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9 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Munster, IL
Assisted living costs in Munster average about $4,727 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 9 communities in Munster. Our detailed directory has 19 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 Peru, Streator and Pontiac.
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What our family likes the most about The Pointe at Pontiac is the great communication, my mother is no longer there-moved to memory care so we were sad to see her move. Based on the experience we have had so...
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.
The Pointe at Pontiac senior supportive living provides apartment-style housing with personal care and other supportive services to adults age 65 and older. Our living environment enables seniors to maintain an active and independent lifestyle.The Pointe at Pontiac senior supportive living allows...
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I definitely would recommend! Take a tour and i believe that will make your decision much easier to place a loved one! We picked them because it was a new facility and rooms were spacious also!
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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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.
Pleasant View offers vibrant, grace-filled senior living through Villa Homes, Hearthstone Assisted Living, MyTapestry Memory Support, Healthcare and Rehabilitation services. Learn more about our exceptional community, where life flourishes!•The only retirement community in the area with a full...
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The staff makes this place. They are kind and compassionate, professional and attentive. Meals are good, but love when they do special treats! Covid has made it challenging for activities, but I’m hoping...
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.
Heritage Woods of Ottawa is an Assisted Living Community convienently located near several interstates and state routes for easy traveling. Heritage Woods is nestled near a residential area close to shopping, grocery and governmental services.
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.
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.
Evergreen Place 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....
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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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Cost of assisted living in Munster, IL
The average cost of senior living in Munster is $4,727 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Dana, IL with an average of $3,667 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Munster, IL vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Munster, IL vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Munster, IL by room type
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Munster, IL
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What families are saying about assisted living in Munster
Recent reviews for assisted living in Munster
Villas of Holly Brook Streator
5.0
If you have parents who are in need of assisted living, this is the place to go. The staff are very nice and accommodating. To this day, anything I ask of them they will do. All of the people here are just so nice. Everybody always says hi, and many of them know me. The facility is a couple ...
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The Pointe at Pontiac
4.0
It's very clean and a good atmosphere overall. The last 2 months, there have been some staff changes in all departments. I think they're just going through growing pains right now, which is understandable. It's still a great place and the residents' needs are being met. They just have to get ...
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Heritage Woods of Ottawa
4.4
The community is very clean and the staff is very nice. The food is pretty good and they have activities available for the residence to participate in.
I would recommend this community to others based on my experience
Munster assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Munster assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Munster, 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 Munster 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 Munster that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Munster, ILNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
14.3%
52.3%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.6%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
71.4%
56.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
14.3%
29.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
98.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
42.9%
48%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
57.1%
53%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Munster 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 Munster Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Munster, ILNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
71.4%
51.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
28.6%
32.1%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
28.6%
41%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Munster 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 Munster partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Munster, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
28.6%
26.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
28.6%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
14.3%
36.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
14.3%
35.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
14.3%
14.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Munster 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 Munster communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Munster, ILNational
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
28.6%
41.8%
Room service
Room service
14.3%
35.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Munster 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 Munster offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Munster, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
28.6%
45.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
28.6%
30.7%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
57.1%
49.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
42.9%
48.7%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
57.1%
52.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
42.9%
40.8%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
42.9%
37.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
42.9%
46.2%
Live performances
Live performances
42.9%
46.4%
Dances
Dances
14.3%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
28.6%
24.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
42.9%
45.4%
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State regulations for assisted living in Munster
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 Munster protect seniors.
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The Pointe at Pontiac, Villas of Holly Brook Streator and Pleasant View Lutheran Home are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Munster, Illinois. See full list of communities.
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