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Assisted living costs in Howardton average about $4,078 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 38 communities in Howardton. Our detailed directory has 169 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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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...
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...
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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.
Finding the right place for your loved one doesn't have to a difficult decision with options like New Haven - Kevil so look no further. New Haven - Kevil, located in Kevil, KY is an assisted living facility that takes a more comprehensive approach to providing the very best care for your loved...
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Cost of assisted living in Howardton, IL

The average cost of senior living in Howardton is $4,078 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include McClure, IL with an average of $3,786 per month.

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

Howardton, IL
$4,078/mo
$4,233/mo

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

Howardton, IL
$4,078/mo
U.S. national average
$4,684/mo

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

Assisted Living
$4,078/mo
$4,078/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,800/mo
Studio
$5,576/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,913/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,331/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Howardton over time

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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Howardton, 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 Howardton.

What families are saying about assisted living in Howardton

Recent reviews for assisted living in Howardton

Country Place in Scott City, MO

4.1
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 longer needs her cane. In fact, she is now known as the twirling lady, as she twirls her ...
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Lutheran Home Assisted Living in Cape Girardeau, MO

4.6
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] bill each month is causing us to have to sell our home. But, other than the cost, I am ...
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Addington Place of Sparta

5.0
Whenever I go to visit my mother, the facility is clean and residents are engaged with one another. I don’t worry about my mother being by herself, because she always has another resident with her. She is in memory care, and I have seen staff interact with other residents and they are caring ...
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Howardton review score based on 41 family reviews

8.3
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This proprietary review score is based on 41 reviews of 33 Howardton assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Howardton 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

Howardton review score compared against nearby cities

8.3
Howardton, IL33 facilities
8.3
Grand Tower, IL37 facilities
7.4
Gorham, IL39 facilities

Review subcategories for Howardton 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 41 reviews of 33 Howardton assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Howardton 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
4.5
4.5
Friendliness
4.8
4.6
Care services
4.5
4.2
Staff
4.7
4.5
Meals & dining
4.1
4.1
Activities
4.1
4.1
Value for cost*
4.1
4.1
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Howardton assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Howardton assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Howardton, 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 Howardton 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 Howardton 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
24.2%
52.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
9.1%
33.9%
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
45.5%
56.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
12.1%
30.2%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
98.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
39.4%
48.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
45.5%
53.1%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Howardton 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 Howardton 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
27.3%
51.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
21.2%
32.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
24.2%
41.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
18.2%
13.6%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Howardton 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 Howardton 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
21.2%
27.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33.3%
40.9%
No sugar
No sugar
30.3%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
9.1%
35.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
6.1%
16.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Howardton 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 Howardton communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
12.1%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
24.2%
42.5%
Room service
Room service
3%
36.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
6.1%
18.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Howardton 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 Howardton offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
30.3%
46.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
12.1%
31.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
12.1%
30.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
39.4%
49.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
42.4%
49.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
36.4%
52.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
36.4%
41.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
18.2%
35.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
15.2%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
27.3%
46.9%
Live performances
Live performances
39.4%
47%
Dances
Dances
9.1%
30.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
18.2%
24.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
24.2%
46.1%
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State regulations for assisted living in Howardton

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 Howardton protect seniors.

Learn about Illinois Assisted Living regulations

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Villas of Holly Brook Herrin, Country Place and Lutheran Home Assisted Living are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Howardton, Illinois. See full list of communities.

There are 38 assisted living facilities near Howardton, Illinois. See the full list.

The best assisted living facility near you in Howardton, Illinois is Villas of Holly Brook Herrin. This assisted living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.

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