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Assisted living costs in Southport average about $4,423 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 7 communities in Southport. Our detailed directory has 108 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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Heartis was a wonderful facility for my dad. The staff was incredible and very welcoming from the start. My wife and I were going out of the country without access to a phone and we felt 100% comfortable...
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.
At Heartis Village, we have a unique perspective of senior living that not only changes minds. It changes lives!Heartis Village offers apartments for both Assisted Living and Memory Care. Right outside a resident’s door is a world of possibility, with a variety of community amenities. All-day...
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5 for all categories except food. Presently between getting a good cooks, so it was great, now it's iffy, hope for better soon and based on the experience I have had so far, I would absolutely recommend this...
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.
There's a reason Bickford stands out in the world of senior living. Our focus? Ensuring your loved one feels at home, with delicious meals straight from our scratch kitchen, a roster of engaging activities, and the constant company of our devoted caregivers. But that's not all. Our HigherPath...
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Overall I think it's going pretty well. There are a reasonable variety of things going on. She doesn't seem to like the food, but we have eaten it and it seems okay. I think you get your moneys worth here, I...
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.
Looking for a great place for Mom or Dad? Look no further! St. Francis Woods is a very unique home for seniors. We sit on 10 lovely acres with plenty of trees and wildlife to make you smile. Come sit in our large, inviting sunroom and watch the flurry of adorable activity in our aviary or just...
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My mother moved into Courtyard during Covid, and the staff and care she received while there was excellent. She was not overly thrilled to be leaving her home after 50+ years, but the move was necessary, 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.
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Photo of Hawthorne Inn of Peoria
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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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 Bickford - Peoria Cottage
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.
At Bickford of Peoria we offer premiere Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care services to provide peace of mind if an unanticipated need arises. Our genuine intent is to create an environment that gives expression to personal choice and the fullest expression of assistance comes...
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Cost of assisted living in Southport, IL

The average cost of senior living in Southport is $4,423 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Victoria, IL with an average of $3,303 per month.

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

Southport, IL
$4,423/mo
$4,428/mo
$4,425/mo

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

Southport, IL
$4,423/mo
U.S. national average
$4,688/mo

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

Assisted Living
$4,423/mo
$4,423/mo

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

Semi-Private
$2,738/mo
Studio
$4,309/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,282/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,837/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Southport over time

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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Southport, 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 Southport.

What families are saying about assisted living in Southport

Recent reviews for assisted living in Southport

Evergreen Senior Living in Chillicothe, IL

4.6
After visiting Senior Living facilities in the surrounding areas my parents decided that Evergreen Senior Living would be the best for what they needed. I am so happy with the employees that work there. They are very friendly and help out when needed. The nurses are very dedicated to the ...
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Gateway at River City in Peoria, IL

5.0
I absolutely love it here at Gateway. There are lots of activities, food is good, most residents are real nice and easy to get along with. The staff is wonderful. I’m friends with many residents who are awesome. Definitely worth living here.

The Grand Regency in Peoria, IL

4.3
It was a good place for my mom. Overall experience is good loving staff and a good clean community. They kind of take you in like its your home.

Southport review score based on 28 family reviews

8.5
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This proprietary review score is based on 28 reviews of 7 Southport assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Southport 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

Southport review score compared against nearby cities

8.5
Southport, IL7 facilities
8.5
Brimfield, IL7 facilities
6.8
Elmwood, IL15 facilities

Review subcategories for Southport 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 28 reviews of 7 Southport assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Southport 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
4.1
4.5
Friendliness
4.3
4.6
Care services
3.9
4.2
Staff
3.9
4.5
Meals & dining
3.7
4.1
Activities
3.8
4.1
Value for cost*
3.7
4.1
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Southport assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Southport assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Southport, 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 Southport 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 Southport 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
57.1%
53.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
28.6%
34.3%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
57.1%
57.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
14.3%
30.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
42.9%
48.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
57.1%
53.8%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Southport 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 Southport 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
42.9%
52.2%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
28.6%
33.1%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
42.9%
41.9%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
14.3%
13.8%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Southport 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 Southport 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
14.3%
27.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
14.3%
41.5%
No sugar
No sugar
14.3%
38.1%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
28.6%
36.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
14.3%
16.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Southport 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 Southport communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
14.3%
31.9%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
28.6%
43.1%
Room service
Room service
14.3%
37.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
28.6%
18.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Southport 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 Southport offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
28.6%
47.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
14.3%
31%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
57.1%
50.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
28.6%
50.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
42.9%
53.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
42.9%
42.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
28.6%
35.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
14.3%
38.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
28.6%
47.6%
Live performances
Live performances
28.6%
47.7%
Dances
Dances
14.3%
30.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
28.6%
46.8%
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State regulations for assisted living in Southport

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 Southport protect seniors.

Learn about Illinois Assisted Living regulations

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Heartis Village of Peoria, Charter Senior Living of Pekin and Bickford of Peoria are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Southport, Illinois. See full list of communities.

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