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Assisted living costs in Sands average about $4,433 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 71 communities in Sands. Our detailed directory has 408 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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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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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.
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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I’ve lived here since October 2016, on the Indepent side I moved from Missouri to be near my daughter in Mendota. The majority of residents ate from LaSalle and Lee counties in Illinois, andthey all are very...
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.
Mendota Retirement Community is an assisted living community located in Mendota, Illinois. Located minutes from the center of town, our assisted and independent living community provides easy access for families while providing a peaceful setting for our residents. You'll enjoy our beautiful...
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.
Courtyard Estates of Galva is a beautiful, well-maintained assisted living community located in Galva, Illinois. Our modern community is within minutes of all of Peoria's numerous shopping and entertainment options. Our residents benefit from the impressive landscape, park-like setting, and...
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.
Petersen Commons Assisted LivingPetersen Commons Assisted Living is an assisted living community situated in Davenport, IA. Davenport, which is the largest city located on the Mississippi River, is highly regarded for its remarkable arts and culture influence. Visitors and residents enjoy the...
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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.
Like us on Facebook! Welcome to Courtyard Estates of Bradford, the area's premiere assisted living community. At Courtyard Estates, our goal is to provide professional, compassionate services for the older adults while promoting independence, which allows our tenants to maintain or improve their...
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
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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: 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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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
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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.
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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.
Courtyard Estates... A retirement community to call home. Courtyard Estates provides all the comforts of home as well as health maintenance, state-of-the-art security and a full range of care services. The community offers maintenance and worry-free living that allows you to focus on family,...
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Cost of assisted living in Sands, IL

The average cost of senior living in Sands is $4,433 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include New Bedford, IL with an average of $4,303 per month.

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

Sands, IL
$4,433/mo
$4,706/mo
$4,706/mo

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

Sands, IL
$4,433/mo
U.S. national average
$4,672/mo

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

Assisted Living
$4,433/mo
$4,433/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,698/mo
Studio
$4,790/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,758/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,386/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Sands over time

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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Sands, 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 Sands.

What families are saying about assisted living in Sands

Recent reviews for assisted living in Sands

Park Vista - North Hill in East Moline, IL

5.0
I've always felt welcome and enjoy visiting

Overlook Village in Moline, IL

5.0
Overlook Village has been a godsend for my family. My parents moved to assisted living last year when they were both in failing health and just floundering in their condo. They have now had 3 great meals and have help taking their medications every day. Dad enjoys Men’s Club outings and Happy ...
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Park Vista Retirement Living in Camanche, IA

4.0
Since mom still pretty independent she is getting along great. They have been real nice. They helped her a little more at the assisted living so she was a little spoiled. Food is good. Clean They don't have my ch control but definitely could use a couple more aids, and maybe a kitchen helper. I ...
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Sands review score based on 101 family reviews

8.2
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This proprietary review score is based on 101 reviews of 63 Sands assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Sands 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

Sands review score compared against nearby cities

8.2
Sands, IL63 facilities
8.6
Lyndon, IL5 facilities
8.5
Morrison, IL10 facilities

Review subcategories for Sands 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 101 reviews of 63 Sands assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Sands 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
4.6
4.6
Care services
4.2
4.2
Staff
4.5
4.5
Meals & dining
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4.1
Activities
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Sands assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Sands assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Sands, 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 Sands 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 Sands 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
50.8%
52.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
17.5%
33.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
98.4%
98.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
63.5%
56.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
20.6%
30.2%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
98.4%
98.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
47.6%
48%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
46%
53.1%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Sands 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 Sands 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
52.4%
51.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
28.6%
32.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
47.6%
41.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
20.6%
13.6%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Sands 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 Sands 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%
27.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
25.4%
40.8%
No sugar
No sugar
19%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
17.5%
35.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
3.2%
16%
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Availability of select dining options in Sands 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 Sands communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
14.3%
31.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
46%
42.4%
Room service
Room service
25.4%
36.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.3%
18.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Sands 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 Sands offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
50.8%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
28.6%
31.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
22.2%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
52.4%
49.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
52.4%
49.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
55.6%
52.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
41.3%
41.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
28.6%
35.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
28.6%
37.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
49.2%
46.8%
Live performances
Live performances
50.8%
47%
Dances
Dances
17.5%
30.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
27%
24.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
47.6%
46%
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State regulations for assisted living in Sands

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 Sands protect seniors.

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