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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Ernst, IL
Assisted living costs in Ernst average about $4,314 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 62 communities in Ernst. Our detailed directory has 199 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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They were very helpful. The facility was clean. They took good care of my loved one. I don't have any issues or complaints about that. However, we took him out of respite care earlier than we thought we...
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They are doing great! It's clean and the staff is friendly. I don't have any concerns or complaints at this point. It seems to be a good place.
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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.
Good Neighbor Care carries on the Brookstone tradition, providing a senior care program that supports individual freedom and promotes the dignity of each resident. Brookstone communities are all nestled in small Illinois towns of 10,000 to 20,000 residents where families can...
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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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My loved one seems to be really enjoying his dinning experience and the tasty meals they provide at this community. His studio apartment is always kept spotless as well as the rest of building. All of the...
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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.
All Brookstone independent living communities are modern, attractive and impeccably maintained, offering gracious ambiance while meeting the unique needs of each individual resident. The facilities offer a full range of services and amenities for a single, all-inclusive, yet affordable price....
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Everyone there is super friendly and goes above and beyond in their care for the residents. The facility is always spotless and the activities are awesome.
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.
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.
The Wyndmoor is Terre Haute’s newest senior living community, complete with modern features and amenities, activities, and friendship. You can choose from independent studio, one bedroom or two bedroom apartments with a variety of floor plans, many with patios and balconies. You have the...
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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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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, 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.
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.
It’s your life……so live it to the fullest at Miller’s Senior Living Community. Sullivan’s premier assisted living community offers a gracious lifestyle for America’s Greatest Generation, our Seniors, giving family members that peace-of-mind. Upon entering our community, a gathering area...
Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
On behalf of our team of caregivers and support staff, thank you for considering our healthcare center. We offer a full range of medical services to meet the individual needs of our residents, including short-term rehabilitative services and long-term skilled care. Working with the resident’s...
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Absolutely wonderful place. It is a great to know that my Mom is being taken care of and loved while I cannot be with her. Their atmosphere is very comfortable and feels like home. The food is good and...
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.
Life's Journey Senior Living - Paris is a Memory Care community located in Paris, Illinois. The community opened in July 2013 and can serve 24 residents. Our residents enjoy a collection of amenities and services. With a loving and compassionate staff, neighbors can enjoy a dignified lifestyle...
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: 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
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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
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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, 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 Mother has resided at Willow Manor for 5 years. I am very pleased with her care. The staff get really involved and show her the attention she needs. She is very active and social, attending many of the...
Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
On behalf of the caregivers and support staff of Crestview, we thank you for considering our healthcare center. We offer a full range of medical services to meet the individual needs of our residents, including short-term rehabilitative services and long-term skilled care. Working with the...
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.
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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.
Located in Historical Vincennes Indiana, BridgePointe Health Campus provides our residents with a serene and familiar setting to call home. Residents who are interested in the local history can enjoy activities outside the campus such as, touring the George Roger Clark Memorial, and visiting...
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: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
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.
Cost of assisted living in Ernst, IL
The average cost of senior living in Ernst is $4,314 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Palestine, IL with an average of $4,106 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Ernst, IL vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Ernst, IL vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Ernst vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Ernst, IL by room type
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Average cost of Assisted Living in Ernst over time
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Ernst, IL
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What families are saying about assisted living in Ernst
Recent reviews for assisted living in Ernst
Heritage Woods of Charleston
4.9
I have lived here for about a year and a half. I have enjoyed it immensely. Very friendly people live and work here. I recommend it for people 65 years old and older. We get three meals a day plus snacks. We get activities that are great. We have exercise programs for 45 minutes at least 2 times ...
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Brookstone Estates of Olney
3.7
My father felt very isolated there as they did not have many activities he was interested in. He did not like the food but the personnel were friendly to him and helped him to meals and gave him his medications but otherwise he did not see them very often as he did not leave his room. He was 99 ...
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Brookstone Estates Tuscola
4.6
It's a very friendly place. They are very respectful to the residents. And they show true concern and care for them The facility is good. They clean the apartments every week. My loved one likes the food for the most part, although he's not picky. Sometimes it can be tough / hard to eat, ...
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Warm and welcoming community atmosphere. Many reviews mention the friendly and welcoming nature of the communities, with residents and staff creating a sense of family. At Villas of Holly Brook Effingham, the staff's kindness and neighborly relationships contribute to a positive community vibe. At Carriage Crossing Arcola, both res ...
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Well-maintained facilities and cleanliness. Reviews consistently mention cleanliness as a priority in the communities, with residents praising the upkeep of both interior and exterior spaces. At Villas of Holly Brook Newton, the facilities are described as warm, friendly, and organized. Renovations, such as updated flooring and fresh pa ...
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Varied and delicious meal options. Residents appreciate the quality and selection of food offerings in the communities. At Autumn Trace Senior Communities Greene County, the food is described as excellent and homey. At Villas of Holly Brook Marshall, some residents have dietary needs accommodated, while others enjoy the oppor ...
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Accessible and helpful on-site staff. Reviews frequently mention the friendly and attentive nature of staff members in the communities. At Carriage Crossing Arcola, staff goes above and beyond to ensure residents are happy and comfortable. At Towne Park Assisted Living, staff is described as top-notch and dedicated to spoiling t ...
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Engaging and diverse activities. Communities offer a range of activities to entertain and engage residents. At Carriage Crossing Arcola, activities include joyrides and social outings. At Colonial Assisted Living Community of Vincennes, an activities director ensures there's something for everyone. At Villas of Holly Brook ...
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Affordable and convenient location. Some residents appreciate the affordability and accessibility of the communities. At Brookstone Estates Tuscola, the comfortable apartment is a draw. At Villas of Holly Brook Marshall, the convenient location is a deciding factor. At Brookstone Estates of Olney, parking for those still dri ...
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Ernst review score based on 77 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 77 reviews of 52 Ernst assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Ernst 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
Ernst review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Ernst 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 77 reviews of 52 Ernst assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Ernst 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.Ernst, IL averageNational average
Cleanliness
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Friendliness
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Care services
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Ernst assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ernst assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ernst, 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 Ernst 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 Ernst 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
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52.1%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
9.6%
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24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
86.5%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
96.2%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
61.5%
56.5%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
15.4%
29.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
86.5%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
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Hospice available on-site
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Availability of select dementia care services in Ernst 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 Ernst 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
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Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
19.2%
32%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
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Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Ernst 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 Ernst 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
34.6%
26.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
34.6%
39.8%
No sugar
No sugar
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36.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
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35%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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Availability of select dining options in Ernst 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 Ernst communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
15.4%
30.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
36.5%
41.7%
Room service
Room service
28.8%
35.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ernst 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 Ernst offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
30.8%
45.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
26.9%
30.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25%
29.7%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
46.2%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
42.3%
48.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
57.7%
52.1%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
26.9%
40.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
25%
34.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
32.7%
37.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
42.3%
46%
Live performances
Live performances
44.2%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
32.7%
29.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
23.1%
24.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
42.3%
45.2%
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State regulations for assisted living in Ernst
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 Ernst protect seniors.
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Carriage Crossing Arcola, Villas of Holly Brook Marshall and Villas of Holly Brook Effingham are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Ernst, Illinois. See full list of communities.
There are 62 assisted living facilities near Ernst, Illinois. See the full list.
The best assisted living facility near you in Ernst, Illinois is Carriage Crossing Arcola. This assisted living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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