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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Melwood, IL
Assisted living costs in Melwood average about $4,626 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 71 communities in Melwood. Our detailed directory has 417 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.
As you explore assisted living near you, you may also want to consider assisted living options in areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Paris, Tuscola and Borton.
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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, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
On behalf of our team of caregivers and support staff, thank you for considering our healthcare center. We offer a full range of medical services to meet the individual needs of our residents, including short-term rehabilitative services and long-term skilled care. Working with the resident’s...
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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: 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.
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, 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.
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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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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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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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
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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.
Autumn Trace Senior Living Communities are designed to support the ability for seniors to age-in-place and experience a lifestyle that honors their independence. For aging adults who may need additional support beyond the amenities included in the monthly fee, we offer services to accommodate...
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.
Cost of assisted living in Melwood, IL
The average cost of senior living in Melwood is $4,626 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Georgetown, IL with an average of $4,047 per month.
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Melwood, IL
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What families are saying about assisted living in Melwood
Recent reviews for assisted living in Melwood
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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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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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities
Consistent and improving staff communication. Reviews mention the staff's efforts to improve communication with families, including the use of apps for updates and regular meetings with residents and loved ones. For example, at Brookdale Urbana, families appreciate the new communication platform and the availability of managers for discus ...
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Delicious and varied meals. Numerous reviews highlight the high-quality meals provided by the dedicated kitchen staff. At Villas of Holly Brook and Reflections - Rantoul, resident's family members express their satisfaction with the taste, presentation, and nutritional value of the food. Chefs like [name removed] and [na ...
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Friendly and caring resident atmosphere. Residents and families consistently mention the welcoming and compassionate nature of the community. For instance, at Carriage Crossing Arcola, residents have made new friends and enjoy the social activities while feeling at home. Moreover, some families have visited multiple facilities and be ...
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Engaging activities tailored to residents. Communities like Carriage Crossing Champaign and Brookdale Urbana offer a variety of activities designed to cater to the unique interests of residents. Activities like fitness classes, arts and crafts, and outdoor excursions foster social connections and promote mental and physical well-bein ...
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Thoughtfully kept facilities. Reviews emphasize the cleanliness and upkeep of the communities, such as Brookstone Estates Tuscola and Carriage Crossing Arcola. Residents appreciate the well-maintained living spaces, while families find comfort in knowing their loved ones are in a safe and comfortable environment.
Accessible and accommodating care services. Communities like Carriage Crossing Champaign and Brookdale Urbana provide accessible care services that cater to residents' needs. This includes help with daily tasks, medication management, and assistance in emergencies. Families are often grateful for these accommodations, which allow thei ...
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Melwood review score based on 111 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 111 reviews of 62 Melwood assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Melwood 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 Melwood 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 111 reviews of 62 Melwood assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Melwood 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.Melwood, 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
4.2
4.1
Activities
4.1
4.1
Value for cost*
4.1
4.1
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Melwood assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Melwood assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Melwood, 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 Melwood 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 Melwood 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%
52.1%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
16.1%
33.3%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
95.2%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
66.1%
56.5%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
12.9%
29.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
95.2%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
58.1%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
58.1%
53.1%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Melwood 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 Melwood 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
53.2%
51%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
32.3%
32%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
40.3%
40.9%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
12.9%
13.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Melwood 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 Melwood 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
40.3%
39.8%
No sugar
No sugar
40.3%
36.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
25.8%
35%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
6.5%
13.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Melwood 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 Melwood communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
17.7%
30.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
53.2%
41.7%
Room service
Room service
35.5%
35.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.1%
17.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Melwood 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 Melwood offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
46.8%
45.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
35.5%
30.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
33.9%
29.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
54.8%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
54.8%
48.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
61.3%
52.1%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
43.5%
40.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
35.5%
34.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.9%
37.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
53.2%
46.1%
Live performances
Live performances
51.6%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
35.5%
29.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25.8%
24.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
51.6%
45.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Melwood
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 Melwood protect seniors.
Frequently Asked Questions
Carriage Crossing Arcola, Carriage Crossing Champaign and Villas of Holly Brook Marshall are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Melwood, Illinois. See full list of communities.
There are 71 assisted living facilities near Melwood, Illinois. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Melwood, 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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