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8 Best Independent Living Communities in Cooks Mills, IL
The cost of independent living in Cooks Mills is about $3,608 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 8 options. Read 46 reviews, see photos, and learn about amenities that make independent living the ideal next step for adults 55+ who wish to enjoy friendships and hobbies without the hassle of cooking and home maintenance.
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9.9
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28 reviews
Carriage Crossing is a great option for anyone looking for short or long term accommodation. After a back surgery my husband spent there a few months of recovery. The staff is amazing, so helpful 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.
Carriage Crossing Senior Living is your premier choice for assisted living in seven beautiful locations, Arcola and Champaign, Decatur, Bloomington,Rochester Illinois. We are committed to providing our residents a safe and meaningful lifestyle.Our vibrant assisted living apartments offer you...
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44 Floor plans available
8.4
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12 reviews
Everyone is very friendly and helpful. I can't say that he's happy but he is adjusting in a healthy way. Based on the experience we have had, we would recommend this community to other families.
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.
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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44 Floor plans available
7.0
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1 review
The inside of the facility including the individual apartments are beautiful. However the courtyard space is pathetic. All of the staff is amazing except [name removed], I believe she is the director. She...
Provides: Independent Living
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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.
All Brookstone Estates independent living communities are modern, attractive and impeccably maintained, offering gracious ambiance while meeting the unique needs of each individual resident. The facilities offer a full range of services and amenities for a single, all-inclusive, yet affordable...
Provides: Independent Living
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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.
Our 12 studio apartment home offers a wide range of services for those looking to maintain their independence in a close knit community. We offer a safe and secure environment for active, independent seniors. Our amenities range from personalized apartments to restaurant quality meals. The...
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Mattoon Tower is an affordable senior housing apartment complex for seniors 55 and older located in Mattoon, Coles County, Illinois. Mattoon Tower is located with easy access to nearby shopping centers, medical facilities, and public transportation. At Mattoon Tower, our loved ones maintain their...
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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.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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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Cost of independent living in Cooks Mills, IL
The average cost of senior living in Cooks Mills is $3,608 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Bethany, IL with an average of $3,302 per month.
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What families are saying about independent living in Cooks Mills
Recent reviews for independent living in Cooks Mills
The Oaks Manor in Oakland, IL
5.0
We initially feared Mom would not like being in assisted living, but she absolutely loves it at the Oaks Manor. When we do get her out for the day she is always ready to get back. She always mentions how safe she feels being there. The employees go way above and beyond what is expected and ...
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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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Cooks Mills independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Cooks Mills independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Cooks Mills, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.
Availability of select dietary accommodations in Cooks Mills independent living
Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Cooks Mills 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
42.9%
20.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
28.6%
33.5%
No sugar
No sugar
42.9%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
14.3%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
14.3%
8.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Cooks Mills independent living
Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Cooks Mills communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
28.6%
35.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
57.1%
42.7%
Room service
Room service
57.1%
36.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.3%
17%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Cooks Mills independent 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 independent living communities in Cooks Mills offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
57.1%
44.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
42.9%
27.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
28.6%
32.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
71.4%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
71.4%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
85.7%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
71.4%
42.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
28.6%
37.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
57.1%
40.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
57.1%
46.5%
Live performances
Live performances
42.9%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
14.3%
31.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
28.6%
39.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
57.1%
45.7%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Carriage Crossing Arcola, Brookstone Of Mattoon North and Arbor Rose of Charleston are the top-rated independent living facilities near Cooks Mills, Illinois. See full list of communities.
There are 8 independent living facilities near Cooks Mills, Illinois. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in Cooks Mills, Illinois is Carriage Crossing Arcola. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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