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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Topeka, IL

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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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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, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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: 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, 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: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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, 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, 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
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.
Photo of Woodridge Supportive Living
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
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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 Topeka, IL

The average cost of senior living in Topeka is $4,353 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Easton, IL with an average of $3,680 per month.

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

Topeka, IL
$4,353/mo
$4,289/mo

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

Topeka, IL
$4,353/mo
U.S. national average
$4,515/mo

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

Assisted Living
$4,353/mo
$4,353/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,606/mo
Studio
$4,371/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,402/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,863/mo

Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Topeka, 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 Topeka.

What families are saying about assisted living in Topeka

Recent reviews for assisted living in Topeka

Villas of Holly Brook and Reflections Springfield

4.9
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.

Evergreen Place and The Legacy Memory Care in Chillicothe, IL

4.6
After visiting Senior Living facilities in the surrounding areas my parents decided that Evergreen Senior Living would be the best for what they needed. I am so happy with the employees that work there. They are very friendly and help out when needed. The nurses are very dedicated to the ...
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Gateway at River City in Peoria, IL

5.0
I absolutely love it here at Gateway. There are lots of activities, food is good, most residents are real nice and easy to get along with. The staff is wonderful. I’m friends with many residents who are awesome. Definitely worth living here.

Topeka review score based on 134 family reviews

7.8
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This proprietary review score is based on 134 reviews of 82 Topeka assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Topeka 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

Topeka review score compared against nearby cities

7.8
Topeka, IL82 facilities
7.6
Liverpool, IL79 facilities
8.7
Forest City, IL12 facilities

Review subcategories for Topeka 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 134 reviews of 82 Topeka assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Topeka 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.
Topeka, IL averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.4
4.5
Friendliness
4.5
4.6
Care services
4.2
4.2
Staff
4.4
4.5
Meals & dining
4.2
4.1
Activities
4.2
4.1
Value for cost*
4.1
4.1
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Topeka assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Topeka assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Topeka, 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 Topeka 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 Topeka that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Topeka, ILNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
42.7%
43.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
15.7%
28.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
87.6%
85.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
92.1%
85.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
53.9%
48.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
9%
25.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
87.6%
85.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
39.3%
39.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
46.1%
44.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Topeka 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 Topeka Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Topeka, ILNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
44.9%
43.7%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
28.1%
27.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
28.1%
34.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
12.4%
11.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Topeka 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 Topeka partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Topeka, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
29.2%
22.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
22.5%
33.8%
No sugar
No sugar
24.7%
31.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
12.4%
29.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
1.1%
10.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Topeka 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 Topeka communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Topeka, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
12.4%
26%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
30.3%
34.3%
Room service
Room service
19.1%
29.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
13.5%
14.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Topeka 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 Topeka offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Topeka, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
41.6%
38.9%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
15.7%
26.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
16.9%
25.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
44.9%
42.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
41.6%
41.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
47.2%
44.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
38.2%
34.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
21.3%
28.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
18%
31.5%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
33.7%
39.2%
Live performances
Live performances
38.2%
39.5%
Dances
Dances
28.1%
24.7%
Fitness center
Fitness center
21.3%
20.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
28.1%
38.5%
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State regulations for assisted living in Topeka

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 Topeka protect seniors.

Learn about Illinois Assisted Living regulations

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