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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Putnam, IL

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Assisted living costs in Putnam average about $4,471 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 58 communities in Putnam. Our detailed directory has 366 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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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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My mom has lived there for seven years now. The staff is excellent and responsive; I'd start to list them by name, but I would end up missing someone - they all really are fun, caring, great people. There...
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.
John Evans Supportive Living opened in November of 2007. John Evans is proud to provide a choice of apartment floor plans, each designed with your comfort and ease of lifestyle in mind. Our spacious apartments are designed with a living room area, kitchenette, private full bathroom and...
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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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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.
Prairie Crossing Supportive Living offers an innovative approach to assisted living housing for seniors ages 65 and older of all income levels. Our community combines apartment-style home with personal care, and the availability of 24 hour support staff. We understand how important it is for our...
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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.
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Cost of assisted living in Putnam, IL

The average cost of senior living in Putnam is $4,471 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Tiskilwa, IL with an average of $3,056 per month.

Assisted living costs in Putnam, IL, vs. nearby cities

Putnam, IL
$4,471/mo
$3,838/mo
$4,557/mo

Assisted living costs in Putnam, IL, vs. state and national averages

Putnam, IL
$4,471/mo
U.S. national average
$4,703/mo

Assisted living costs in Putnam, IL, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$4,471/mo
$4,471/mo

Assisted living costs in Putnam, IL, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$7,018/mo
Studio
$4,987/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,773/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,952/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$1,648/mo

Senior living costs in Putnam vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Putnam, IL
Column state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Community typePutnam, ILIllinoisU.S.
Assisted Living$4,471/mo$5,378/mo$4,703/mo
Memory Care$4,471/mo$5,398/mo$4,954/mo
Independent Living$3,939/mo$4,459/mo$4,160/mo
Assisted Living
Putnam, IL:$4,471/mo
Illinois:$5,378/mo
U.S.:$4,703/mo
Memory Care
Putnam, IL:$4,471/mo
Illinois:$5,398/mo
U.S.:$4,954/mo
Independent Living
Putnam, IL:$3,939/mo
Illinois:$4,459/mo
U.S.:$4,160/mo
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Assisted living costs in Putnam, IL, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Putnam and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Assisted living cost trends in Putnam, IL

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Putnam have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Putnam, IL$4,863/mo$4,804/mo+1.2%
Illinois$5,632/mo$5,379/mo+4.7%
National$5,375/mo$5,129/mo+4.8%
Putnam, IL
2024 average cost:$4,863/mo
2023 average cost:$4,804/mo
Percent change:+1.2%
Illinois
2024 average cost:$5,632/mo
2023 average cost:$5,379/mo
Percent change:+4.7%
National
2024 average cost:$5,375/mo
2023 average cost:$5,129/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Putnam, IL

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Putnam.

What families are saying about assisted living in Putnam

Recent reviews for assisted living in Putnam

Evergreen Senior Living in Chillicothe, IL

4.6
After visiting Senior Living facilities in the surrounding areas my parents decided that Evergreen Senior Living would be the best for what they needed. I am so happy with the employees that work there. They are very friendly and help out when needed. The nurses are very dedicated to the ...
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Gateway at River City in Peoria, IL

5.0
I absolutely love it here at Gateway. There are lots of activities, food is good, most residents are real nice and easy to get along with. The staff is wonderful. I’m friends with many residents who are awesome. Definitely worth living here.

The Grand Regency in Peoria, IL

4.3
It was a good place for my mom. Overall experience is good loving staff and a good clean community. They kind of take you in like its your home.

Putnam review score based on 60 family reviews

7.4
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This proprietary review score is based on 60 reviews of 55 Putnam assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Putnam 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

Putnam review score compared against nearby cities

7.4
Putnam, IL55 facilities
7.0
Henry, IL8 facilities
7.8
Hennepin, IL55 facilities

Review subcategories for Putnam 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 60 reviews of 55 Putnam assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Putnam 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.
Putnam, IL averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.9
4.1
Friendliness
4.1
4.2
Care services
3.6
3.8
Staff
3.8
4.0
Meals & dining
3.6
3.7
Activities
3.5
3.7
Value for cost*
3.5
3.7
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Putnam assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Putnam assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Putnam, 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 Putnam 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 Putnam that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Putnam, ILNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
45.5%
52.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
29.1%
33.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
98.2%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
70.9%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
21.8%
30%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
98.2%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
52.7%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
54.5%
52.4%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Putnam 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 Putnam Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Putnam, ILNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
52.7%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
30.9%
32.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
34.5%
41.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
14.5%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Putnam 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 Putnam partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Putnam, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
32.7%
27.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
25.5%
40.9%
No sugar
No sugar
20%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
18.2%
36.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
5.5%
17.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Putnam 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 Putnam communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Putnam, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
12.7%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
45.5%
42.3%
Room service
Room service
20%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.5%
18%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Putnam 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 Putnam offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Putnam, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
56.4%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
21.8%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
18.2%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
58.2%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
49.1%
49.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
58.2%
52.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50.9%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
30.9%
35.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
29.1%
38.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
47.3%
46.8%
Live performances
Live performances
49.1%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
25.5%
30.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
27.3%
24.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50.9%
46%
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State regulations for assisted living in Putnam

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Illinois assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Putnam protect seniors.
Learn about Illinois assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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