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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Makanda, IL

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Assisted living costs in Makanda average about $4,104 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 45 communities in Makanda. Our detailed directory has 264 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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One of the best facilities in the area. It has the feel of a resort instead of an assisted living facility. The staff is awesome. The food is wonderful. They use fresh food not just heat and serve from a...
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.
Memory Care Coming Soon! Wait list now forming. Sunshine Gardens is one of the largest independently owned assisted living facilities in Southern Illinois offering full spectrum of services at an affordable fee. We recognize that each individual has his or her own personal needs and we focus on...
Photo of Autumn Ridge
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.
Photo of Sprigg Street Manor
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.
Photo of The Chateau Girardeau
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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
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.
Photo of Saxony Village
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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.
Photo of The Manor at Mason Woods
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.
Photo of Independence Court and Independence Village
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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.
Photo of Holiday Residence Care
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.
Photo of The Manor at Craig Farms
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 New Haven - Kevil
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.
Finding the right place for your loved one doesn't have to a difficult decision with options like New Haven - Kevil so look no further. New Haven - Kevil, located in Kevil, KY is an assisted living facility that takes a more comprehensive approach to providing the very best care for your loved...
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 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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The 4 is because no one is perfect. However, I will say when I saw a problem it was taken care of very quickly. The staff was excellent.
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.
We at Charter Senior Living of Paducah opened July of 2023. The leadership team in Paducah has over 131 years combined experience in senior care. We won the McCracken County People's Choice Award for Best Assisted Living Community. We are nestled into the corner of New Holt Rd and Nth Friendship....
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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.
At Heritage Woods of McLeansboro IL, we boast ourselves as the affordable assisted living offering a really wonderful environment for any senior citizen that is in need. At Heritage Woods we offer a great deal of care for your loved one that you have found needs an assisted living community....

Cost of assisted living in Makanda, IL

The average cost of senior living in Makanda is $4,104 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Mill Creek, IL with an average of $3,421 per month.

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

Makanda, IL
$4,104/mo
$4,191/mo
$4,138/mo

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

Makanda, IL
$4,104/mo
U.S. national average
$4,710/mo

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

Assisted Living
$4,104/mo
$4,104/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,575/mo
Studio
$5,011/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,004/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,030/mo

Senior living costs in Makanda 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: Makanda, IL
Column state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMakanda, ILIllinoisU.S.
Assisted Living$4,104/mo$5,367/mo$4,710/mo
Memory Care$4,104/mo$5,387/mo$4,944/mo
Independent Living$3,798/mo$4,450/mo$4,159/mo
Assisted Living
Makanda, IL:$4,104/mo
Illinois:$5,367/mo
U.S.:$4,710/mo
Memory Care
Makanda, IL:$4,104/mo
Illinois:$5,387/mo
U.S.:$4,944/mo
Independent Living
Makanda, IL:$3,798/mo
Illinois:$4,450/mo
U.S.:$4,159/mo
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Assisted living costs in Makanda, IL, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Makanda 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
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Makanda, IL$4,002/mo$4,257/mo-6.0%
Illinois$5,422/mo$5,239/mo+3.5%
National$5,200/mo$4,877/mo+6.6%
Makanda, IL
2024 average cost:$4,002/mo
2023 average cost:$4,257/mo
Percent change:-6.0%
Illinois
2024 average cost:$5,422/mo
2023 average cost:$5,239/mo
Percent change:+3.5%
National
2024 average cost:$5,200/mo
2023 average cost:$4,877/mo
Percent change:+6.6%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Makanda, 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 Makanda.

What families are saying about assisted living in Makanda

Recent reviews for assisted living in Makanda

Brookstone of Harrisburg

5.0
Everything is going quite well for my mom at Brookstone! The facility is well maintained and the staff are doing a great job with my mom. The food is also just fine for her. Overall, we are very pleased with her stay!

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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Makanda review score based on 78 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 78 reviews of 40 Makanda assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Makanda 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

Makanda review score compared against nearby cities

8.1
Makanda, IL40 facilities
8.1
Alto Pass, IL45 facilities
8.3
Cobden, IL8 facilities

Review subcategories for Makanda 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 78 reviews of 40 Makanda assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Makanda 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.
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Cleanliness
4.4
4.1
Friendliness
4.5
4.2
Care services
4.4
3.8
Staff
4.4
4.1
Meals & dining
3.8
3.7
Activities
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3.7
Value for cost*
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Makanda assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Makanda assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Makanda, 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 Makanda 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 Makanda 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
27.5%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
12.5%
33.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
92.5%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
90%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
52.5%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
22.5%
30%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
87.5%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
50%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
57.5%
52.4%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Makanda 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 Makanda Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Makanda, ILNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
40%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
30%
32.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
32.5%
41%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
17.5%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Makanda 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 Makanda partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Makanda, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
30%
27.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
37.5%
40.9%
No sugar
No sugar
35%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
17.5%
36.1%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
7.5%
17.2%
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Availability of select dining options in Makanda 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 Makanda communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Makanda, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
20%
31.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
40%
42.3%
Room service
Room service
17.5%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
15%
18%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Makanda 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 Makanda offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Makanda, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
45%
46.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
22.5%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
52.5%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
55%
49.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
52.5%
52.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
25%
35.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
32.5%
38.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
45%
46.7%
Live performances
Live performances
52.5%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
22.5%
30.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
30%
24.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
45%
46%
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State regulations for assisted living in Makanda

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

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Villas of Holly Brook Herrin, Country Place and Rivercrest Place Assisted Living are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Makanda, Illinois. See full list of communities.
There are 45 assisted living facilities near Makanda, Illinois. See the full list.
The best assisted living facility near you in Makanda, Illinois is Villas of Holly Brook Herrin. This assisted living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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