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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Makanda, IL

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Assisted living costs in Makanda average about $4,144 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 42 communities in Makanda. Our detailed directory has 223 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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Last Updated: 4/18/25
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Photo of Sprigg Street Manor
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 Frederick Street Manor
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 Chateau Girardeau
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.
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 Sunshine Villa
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 Manor at Mason Woods
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 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 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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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...
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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
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 $4,144 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Dongola, IL with an average of $3,716 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Makanda, IL vs. nearby cities

Makanda, IL
$4,144/mo
$4,239/mo
$4,262/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Makanda, IL vs. the state and national average

Makanda, IL
$4,144/mo
U.S. national average
$4,668/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Makanda vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$4,144/mo
$4,144/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Makanda, IL by room type

Semi-Private
$4,655/mo
Studio
$4,832/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,833/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,822/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Makanda over time

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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!

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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Heritage Woods of Mt Vernon in Mount Vernon, IL

5.0
My loved one is very happy living at Heritage Woods. The staff are doing a good job. The food is good. The community is clean and well taken care of. They offer daily activities.

Makanda review score based on 52 family reviews

7.8
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This proprietary review score is based on 52 reviews of 37 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

7.8
Makanda, IL37 facilities
8.4
Alto Pass, IL42 facilities
8.9
Cobden, IL7 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 52 reviews of 37 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.
Makanda, IL averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.6
4.5
Friendliness
4.8
4.6
Care services
4.6
4.2
Staff
4.7
4.5
Meals & dining
4.3
4.1
Activities
4.3
4.1
Value for cost*
4.3
4.1
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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.
Makanda, ILNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
29.7%
52.6%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
13.5%
33.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
54.1%
56.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
21.6%
30.1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
97.3%
98.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
51.4%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
59.5%
53.1%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

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
43.2%
51.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
32.4%
32.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
35.1%
41.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
18.9%
13.6%
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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
32.4%
27.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
40.5%
40.7%
No sugar
No sugar
37.8%
37.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
18.9%
35.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
8.1%
15.7%
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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
21.6%
31.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
40.5%
42.3%
Room service
Room service
18.9%
36.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.2%
18.1%
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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
45.9%
46.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
21.6%
31.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
24.3%
30.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
54.1%
49.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
56.8%
49.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
54.1%
52.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
51.4%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
27%
35%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
35.1%
37.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
48.6%
46.7%
Live performances
Live performances
54.1%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
24.3%
30.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
29.7%
24.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
45.9%
45.9%
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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 ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about Illinois assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Makanda protect seniors.

Learn about Illinois Assisted Living regulations

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Villas of Holly Brook Herrin, Rivercrest Place Assisted Living and Country Place are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Makanda, Illinois. See full list of communities.

There are 42 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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