 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 237 reviews of 79 Macon assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Macon 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 Macon 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 237 reviews of 79 Macon assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Macon 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.Macon, IL averageNational average
Cleanliness
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Macon assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Macon assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Macon, 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 Macon 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 Macon 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
51.9%
52.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
11.4%
33.5%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
94.9%
98.6%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
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99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
70.9%
56.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
10.1%
29.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
94.9%
98.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
55.7%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Macon 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 Macon 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
60.8%
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Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
29.1%
32.1%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
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Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Macon 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 Macon 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
45.6%
26.9%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
38%
40.1%
No sugar
No sugar
35.4%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
16.5%
35.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
7.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Macon 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 Macon communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
12.7%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
43%
41.9%
Room service
Room service
32.9%
35.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
17.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Macon 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 Macon offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
49.4%
45.9%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
31.6%
30.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
27.8%
30%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
57%
49.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
59.5%
48.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
60.8%
52.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
49.4%
40.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
26.6%
34.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
26.6%
37.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
51.9%
46.2%
Live performances
Live performances
54.4%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
36.7%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
26.6%
24.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
48.1%
45.4%
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State regulations for assisted living in Macon
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 Macon protect seniors.
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Carriage Crossing Rochester, Carriage Crossing Arcola and Villas of Holly Brook Chatham are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Macon, Illinois. See full list of communities.
There are 86 assisted living facilities near Macon, Illinois. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Macon, Illinois are Carriage Crossing Rochester, Carriage Crossing Arcola and High Point Residence Taylorville. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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