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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Saunders, IL
Assisted living costs in Saunders average about $4,634 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 73 communities in Saunders. Our detailed directory has 508 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 Springfield, Mount Zion and Sherman.
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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.
Castle Manor 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. Live...
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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
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.
River Birch Senior Living is a residential like community of 3 homes overlooking hole #6 of Panther Creek Golf Club in Springfield, IL. This location gives you the feeling of living in the country for peace and quiet yet still close to restaurants, shopping and major highways. Our caregiver to...
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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.
River Birch Senior Living is a residential like community of 3 homes overlooking hole #6 of Panther Creek Golf Club in Springfield, IL. This location gives you the feeling of living in the country for peace and quiet yet still close to restaurants, shopping and major highways. Our caregiver to...
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What a great place for me to move to after losing my husband. I have been here just 10 months and been in the rehab facility here twice for three weeks each time. Having such caring and kind people to help...
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.
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.
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.
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.
Hopedale Commons is conveniently located in the beautiful and peaceful community of Hopedale, Illinois, only 30 minutes from Peoria, Bloomington and Pekin, Illinois.Our well-trained and caring staff truly enjoy working with the elderly. It is not unusual to find a staff member stopping to chat...
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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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My husband was at Aspen Creek in Sullivan for 5 years. They are absolute angels. They have been like our family since the day we came. The care they gave him was so good. Over a 5 year period, he was up...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Aspen Creek of Sullivan is a senior care home located in community of Sullivan in Moultie County, IL. With a population of 4,400 residents, Sullivan has small-town charm and natural beauty to spare. Besides a significant number of well-kept, historic buildings Sullivan boasts one of the best...
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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.
Courtyard Estates of Sullivan is a modern, beautiful assisted living community located in the residential neighborhood of Sullivan, Illinois. You'll enjoy our incredible spaces indoors while also spending plenty of time on our outdoor paths and patios or even under the gazebo. And, when you do...
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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
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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.
Autumn Accolade Assisted LivingAt Autumn Accolade we are beginning our 15th year in business and we hold a Certification (CDP) Certified Dementia Practitioner. Our staff is trained and dedicated to our residents.We are only minutes from shopping, hospital, dining, and parks. We are centrally...
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.
Cost of assisted living in Saunders, IL
The average cost of senior living in Saunders is $4,634 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Macon, IL with an average of $4,180 per month.
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Saunders, IL
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What families are saying about assisted living in Saunders
Recent reviews for assisted living in Saunders
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.
Sugar Creek Alzheimer's Special Care Center in Normal, IL
5.0
I can't say enough about the great care my husband has received at Sugar Creek. The staff provides great care with a genuine dose of love. Service & care with love is what they provide for the residents
Cedarhurst of Springfield IL
3.7
It's fine for Alzheimer's care. They had an 'age in place' philosophy but did not have the appropriate staff for deteriorating patients. No RN at night to give needed meds. People who could go to the dining room seemed to have a much better experience. They did come when we called and for the ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities
Caring and accommodating staff. Several reviews for various communities praise the kindness and attentiveness of the staff members. At Carriage Crossing Rochester, one resident's daughter mentions the staff's emotional support during a difficult time, while at Villas of Holly Brook Chatham, a resident expresses satisfactio ...
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Well-prepared meals and dining experiences. A common theme among the reviews is the appreciation for nutritious and delicious meals provided at the communities. For instance, Eastland Retirement Community and Carriage Crossing Bloomington have received praise for their food quality, with one resident commenting on the chef's accommoda ...
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Thoughtfully designed and maintained facilities. Community interiors and grounds were noted for their cleanliness and upkeep in multiple reviews. Residents of Villas of Holly Brook Shelbyville and Villas of Holly Brook Chatham mention the overall attractiveness of their facilities, while Trustwell Living of Springfield highlights the rem ...
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Engaging activities and social opportunities. A variety of activities catering to different interests were mentioned in the reviews. Carriage Crossing Decatur commends the activities director's efforts in planning daily activities, and Timber Creek Village Assisted Living of Litchfield specifically mentions the friendships formed throug ...
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Effective communication between staff and families. Clear and consistent communication between staff and families is emphasized in the reviews. Villas of Holly Brook and Reflections - Bloomington East notes the responsiveness of staff when concerns arise, while Carriage Crossing Decatur praises the room-call coverage by various staff members ...
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Safe and secure living environment. The sense of safety is a concern for many families when choosing a senior living community. Several reviews express satisfaction with the facilities' safety measures, as seen in Cedarhurst of Springfield ILs comment on the enforcement of COVID protocols and The Village at Mercy Creeks mentio ...
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Saunders review score based on 186 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 186 reviews of 65 Saunders assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Saunders 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 Saunders 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 186 reviews of 65 Saunders assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Saunders 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.Saunders, IL averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.6
4.5
Friendliness
4.7
4.6
Care services
4.4
4.2
Staff
4.6
4.5
Meals & dining
4.4
4.1
Activities
4.2
4.1
Value for cost*
4.2
4.1
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Saunders assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Saunders assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Saunders, 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 Saunders 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 Saunders 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
53.8%
52.1%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
13.8%
33.3%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
96.9%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
70.8%
56.5%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
9.2%
29.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
96.9%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
55.4%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
58.5%
53.1%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Saunders 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 Saunders 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
61.5%
51%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
35.4%
32%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
43.1%
40.9%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
20%
13.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Saunders 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 Saunders 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
44.6%
26.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33.8%
39.8%
No sugar
No sugar
32.3%
36.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
12.3%
35%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
6.2%
13.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Saunders 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 Saunders communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
12.3%
30.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
44.6%
41.7%
Room service
Room service
32.3%
35.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.9%
17.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Saunders 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 Saunders offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
55.4%
45.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
32.3%
30.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
27.7%
29.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
58.5%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
61.5%
48.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
60%
52.1%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
53.8%
40.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
29.2%
34.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
27.7%
37.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
52.3%
46.1%
Live performances
Live performances
56.9%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
41.5%
29.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
29.2%
24.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
47.7%
45.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Saunders
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 Saunders protect seniors.
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Carriage Crossing Rochester, Carriage Crossing Taylorville and Sugar Creek Alzheimer's Special Care Center are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Saunders, Illinois. See full list of communities.
There are 73 assisted living facilities near Saunders, Illinois. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Saunders, Illinois are Carriage Crossing Rochester, Carriage Crossing Taylorville and Sugar Creek Alzheimer's Special Care Center. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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