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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Thomas, IL

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Assisted living costs in Thomas average about $4,418 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 13 communities in Thomas. Our detailed directory has 28 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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Photo of Morningside of Sterling
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My mom is quiet and doesn't leave her room. Just wish staff would make eye contact and say a few words to her. They say here is your lunch but don't look at her or engage except in very surface way. Even if...
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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My parents are thrilled about Courtyard, and the employees are wonderful. We couldn't be happier!
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.
Welcome to Courtyard Estates of Kewanee, the area's premiere Assisted Living Community! At Courtyard Estates, our goal is to provide professional, compassionate services for older adults, while promoting independence, which allows our tenants to maintain or improve their current lifestyle. ...
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This facility was brighter and cleaner than the other places we visited. They offer quite a variety of activities. They do housekeeping once a week. Value for the money I rated lower because they raised...
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.
Heritage Woods of Sterling is an assisted living community located in Sterling, IL. Situated along the north bank of the Rock River, Sterling is known for its scenic parks and fertile prairie soil. The city hosts a number of annual events, including the Mexican Fiesta Days, where participants...
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Since this is a smaller facility, the staff to resident ratio is better than at the larger facilities. They are more available to the family and the residents. My mom was in the memory care unit. She passed...
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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Morrison Manor was the best fit for [name removed] as there were only 12 residents at this Memory Care Facility. He had his own large room which accommodated his family when we all visited. The facility...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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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.
Photo of Courtyard Village of Kewanee
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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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, 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.
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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.
Like us on Facebook! Welcome to Courtyard Estates of Bradford, the area's premiere assisted living community. At Courtyard Estates, our goal is to provide professional, compassionate services for the older adults while promoting independence, which allows our tenants to maintain or improve their...

Cost of assisted living in Thomas, IL

The average cost of senior living in Thomas is $4,418 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Annawan, IL with an average of $2,904 per month.

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

Thomas, IL
$4,418/mo
$4,433/mo

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

Thomas, IL
$4,418/mo
U.S. national average
$4,740/mo

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

Assisted Living
$4,418/mo
$4,418/mo

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

Studio
$5,300/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,300/mo

Senior living costs in Thomas 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: Thomas, IL
Column state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Community typeThomas, ILIllinoisU.S.
Assisted Living$4,418/mo$5,370/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$4,418/mo$5,390/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living$3,650/mo$4,453/mo$4,203/mo
Assisted Living
Thomas, IL:$4,418/mo
Illinois:$5,370/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Thomas, IL:$4,418/mo
Illinois:$5,390/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Thomas, IL:$3,650/mo
Illinois:$4,453/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
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Assisted living costs in Thomas, IL, over time

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

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Assisted living cost trends in Thomas, IL

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

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Thomas, IL$3,817/mo$4,183/mo-8.7%
Illinois$5,078/mo$4,955/mo+2.5%
National$4,609/mo$4,604/mo+0.1%
Thomas, IL
2024 average cost:$3,817/mo
2023 average cost:$4,183/mo
Percent change:-8.7%
Illinois
2024 average cost:$5,078/mo
2023 average cost:$4,955/mo
Percent change:+2.5%
National
2024 average cost:$4,609/mo
2023 average cost:$4,604/mo
Percent change:+0.1%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Thomas, 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 Thomas.

What families are saying about assisted living in Thomas

Recent reviews for assisted living in Thomas

Shepherd Premier Senior Living in Sterling, IL

5.0
I have a family member that lives at Avonlea of Sterling and she loves it. Its very 'home-like', when having dinner (the food is amazing) it's like sitting at your kitchen table at home. When visiting all the staff says hello and are very friendly. They are attentive to the seniors that live ...
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Heritage Woods of Sterling

4.9
I have been a resident of Heritage Woods for 1 year. I am very pleased with the care I receive. I very much enjoy the other residents and the staff is wonderful. The food and activities are very satisfactory. We go on outings, we have entertainment come. We play games in the dining room and ...
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Morningside of Sterling

5.0
The only complaint is sometimes a lack of communication. My dad needs a lot of care and has fallen a lot. Staff seems very friendly and helpful. They are most concerned about the well being of the residents.

Thomas assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Thomas assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Thomas, 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 Thomas 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 Thomas 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
41.7%
52.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
16.7%
33.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
50%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
16.7%
30%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
33.3%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
25%
52.4%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Thomas 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 Thomas Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Thomas, ILNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
41.7%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
8.3%
32.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
25%
41.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
8.3%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Thomas 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 Thomas 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
8.3%
27.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
16.7%
40.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
8.3%
36.2%
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Availability of select dining options in Thomas 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 Thomas communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
8.3%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
41.7%
42.3%
Room service
Room service
8.3%
36.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Thomas 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 Thomas offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Thomas, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
41.7%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25%
31%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
41.7%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
41.7%
49.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
41.7%
52.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
41.7%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
16.7%
35.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
25%
38.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
25%
46.8%
Live performances
Live performances
41.7%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
8.3%
30.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
8.3%
24.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
41.7%
46%
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State regulations for assisted living in Thomas

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

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