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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Old Gilchrist, IL
Assisted living costs in Old Gilchrist average about $4,147 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 12 communities in Old Gilchrist. Our detailed directory has 110 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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9.9
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37 reviews
Brookstone is an amazing assisted living "home". The staff is friendly and helpful to residents and family members. Family bingo night is held once a month with always a huge turnout. So much to me and...
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.
A gracious affordable assisted lifestyle community for the older adult. At Brookstone of Aledo, you'll enjoy friendly neighbors to share common life experiences and an active community full of choices. In the privacy of your own apartment which has been conveniently designed for senior living,...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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66 Floor plans available
9.1
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17 reviews
Great people,went above n beyond for my brother,such a wonderful place of comfort n care,can't thank you enough for the kind n loving care you gave my brother.Many thanks to [names removed] and the rest of...
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.
Charter Senior Living Memory Care of Moline provides true person-directed care, taking the time to know and work with each resident as an individual and providing them with care that’s as unique as they are. In Assisted Living, our caring, compassionate staff, first-rate amenities, new community...
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8.0
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12 reviews
My sister received amazing care at Heritage Woods of Moline. She was a little nervous about meeting new people and fitting in. On the day she moved in those feelings were gone. Everyone was so welcoming...
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.
The Heritage Woods of Moline assisted lifestyle community is located in beautiful Moline, IL. This area is known for its natural beauty and a never ending list of things to do. The Riverside Park houses a number of outdoor activities to participate in. There is a water park and walking trails...
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7.8
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4 reviews
The facility is expensive, but worth it. I would recommend it to everyone. My mom is in independent living. Staff (ambassadors) are on duty 24 hours daily. They can help with problems with the TV or if there...
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.
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6.9
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14 reviews
It's good but had some bad experience with prior employees but happy with new managements changes. We picked this community because, it's a smaller community and all on one floor.
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.
Charter Senior Living of Moline provides truly person-directed care, taking the time to know and work with each resident as an individual and providing them with care that’s as unique as they are. In Assisted Living, our caring, compassionate staff, first-rate amenities, new community and...
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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.
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.
Friendship Manor is the Illinois' Quad Cities only “Continuing Care Retirement Community.” Our warm, considerately designed, efficient campus is a safe haven where you can fully explore and celebrate your retirement years.The retirement community at Friendship Manor is a convenient and...
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My mom is slowly transitioning at Bickford of Moline and the staff is really working with her. They have done a great job getting her involved in lots of activities that keep her stimulated and she enjoys...
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.
We began our quest into senior living because of our love for our beloved mother, Mary Bickford, whose needs became too great for us to manage. As we researched senior living options, we were shocked at our findings. The options offered too much or too little — none met her needs and...
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14 reviews
[name removed] the social director has helped me out a lot. [name removed] also is doing a great job running the building and helping all of us with what we need. The fort is a very nice place and the staff...
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 Fort Armstrong knows that making this decision can be difficult, which is why we do everything in our power to make that journey as simple as possible. The Fort Armstrong offers services and amenities comparable to other assisted living communities. We believe we go above and beyond the...
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.
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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Cost of assisted living in Old Gilchrist, IL
The average cost of senior living in Old Gilchrist is $4,147 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Henderson, IL with an average of $3,173 per month.
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Old Gilchrist, IL
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What families are saying about assisted living in Old Gilchrist
Recent reviews for assisted living in Old Gilchrist
Fort Armstrong in Rock Island, IL
5.0
I have lived at The Fort Armstrong for almost 5 years and do not regret my choice in moving here. I enjoy the live music and outings we go on.
Charter Senior Living of Moline
4.3
My family member received very good care in this facility. The smaller size of the facility and attentive staff helped him to feel very comfortable at Cedarhurst. I would recommend this facility.
Old Gilchrist review score based on 40 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 40 reviews of 11 Old Gilchrist assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Old Gilchrist 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 Old Gilchrist 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 40 reviews of 11 Old Gilchrist assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Old Gilchrist 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.Old Gilchrist, IL averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.6
4.5
Friendliness
4.7
4.6
Care services
4.3
4.2
Staff
4.7
4.5
Meals & dining
4.3
4.1
Activities
4.5
4.1
Value for cost*
4.4
4.1
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Old Gilchrist assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Old Gilchrist assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Old Gilchrist, 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 Old Gilchrist 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 Old Gilchrist that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Old Gilchrist, ILNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
63.6%
51.9%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
9.1%
33.2%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
81.8%
56.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
9.1%
29.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
45.5%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
63.6%
53%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Old Gilchrist 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 Old Gilchrist 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
54.5%
50.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
18.2%
31.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
54.5%
40.8%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
36.4%
13.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Old Gilchrist 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 Old Gilchrist 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
27.3%
26.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
36.4%
39.5%
No sugar
No sugar
27.3%
36.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
27.3%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9.1%
13.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Old Gilchrist 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 Old Gilchrist communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
27.3%
30.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
63.6%
41.5%
Room service
Room service
27.3%
35.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
18.2%
17.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Old Gilchrist 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 Old Gilchrist offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
72.7%
45.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
27.3%
30.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
45.5%
29.6%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
72.7%
49.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
63.6%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
63.6%
51.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
36.4%
40.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
54.5%
33.8%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
54.5%
36.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
63.6%
45.9%
Live performances
Live performances
63.6%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
36.4%
29.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
36.4%
23.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
45.5%
45%
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State regulations for assisted living in Old Gilchrist
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 Old Gilchrist protect seniors.
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