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Assisted living costs in Symerton average about $5,400 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 9 communities in Symerton. Our detailed directory has 115 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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9.8
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98 reviews
9.8
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98 reviews
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Perfect place for my mom! She's having a blast. She's on a bowling league (Wii) Bingo just being able to socialize when ever she wants. She's having a fun time! 2 different size apartments with 1 bedroom and...
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.
The Timbers of Shorewood delivers an unusual blend of secure senior living with elegance and independence! With full-service kitchens in every apartment, supportive services available for Independent living residents and perfectly coordinated services for Assisted Living residents. There is a...
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9.2
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41 reviews
9.2
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41 reviews
5 star
51%
4 star
17%
3 star
15%
2 star
7%
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This is not a high skilled nursing facility, and the nursing staff are very limited on what they can do. The facility director [name removed] was excellent. She was very professional, courteous, attentive,...
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.
The Cottages of New Lenox is an assisted living and memory care community located in New Lenox, IL, in Will County. The community has been specially created to resemble the type of family home where most residents will have lived all of their lives, helping them to adapt to this next stage of...
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8.9
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5 reviews
8.9
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5 reviews
5 star
80%
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I recently moved into Serenity after the loss of my husband. The facility is very clean and the staff are very friendly. [name removed], the Director has been very professional and goes above and beyond! The...
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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Photo of Cedarhurst of Frankfort
1212 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
8.4
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15 reviews
8.4
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15 reviews
5 star
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33%
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7%
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I chose this facility because it was new, it smelled clean and everyone was friendly. I would tell others to do their own laundry.
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 Cedarhurst of Frankfort, it’s our mission to tailor senior living to you so you can feel loved, valued, and supported each and every day. Our senior living community in Frankfort, Illinois, offers assisted living for those who require assistance with activities of daily living and memory care...
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Photo of Heritage Woods of Manteno
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33 Floor plans available
8.0
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12 reviews
8.0
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12 reviews
5 star
59%
4 star
33%
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8%
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[name removed] is taken good care of they do her laundry clean her apartment meals are provided she has a microwave fridge smoking area she smokes has her cat with her lots of activities and a small store
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.
Heritage Woods of Manteno is located in the village of Manteno, IL, a peaceful area with its own form of simple beauty. This assisted living community is part of a residential area that is developing, and it is a great place for seniors to call home. Those who come to visit the residents of this...
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7.5
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22 reviews
7.5
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22 reviews
5 star
50%
4 star
23%
3 star
9%
2 star
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My father has been there two months now. I found the staff to be both highly attentive. They do a good job of keeping me posted on my father's health status.
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.
With our HigherPath senior health model leading the way, Bickford redefines senior living. It's not just about care; it's about proactive well-being, enabling your loved one to live happier, healthier — longer.Our approach clearly resonates — our happiness ratings among residents are double the...
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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.
Dedicated to Good LivingOur longstanding mission is to transform the way society thinks about aging and senior living. Our Victory Centre of Joliet community is an extension of that promise. We are steadfast in our commitment to cultivate a genuine home for you or your loved one. Above all else,...
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8.0
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14 reviews
8.0
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14 reviews
5 star
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We can’t say enough about Riverside. The staff is just fantastic! The facility is bright and clean and warm and inviting. The rooms are spacious and comfortable. The pricing is very fair for the industry 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.
Riverside Assisted Living and Memory Care is an assisted living and memory care community located in Bourbonnais, IL in Kankakee County. Bourbonnais is about an hour south of Chicago. This vibrant town is known as the 'Village of Friendship,' and has many shops and restaurants. The Kankakee River...
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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.
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Cost of assisted living in Symerton, IL

The average cost of senior living in Symerton is $5,400 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Essex, IL with an average of $5,171 per month.

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

Symerton, IL
$5,400/mo
$5,463/mo

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

Symerton, IL
$5,400/mo
U.S. national average
$4,693/mo

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

Assisted Living
$5,400/mo
$5,400/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,000/mo
Studio
$5,402/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,473/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,629/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Symerton over time

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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Symerton, 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 Symerton.

What families are saying about assisted living in Symerton

Recent reviews for assisted living in Symerton

High Point Residence Kankakee

4.1
My loved one was welcomed into the community very sweetly. She did not want to be there at all and did not want to move. But they took her by the hand and got her comfortable. And by the next day when I came in to visit her, she already had three friends and was doing great. I've had some ...
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Riverside Assisted Living and Memory Care, a CCRC in Kankakee, IL

5.0
Very good place to recover and all staff members were great. We picked this community, because it was close to home, heard good things about this community and it worked for me and my family.

Ascension Living Heritage Village in Kankakee, IL

5.0
Staff is very knowledgeable, my room was always clean, good is good, everyone is very helpful. i would highly recommend Heritage Village.

Symerton review score based on 25 family reviews

8.3
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This proprietary review score is based on 25 reviews of 8 Symerton assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Symerton 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

Symerton review score compared against nearby cities

8.3
Symerton, IL8 facilities
8.5
Wilmington, IL21 facilities
8.4
Elwood, IL9 facilities

Review subcategories for Symerton 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 25 reviews of 8 Symerton assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Symerton 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.
Symerton, IL averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.2
4.5
Friendliness
4.6
4.5
Care services
4.0
4.2
Staff
4.4
4.4
Meals & dining
4.0
4.0
Activities
3.8
4.1
Value for cost*
3.8
4.1
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Symerton assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Symerton assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Symerton, 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 Symerton 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 Symerton 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
75%
52%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
50%
33.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
97.5%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
87.5%
56.2%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
25%
29.7%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
96.6%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
62.5%
47.3%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
62.5%
52.3%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Symerton 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 Symerton 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
87.5%
50.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
37.5%
32.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
50%
40.7%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
25%
13.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Symerton 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 Symerton 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
37.5%
26.9%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
62.5%
40.3%
No sugar
No sugar
50%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
50%
35.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.5%
16.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Symerton 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 Symerton communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
25%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50%
41.8%
Room service
Room service
50%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
37.5%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Symerton 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 Symerton offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
50%
45.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
50%
30.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
37.5%
30.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
75%
49%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
48.7%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
75%
51.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
37.5%
40.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
50%
34.8%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
50%
37.5%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
46.2%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
50%
30%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25%
24.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
45.4%
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State regulations for assisted living in Symerton

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 Symerton protect seniors.

Learn about Illinois Assisted Living regulations

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The Timbers of Shorewood, StoryPoint Romeoville and Sunrise Villa Olympia Fields are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Symerton, Illinois. See full list of communities.

There are 9 assisted living facilities near Symerton, Illinois. See the full list.

The best assisted living facilities near you in Symerton, Illinois are The Timbers of Shorewood, Sunrise Villa Olympia Fields and Discovery Commons Orland Park. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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