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Assisted living costs in Roots average about $4,347 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 10 communities in Roots. Our detailed directory has 25 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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We've had a positive experience overall. There are a few things we need to get straitened out, but in general, it's a good place. The staff are friendly. And my loved one is safe there, which is very...
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 Waterloo, Illinois, is a premier assisted living community dedicated to exceptional care for seniors. Our wide range of amenities and services ensures comfort and enjoyment. With personalized care plans, medication assistance, and more, our compassionate staff meets individual...
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Our experience with Arbors at Parkwood Meadows was only a brief one, but I thought they did an absolutely wonderful job here. The staff is patient, caring, and very friendly, and the facility is clean and...
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.
When the demands of living in your home require more than you’re willing and able to give on your own, you’ll find a welcome home here at Parkwood Meadows.Parkwood Meadows and the Arbors at Parkwood Meadows are located just west of historic downtown Sainte Genevieve on Parkwood Drive. We are...
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After my Mother had suffered a stroke and the hospital was done with what they could do, Mom needed to be somewhere that could provide a safe environment and assist with some of her daily needs. We met the...
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 Place specializes in providing individual services to it's clients. There is no age restriction for apartments any of our communities. The services provided by Garden Place are not medical. The service that can be provided in apartments include but are not limited to: Light Housekeeping...
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I have high praise for the staff; excellent communication, skilled nurses, compassionate care. All the meals I have seen looked excellent and my mother in law says she likes the food. My only complaint is...
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 Sparta is an assisted living community located in the comfortable town of Sparta, IL. People who visit Sparta are immediately struck by how much it perfectly represents small town living and all of the benefits that come with that lifestyle. Relatives of Cedarhurst residents can...
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I love this place Garden Place in Waterloo. It is a fantastic place and everyone here loves it also. I have made many friends and participate in most of their activities like the bounce ball exercises,...
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 Place specializes in providing individual services to it's clients. There is no age restriction for apartments any of our communities. The services provided by Garden Place are not medical. The service that can be provided in apartments include but are not limited to: Light Housekeeping...
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.
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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.
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.
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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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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 Roots, IL

The average cost of senior living in Roots is $4,347 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Prairie du Rocher, IL with an average of $3,933 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Roots, IL vs. nearby cities

Roots, IL
$4,347/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Roots, IL vs. the state and national average

Roots, IL
$4,347/mo
U.S. national average
$4,624/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Roots vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$4,347/mo
$4,347/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Roots, IL by room type

Semi-Private
$6,150/mo
Studio
$5,100/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,542/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,538/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Roots over time

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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Roots, 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 Roots.

What families are saying about assisted living in Roots

Recent reviews for assisted living in Roots

Cedarhurst of Waterloo

4.8
We really like how close in proximity Cedarhurst of Waterloo is to our family and comparing it to other places we had looked at we just preferred what we saw at this community. Our loved one does not always eat the meals there but from what we have seen they looked to be really good and based ...
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Garden Place of Waterloo

5.0
My mom is here and they have been providing the care she needs. It is a beautiful place and it is the best environment for my mom. Her apartment is nice and she has her space and bathroom. The food is great and the staff go to her room to let her know it is time to eat or for an activity. They ...
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Addington Place of Sparta

5.0
Whenever I go to visit my mother, the facility is clean and residents are engaged with one another. I don’t worry about my mother being by herself, because she always has another resident with her. She is in memory care, and I have seen staff interact with other residents and they are caring ...
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Roots assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Roots assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Roots, 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 Roots 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 Roots 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
30%
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
40%
56.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
20%
29.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
98.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
40%
48%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
40%
53%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Roots 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 Roots 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
30%
51.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
20%
32.1%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
30%
41%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
20%
13.6%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Roots 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 Roots 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
10%
26.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
20%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
20%
36.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
10%
35.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
10%
14.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Roots 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 Roots communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
10%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
20%
41.8%
Room service
Room service
10%
35.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Roots 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 Roots offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
10%
45.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
10%
30.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
10%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
40%
49.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
20%
48.7%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
40%
52.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
20%
40.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
10%
34.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
10%
37.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
10%
46.2%
Live performances
Live performances
20%
46.4%
Dances
Dances
10%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
10%
24.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
10%
45.4%
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State regulations for assisted living in Roots

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 Roots protect seniors.

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