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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Springfield, IL

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Springfield, Illinois, is best known as the state’s capital and birthplace of Abraham Lincoln. It has a large population with the feel of a smaller town. In addition to a vibrant downtown area, the southern part of Springfield offers access to Lake Springfield. This large reservoir is surrounded by wooded areas and features plenty of areas for boating and fishing. Seniors can find plenty to do, whether they prefer the outdoors or are more interested in history or the arts.

A Place for Mom partners with several assisted living communities in Springfield. Caregivers in assisted living communities offer residents support with activities of daily living, such as bathing and dressing. These communities also typically offer a range of on-site activities and amenities for social seniors to enjoy.

In this guide, you’ll find important information about assisted living in Springfield. We’ve gathered information about each of our partner communities in the area, what they offer, and how families pay for assisted living. You’ll also find information on ways to pay for care, assisted living regulations, health care options, available transportation, and activities in the area.

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Recent reviews of Assisted Living in Springfield, IL
3.9 / 5.0

The facility is very updated and nice. All of the common areas is very nice. There have been changes over the last month, which may have to do with a reduction in staff. It is expensive for the value of money, compared to other places in the area.

5 / 5.0

We had a really good first impression with Trustwell Living - not only did they have an opening for our loved one but at the time he was moving in he was going to be a lot of assistance and care and the staff were willing to give him that extra level of care. He is doing much better now and is doing...

5 / 5.0

All the employees work together and make a great team. They treat the residents very well as if they were family. I have witnessed them consoling them and even telling them they love them. They have a lot of fun activities. My father in law lives there and loves it.

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I would recommend Mill Creek Alzheimer's Special Care Center to other families. Very caring, friendly staff, and facility is well maintained. Food not so good, but better than many places in the area.
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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.
The decisions surrounding Alzheimer's disease and other dementias are some of the most difficult you must make. Choosing Mill Creek can help ease your mind. Mill Creek is specifically designed to care for individuals with Alzheimer's disease and memory loss. Around-the-clock care and attention is...
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My loved one is currently a resident at Trustwell Living of Springfield and everything about her experience at this facility has been great so far. The cleanliness and friendliness are great. The 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.
Welcome to Trustwell Living of Springfield! Whether you are a resident, team member, visiting family member or guest, every person who walks through the door of a Trustwell Living community is treated like family. Our caring team looks forward to continuing to provide the quality care and...
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My dad started off at Centennial Point in March of 2022. The employees did everything possible to welcome dad and accommodate to some of his “set in my way” needs. After a few months, we moved him over to...
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.
When the demands of living in your home require more than you’re willing and able to give on your own, you’ll find a welcome home at Centennial Pointe.To us, assisted living means two things. You do the living and we help you do it. Our personal assistants provide what you need when you need it....
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The facility was extremely open and friendly to all family members. The facility worked with us to get my mom acclimated to the place and try different solutions.
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.
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A friend of mine recommended, A Place for Mom to help me when I was with my mom in the hospital. Once I called and we determined mom's needs, you did everything. Found the places and set up the appointments....
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.
LIVE THE LIFE YOU LOVE!Making the move to senior living is a big decision. Fortunately, changing where you live doesn't mean changing your whole way of life. At Carriage Crossing, you'll find all the choices you need to live the life you love.Our welcoming campus features a variety of lifestyle...
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Villas of Holly Brook Chatham community, was a very good experience for my sister and I couldn't be happier with the facility. A little pricey but worth the peace of mind. Based on the experience we were...
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.
We are Chatham's only ALL INCLUSIVE community. We are pet friendly as well. Tours and admissions accepted 7 days per week.
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We picked this community, because of the rural setting first of all. We knew that it would make dad more comfortable. The staff seemed nice and the place appeared clean and did not smell!! It was a nice...
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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.
Rochester Estates Senior Living is an assisted living community situated in beautiful Rochester, Sangamon County, Illinois. Located within minutes of the historic Illinois capital of Springfield, Rochester boasts the best of both worlds. Rochester still maintains that small town feel while...
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Our family chose Cedarhurst four years ago. It is a well-designed facility with nice living and common spaces. Over time, and with Covid, there have been challenges with staffing and management. In the past...
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.
Cedarhurst of Springfield is home to 52 assisted living apartments that have their own bathrooms and kitchenettes and 27 memory care apartments specifically designed to meet the needs of individuals living with Alzheimer’s and related memory loss. Cedarhurst of Springfield strives to be the best...
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When i first came to the community i got a great feeling about it. The staff has been very friendly and they always communicate very well. One thing that i really like is the positive atmosphere felt. My...
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.
Springfield Supportive Living opened in August of 2005. Our highly qualified staff are here to serve you 24 hours a day. Their backgrounds in health care enable them to provide quality care as well as outstanding customer service. We can be found near Historic downtown Springfield and only...
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It seems like a well run community. The staff seem to be caring and engaging with the residents. They are flexible with the individual needs of each resident and they do not have a " one size fits all"...
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.
River Birch Senior Living is a residential like community of 3 homes overlooking hole #6 of Panther Creek Golf Club in Springfield, IL. This location gives you the feeling of living in the country for peace and quiet yet still close to restaurants, shopping and major highways. Our caregiver to...
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I am very impressed with the care & compassion that the management & staff at Reflections Memory Care has shown to both my loved one & [I] (as the caretaker). They have been tremendous in helping with the...
Provides: Memory Care
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.
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Villas of South Park Chatham is a beautiful facility. The staff is caring and responds quickly to my loved one's needs. They offer a lot of activities, although not a lot to his particular interests. The...
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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What a great visit I had with my grandma's friend! Everyone was so friendly and welcoming. The smell was so nice as we entered the building. I was very impressed, as a supportive living establishment it...
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.
Come and be spoiled!Timberlake Senior Living is Springfield Illinois’s newest Supportive Living Community. At Timberlake Senior Living our sole purpose is to help seniors maintain their independence. Timberlake provides housing and supportive services to seniors 65+ who may need assistance with...
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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.
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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.
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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.
River Birch Senior Living is a residential like community of 3 homes overlooking hole #6 of Panther Creek Golf Club in Springfield, IL. This location gives you the feeling of living in the country for peace and quiet yet still close to restaurants, shopping and major highways. Our caregiver to...
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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.
River Birch Senior Living is a residential like community of 3 homes overlooking hole #6 of Panther Creek Golf Club in Springfield, IL. This location gives you the feeling of living in the country for peace and quiet yet still close to restaurants, shopping and major highways. Our caregiver to...
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What a great place for me to move to after losing my husband. I have been here just 10 months and been in the rehab facility here twice for three weeks each time. Having such caring and kind people to help...
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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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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Provides: Memory Care
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.
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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.

Costs of assisted living in the Springfield area

The average cost of assisted living in the Springfield area is $4,907 per month, according to A Place for Mom’s 2022-2023 proprietary data.[01] This figure reflects the actual monthly costs paid by seniors in Springfield. It includes their chosen add-ons and services, as well as base monthly costs.

Within our partner communities in the Springfield area, the following services and amenities are usually included in the monthly base cost:

  • Assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs)
  • Medication reminders
  • Meals and snacks
  • Housekeeping
  • Grounds keeping and maintenance
  • Some transportation
  • Access to on-site amenities like game rooms, libraries, and TV lounges
  • Planned activities such as picnics, trivia and games, devotional activities, or parties
  • Outdoor amenities such as patios and raised gardening beds

Additional services and amenities are also available, but they may cost extra:

  • Beauty salon or barber services
  • Dry cleaning or laundry
  • Full medication management
  • Guest meals
  • Grocery shopping and errands service

You can use the chart below to compare the baseline costs of communities across the greater Springfield area. Keep in mind that these costs won’t include additional services or care fees.

Average cost comparisons near Springfield, IL

Average monthly costs

Springfield, IL

$4,669

How people pay for assisted living in Springfield

Many seniors and their families pay for assisted living in Springfield using a variety of sources. Common payment options include retirement income, savings, and private or public health insurance.

We’ve included information in this section on private pay options, as well as veterans benefits and public health care programs. You’ll also find local resources in the Springfield area that can help you navigate veterans benefits, Medicaid, and Medicare.

Private pay for assisted living in Springfield

While long-term care insurance may cover medically necessary care services, private pay is the primary form of payment for monthly assisted living community costs. Private pay refers to any personal asset, such as savings or life insurance policies. Many families start with their own assets when creating a budget for long-term care.

Illinois doesn’t tax retirement income or Social Security benefits that have been taxed federally, which can be a nice savings.[02] Depending on your loved one’s situation, they may have several sources to draw from, such as those options listed below:

VA benefits for assisted living in Springfield
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Number of veterans who live in Springfield

About 63% of Springfield veterans are over 65.

If your loved one is a veteran or the surviving spouse of a veteran, they may be eligible for benefits that they can put towards the cost of assisted living. While there are many benefits available, one of the most generous is the Aid and Attendance benefit. It can be added to a monthly VA Pension and used for anything that enhances quality of life, including assisted living expenses.

More than half of Springfield’s veteran population is retirement age, and the city has several resources to help veterans determine their eligibility for benefits. We recommend working with a benefits counselor at a veterans service organization (VSO) when applying. VSOs are nonprofit organizations vetted by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and established to help veterans and their families access their entitled VA benefits.

In Springfield, seniors and their families can look to VSOs like the American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, County Veterans Service Officers, and the Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs for VA benefits counseling. You can find contact information and websites for your local Springfield, Illinois, veteran service organizations (VSOs) below.

Resources for Springfield veterans

Springfield veteran service organizations (VSOs)

American Legion Post 32

1120 Sangamon Ave.

Springfield, IL 62702

Phone: 217-523-3415

Email: spfldpost32@outlook.com

Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 755

2211 Old Jacksonville Rd.

Springfield, IL 62704

Phone: 217-546-9515

Hours: Tuesday through Sunday, 11 a.m. – 1 a.m.

County Veterans Service Officers: Sangamon County

901 S. 11th St.

Springfield, IL 62703

IL Department of Veterans Affairs — Sangamon County

833 S. Spring St.

Springfield, IL 62704

Phone: 217-557-0358 or 217-782-6645

Fax: 217-557-1428 or 217-557-1428

Email: carlos.english2@illinois.gov

Anthony.harrison@illinois.gov

Springfield Medicaid for assisted living

Medicaid is federal health insurance for low-income individuals. It’s administered jointly by state and federal governments, so it will vary a little from one state to another. In Illinois, Medicaid is administered by the Illinois Department of Human Services and is sometimes referred to as Medical Assistance. The statewide Medicaid managed care program is called HealthChoice Illinois.

Medicaid won’t cover the cost of room and board in a private assisted living community. But, it will cover necessary medical care services at some assisted living facilities, such as:[04]

  • Regular preventive care from a doctor, nurse, and dentist
  • Hospital or rehabilitative care
  • Prescription medications and medication administration
  • Emergency medical services
  • Medical supplies and equipment
  • Hospice or palliative care

Illinois offers additional Medicaid programs that may be helpful to seniors.

  • Aid to the Aged, Blind, and Disabled (AABD) offers eligible seniors medical assistance and cash assistance. To be eligible, seniors should be over 65 or receive Supplemental Security Income.
  • The Persons who are Elderly waiver offers services to support seniors in the home or community of their choice instead of a nursing home. It requires a separate application and often a waiting period. To be eligible, seniors must be able to live safely in their home or community with the services provided by the waiver. Additionally, the estimated cost of care services must be less than the cost of institutional care in a nursing home.[06]

Springfield seniors can apply for Medicaid benefits through the application for benefits eligibility (ABE) site.

Springfield resident Medicaid resources

Find a Medicaid office in Springfield

AgeLinc Area Agency on Aging for Lincolnland

2731 S. MacArthur Blvd.

Springfield, IL 62704

Phone: 217-787-9234

800-252-2918 (toll free)

Sangamon County Department of Public Health

2833 S. Grand Ave. East

Springfield, IL 62703

Main phone: 217-535-3100

888-217-3505 (toll free)

Long-term care ombudsman program

ICARE — Project Advocate

Area Agency on Aging for Lincolnland

2731 S. MacArthur Blvd.

Springfield, IL 62704

Phone: 217-523-8419

800-842-8538 (toll free)

Medicare assisted living coverage in Springfield

Medicare is the most common insurance for adults over 65 and is offered by the federal government. Many times, seniors and family members believe that Medicare will cover the cost of assisted living. Unfortunately, this isn’t the case. Medicare only covers medically necessary expenses as determined by Medicare and your loved one’s doctor. Medicare doesn’t pay for the cost of room and board in an assisted living community in Springfield. If you’re not sure whether an expense is covered, you can check using the Medicare coverage tool.

Illinois offers some Medicare programs that seniors may find helpful. The Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) program helps seniors prevent and detect Medicare fraud on their account.

Illinois also offers a Medicare prescription drug plan. The AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP) can help seniors with HIV or AIDS with their medications. Eligible seniors must be enrolled in a Medicare drug plan (Medicare Part D) and work with participating pharmacies.

For benefits or information counseling, Illinois offers a Senior Health Insurance Program (SHIP). This free statewide resource can help connect you or your loved one to a benefits counselor in Springfield. They can help explain Medicare benefits and your loved one’s coverage. Other resources in Springfield include the long-term care ombudsman, who can provide advocacy and assistance. The Illinois Department on Aging also has several Medicare webinars that can be viewed on their website.

Springfield resident Medicare resources

Senior Medicare advocacy

Long-term care ombudsman program

ICARE — Project Advocate

Area Agency on Aging for Lincolnland

2731 S. MacArthur Blvd.

Springfield, IL 62704

Phone: 217-523-8419

800-842-8538 (toll free)

AgeLinc Area Agency on Aging for Lincolnland

2731 S. MacArthur Blvd.

Springfield, IL 62704

Phone: 217-787-9234

800-252-2918 (toll free)

Social Security Administration (SSA)

Find a Social Security Office in Springfield

3112 Constitution Dr.

Springfield, IL 62704

Phone: 1-877-279-9504

Hours: Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Understand Illinois laws and regulations for assisted living facilities

In Illinois, assisted living communities are licensed by the Illinois Department of Public Health, Division of Assisted Living. Assisted living communities are licensed as either Assisted Living Establishments or Shared Housing Establishments. Once an Assisted Living Establishment or Shared Housing Establishment receives an initial license, the Department of Public Health will conduct annual inspections.

These two types of communities offer similar amount of care, but have a couple of key differences.

Assisted Living Establishments:[07]

  • Must offer single-occupancy apartments
  • Provide care to a minimum of three unrelated adults
  • Have a maximum of two seniors in an apartment
  • Are required to have a full-time manager and sufficient staff to meet the needs of residents

Shared Housing Establishments:[07]

  • Aren’t required to offer single-occupancy apartments
  • Must provide care to 16 or fewer unrelated adults
  • Don’t have guidelines on how many residents can share a room
  • Are required to have a manager, and the manager is allowed to oversee up to three establishments as long as they are within 30 minutes of each other

Both Assisted Living Establishments and Shared Housing Establishments also have assessment requirements that must be completed before a new resident moves in. New senior residents are assessed in the following areas before moving into an assisted living facility:[07]

  • Physical health
  • Cognitive abilities
  • Psychosocial condition

The initial comprehensive assessments must be completed by a physician. Residents are then required to have assessments annually, but may need more frequent assessments for things like skin integrity and nutritional health.

Illinois has several services that assisted living establishments must provide. Mandatory services include:[07]

  • Providing three meals each day
  • Vacuuming, dusting, and cleaning resident apartments
  • Offering laundry and linen services
  • Installing and maintaining an emergency response system
  • Having security measures in place
  • Assisting with activities of daily living as each resident needs

For additional information, look to the Illinois Department of Public Health assisted living page, which has a comprehensive outline of the laws that facilities must follow to keep their license. This website also has a downloadable spreadsheet of all licensed Assisted Living Establishments and Shared Housing Establishments in the state.

Illinois Department of Public Health contact information

Illinois Department of Public Health website

Springfield Headquarters Office

525-535 W. Jefferson St.

Springfield, IL 62761

Phone: 217-782-4977

COVID-19 regulations for Springfield assisted living facilities

Illinois doesn’t have COVID-19 regulations for assisted living communities. Illinois does, however, offer guidance on reporting COVID-19 outbreaks for assisted living facilities: Communities are required to report outbreaks if they have one confirmed case of COVID-19 and other residents with similar symptoms.[08]

Get to know assisted living in Springfield

7Number of in-network assisted living facilities in market
4.2/5.0 average in-network rating
71% of communities offer on-site devotional activities
71% of communities offer cooking classes
86% of communities offer happy hours
86% of communities offer pet-friendly living
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Number of people we referred in Springfield in 2022
82%
Average age of residents we referred in Springfield
63%

Gender split: 63% female

What to expect from assisted living in Springfield

Springfield boasts a rich history as the heart of the Land of Lincoln. With its historic charm, scenic views of Lake Springfield, and a population of more than 110,000, seniors can find a variety of activities and entertainment to enjoy.

Below we’ve outlined details about what you can expect from our partner assisted living communities in Springfield. You’ll get insights into on-site care services, activities, amenities, and more.

Care services in Springfield assisted living communities

The majority of our partner communities in Springfield offer one type of care: assisted living. You’ll occasionally find a community that has on-site memory care or independent living as an option, but for the most part, our partner communities focus on offering general personal care assistance.

You can expect Springfield’s assisted living communities to provide the following types of health care services on-site:

  • Bowel and urinary incontinence care
  • Diabetic care
  • Medication reminders
  • Non-ambulatory care
  • On-site hospice care
  • On-site nursing care
  • Visiting nurse

The majority of our partner communities also offer additional medical care services on-site, such as:

  • Full medication management
  • Nutritionist or dietician
  • Visiting occupational therapist
  • Visiting physical therapist
  • Visiting speech therapist
  • Visiting podiatrist

Activities and amenities in Springfield assisted living

Springfield’s assisted living communities offer a variety of activities and amenities for residents to enjoy. Across our partner communities in Springfield, some of the most common activities include:[01]

  • On- and off-site devotional activities
  • Catholic services
  • Cooking classes
  • Art classes
  • Live dance, theatrical, or musical performances
  • Fitness classes, such as stretching
  • Wii bowling
  • Trivia
  • Happy hours
  • Organized events like holiday parties, dances, birthday parties, and picnics

You’ll also find the following on-site amenities across most of our partner communities:

  • Beauty salon or barber shop
  • Central fireplaces
  • Libraries
  • Meeting rooms
  • TV lounges
  • Private dining rooms
  • Game rooms
  • Pianos
  • Raised gardening beds
  • Complimentary transportation

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Unfamiliar with Springfield? Highlights for seniors

20,314

Number of seniors over the age of 65 living in Springfield as of 2021

34.2%

Percentage of seniors over the age of 65 with a bachelor’s degree or higher in Springfield as of 2021

$40,973

Average annual retirement income of seniors over the age of 65 in Springfield in 2021

Health care for seniors in Springfield

Springfield has several hospitals in the area. We’ve included details for the top two in Springfield below.

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HSHS St. John’s Hospital

This hospital was ranked highly by U.S. News and World Report for heart conditions that may be important to seniors, including heart failure and heart bypass surgery.

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Springfield Memorial Hospital

U.S. News and World Report ranked this hospital as high performing for several procedures, including lung cancer and colon cancer surgeries, back surgery, and hip and knee replacements.

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Transportation for seniors in Springfield assisted living

Springfield seniors have several transportation options available to them at our partner assisted living facilities. For seniors who still enjoy driving, the majority of our partner communities also have resident parking available. Residents can take advantage of complimentary transportation services for group or individual outings, which are offered by most of our partner communities.[01]

Public transportation in Springfield

Springfield’s major form of public transportation is Sangamon Mass Transit District (SMTD). Seniors are eligible for a reduced fare ID, which allows them to use any fixed route for half the price of a normal fee. SMTD’s Access Sangamon is an alternative transportation for those who can’t use fixed routes. This program requires an application, which can be filled out online.

Some Springfield neighborhoods are easily walkable, including the downtown area, Enos Park, and Old Aristocracy Hill. The following scores can help you get an idea of what navigating Springfield is like. Scores are calculated out of a possible 100 points, with higher numbers indicating an easier ability to walk or bike. The area’s infrastructure, available walk and bike routes, and public density can affect the scores.[10]

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Walk Score

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Bike Score

Senior activities in Springfield

As the birthplace of Abraham Lincoln, Springfield unsurprisingly has many historic attractions and museums. But the city offers many other activities, several of which cater to senior audiences. The options we’ve selected have accessibility options to make sure every visitor can have a good time.

  • Senior Services of Central Illinois (SSCI). Seniors can take advantage of SSCI’s robust calendar to attend dances, trivia, and crafting classes. SSCI also offers a large room that’s available to rent for large groups and activities, such as hosting a family get-together.
  • Springfield Art Association. A perfect blend of history and art, seniors can take art classes, visit the Edwards Place House, or enjoy the gallery exhibits.
  • Lincoln Memorial Garden and Nature CenterEnjoy views of Lake Springfield and the tranquility of the gardens and nature trails. The Center has parking for those with disabilities and an accessible trail loop with lake and meadow views.
  • Lincoln Home. View Lincoln’s boyhood home and learn about the 16th president. The building is also wheelchair accessible so all can enjoy.
  • The Legacy Theatre. With a variety of entertainment options, from Mystery Movie Mondays to concerts and live plays, there’s lots to enjoy. The Legacy has several accessible areas throughout the building.

Frequently Asked Questions

Carriage Crossing Rochester, Carriage Crossing Taylorville and Mill Creek Alzheimer's Special Care Center are the top-rated Assisted Living facilities near Springfield, IL. These Assisted Living facilities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews. See full list of communities.

The average cost of Assisted Living in Springfield is 4669.44 per month. This cost may vary based on location, amenities, floorplan, level of care and other factors.

References

  1. A Place for Mom. (2023). A Place for Mom proprietary data.

  2. Illinois Revenue. Does Illinois tax my pension, Social Security, or retirement income? Illinois.gov.

  3. United States Census Bureau. (2021). Veteran status (S2101): Springfield. [Data set]. American Community Survey.

  4. Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services. Medical programs.

  5. Illinois Department of Human Services. Aid to the Aged, Blind, and Disabled (AABD).

  6. Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services. Illinois persons who are elderly waiver.

  7. Illinois General Assembly. Illinois Compiled StatutesHealth Facilities and Regulation (210 ILCS 9/): Assisted Living and Shared Housing Act.

  8. Illinois Department of Public Health. Reporting COVID-19.

  9. United States Census Bureau. (2021). Population 65 years and over in the United States (S0103): Springfield. [Data set]. American Community Survey.

  10. Walk Score. (2023). Living in Springfield.

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A Place for Mom. (2023). A Place for Mom proprietary data.

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United States Census Bureau. (2021). Veteran status (S2101): Springfield. [Data set]. American Community Survey.

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Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services. Medical programs.

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Illinois Department of Human Services. Aid to the Aged, Blind, and Disabled (AABD).

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Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services. Illinois persons who are elderly waiver.

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Illinois General Assembly. Illinois Compiled StatutesHealth Facilities and Regulation (210 ILCS 9/): Assisted Living and Shared Housing Act.

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Illinois Department of Public Health. Reporting COVID-19.

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United States Census Bureau. (2021). Population 65 years and over in the United States (S0103): Springfield. [Data set]. American Community Survey.

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Walk Score. (2023). Living in Springfield.