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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Mays, IL
Assisted living costs in Mays average about $4,659 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 63 communities in Mays. Our detailed directory has 427 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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Caring staff but not enough staff. Make sure to communicate needs and follow up that they are done. Facility itself is beautiful and newer.
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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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Savoy Villas of Hollybrook is a wonderful place for my mom who is settling into her new home. The place is very clean and well decorated. The staff is very friendly and warm and caring with the care of my...
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My mother feels very safe the staff is wonderful with her. So far the family and i have noticed that since the move to the community her health has improved so much. The staff goes above and beyond to make...
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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.
The Bowman Estates assisted living community, which is the only affordable assisted living community in Vermilion County, is managed by senior living provider BMA Management Ltd., the largest provider of affordable assisted living in Illinois. Designed to serve adults 65 and older of all incomes...
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The staff are superb in meeting our needs. They are friendly and greet each resident by name. Mom likes the food and has even started participating in a few of the activities such as movie night. They keep...
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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.
Welcome to a gracious affordable assisted living lifestyle community. At Prairie Winds, you'll enjoy friendly neighbors to share common life experiences and an active community full of choices. Our emphasis is on maintaining your health, wellness, dignity and independence. When you...
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The community is very clean, and our loved one seems to be very well taken care. Our loved one absolutely loves the meals, he has gained weight, and there are ample snacks. The activities are great, we do...
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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.
Reflections Memory Care Communities offer individualized healthcare plans, supervision by a nurse in a secured building that includes activity stations, outdoor walking paths and sensory gardens. Families will find peace of mind knowing that their loved one is being cared for in a state-of-the...
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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 Robinson, Illinois, home of the venerable Heath Bar and less than 200 miles south of Chicago along the Indiana border, this Brookstone Estates community offers 'independent living with caring support' in a relaxed, small-town environment with a low crime rate and...
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They seem to be pretty involved with the care of my loved one. They'll take her to the doctor. The only thing I don't think they do very well is keeping me informed about what's going on. They just kind...
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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.
Timber Creek Village of Robinson is a family-owned, assisted living community located in Robinson, IL. The city of Robinson is located in Crawford County and is home to about 7,800 people. Robinson is a quaint town with beautiful views. Residents can enjoy spending time with friends, going out...
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My husband has dementia and I wanted a place that was more for mental health than a true nursing home. Arbor Rose is that place. The do not have a large occupancy which allows them to provide individual...
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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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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.
We are a brand new community, opened in July, 2020 in the small rural town of Sullivan, Il. Currently finishing landscaping and outdoor patio areas. We have a combined work history in memory care of over 50 years experience. The directors are Certified Practitioners. All staff have CPR and...
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The main reason we chose Arbor Rose of Monicello was because of the family atmosphere. I would tell others looking into any facility to make sure and look for the care that is received, and not just all of...
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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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Overall I think they did a pretty good job. They did what they said they were going to do for my loved one. They were good about calling and following up with us if anything came up. He didn't really care...
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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.
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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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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.
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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.
The Wyndmoor is Terre Haute’s newest senior living community, complete with modern features and amenities, activities, and friendship. You can choose from independent studio, one bedroom or two bedroom apartments with a variety of floor plans, many with patios and balconies. You have the...
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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.
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
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: 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.
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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, 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.
Cost of assisted living in Mays, IL
The average cost of senior living in Mays is $4,659 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Indianola, IL with an average of $4,211 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Mays, IL vs. the state and national average
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Mays, IL
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What families are saying about assisted living in Mays
Recent reviews for assisted living in Mays
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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Bickford of Champaign
4.7
The staff were friendly and encouraging and so supportive. My brother (the resident) entered The Bickford on hospice because of failure to thrive and within three months he was well enough to be taken off hospice. We had very little difficulty getting in contact with the staff, and they ...
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Brookstone Estates Tuscola
4.6
It's a very friendly place. They are very respectful to the residents. And they show true concern and care for them The facility is good. They clean the apartments every week. My loved one likes the food for the most part, although he's not picky. Sometimes it can be tough / hard to eat, ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities
Friendly and helpful staff. Many reviews mention the kindness and attentiveness of the staff at various communities, such as Brookdale Urbana, Brookstone Of Mattoon North, and Carriage Crossing Champaign, who go above and beyond to ensure residents' needs are met and make everyone feel welcome.
Delicious food and varied meal options. Numerous reviews highlight the importance of quality food in residents' overall satisfaction with their community. For example, at Carriage Crossing Arcola, Evergreen Place Champaign, and Towne Park Assisted Living, the chef's dedication to providing nutritious and tasty meals is a major s ...
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Engaging activities for residents. Reviews for communities like Carriage Crossing Arcola, Carriage Crossing Champaign, and Arbor Rose of Robinson frequently mention the range of activities available, which help keep residents active, engaged, and socially connected.
Caring for residents with specific needs. Several reviews show appreciation for the individualized attention and accommodations made for residents with unique needs, such as those with memory care requirements or dietary restrictions, at communities like Villas of Holly Brook Newton and Evergreen Place Champaign.
Thoughtfully designed facilities. Reviews for Carriage Crossing Champaign, Bridle Brook, and Evergreen Place Champaign mention the cleanliness, safety, and overall well-being that comes with a well-designed and well-maintained facility, providing peace of mind for both residents and their families.
Clear and consistent communication. At communities like Brookdale Urbana, Carriage Crossing Champaign, and Arbor Rose of Robinson, residents and their families value the open and transparent dialogue they have with staff, ensuring everyone is informed and comfortable with the care being provided.
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Mays review score based on 125 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 125 reviews of 57 Mays assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Mays 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 Mays 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 125 reviews of 57 Mays assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Mays 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.Mays, IL averageNational average
Cleanliness
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Friendliness
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Care services
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Staff
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Mays assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Mays assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Mays, 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 Mays 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 Mays 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
52.6%
52.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
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24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
96.5%
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Diabetic care
Diabetic care
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*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
70.2%
56.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
14%
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Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
96.5%
98.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
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Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
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Availability of select dementia care services in Mays 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 Mays 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
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Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
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Secured community and/or wander guard
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Memory care only community
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Mays 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 Mays 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
50.9%
26.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
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40%
No sugar
No sugar
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Vegetarian
Vegetarian
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Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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Availability of select dining options in Mays 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 Mays communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
19.3%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50.9%
41.8%
Room service
Room service
35.1%
35.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Mays 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 Mays offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
45.6%
45.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
35.1%
30.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
29.8%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
56.1%
49.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
54.4%
48.7%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
64.9%
52.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
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40.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
36.8%
34.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
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37.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
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46.2%
Live performances
Live performances
52.6%
46.4%
Dances
Dances
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Fitness center
Fitness center
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Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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State regulations for assisted living in Mays
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 Mays protect seniors.
Frequently Asked Questions
Carriage Crossing Arcola, Villas of Holly Brook Newton and Villas of Holly Brook Marshall are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Mays, Illinois. See full list of communities.
There are 63 assisted living facilities near Mays, Illinois. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Mays, Illinois are Carriage Crossing Arcola and Carriage Crossing Champaign. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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