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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Sesser, IL
If you’re looking for assisted living in Sesser, our local senior living advisors can help you find a safe, welcoming community for you or your loved one. Whether you’re searching for luxury assisted living in Sesser or sticking to a budget, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of assisted living in Sesser.
From there, we’ll show you the best assisted living communities in Sesser for your family member’s budget, lifestyle, and personal care needs. With 13 assisted living facilities in the Sesser area, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find a secure and social community for this next stage of life.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Summersville.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Pinckneyville, Herrin and Mount Vernon.
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My Mom is not thrilled with the food all the time but most of the time. The CNA's are great. They are fun and pay attention to the needs of my mom. The staff are all helpful. The other residents have enjoy...
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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My husband is taken care of, he is content, well fed, has a clean apartment, the whole facility is VERY clean. Every staff member is the most find and understanding.
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.
The Villas of Holly Brook is the premier assisted living community in Southern Illinois. We are managed by Meridian Senior Living, a national leader in providing quality care for seniors. The community offers 1BR, 2BR, and 2BR deluxe apartment floor plans. Our staffing includes a 40-hour /week RN...
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Our loved one is very happy here. She can't say enough good things about it, and our family is thrilled with the care. They have good meals. They treat their residents with courtesy and create a homey...
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.
Fifth Season Residential is an assisted living community located in Benton, Illinois in Franklin county. Benton may be a city hiding far away from most of the rest of the population of Illinois, but that doesn't mean it is a city devoid of culture. Quite the opposite. Benton has an excellent...
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Mom is adjusting to living at Heritage Woods. She seems to like it here. The staff are attentive, patient and good with communication. They offer a variety of daily diverse activities. The community is...
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 Benton is an assisted living community located in the town of Benton, IL. The residents of Benton like to keep life simple, and that is one of the big attractions to this area. Family members visiting residents at Heritage Woods can take walks through the nature trails outside...
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My mom lived here back in about 2012 and she liked it. I've visited her and thought it was nice. So when my husband died and my children thought this would be great for me. I have been here since January of...
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.
WELCOME TO GREENTREE AT MT. VERNONAt GreenTree at Mt. Vernon, residents enjoy an active, engaging lifestyle that promotes wellness and independence. It is our goal to keep our residents linked to resources and opportunities that will fulfill their needs and interests in the Mt. Vernon area....
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They offer activities daily. I have had a few meals there and I would say the food is good overall. The staff are amazing. They are so friendly and on top of things. The community is clean and they do...
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 is an affordable assisted living community for older adults and senior citizens, located in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. Here at Heritage Woods we pride ourselves in the ability to provide affordable senior care to those that require the service but can't always afford the high prices. We...
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Everyone is personable and demonstrate a sincere approach with my mother. They care about their patients like it is their parent. I am very fortunate to find such a wonderful place for my mother.
Provides: Memory Care
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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, 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
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.
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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Provides: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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 assisted living in Sesser, IL
The average cost of senior living in Sesser is $4,588 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Ina, IL with an average of $3,976 per month.
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Sesser, IL vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Sesser, IL by room type
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Sesser, IL
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What families are saying about assisted living in Sesser
Recent reviews for assisted living in Sesser
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.
GreenTree at Mt. Vernon in Mount Vernon, IL
5.0
Living at GreenTree has been the best thing that has happened to [name removed] and I since we retired. They have good food, excellent entertainment and the staff is wonderful. We love living here at GreenTree.
Sesser review score based on 40 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 40 reviews of 12 Sesser assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Sesser 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
Sesser review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Sesser 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 40 reviews of 12 Sesser assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Sesser 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.Sesser, IL averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.7
4.5
Friendliness
4.9
4.6
Care services
4.7
4.2
Staff
4.8
4.5
Meals & dining
4.2
4.1
Activities
4.5
4.0
Value for cost*
4.5
4.1
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Sesser assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Sesser assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Sesser, 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 Sesser 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 Sesser 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%
51.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
58.3%
56.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
16.7%
29.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
41.7%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
50%
52.9%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Sesser 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 Sesser Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
41.7%
50.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
25%
31.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
25%
40.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
25%
13.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Sesser 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 Sesser 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
33.3%
26.3%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
41.7%
39.1%
No sugar
No sugar
25%
36.1%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
8.3%
34.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Sesser 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 Sesser communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
16.7%
30.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
41.7%
41.1%
Room service
Room service
8.3%
34.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
8.3%
17.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Sesser 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 Sesser offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
58.3%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
16.7%
30.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25%
29.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
48.9%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
58.3%
48%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
51.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
58.3%
40.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
33.3%
33.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
41.7%
36.5%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
45.5%
Live performances
Live performances
58.3%
45.8%
Dances
Dances
33.3%
28.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
41.7%
23.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
44.7%
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State regulations for assisted living in Sesser
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 Sesser protect seniors.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Landings at Reed Station Crossing, Villas of Holly Brook Herrin and Fifth Season Residential are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Sesser, Illinois. See full list of communities.
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