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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Willard, IL

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Assisted living costs in Willard average about $4,830 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 40 communities in Willard. Our detailed directory has 257 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Sikeston, Cape Girardeau and Kelso.

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. 

Willard Assisted Living Facilities | 257 Reviews

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Photo of Mary's Ranch
Provides: Assisted Living, Residential Care Home
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.
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.
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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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The staff at this community are friendly and helpful. She loves the food and they keep the community clean. They offer daily activities. I would have to say the administration is a two. If the nurses need...
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.
Carbondale, Illinois is known for its community celebrations. Prairie Living at Chautauqua is an assisted living community whose residents have abundant opportunities for activities and community involvement, as well as a variety of religious and spiritual options. Known as 'Town of Poets' due to...
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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.
Experience exceptional care in a warm, home-like environment. Our mission is to provide a fulfilling and safe life for your loved ones, with personalized attention and specialized memory care.At Century Assisted Living, our specialization in memory care is one feature that sets us apart from...
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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.
Photo of Mingo Residential Care Facility
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
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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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We just moved my mom in here. It's really good so far. We like it because it's close by for one thing. It's not quite as nice as were she was but it's more affordable. They have lots of activities. They have...
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 The Voyage
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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Photo of The Etheridge House
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 The Etheridge House and The Arbors at Etheridge
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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.
At The Etheridge House, assisted living by Americare in Union City, TN, our focus is on you. Our person-centered approach to care puts residents and their families at the heart of everything we do.When you visit The Etheridge House, you'll find a warm, friendly community where folks can thrive...
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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
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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.

Cost of assisted living in Willard, IL

The average cost of senior living in Willard is $4,830 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Belknap, IL with an average of $4,472 per month.

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

Willard, IL
$4,830/mo
U.S. national average
$5,830/mo

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

Assisted Living
$4,830/mo
$6,505/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,420/mo
Studio
$4,514/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,461/mo

Senior living costs in Willard 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: Willard, IL
Column state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWillard, ILIllinoisU.S.
Assisted Living$4,830/mo$6,329/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$6,505/mo$7,681/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living$3,209/mo$3,342/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Willard, IL:$4,830/mo
Illinois:$6,329/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Willard, IL:$6,505/mo
Illinois:$7,681/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Willard, IL:$3,209/mo
Illinois:$3,342/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Assisted living costs in Willard, IL, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Willard 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 Willard, IL

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Willard 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 average 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
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Willard, IL$4,831/mo$4,809/mo+0.5%
Illinois$4,909/mo$4,842/mo+1.4%
National$4,557/mo$4,520/mo+0.8%
Willard, IL
2024 average cost:$4,831/mo
2023 average cost:$4,809/mo
Percent change:+0.5%
Illinois
2024 average cost:$4,909/mo
2023 average cost:$4,842/mo
Percent change:+1.4%
National
2024 average cost:$4,557/mo
2023 average cost:$4,520/mo
Percent change:+0.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Willard, 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 Willard.

What families are saying about assisted living in Willard

Recent reviews for assisted living in Willard

Country Place in Scott City, MO

4.1
My mom has been at this facility now for about 3 months. She was really struggling with her mobility when she first arrived. Currently, she and her friends walk the property about 4 times per day, and no longer needs her cane. In fact, she is now known as the twirling lady, as she twirls her ...
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Lutheran Home Assisted Living in Cape Girardeau, MO

4.6
The only reason I scored a 2 on number 8 is that we have to be on self pay due to mom signing over our home, her asset, only a little over a year before she came down with dementia. The over [amount removed] bill each month is causing us to have to sell our home. But, other than the cost, I am ...
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The Bungalows at Mayfield

4.6
It's been good so far my mom is doing good there. They keep her fed and gives her activities to do there is always something going on there.

Willard review score based on 86 family reviews

8.3
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This proprietary review score is based on 86 reviews of 40 Willard assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Willard 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

Willard review score compared against nearby cities

8.3
Willard, IL40 facilities
7.6
Mounds, IL43 facilities
7.6
Mound City, IL44 facilities

Review subcategories for Willard 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 86 reviews of 40 Willard assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Willard 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.
Willard, IL averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.1
3.4
Friendliness
4.2
3.5
Care services
4.0
3.2
Staff
4.0
3.4
Meals & dining
3.5
3.1
Activities
3.6
3.1
Value for cost*
3.5
3.1
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Willard assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Willard assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Willard, 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 Willard 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 Willard 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
25%
53.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
15%
34.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
95%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
92.5%
97.7%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
40%
57.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
12.5%
30.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
92.5%
96.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
42.5%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
45%
53%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Willard 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 Willard Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Willard, ILNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
35%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
25%
33.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
27.5%
41.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
15%
13.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Willard 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 Willard partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Willard, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
27.5%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
32.5%
42.1%
No sugar
No sugar
32.5%
38.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
10%
37.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
7.5%
19.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Willard 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 Willard communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Willard, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
10%
32.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
37.5%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
20%
37.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
15%
18.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Willard 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 Willard offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Willard, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
35%
47.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
20%
31.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
27.5%
31.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
37.5%
50.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
45%
50.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
37.5%
53.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
45%
42.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
17.5%
36.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
20%
39.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
37.5%
47.9%
Live performances
Live performances
42.5%
48%
Dances
Dances
10%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
17.5%
25.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
35%
47.1%
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State regulations for assisted living in Willard

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Villas of Holly Brook Herrin, Gaither at West Park and Rivercrest Place Assisted Living are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Willard, Illinois. See full list of communities.
There are 40 assisted living facilities near Willard, Illinois. See the full list.
The best assisted living facility near you in Willard, Illinois is Villas of Holly Brook Herrin. This assisted living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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