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Types of care available in Shannon, IL
Independent Living
I am very content living at Heritage Woods. My apartment is very comfortable and convenient. The nurses and CNAs are very attentive and convenient. The food is good and I may also eat in my room if I so desire. There are activities every day. Also a small store 2 days a week.
The community is small, well staffed. They really understand of the needs of residents with memory issues. When I visit my loved one it is just like coming to nice homey living room.
I have been a resident of Heritage Woods for 1 year. I am very pleased with the care I receive. I very much enjoy the other residents and the staff is wonderful. The food and activities are very satisfactory. We go on outings, we have entertainment come. We play games in the dining room and sometimes if our dietary manager has time she will join us.
508 Roosevelt Road, Machesney Park, IL 61115
A few of my church friends live here and I have visited them. The place is beautiful inside and very clean. The staff and other residents were very welcoming while visiting. They have a sign with today's...
TLC Living Community Where it feels like home, because it is home. TLC Living Community is a newly constructed, 92 apartment assisted living community, Phase 1 completed in March 2020. Located on six acres in Machesney Park, Illinois, it offers an ideal location close to retail, shopping,...
3470 North Alpine Rd, Rockford, IL 61114
Very friendly and very concerned about my care. The caring is not just to get you to move here, they continually care day in and day out. Safety is a big feature, rails in halls an floors unobstructed, plus...
Fairhaven's mission statement is to provide a comfortable lifestyle and exceptional care which enhances quality of life in a manner that glorifies God. Fairhaven is a faith-based, non-for-profit continuum of care, that offer maintenance free living through independent options and also...
1545 Temple Lane, Rockford, IL 61112
Clean and friendly with age appropriate activities. We picked this community because of the price and a very clean appearance like there landscaping mom likes to sit outside on a nice day as do other...
Conveniently located on the outskirts of Rockford, close to I-90, Cherryvale Place offers all the amenities you need within minutes of this well-maintained, beautifully landscaped community. With a full-time licensed nurse available 24 hours a day to provide clinical oversight and coordination of...
2705 Avenue E, Sterling, IL 61081
My mom has been in Morningside for a few months now. The transition from living alone to assisted living has been easy. The place is top notch and mom is safe and surrounded by kind people. She enjoys the...
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1160 N Mulford Rd, Rockford, IL 61107
Dad entered hospice care within a couple of weeks of going to Morning Star. He died two months later. But Morning Star was exactly the right place for him, and his last months were enjoyable with new friends...
Morning Star Village is the friendliest and only locally-owned Assisted Living community in the Rockford area. We offer a wide range of services to residents who are happy to call Morning Star Village home. Presence Life Connections manages our community and they have a long history of serving...
6401 Newburg Road, Rockford, IL 61108
I would recommend it. The staff is helpful. Overall, it's a nice place. Safe, activities, nice people. We picked this community, because of the price, atmosphere, size of the unit, and 24 hour staff.
Peterson Meadows is an independent living community that is located in Rockford, IL. This community provides seniors with a great place to live in a location that offers much to do and see. Rockford is a part of Winnebago County, and it provides opportunities to get out and have fun. Residents of...
3495 McFarland Road, Rockford, IL 61114
Staff have all been very helpful. The food is not appealing to the residents. They might need a new chef. There needs to be an activity director that gets people excited about the activities so they would...
The Grand Victorian of Rockford is located in an all-American city of 150,000 with all the attractions and services of a large metropolis but with the pace and lifestyle of a smaller town. Nicknamed 'The Forest City,' Rockford is a city of tree-lined streets and quiet, friendly neighborhoods. The...
201 North 4th Street, Evansville, WI 53536
Overall, The Heights at Evansville Manor is a great place and has wonderful people, but the main complaint has been the food quality.
One of Wisconsin's best assisted living communities, The Heights, is located in Evansville, just south of Madison. Evansville is a town filled with historic homes and brick streets. The picturesque town is filled with tree lined streets and enjoys a nearly non-existent crime rate. With over 172...
3117 Kunkle Blvd, Freeport, IL 61032
I recently visited my sister and find her apartment very nice and the staff friendly. They recently have a new chef and she is interested in the residents opinion and found the food appealing. I find the...
Oakley Courts is an assisted living community located in the city of Freeport, Illinois in the county of Stephenson. Oakley Courts is less than half a mile from two different full golf courses. For the many seniors that live in Oakley Courts that unsurprisingly enjoy the game of golf, the greens...
2114 Kishwaukee St, Rockford, IL 61104
There have been a few things that needed to be addressed, but The Grand Regency is receptive and responsive to concerns. I believe there's an adjustment period with any long term facility, where they need...
The Apartments Designed to provide a secure and comfortable environment, the spacious studio apartments feel like home. Features include efficient kitchenettes with waist-height refrigerators/freezers and microwaves, full bathrooms, handicap accessible with individual showers. Furnishings are...
7130 Crimson Ridge Rd, Rockford, IL 61107
My mom just loves that it is a smaller community and she said it feels so homey. And the staff is so nice .. she loves the activities!
Cedarhurst of Rockford in Rockford, Illinois provides truly person-directed care, taking the time to know and work with each resident as an individual and providing them with care that’s as unique as they are. In Assisted Living, our caring, compassionate staff, first-rate amenities, new...
124 Liberty Ct, Dixon, IL 61021
It felt very homey. Everyone was friendly. Dad and I were invited to have lunch there. Everything is on one floor. Always care givers around. Other places were nice but felt like I was in a hotel. He...
Experience Award Winning Senior Living with 5-Star Resort Hospitality at the Areas Most Affordable Prices. Liberty Court of Dixon provides all these with a warm and personal touch. Be our guest at one of the Illinois finest Assisted Living communities and enjoy quality food, friends, and...
1810 Park Vista Drive, Camanche, IA 52730
Need better communication to the caretaker aka Me when the resident refuses pills and anything in regard to their well-being. I wouldn’t find out until I showed up and that is one reason he went into the...
8104 Sayer Road, Rockford, IL 61108
Nurses are great they all pay great attention to the patients food service is great The cleaning crew is great the the group that helps with bathing and dressing and they all take care of them and very...
Anam Care, which is part of the Anam Campus in Rockford, is designed to meet, in the most loving way possible, the specialized needs of all who are affected with a dementia, including Alzheimer's, Lewy Body, Parkinson's and Frontal-temporal dementias, memory loss and cognitive impairment. ...
4730 Squaw Prairie Road, Belvidere, IL 61008
We are quite pleased with them so far. The paperwork is fairly intimidating, but their intake manager,[name removed], guided me step by step through it. She was patient and kind and explained every step....
Heritage Woods of Belvidere is the only Assisted Lifestyle Community in Boone County, Illinois. Our emphasis is on maintaining health, wellness, dignity and independence. We encourage our residents to be as independent as possible but provide assistance in areas that are needed. We opened on...
205 Ehlers Ln, Maquoketa, IA 52060
We picked this community, because of the favorable reputation, and locality.It's nice people here. The staff, especially the older ones is very caring and helpful. The young ones have a lot to learn yet!
Clover Ridge Place is located in the small rural community of Maquoketa, Iowa. Our community is located on a hill that overlooks the beautiful city of Maquoketa with acres of Iowa timber directly behind us. Clover Ridge Place has been in operation since May 4, 2000. In 2009 we were named, 'Iowa...
1500 S Forest Rd, Freeport, IL 61032
After hearing good reviews and taking a tour, we moved my mom into Heritage Woods in August 2023. I go to visit often and honestly can say each time I am there I am continually impressed with their facility....
Heritage Woods of Freeport is an affordable assisted living community serving adults 65 or older, fully certified by the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Living. Situated in Stephenson County, Illinois about 25 miles west of Rockford, Heritage Woods is a lovely place to call home, and...
1545 S Forest Rd, Freeport, IL 61032
They balance outstanding care while maintaining dignity and respect of the residents. Such a pleasure to work with the WP team. My parents are very happy here. Just the right balance of independence and...
The Meadows at WinnPrairie™ offers quality care and a structured environment for residents with memory or cognitive impairments. The focus of The Meadows programs is to build on residents’ strengths and skills through a variety of therapeutic activities and services. All designed and delivered by...
1234 S Park Blvd, Freeport, IL 61032
2205 Oak Grove Ave, Sterling, IL 61081
This facility was brighter and cleaner than the other places we visited. They offer quite a variety of activities. They do housekeeping once a week. Value for the money I rated lower because they raised...
Heritage Woods of Sterling is an assisted living community located in Sterling, IL. Situated along the north bank of the Rock River, Sterling is known for its scenic parks and fertile prairie soil. The city hosts a number of annual events, including the Mexican Fiesta Days, where participants...
500 E McNair Rd, Winnebago, IL 61088
The staff was very knowledgeable and helpful by answering all questions and inquiries about the facility. Was willing and able to show us what their clients had available for a full day at the facility. All...
Prairie View Assisted living is located in picturesque Winnebago, Illinois. It is a village located in Winnebago County. It is a very small town, with a population of only over 3,000. The village has a total area of only 1.9 square miles. The beautiful green grass fields and the small town...
111 W State St, Rockford, IL 61101
Great maintenance and management. I love the activities and the way everyone always seems so willing to help. They genuinely seems to care. Just remodeled and everything is beautiful and always clean. It's...
1701 13th Ave N, Clinton, IA 52732
I can give you a 5 for all of the above items on your list. We were pleased overall with everything. At 1 point i think the staff was a little short but the staff that was there did a great job covering all...
Addington Place of Clinton rolls out the red carpet to our residents and guests. We specialize in memory care and assisted living. We are conveniently located on the edge of town and within minutes of Medical Associates, grocery stores and restaurants. Addington Place of Clinton has walking paths...
4141 N Rockton Ave, Rockford, IL 61103
They are very willing to make changes to care when requested or as necessary. Their activities person, [name removed], is very creative at coming up with ideas for keeping everyone active, especially for the...
Wesley Willows, a not-for-profit organization, has been making a difference in the lives of seniors since 1966. The Rockford area's premier continuing-care retirement community, Wesley Willows, offers a full continuum of housing and services on one campus — duplex homes, independent living...
1311 Parkview Ave, Rockford, IL 61107
we have my father here and could not be happier with his care.
The average cost of senior living in Shannon is 3,124 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Dakota, IL with an average of 2,938 per month.
Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.
Independent living offers a stress-free lifestyle for older adults. Independent living communities don’t provide personal care or supervision, but do offer generally healthy adults opportunities for socialization and hassle-free living. Independent living services often include:
TLC Living Community, Fairhaven Christian Retirement and Trustwell Living at Cherryvale Place are the top-rated independent living facilities near Shannon, Illinois. See full list of communities.
There are 141 independent living facilities near Shannon, Illinois. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Shannon, Illinois are TLC Living Community. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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