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Assisted living costs in Watkins average about $5,275 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 10 communities in Watkins. Our detailed directory has 91 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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Watkins Assisted Living Facilities | 91 Reviews

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Photo of Bridle Brook
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37 reviews
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Mom spent 1.5 years in another facility prior to living at Bridlebrook. She lost weight, hated the food, and the Covid experience was terrible. She moved to Bridlebrook in October 2020 and has never been...
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.
Since 1990, Capital Senior Living has grown to become one of the largest senior living providers in the United States. With a goal of offering affordable housing and an enriched lifestyle to thousands of seniors, our dedicated team of professionals succeeds in providing quality care in each of...
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Photo of Carriage Crossing Bloomington
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Good care, clean roooms, and good food. I am 93 years of and my care is good. Clean rooms, good food, friendly workers, Very clean.
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.
Located near the intersection of I-55 and I-74, Carriage Crossing Bloomington provides a picturesque senior lifestyle just minutes from the Carle BroMenn and OSF St. Joseph Medical Centers. Schedule a tour and experience our spacious Assisted Living apartments, innovative on-site Memory Care and...
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Photo of Arbor Rose of Monticello
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8.5
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The main reason we chose Arbor Rose of Monicello was because of the family atmosphere. I would tell others looking into any facility to make sure and look for the care that is received, and not just all of...
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 Bickford of Bloomington
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7.0
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21 reviews
7.0
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21 reviews
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My mom has been there a few months (independent living), and so far, the experience has been really good. The apartments are incredibly well laid out and clean. Mom really enjoys the food, activities, and...
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.
If you think there’s not much going on in a senior living community, you’ve never been to Bickford. Imagine your loved one enjoying delicious, scratch-made meals, having a friendly caregiver always nearby, and a calendar chock-full of social activities. Our family of caregivers will do whatever...
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Photo of The Glenwood Assisted Living of Mahomet
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Where do you begin with how amazing the Glenwood is? There are so many amenities for such a small town. The towns people come in and visit and the place is alive. Activities are just as enjoyable as meal...
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.
Experience respectful assisted living in a beautiful space when you choose The Glenwood of Mahomet, assisted living community located in Mahomet, Illinois. Our acres of beautiful landscaping, incredible attention to detail, and modern spaces really make it a home-like location and one that's...
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Overall I think they did a pretty good job. They did what they said they were going to do for my loved one. They were good about calling and following up with us if anything came up. He didn't really 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.
Photo of Villas of Holly Brook and Reflections - Bloomington East
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Overall the staff are kind, warm, and my parents have experienced many staff to be quite loving and emotionally generous. While some staff are more adept at engaging residents on the memory care unit,...
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 Villas of Holly Brook and Reflections Memory Care has been exceptionally designed and built to meet the needs, wants and desires of those moving into this grand community.We are the leader in providing compassionate and quality senior care. We focus on unique needs of each of our residents...
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Cost of assisted living in Watkins, IL

The average cost of senior living in Watkins is $5,275 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Gibson City, IL with an average of $4,024 per month.

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

Watkins, IL
$5,275/mo
$4,551/mo

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

Watkins, IL
$5,275/mo
U.S. national average
$4,597/mo

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

Assisted Living
$5,275/mo
$5,275/mo

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

Semi-Private
$6,253/mo
Studio
$4,261/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,784/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,528/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Watkins over time

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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Watkins, 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 Watkins.

What families are saying about assisted living in Watkins

Recent reviews for assisted living in Watkins

Sugar Creek Alzheimer's Special Care Center in Normal, IL

5.0
I can't say enough about the great care my husband has received at Sugar Creek. The staff provides great care with a genuine dose of love. Service & care with love is what they provide for the residents

Bickford of Bloomington

4.5
The staff at Bickford house I would 99% of the time try to make sure you have everything you need as much as they are able. If you talk to any one person, that person makes it their job to follow thru and make sure you get what you are in need of. Highest of ratings to the staff at Bickford. ...
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Bickford of Champaign

4.1
The staff were friendly and encouraging and so supportive. My brother (the resident) entered The Bickford on hospice because of failure to thrive and within three months he was well enough to be taken off hospice. We had very little difficulty getting in contact with the staff, and they ...
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Watkins review score based on 33 family reviews

8.3
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This proprietary review score is based on 33 reviews of 7 Watkins assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Watkins 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

Watkins review score compared against nearby cities

8.3
Watkins, IL7 facilities
8.9
Farmer City, IL6 facilities
7.9
Le Roy, IL75 facilities

Review subcategories for Watkins 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 33 reviews of 7 Watkins assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Watkins 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.
Watkins, IL averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.2
4.5
Friendliness
4.3
4.6
Care services
4.2
4.2
Staff
4.1
4.5
Meals & dining
4.4
4.1
Activities
4.2
4.0
Value for cost*
4.1
4.1
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Watkins assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Watkins assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Watkins, 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 Watkins 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 Watkins 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
85.7%
51.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
28.6%
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
100%
56.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
71.4%
47.8%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
71.4%
53%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Watkins 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 Watkins 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
71.4%
50.7%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
57.1%
31.7%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
71.4%
40.7%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
14.3%
13.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Watkins 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 Watkins 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
57.1%
26.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
57.1%
39.4%
No sugar
No sugar
42.9%
36.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
71.4%
34.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
28.6%
13%
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Availability of select dining options in Watkins 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 Watkins communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
28.6%
30.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
57.1%
41.3%
Room service
Room service
57.1%
35.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
28.6%
17.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Watkins 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 Watkins offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
71.4%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
57.1%
30.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
42.9%
29.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
100%
49.1%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
71.4%
48.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
85.7%
51.8%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
57.1%
40.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
57.1%
33.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
57.1%
36.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
71.4%
45.7%
Live performances
Live performances
71.4%
46%
Dances
Dances
57.1%
28.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
42.9%
23.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
71.4%
44.9%
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State regulations for assisted living in Watkins

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 Watkins protect seniors.

Learn about Illinois Assisted Living regulations

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Sugar Creek Alzheimer's Special Care Center, Evergreen Place Champaign and Bridle Brook are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Watkins, Illinois. See full list of communities.

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