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Photo of Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in South Holland
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My Mother receives the expected outstanding care from the staff at Alden Care Memory Care Facility. The entire staff, including [name removed], who manages maintenance, gives attention to the needs of 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.
For nearly 25 years, Arden Courts Memory Care has catered to the special needs of individuals with memory loss. Staffed by specially trained caregivers, Arden Courts cares for individuals diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. Each community features home like common areas,...
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Photo of Riverside Assisted Living and Memory Care, a CCRC
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Great staff, friendly atmosphere, clean facility and helpful when my mother needs help or has questions. Overall, fantastic environment for my mother.
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.
Riverside Senior Life is the areas only full continuum of care, with over 20 years of experience enriching lives in the community. From Independent Living to Skilled Nursing, Riverside Senior Life delivers a seamless continuum of care, unrivaled in its one-of-a-kind approach. As part of the...
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Photo of Heritage Woods of Yorkville
2525 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
8.6
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What I like the most about Heritage Woods of Yorkville is the staff. The staff members there are very friendly and I would recommend this community to other families based on the experience I have had so...
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.
The first of its type in Kendall County, Heritage Woods of Yorkville is a wonderful assisted living community that is nestled into the woods of Yorkville, IL close to Fox River. The Chicago suburb offers the proximity of the city to senior residents but the care and affordable living of the...
Photo of Evergreen Senior Living - Orland Park
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Everyone in the building greets you as you pass. There is a warmth and caring among the staff that we found was lacking at [community removed]. That is what has made the biggest difference for us. The...
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.
Evergreen Senior Living offers worry-free living, where independence thrives and compassionate care is always nearby. Our beautiful campus offers lovely assisted living options and unmatched memory support. We offer both long-term care and short-term respite care. We welcome you to learn more and...
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The facility was unbelievably clean. When residents were down for meals, the staff would pop in and tidy up, clean up the room. The staff was professional, but friendly. Being a smaller facility, it made...
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.
Built in 1939, Sunnymere has now been providing a home for seniors with the best care for 83 years. Our Executive Director is an RN, and we have CNA's and Nursing Assistants on duty 24/7. We are a small community--35 residents is our max. Sunnymere is located in the southeast corner of Aurora...
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Photo of Brighton Gardens of Wheaton
1818 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
9.0
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Mom says the food is usually very good, the care team is very good and caring, and the nursing team is great. There are plenty of activities for residents including onsite church services. Weekly Friday...
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.
Brighton Gardens provides assisted living in an apartment-style setting that offers the simple pleasures - nutritious food, comfortable surroundings, and the support of a warm, caring and competent staff. Two separate, secured Reminiscence Neighborhoods are available for residents with...
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Photo of Ascension Living Bethlehem Woods Village
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I would rate a 5 on every question except on the Administration who I rate 3. My experience has been really excellent and I would invite every family to make a visit.
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.
Bethlehem Woods Retirement Community offers 270 spacious independent living residences and 64 licensed assisted living apartments in a variety of floor plans. Independent living amenities include: restaurant-style dinner served daily, 24-hour staff and emergency call system, Wellness Clinic and...
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Photo of Royal Estates Assistive Living
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II have an update for my review and I am very pleased to say that the executive director took of his personal time to address concerns that we had about our loved one and did not rest until they were all...
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.
At Royal Estates Assistive Living we are dedicated to excellence in Senior Living Care for aged 65 and older. Those that choose our care will be served with dignity, professionalism, respect, and compassion. Choosing to move to assisted living is not always an easy decision. When you visit us...
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Photo of Churchill Place
1313 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
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Hello came to visit friend of the family. The facility is beautiful. I met [name removed] from housekeeping, as she was in the lobby. She greeted us with such compassion and grace. When we went to visit our...
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.
Churchill Place is a unique memory care community dedicated to residents who are living with Alzheimer's and related dementia. Churchill Place is part of the Anthem Memory Care family of communities. The dedicated staff at Churchill Place provides a high level of personalized care as a part of...
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Photo of Sunrise of Palos Park
1515 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
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Overall it was a wonderful place for my mom. Very homey and friendly. Facility is a little dated. My mom was in a wheelchair chair and it was hard for her to use the bathroom and kitchenette sink. They are...
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.
In elegant, residential environments, we deliver the finest in senior care, and are recognized internationally for both quality and innovation. Guided by our Principles of Service, Sunrise affords families peace-of-mind by providing today's seniors with a range of personalized assisted living...
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Photo of Lacey Creek Supportive Living
1111 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
8.6
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16 reviews
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I would say that it was a wonderful place for parents on fixed income. And even if you are private pay they provide a ton of activities and access. It is located in a great spot as well within reach of...
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.
Lacey Creek is a highly rated assisted living community in the greater Chicago area for seniors 65 and over. We offer a wide range of amenities and services so our residents feel right at home as they make new friends and engage in social and wellness programs. They can enjoy a maintenance-free...
Photo of Residences at Deer Creek
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Based on the items you had in your survey, overall I was very impressed with deer creek, I would recommend highly to anyone looking for elderly care, the most important of all is my mom is happy .
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.
Conceived by a group of physicians, Residences at Deer Creek is locally owned and operated offering a unique approach to senior living: the best in traditional care, infused with a culture of independence and choice.We take pride in the fact that our Executive Director, Director of Nursing,...
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Photo of Encore at Bolingbrook
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You can see by my answers, I am very satisfied with placing my Husband in Encore. They really seem to care about the patients. I go almost every day and they treat everyone with respect.
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.
You can trust that your loved one with Alzheimer's or dementia is in good hands at family-owned and operated Encore at Bolingbrook, Illinois, assisted living memory care. We focus exclusively on memory care, providing care that's based on the most up-to-date research, for our residents with...
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Photo of The Courts of Waterford
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44 Floor plans available
8.0
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Far better care than I thought my mother would receive. Whole family very appreciative of how well they cared for her and the other pts. They were attentive and kind. Also very clean without usual LTC...
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.
The Courts of Waterford in Aurora, DuPage County, Illinois is an assisted living community specializing in memory care. Our tranquil community offers a nurturing environment and all the comforts of home. From the flowing waters of our fountain to the luxury hotel style setting, our 38-arce...
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Photo of Victory Centre of Sierra Ridge
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44 Floor plans available
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I moved here a month ago it's amazing yes amazing home I Love it here. The staff is outstanding great.,and resident's are so nice too. I'm write you because I believe in this friendly home ,all my prayers...
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.
Our longstanding mission is to transform the way society thinks about aging and senior living. Our Victory Centre of Sierra Ridge community is an extension of that promise. We are steadfast in our commitment to cultivate a genuine home for you or your loved one. Above all else, this is your life...
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Photo of Sunrise of Westmont
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55 Floor plans available
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We looked a long time before we chose Sunrise of Westmont to be the right place for my grandma. The brunch was awesome and the new house dog, [name removed], is so sweet - I love visiting even more now. My...
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.
Dedicated to Good LivingPathway to Living’s longstanding mission is to transform the way society thinks about aging and senior living. Our Aspired Living of Westmont community is an extension of that promise. We are steadfast in our commitment to cultivate a genuine home for you or your loved...
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Photo of Heritage Woods of Dwight
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For the most part it's all been good. Some of the food could be better but overall she likes it. I would recommend it to others.
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.
Heritage Woods of Dwight is an assisted living community located in Dwight, IL. Dwight, which contains a stretch of the original famous U.S. Route 66, lies 80 miles southwest of Chicago. The town boasts a rich history, and is home to numerous landmarks and monuments. With well-preserved...
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Photo of Heritage Woods of Plainfield
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I was very pleased with Heritage woods. The people and staff were very friendly, they had interactive activities, the food was pretty good, and the facility was clean. My dad [name removed] lived there for...
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.
Heritage Woods of Plainfield is an affordable assisted living community serving adults 65 or older, fully certified by the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Living. Situated in Northwest Will County, Illinois about 35 miles southwest of Chicago, Heritage Woods is a lovely supportive...
Photo of Villa St. Benedict a CCRC
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What our family likes the most about Villa St. Benedict is the staff members, they are so friendly. We also really like the welcoming atmosphere it has. Based on the experience we have had so far, we have...
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.
Villa St. Benedict is a CCRC located in Lisle, IL just minutes from Naperville and the surrounding western suburbs of Chicago. Our 47 acre, park like campus offers 56 independent, two bedroom villas and 140 independent apartments all constructed in 2004. Benedale Center for Assisted Living and...
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Photo of Two Hearts Homes for Seniors
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Excellent facility and staff. Today, it is extremely hard to find a top-notch facility for loved ones. Two Hearts and staff are very attentive to the needs of the residents. The facility is always beautiful...
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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Photo of St. Anthony of Lansing Supportive Living
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I would give each one a "5". The people are great, I don't know about the food but [name removed] seems to like it and even though he smells ( hues fault) it's clean. I would recommend this community to...
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.
St. Anthony of Lansing is an assisted living community located in the exciting city of Lansing, IL. When people visit Lansing, they are struck by how close the city is to all of the major freeways in the area, and how perfect the weather is throughout the year. This is the type of community where...
Photo of The Cottages of New Lenox
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This is not a high skilled nursing facility, and the nursing staff are very limited on what they can do. The facility director [name removed] was excellent. She was very professional, courteous, attentive,...
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.
The Cottages of New Lenox is an assisted living and memory care community located in New Lenox, IL, in Will County. The community has been specially created to resemble the type of family home where most residents will have lived all of their lives, helping them to adapt to this next stage of...
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Photo of Cedarhurst of Frankfort
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44 Floor plans available
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I chose this facility because it was new, it smelled clean and everyone was friendly. I would tell others to do their own laundry.
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 Frankfort is a top-rated assisted senior living community located in Frankfort, Illinois. Our community is dedicated to providing exceptional care and services to seniors who require assistance with their daily living activities. We believe seniors should live their lives to the...
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Photo of Willow Falls
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We are very happy with Willow Falls. They are taking good care of her. We love the atmosphere and the fact that her room looks like a little apartment with her furniture in there. We are there every other...
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.
The Inn at Willow Falls was designed with consideration for every facet of a secure and enriching senior lifestyle — from a choice of meticulously designed apartments to a complete program of supportive care and social services. Residents will delight in the beautiful grounds, the comfortable...
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Photo of Ascension Living Fox Knoll Village
99 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
9.3
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A few things I really like about Prime Healthcare Fox Knoll Village is they are friendly, cooperative staff, clean good food. I would recommend this community to others.
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.
For over 20 years, Presence Fox Knoll has been serving the residents of the Fox Valley area in a tradition of understanding, support, and respect. Our community features a continuum of care in which our professional staff provide a variety of services to compliment our residents needs. Situated...
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Cost of assisted living in Gardner, IL

The average cost of senior living in Gardner is $5,284 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Emington, IL with an average of $4,318 per month.

Assisted living costs in Gardner, IL, vs. nearby cities

Gardner, IL
$5,284/mo

Assisted living costs in Gardner, IL, vs. state and national averages

Gardner, IL
$5,284/mo
U.S. national average
$4,515/mo

Assisted living costs in Gardner, IL, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$5,284/mo
$5,347/mo

Assisted living costs in Gardner, IL, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,262/mo
Private
$250/mo
Studio
$5,620/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,650/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,910/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,945/mo

Senior living costs in Gardner vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Gardner, IL
Column state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Community typeGardner, ILIllinoisU.S.
Assisted Living$5,284/mo$5,079/mo$4,515/mo
Memory Care$5,347/mo$5,098/mo$4,761/mo
Independent Living$5,570/mo$4,489/mo$3,951/mo
Assisted Living
Gardner, IL:$5,284/mo
Illinois:$5,079/mo
U.S.:$4,515/mo
Memory Care
Gardner, IL:$5,347/mo
Illinois:$5,098/mo
U.S.:$4,761/mo
Independent Living
Gardner, IL:$5,570/mo
Illinois:$4,489/mo
U.S.:$3,951/mo
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Gardner, 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 Gardner.

What families are saying about assisted living in Gardner

Recent reviews for assisted living in Gardner

Churchill Place in Glen Ellyn, IL

5.0
Based on our experience I would recommend. So far everything has been very good no problems and everyone has been great and easy to work with.

Oak Trace a CCRC in Downers Grove, IL

4.8
They're short of help, all the way around. That's the main challenge. Sometimes it's hard to find a nurse on the nursing floor. But I really like the assisted living building. They're very good with their activities and keeping their people up to date on things. I had one relative move to ...
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Sunrise at Fountain Square in Lombard, IL

4.4
My Mother has flourished at this community since she moved in to Sunrise in 2020. The regular staff have been very attentive to her needs and the assisted living services have been just what she needed.

Gardner review score based on 1,130 family reviews

8.3
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This proprietary review score is based on 1130 reviews of 153 Gardner assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Gardner 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

Gardner review score compared against nearby cities

8.3
Gardner, IL153 facilities
8.2
South Wilmington, IL162 facilities
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East Brooklyn, IL5 facilities

Review subcategories for Gardner 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 1,130 reviews of 153 Gardner assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Gardner 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.
Gardner, IL averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.6
4.5
Friendliness
4.7
4.6
Care services
4.2
4.2
Staff
4.6
4.5
Meals & dining
4.1
4.1
Activities
4.2
4.1
Value for cost*
4.1
4.1
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
*Learn more about cost details

Gardner assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Gardner assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Gardner, 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 Gardner 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 Gardner that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Gardner, ILNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
67.9%
43.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
55.3%
28.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
94.3%
85.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
94.3%
85.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
80.5%
48.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
32.7%
25.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
94.3%
85.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
61%
39.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
67.9%
44.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Gardner 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 Gardner Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Gardner, ILNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
69.2%
43.7%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
50.3%
27.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
59.1%
34.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
22%
11.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Gardner 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 Gardner partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Gardner, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
54.1%
22.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
54.7%
33.8%
No sugar
No sugar
47.8%
31.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
47.2%
29.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.6%
10.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Gardner 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 Gardner communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Gardner, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
49.1%
26%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
64.8%
34.3%
Room service
Room service
42.8%
29.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
24.5%
14.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Gardner 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 Gardner offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Gardner, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
69.8%
38.9%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
51.6%
26.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
47.2%
25.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
76.1%
42.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
73.6%
41.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
79.9%
44.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
58.5%
34.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
60.4%
28.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
59.1%
31.5%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
70.4%
39.2%
Live performances
Live performances
72.3%
39.5%
Dances
Dances
47.2%
24.7%
Fitness center
Fitness center
43.4%
20.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
69.8%
38.5%
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State regulations for assisted living in Gardner

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 Gardner protect seniors.

Learn about Illinois Assisted Living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

Sunrise of Naperville North, Mercy Circle Senior Living and The Timbers of Shorewood are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Gardner, Illinois. See full list of communities.

There are 167 assisted living facilities near Gardner, Illinois. See the full list.

The best assisted living facilities near you in Gardner, Illinois are Sunrise of Naperville North, Mercy Circle Senior Living and The Timbers of Shorewood. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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