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Assisted living costs in Shelbyville average about $5,814 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 52 communities in Shelbyville. Our detailed directory has 484 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Mattoon, Altamont and Sullivan.

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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Friendly staff and a few activities that are fun to participate in. The food could improve. Some food items like hotdogs and Salisbury steak aren't very good
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.
We are a specialty care residence focused on individuals with Alzheimer's and dementia.Lincolnshire Place has mastered the art of making residents feel at home. Every aspect of our memory care community has been designed to meet the individual needs of our residents—mind, body, and soul.Our goal...
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Mom has a really nice apartment that's very comfortable for her. She's not a real sociable person but she does have friends there.
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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.
Good Neighbor Care carries on the Brookstone tradition, providing a senior care program that supports individual freedom and promotes the dignity of each resident. Brookstone communities are all nestled in small Illinois towns of 10,000 to 20,000 residents where families can feel satisfied their...
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The main reason we chose Arbor Rose of Monicello was because of the family atmosphere. I would tell others looking into any facility to make sure and look for the care that is received, and not just all of...
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.
Life at Shepherd of Monticello addresses not only medical needs but also emphasizes daily activities. The staff plans and hosts various events to keep residents engaged and feeling a part of the community.
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At The Oaks, there is not a nurse on staff. So family members have to ensure that pill boxes are filled. You will want to have multiple pill boxes in the event you live many miles away. They are quaint and...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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 Oaks Manor was built in 2008, by and for the community by local business professionals. You will receive high-quality support when dealing with life’s many challenges. Your safety and security is our first goal followed closely by our goals to meet all your expectations, so you can live in...
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Overall I think they did a pretty good job. They did what they said they were going to do for my loved one. They were good about calling and following up with us if anything came up. He didn't really 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.
At Addington Place of Monticello, we are lighting the way of Assisted Living. Whether you enjoy sitting on the patio, listing to music, or indulging in delicious cuisine Addington Place of Monticello has something for you.
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Timber Creek and the people that work there are fantastic! We picked thic community because, My mom's childhood friend was already living there. I'm ready to move in myself. I would recommend this community...
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.
Photo of Copper Creek Cottages Memory Care of Litchfield
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It is a lovely community. There are a lot of space and activities for the residents. Some of the activities include painting women's nails, bingo, hair salon, arts and crafts, television programs, and more...
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.
Photo of Hickory Estates Memory Care of Greenville
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Cedarhurst of Greenville is wonderful! They an app where I'm informed everyday of what she's doing and it makes it easier. We go there for a week once a month and it's always clean with no odor of any kind....
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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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.
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The staff is super nice and very helpful. The room sizes are good. Perhaps a few more activities for those who are more mobile.
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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I can't say enough good things about this assisted living facility. The staff are genuinely caring and attentive, always going above and beyond to make sure residents feel comfortable and supported. The food...
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
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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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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.
Photo of Courtyard Estates of Sullivan
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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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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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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.
Photo of Montgomery Terrace
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
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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
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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.
Photo of Reflections Memory Care  - Charleston
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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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.
Photo of Willowbrook Alzheimer and Dementia Care Residences Vandalia
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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.
Welcome to Willowbrook! Our homes have been designed to provide care and support to your loved ones while promoting dignity and independence. We have been providing award winning memory care for over 10 years, care that celebrates each resident’s abilities. Each home accommodates 12-14...
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.
Primrose Retirement Communities in Decatur provide independent living and assisted living senior care. Our buildings feature attached/enclosed garages with direct access to the facility. Our activities and events are shown with Electronic bulletin boards that are available in the apartments and...
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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.
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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.

Cost of assisted living in Shelbyville, IL

The average cost of senior living in Shelbyville is $5,814 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Sullivan, IL with an average of $5,378 per month.

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

Shelbyville, IL
$5,814/mo
U.S. national average
$5,909/mo

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

Assisted Living
$5,814/mo
$7,256/mo

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

Studio
$5,088/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,603/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,687/mo

Senior living costs in Shelbyville 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: Shelbyville, IL
Column state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Community typeShelbyville, ILIllinoisU.S.
Assisted Living$5,814/mo$6,413/mo$5,909/mo
Memory Care$7,256/mo$7,829/mo$7,121/mo
Independent Livingunavailable$3,360/mo$3,532/mo
Assisted Living
Shelbyville, IL:$5,814/mo
Illinois:$6,413/mo
U.S.:$5,909/mo
Memory Care
Shelbyville, IL:$7,256/mo
Illinois:$7,829/mo
U.S.:$7,121/mo
Independent Living
Shelbyville, IL:unavailable
Illinois:$3,360/mo
U.S.:$3,532/mo
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Shelbyville, IL

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What families are saying about assisted living in Shelbyville

Recent reviews for assisted living in Shelbyville

Heritage Woods of Charleston

4.9
I have lived here for about a year and a half. I have enjoyed it immensely. Very friendly people live and work here. I recommend it for people 65 years old and older. We get three meals a day plus snacks. We get activities that are great. We have exercise programs for 45 minutes at least 2 times ...
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Brookstone Estates Tuscola

4.6
It's a very friendly place. They are very respectful to the residents. And they show true concern and care for them The facility is good. They clean the apartments every week. My loved one likes the food for the most part, although he's not picky. Sometimes it can be tough / hard to eat, ...
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Rochester Estates Senior Living

3.3
We picked this community, because of the rural setting first of all. We knew that it would make dad more comfortable. The staff seemed nice and the place appeared clean and did not smell!! It was a nice place. Basically clean and most staff was friendly and helpful. Watch out for the RN. I'd ...
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Shelbyville review score based on 145 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 145 reviews of 52 Shelbyville assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Shelbyville 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

Shelbyville review score compared against nearby cities

7.3
Shelbyville, IL52 facilities
8.4
Effingham, IL44 facilities
7.0
Sullivan, IL60 facilities

Review subcategories for Shelbyville 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 145 reviews of 52 Shelbyville assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Shelbyville 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.
Shelbyville, IL averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.4
3.4
Friendliness
4.4
3.4
Care services
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3.1
Staff
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3.3
Meals & dining
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Activities
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Shelbyville assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Shelbyville assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Shelbyville, 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 Shelbyville 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 Shelbyville that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Shelbyville, ILNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
38.5%
53.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
9.6%
34.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
94.2%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
97.7%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
69.2%
57.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
13.5%
30.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
94.2%
96.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
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Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
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Availability of select dementia care services in Shelbyville 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 Shelbyville Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Shelbyville, ILNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
55.8%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
23.1%
33.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
30.8%
41.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Shelbyville 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 Shelbyville partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Shelbyville, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
38.5%
28.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
34.6%
42.2%
No sugar
No sugar
30.8%
38.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
15.4%
37.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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Availability of select dining options in Shelbyville 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 Shelbyville communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Shelbyville, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
3.8%
32.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
44.2%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
26.9%
38%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Shelbyville 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 Shelbyville offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Shelbyville, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
36.5%
47.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25%
31.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
23.1%
31.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
59.6%
50.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
53.8%
50.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
57.7%
53.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
42.3%
42.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
23.1%
36.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
32.7%
39.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
51.9%
48%
Live performances
Live performances
51.9%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
36.5%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
23.1%
25.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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State regulations for assisted living in Shelbyville

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 Shelbyville protect seniors.
Learn about Illinois assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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