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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Reader, IL
Assisted living costs in Reader average about $4,734 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 135 communities in Reader. Our detailed directory has 1433 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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16 reviews
The staff are very friendly and helpful with anything that I need help with. The food is WONDERFUL! Everyone is always smiling and it is overall a good place to live.
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 Glenwood of Greenville is a supportive living community located in Greenville, IL. The city of Greenville is located in Bond County and is home to about 7,000 people. Greenville is a quiet town with picturesque views from nearby Greenville Park. Residents can enjoy going on outings with...
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30 reviews
My mom has been at CC for 1 year. She has dementia and when she went she weighed 85 lbs now she eats 3 healthy meals a day and is so happy there. I don't think there is not anything CC would not do for her...
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.
LIVE THE LIFE YOU LOVE!Making the move to senior living is a big decision. Fortunately, changing where you live doesn't mean changing your whole way of life. At Carriage Crossing, you'll find all the choices you need to live the life you love.Our welcoming campus features a variety of lifestyle...
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9.8
Review score
51 reviews
We feel at home there and trust they do what they say they will do. Very warm and loving staff. They communicate well. We feel Mom is well taken care of in the memory care unit. Lots of activities- love that...
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.
Clarendale of St. Peters senior living community offers extraordinary independent living, assisted living, and memory care all under one roof. Service-rich, yet as comfortable and welcoming as a friendly village, Clarendale of St. Peters keeps you connected to the people and places you love most...
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9.7
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38 reviews
All would be a 5. We had a wonderful experience with Carriage Crossing Taylorville and we have nothing but good things to say about them. Based on the experience, we would recommend this community to other...
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.
Carriage Crossing Senior Living - Taylorville is an upscale building, divided into three separate homes creating unique experiences for each neighbor. This location radiates elegance with its lavish interior design, baby grand piano, fish tanks, bird aviary, and private lounge (man cave). Three...
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9.6
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58 reviews
My mother was in the Boulevard of St Charles for a little over a year from the spring of [date removed] to the summer of [date removed], I visited her almost every evening. She was initially in the Memory...
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.
The Boulevard Senior Living of St. Charles has been serving the seniors of St. Charles since September of 2017. Located in between interstate 70W and 370W, The Boulevard is minutes from restaurants, malls, grocery stores, and The Streets of St. Charles.The Boulevard offers a full continuum of...
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9.5
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29 reviews
Very nice place to be. The staff is kind and helpful. The food is very good. The facility is clean and laundry is done nicely. My only complaint has been with urine catheter help. The staff empties the...
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.
Allegro is proud to bring more than 40 years of experience to the St. Louis metropolitan area, home of our company headquarters. Allegro strives to reimagine senior living, bringing comfort, convenience and quality care to older adults who want and deserve the best.Allegro Richmond Heights...
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9.4
Review score
34 reviews
This place is wonderful. The entire staff knows your LO's name when they move in. Everyone stepped up to really take care of my mom during her stay here. The nursing staff and aides are top notch and so...
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.
Garden Villas North represents the epitome of luxury and elegance, warmth and graciousness in retirement and assisted living. Designed for the active senior who has retired from work but not from life, Garden Villas North offers a carefree lifestyle with world class services and...
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9.3
Review score
8 reviews
Thank God for the Glenwood!! Our town and surrounding communities are so blessed to have this here. After my dad died. I didn't know what to do with mom. Since she couldn't do things for herself. She loves...
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 Glenwood of Staunton is located in Staunton, Illinois. This is a town that prides itself on history and simple charm. Family members and active residents alike will enjoy the quaint Main Street atmosphere and the bustling feel of all the years tourists, residents, and enthusiasts who have...
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9.2
Review score
22 reviews
My loved one was previously a resident at Mill Creek Alzheimer's Special Care Center and most everything was great. Our overall experience was very good. Based on our experience, I would recommend Mill Creek...
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.
At Mill Creek, we’re dedicated to creating a warm and inviting environment where each resident can honor the experience of aging. Through our Sinceri Senior Living-exclusive Meaningful Moments program, we focus on residents’ psychological, social, and spiritual needs as well as individualized...
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9.2
Review score
24 reviews
I would recommend without hesitation. The amount of care received , especially for the cost, is exceptional. My mother is blind and therefore a high maintence resident. The staff is very friendly and appear...
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.
At Charter Senior Living of Godfrey we provide 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. Whether in Assisted Living or Memory Care, our caring, compassionate staff, first-rate...
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9.2
Review score
7 reviews
Overall the facility has a very comfortable feeling, clean fresh facility, friendly caring staff. The residents living there also make a difference. They really do care about each other.
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.
The Daughters of Charity of St.Vincent de Paul, Franciscan Sisters of Mary, Society of the Sacred Heart, School Sisters of Notre Dame, and the Sisters of Loretto founded the Sarah Community in 1997. Together, the sisters of these five congregations established a community where respect,...
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9.2
Review score
18 reviews
My sister was there as a respite patient for one month. It is a clean place with friendly staff. I picked this community because I live nearby.
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.
We are Chatham's only ALL INCLUSIVE community. We are pet friendly as well. Tours and admissions accepted 7 days per week.
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9.2
Review score
6 reviews
Very friendly people. They are at your service. My wife wants for nothing. I am able to go anytime and even stay the night if I want and I usually do. The night shift is especially exceptional. The treat my...
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.
Wherever you are on your path, Keystone Place at Magnolia Commons will offer the lifestyle to support you in your goals and passions.Make the most of the freedom you’ve earned with maintenance-free Independent Living.For an extra level of help to live your day your way, we, of course, offer...
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9.2
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21 reviews
What we like the most about Lake St. Charles is the staff. The staff are wonderful and the facility itself is very clean and well organized. Our loved one is on the independent living section. I cannot...
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.
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9.1
Review score
46 reviews
WHEN MY SON SUGGESTED THAT MY WIFE AND I MOVE TO A SENIOR LIVING FACILITY WE WERE APPRESENSIVE ABOUT MOVING. WE WERE LIVING VERY COMFORTABLY IN A CONDO. MY SON AND I VISITED FIVE SENIOR LIVING...
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.
A Life Well LivedWho wants to spend their golden years sitting around and twiddling their thumbs? Or drowning under the weight of household chores? Instead of wasting your time or feeling lonely and isolated, you can enjoy a retirement rich in exciting activities, delicious dining, quality care...
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9.0
Review score
30 reviews
After touring a number of facilities we landed on Addington place. Cost and location were the key. Everyone was nice when we toured, we were told a lot of info about the place. Some true, some not. The...
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.
Let inviting design whisk you through Addington Place of Collinsville, where you’ll find lifestyles abundant in enrichment, fun, and friendship. The community’s residential location creates a peaceful environment with easy access to Collinsville’s conveniences and various attractions.Addington...
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9.0
Review score
64 reviews
When it comes to the activities, my parent's really don't participate much in them. It is very costly and un- affordable for most seniors unfortunately. Based on the experience we have had, we would...
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.
Providing exceptional, loving and healing care to seniors. Our residents are invited to enjoy their days with friends and hobbies instead of filling them with everyday chores and hassles. Our vibrant, charming community offers privacy, comfort and safety with thoughtful amenities and a wide...
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9.0
Review score
11 reviews
I would highly recommend San Gabriel Memory Care Godfrey. The staff is nice, friendly, and respectable. It seemed like everything was well cleaned and the food seemed good. I wish my loved one would have...
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.
San Gabriel Memory Care is a family owned and operated assisted living community dedicated to serving the unique needs of adults with Alzheimer’s and other memory-related illnesses. Our approach is to assist residents on their individual “daily walks” by incorporating personally relevant...
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8.9
Review score
27 reviews
My parents are currently residents at Cedarhurst of Godfrey. We initially had some issues with prescriptions. They also have staffing issues. Although I haven't eaten there, my parents say that the food is...
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.
Thank you for your interest in Cedarhurst at Godfrey!Cedarhurst at Godfrey is an assisted living community in Godfrey, Illinois. Godfrey offers residents the best of Midwestern living with scenic trails, fine shopping, eclectic dining and warm, welcoming people. Located in the St. Louis metro...
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8.9
Review score
30 reviews
I would like to see more activities. The staff is friendly but I would like to see more interaction from them. Maybe that happens & I just haven't witnessed it. My friend's toilet hasn't been cleaned in over...
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.
Welcome to Trustwell Living of Springfield! Whether you are a resident, team member, visiting family member or guest, every person who walks through the door of a Trustwell Living community is treated like family. Our caring team looks forward to continuing to provide the quality care and...
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8.9
Review score
64 reviews
Perfect. My Mom was originally skeptical but came to feel safe and comfortable. Very homey. Well designed. Lots of light. Very efficient room layout.
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.
Autumn Gardens provides your loved one with a caring embrace in Creve Coeur. It is a faith-based nonprofit organization. Across all our communities, faith is a cornerstone of how we operate, which means everything we do is in service of our residents. Our assisted living community promotes...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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8.7
Review score
15 reviews
The staff and nurses at Cedarhurst on Old Jacksonville road are excellent. They are very caring and personalble. The community is very welcoming and relaxed. The facility is clean and well appointed. The...
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.
Cedarhurst of Springfield is home to 52 assisted living apartments that have their own bathrooms and kitchenettes and 27 memory care apartments specifically designed to meet the needs of individuals living with Alzheimer’s and related memory loss. Cedarhurst of Springfield strives to be the best...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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8.6
Review score
30 reviews
I would say make several visits, during meal time, activity time, evening. Talk to residents and asked them how they feel about the facility. I felt administrators always took the time to talk to me. We were...
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.
You or your loved one will find a comfortable, homelike atmosphere at Charter Senior Living of Troy, a Charter Senior Living Community. Our residents are free from the cares of chores and other daily stresses. Our staff is available 24 hours a day to assist with your needs. Always preserving your...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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55 Floor plans available
8.6
Review score
70 reviews
What we like the most about Creve Coeur are the other people that live there. We would absolutely recommend this community to other families base on the experience we have had.
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.
Welcome to Creve Coeur Assisted Living, a socially active retirement community! Conveniently located near Olive and Highway 270, our community is within minutes of everything the city of Creve Coeur has to offer-seven parks, a golf course, more than a dozen churches, plus chic specialty stores,...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
1010 Photos available
99 Floor plans available
8.6
Review score
40 reviews
For the most part all goes well most of the time. very clean never had a complaint in 2 year. Staff is very pleasant and easy to work. with. Always available for family members to speak with and if there...
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.
With 76 assisted living apartments and 24 residences equipped for memory care services, Cedarhurst of St. Charles is specifically designed with the best interests of our residents in mind. Individualized care plans are created for each individual based on his or her needs. That way the value of...
Cost of assisted living in Reader, IL
The average cost of senior living in Reader is $4,734 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Kane, IL with an average of $4,002 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Reader, IL vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Reader, IL vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Reader vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Reader, IL by room type
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Average cost of Assisted Living in Reader over time
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What families are saying about assisted living in Reader
Recent reviews for assisted living in Reader
Villas of Holly Brook and Reflections Springfield
4.9
The facility was extremely open and friendly to all family members. The facility worked with us to get my mom acclimated to the place and try different solutions.
Fairmont on Clayton in Richmond Heights, MO
5.0
Given that it is a unique situation the staff have done a great job, and the hospice group has been a God send and has been unbelievable wonderful as well as the physical and occupational there. . Our loved one was truly loved by the staff .
Villas of Holly Brook Bethalto in East Alton, IL
5.0
So far they have been great. They have a Facebook page where they upload pictures of the residents doing the activities and they seem to really encourage them to participate. You are able to schedule times to eat with your loved ones and the meals look great and we have heard nothing but good ...
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Reader review score based on 396 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 396 reviews of 123 Reader assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Reader 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
Reader review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Reader 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 396 reviews of 123 Reader assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Reader 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.Reader, IL averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.4
4.5
Friendliness
4.5
4.6
Care services
4.1
4.2
Staff
4.4
4.5
Meals & dining
4.1
4.1
Activities
4.1
4.1
Value for cost*
4.0
4.1
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Reader assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Reader assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Reader, 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 Reader 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 Reader 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
57.7%
52.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
35.8%
33.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
92.7%
98.6%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.4%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
65.9%
56.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
22%
29.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
94.3%
98.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
48%
48%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
56.1%
53%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Reader 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 Reader 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
56.9%
51.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
35.8%
32.1%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
47.2%
41%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
20.3%
13.6%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Reader 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 Reader 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
41.5%
26.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
45.5%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
42.3%
36.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
35%
35.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9.8%
14.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Reader 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 Reader communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
27.6%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
43.9%
41.8%
Room service
Room service
37.4%
35.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
31.7%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Reader 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 Reader offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Reader, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
53.7%
45.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
36.6%
30.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
31.7%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
56.9%
49.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
58.5%
48.7%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
58.5%
52.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50.4%
40.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
35.8%
34.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40.7%
37.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
55.3%
46.2%
Live performances
Live performances
52%
46.4%
Dances
Dances
37.4%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
35.8%
24.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
51.2%
45.4%
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State regulations for assisted living in Reader
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Glenwood Supportive Living of Greenville, Carriage Crossing Rochester and Clarendale of St. Peters are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Reader, Illinois. See full list of communities.
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The best assisted living facilities near you in Reader, Illinois are Carriage Crossing Rochester, Clarendale of St. Peters and Carriage Crossing Taylorville. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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