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9 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Merna, IL
If you’re looking for assisted living in Merna, our local senior living advisors can help you find a safe, welcoming community for you or your loved one. Whether you’re searching for luxury assisted living in Merna or sticking to a budget, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of assisted living in Merna.
From there, we’ll show you the best assisted living communities in Merna for your family member’s budget, lifestyle, and personal care needs. With 9 assisted living facilities in the Merna area, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find a secure and social community for this next stage of life.
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9.6
Review score
28 reviews
I can't say enough about the great care my husband has received at Sugar Creek. The staff provides great care with a genuine dose of love. Service & care with love is what they provide for the residents
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.
Sugar Creek Alzheimer’s Special Care Center is located in Normal, a charming suburb of Bloomington, Illinois. The one-story community features an outdoor courtyard, cozy common spaces, and a homelike atmosphere. Just off interstates 55 and 74, residents enjoy easy access to shopping and dining...
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9.5
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14 reviews
We chose The Village at Mercy Creek based on the fact of it being Franciscan, since my mom is catholic. It has overall been a great experience and I would recommend the facility to those looking for...
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.
In 2018, Franciscan Ministries, sponsored by the Franciscan Sisters of Chicago, acquired a 60-acre senior living campus that was originally built and nurtured by 14 area Mennonite churches. Renamed The Village at Mercy Creek, it is now part of the Franciscan Communities, which has been providing...
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8.6
Review score
23 reviews
This is the best place I could find, it's like my family. People knew my name when I came in and I felt very welcomed on my first day. I couldn't have made a better decision.
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.
Evergreen Place offers worry-free living, where independence thrives and compassionate care is always nearby. Our beautiful campus offers lovely assisted living services. We offer both long term stay options and short-term respite care. We welcome you to learn more and visit our community of...
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9.3
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15 reviews
Good care, clean roooms, and good food. I am 93 years of and my care is good. Clean rooms, good food, friendly workers, Very clean.
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.
Located near the intersection of I-55 and I-74, Carriage Crossing Bloomington provides a picturesque senior lifestyle just minutes from the Carle BroMenn and OSF St. Joseph Medical Centers. Schedule a tour and experience our spacious Assisted Living apartments, innovative on-site Memory Care and...
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8.6
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8 reviews
Overall the staff are kind, warm, and my parents have experienced many staff to be quite loving and emotionally generous. While some staff are more adept at engaging residents on the memory care unit,...
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.
The Villas of Holly Brook and Reflections Memory Care has been exceptionally designed and built to meet the needs, wants and desires of those moving into this grand community.We are the leader in providing compassionate and quality senior care. We focus on unique needs of each of our residents...
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7.4
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20 reviews
My mom has been there a few months (independent living), and so far, the experience has been really good. The apartments are incredibly well laid out and clean. Mom really enjoys the food, activities, and...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
If you think there’s not much going on in a senior living community, you’ve never been to Bickford. Imagine your loved one enjoying delicious, scratch-made meals, having a friendly caregiver always nearby, and a calendar chock-full of social activities. Our family of caregivers will do whatever...
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: 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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Cost of assisted living in Merna, IL
The average cost of senior living in Merna is $5,509 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Carlock, IL with an average of $4,375 per month.
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Merna, IL vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Merna, IL by room type
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Merna, IL
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What families are saying about assisted living in Merna
Recent reviews for assisted living in Merna
Bickford of Bloomington
4.5
The staff at Bickford house I would 99% of the time try to make sure you have everything you need as much as they are able. If you talk to any one person, that person makes it their job to follow thru and make sure you get what you are in need of. Highest of ratings to the staff at Bickford. ...
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Villas of Holly Brook and Reflections - Bloomington East
4.0
The housekeeping staff could do better with cleaning. They had also had,changes in staff alot , and they are often too noisy and disturb the residents. Overall, there is good vibes there.
Luther Oaks in Bloomington, IL
3.9
My loved one likes the food a lot. Sometimes they are short staffed. There is a group of CNA's who are good, which has been a positive experience. They should get paid more, since they work well with the residents. Overall, the facility needs to communicate, much better. If you need to talk, to ...
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Merna review score based on 53 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 53 reviews of 8 Merna assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Merna 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 Merna 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 53 reviews of 8 Merna assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Merna 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.Merna, IL averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.5
4.5
Friendliness
4.7
4.6
Care services
4.4
4.2
Staff
4.5
4.5
Meals & dining
4.3
4.1
Activities
4.0
4.0
Value for cost*
4.0
4.1
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Merna assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Merna assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Merna, 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 Merna 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 Merna 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
75%
51.6%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
25%
33%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
87.5%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
75%
56.2%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
12.5%
29.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
87.5%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
75%
47.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
75%
53%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Merna 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 Merna 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
75%
50.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
50%
31.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
62.5%
40.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
12.5%
13.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Merna 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 Merna 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
37.5%
26.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
37.5%
39.2%
No sugar
No sugar
25%
36.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
50%
34.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.5%
12.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Merna 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 Merna communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
37.5%
30.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50%
41.2%
Room service
Room service
50%
35%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.5%
17.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Merna 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 Merna offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
75%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
75%
30.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
50%
29.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
62.5%
49%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
75%
48.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
75%
51.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50%
40.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
50%
33.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
62.5%
36.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
75%
45.5%
Live performances
Live performances
75%
45.9%
Dances
Dances
50%
28.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
50%
23.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
75%
44.8%
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State regulations for assisted living in Merna
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 Merna protect seniors.
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Sugar Creek Alzheimer's Special Care Center, The Village at Mercy Creek and Carriage Crossing Bloomington are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Merna, Illinois. See full list of communities.
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