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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Union County, IL
Assisted living costs in Union County average about $4,393 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 25 communities in Union County. Our detailed directory has 128 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.
As you explore assisted living near you, you may also want to consider assisted living options in areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Cape Girardeau, Carbondale and Murphysboro.
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Our dad is genuinely card for & honored. Every day my mom visits, she is treated like family. The staff seem to work well together and made the residents priority.
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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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
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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.
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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]...
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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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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...
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.
Independent LivingExperience carefree living here in the country. The cottages is our community neighbors. Here, you plot out your own course through the day - whether it includes entertaining family, enjoying yourself with a night on the town or simply doing laundry in your own private cottage....
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My mother loves it there. Great food and they take good care of her. Megan is the best. She is wonderful to deal with and loves all the people there. But most of all she treats them with dignity and...
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.
When you have made the decision that assisted living is the best choice for you or someone you love, you'll find a welcome home at Capetown. All the help you need is right here, but you may not notice it right away. That's part of the charm of Capetown. We believe in being felt more than being...
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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.
Auburn Creek offers person-centered assisted living in Cape Girardeau, MO. Our assisted living community provides a combination of gracious accommodations, supportive services, and health care. We meet the needs of seniors who may need a little help with daily activities such as bathing,...
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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.
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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.
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The staff at this community are friendly and helpful. She loves the food and they keep the community clean. They offer daily activities. I would have to say the administration is a two. If the nurses need...
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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.
Carbondale, Illinois is known for its community celebrations. Prairie Living at Chautauqua is an assisted living community whose residents have abundant opportunities for activities and community involvement, as well as a variety of religious and spiritual options. Known as 'Town of Poets' due to...
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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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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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
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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.
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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We just moved my mom in here. It's really good so far. We like it because it's close by for one thing. It's not quite as nice as were she was but it's more affordable. They have lots of activities. They have...
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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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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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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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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 can
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.
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...
Provides: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
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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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Cost of assisted living in Union County, IL
The average cost of senior living in Union County is $4,393 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Dongola, IL with an average of $3,489 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Union County, IL vs. nearby counties
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Union County, IL vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Union County vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Union County, IL by room type
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Average cost of Assisted Living in Union County over time
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Union County, IL
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What families are saying about assisted living in Union County
Recent reviews for assisted living in Union County
Lutheran Home Assisted Living in Cape Girardeau, MO
5.0
They were outstanding in every aspect. They even had live music one afternoon. My mother loved the food and everyone was very friendly and helpful. A Place for Mom was extremely helpful. [name removed] was great to work with. I recommend all the time!
Capetown and Cottages at Capetown in Cape Girardeau, MO
4.0
I would not recommend the food at Capetown. There are not a lot of choices and there have been times when my mom went to bed without a meal. The staff are good and keep us informed of her care. They do offer activities however she is not able to participate due to health issues. Everything else ...
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Country Place in Scott City, MO
3.1
It's a great place but needs more community activities because there is nothing near by.
Union County review score based on 46 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 46 reviews of 21 Union County assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Union County 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
Union County review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Union County 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 46 reviews of 21 Union County assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Union County 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.Union County, IL averageNational average
Cleanliness
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4.5
Friendliness
4.9
4.6
Care services
4.4
4.2
Staff
4.7
4.5
Meals & dining
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Activities
4.3
4.0
Value for cost*
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Union County assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Union County assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Union County, 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 Union County 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 Union County 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
28.6%
51.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
9.5%
33.2%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
38.1%
56.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
4.8%
29.7%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
33.3%
47.8%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
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Availability of select dementia care services in Union County 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 Union County 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
28.6%
50.7%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
19%
31.7%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
23.8%
40.7%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Union County 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 Union County 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
23.8%
26.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
28.6%
39.4%
No sugar
No sugar
23.8%
36.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
4.8%
34.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Union County 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 Union County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
9.5%
30.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
19%
41.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
9.5%
17.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Union County 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 Union County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
23.8%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
14.3%
30.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
14.3%
29.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
28.6%
49.1%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
38.1%
48.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
38.1%
51.8%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
33.3%
40.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
14.3%
33.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
9.5%
36.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
28.6%
45.7%
Live performances
Live performances
38.1%
46%
Dances
Dances
4.8%
28.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
23.8%
23.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
28.6%
44.9%
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State regulations for assisted living in Union County
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 Union County protect seniors.
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Villas of Holly Brook Herrin, The Landings at Reed Station Crossing and Lutheran Home Assisted Living are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Union County, Illinois. See full list of communities.
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Assisted Living in Cities Near Union County
- Cape Girardeau, Missouri
- Carbondale, Illinois
- Murphysboro, Illinois
- Anna, Illinois
- Marion, Illinois
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- Goreville, Illinois
- Jonesboro, Illinois
- Vienna, Illinois
- Pulaski, Illinois
- Monkeys Eyebrow, Kentucky
- Mountain Glen, Illinois
- Altenburg, Missouri
- Wolf Lake, Illinois
- Ullin, Illinois
- Jacob, Illinois
- Crainville, Illinois
- Mounds, Illinois
- Cambria, Illinois
- Grand Tower, Illinois
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