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Photo of Joy Assisted Living
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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.
Arbor Hills is dedicated to providing companionship, comfort, love and excellent medical care to each of our residents. Arbor Hills has 150 –bed skilled nursing facility and a 28- bed assisted living facility, we also offer long-term and short-term stays including rehabilitative, respite, 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.
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I have lived at Evergreen Place for 8 years. They take good care of everyone. Dining services are very cheerful and caring. Food is good. They clean our rooms and do our laundry for use. They have a lot of...
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.
Evergreen Place offers worry-free living, where independence thrives and compassionate care is always nearby. Our beautiful campus offers lovely supportive living options. We welcome you to learn more and visit our community of care, where friendships flourish and families find peace of mind....
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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.
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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
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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.
Our community is a 33 beds RCFII. It is Residential Care Facility and certified through DMH. We have friendly and competent staff. We provide meals, laundry services, housekeeping services and pass medications.
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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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Photo of Doorways Supportive Living
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.
Photo of Doorways Supportive Living
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.
Photo of Allways Kare Residential Care
Provides: Assisted Living, Residential Care Home
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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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Photo of Allways Kare Residential Care
Provides: Assisted Living, Residential Care Home
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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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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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.
Photo of Jane Howell Stupp Apartments
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.
Photo of Beauvais Manor On the Park
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.
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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.
Photo of Stonebridge Maryland Heights
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My suggestion to everyone is go visit the place you are going to place your loved one in. Don't take the word of a case manager or social worker! Is the staff perfect no, but who is? They care about their...
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.
Brook View Nursing Home is expanding to offer more to our Residents and families! We are now, Brook View at StoneBridge, a family owned and operated skilled nursing community for over 30 years. We strive to be a place where a feeling of care & genuine concern is a part of everything we...
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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.
Photo of McKnight Place Assisted Living
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.
Photo of Cedarhurst of St. Charles - dup of Comm 1384570
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Communication is good between the staff and our loved ones, they keep us well informed and up to date. The community is neat and clean and the staff is very friendly. They do a good job taking care of my...
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.
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My sister Becky lived at Durberg House. We found out at the last minute they were closing the home. I had to find a place for [name removed] in two weeks before I went to Florida for a month. I called [name...
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.

Cost of assisted living in Dorsey, IL

The average cost of senior living in Dorsey is $4,884 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Brighton, IL with an average of $4,360 per month.

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

Dorsey, IL
$4,884/mo
$4,605/mo

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

Dorsey, IL
$4,884/mo
U.S. national average
$4,515/mo

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

Assisted Living
$4,884/mo
$4,868/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,783/mo
Studio
$4,992/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,941/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,529/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,188/mo

Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Dorsey, 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 Dorsey.

What families are saying about assisted living in Dorsey

Recent reviews for assisted living in Dorsey

Fairmont on Clayton in Richmond Heights, MO

5.0
Given that it is a unique situation the staff have done a great job, and the hospice group has been a God send and has been unbelievable wonderful as well as the physical and occupational there. . Our loved one was truly loved by the staff .

Villas of Holly Brook Bethalto in East Alton, IL

5.0
So far they have been great. They have a Facebook page where they upload pictures of the residents doing the activities and they seem to really encourage them to participate. You are able to schedule times to eat with your loved ones and the meals look great and we have heard nothing but good ...
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Dorsey review score based on 730 family reviews

8.0
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This proprietary review score is based on 730 reviews of 197 Dorsey assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Dorsey 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

Dorsey review score compared against nearby cities

8.0
Dorsey, IL197 facilities
7.6
Bunker Hill, IL8 facilities
7.9
Bethalto, IL14 facilities

Review subcategories for Dorsey 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 730 reviews of 197 Dorsey assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Dorsey 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.
Dorsey, IL averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.3
4.5
Friendliness
4.4
4.6
Care services
4.0
4.2
Staff
4.3
4.5
Meals & dining
4.0
4.1
Activities
3.9
4.1
Value for cost*
3.9
4.1
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Dorsey assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Dorsey assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Dorsey, 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 Dorsey 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 Dorsey that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Dorsey, ILNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
49.1%
43.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
39.9%
28.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
84.9%
85.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
89.9%
85.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
59.2%
48.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
27.5%
25.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
86.2%
85.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
40.4%
39.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
54.6%
44.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Dorsey 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 Dorsey Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Dorsey, ILNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
50.9%
43.7%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
33.5%
27.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
45.4%
34.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
15.6%
11.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Dorsey 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 Dorsey partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Dorsey, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
37.6%
22.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
41.7%
33.8%
No sugar
No sugar
39%
31.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
37.2%
29.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
10.6%
10.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Dorsey 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 Dorsey communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Dorsey, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
31.2%
26%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
40.8%
34.3%
Room service
Room service
38.1%
29.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
29.4%
14.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Dorsey 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 Dorsey offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Dorsey, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
47.7%
38.9%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
35.3%
26.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
28.4%
25.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
54.1%
42.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
52.8%
41.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
55%
44.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
44.5%
34.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
38.1%
28.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40.8%
31.5%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
39.2%
Live performances
Live performances
47.2%
39.5%
Dances
Dances
32.1%
24.7%
Fitness center
Fitness center
35.3%
20.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
48.6%
38.5%
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State regulations for assisted living in Dorsey

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 Dorsey protect seniors.

Learn about Illinois Assisted Living regulations

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There are 220 assisted living facilities near Dorsey, Illinois. See the full list.

The best assisted living facilities near you in Dorsey, Illinois are Clarendale of St. Peters, Garden Villas of O'Fallon and Barathaven Memory Care. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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