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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Buckner, IL
If you’re looking for assisted living in Buckner, our local senior living advisors can help you find a safe, welcoming community for you or your loved one. Whether you’re searching for luxury assisted living in Buckner or sticking to a budget, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of assisted living in Buckner.
From there, we’ll show you the best assisted living communities in Buckner for your family member’s budget, lifestyle, and personal care needs. With 12 assisted living facilities in the Buckner area, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find a secure and social community for this next stage of life.
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9.8
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The amenities are many well run, nursing and care very good. Food excellent. Beautiful rooms and certain calmness prevails Administrator business mgr. Maintenance and nursing and housekeeping 5 stars.
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.
The Villas of Holly Brook is the premier assisted living community in Southern Illinois. We are managed by Meridian Senior Living, a national leader in providing quality care for seniors. The community offers 1BR, 2BR, and 2BR deluxe apartment floor plans. Our staffing includes a 40-hour /week RN...
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I wish it was a little cheaper since mom is on a fixed income. I wish they had a few more activities for the memory care folks. Based on the experience we have had with The Landings, we would recommend this...
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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We picked this community, because the situation called for someplace close to home.[name removed] at A Place for Mom mentioned Fifth Seasons in Benton and helped us connect with the right person to set up a...
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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.
At Fifth Season, our facility design is smaller, in order to provide unique Personal Lifestyle Programs that are intended to instill a feeling of self worth and value to our residents. Specifically, our programming is designed to provide quality of life and slow the aging process. Alzheimer's...
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Our loved one is very happy here. She can't say enough good things about it, and our family is thrilled with the care. They have good meals. They treat their residents with courtesy and create a homey...
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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.
Fifth Season Residential is an assisted living community located in Benton, Illinois in Franklin county. Benton may be a city hiding far away from most of the rest of the population of Illinois, but that doesn't mean it is a city devoid of culture. Quite the opposite. Benton has an excellent...
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Mom is adjusting to living at Heritage Woods. She seems to like it here. The staff are attentive, patient and good with communication. They offer a variety of daily diverse activities. The community is...
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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.
Heritage Woods of Benton is an assisted living community located in the town of Benton, IL. The residents of Benton like to keep life simple, and that is one of the big attractions to this area. Family members visiting residents at Heritage Woods can take walks through the nature trails outside...
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Everyone is personable and demonstrate a sincere approach with my mother. They care about their patients like it is their parent. I am very fortunate to find such a wonderful place for my mother.
Provides: Memory Care
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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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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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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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One of the best facilities in the area. It has the feel of a resort instead of an assisted living facility. The staff is awesome. The food is wonderful. They use fresh food not just heat and serve from a...
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.
Memory Care Coming Soon! Wait list now forming. Sunshine Gardens is one of the largest independently owned assisted living facilities in Southern Illinois offering full spectrum of services at an affordable fee. We recognize that each individual has his or her own personal needs and we focus on...
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Cost of assisted living in Buckner, IL
The average cost of senior living in Buckner is $4,316 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Ewing, IL with an average of $3,896 per month.
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Buckner, IL vs. the state and national average
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Buckner, IL
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What families are saying about assisted living in Buckner
Recent reviews for assisted living in Buckner
Heritage Woods of Mt Vernon in Mount Vernon, IL
5.0
My loved one is very happy living at Heritage Woods. The staff are doing a good job. The food is good. The community is clean and well taken care of. They offer daily activities.
The Landings at Reed Station Crossing in Carbondale, IL
5.0
My Mom is not thrilled with the food all the time but most of the time. The CNA's are great. They are fun and pay attention to the needs of my mom. The staff are all helpful. The other residents have enjoy trips to sites in the area. My mom just won't go. There are many things family can do ...
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GreenTree at Mt. Vernon in Mount Vernon, IL
5.0
Living at GreenTree has been the best thing that has happened to [name removed] and I since we retired. They have good food, excellent entertainment and the staff is wonderful. We love living here at GreenTree.
Buckner review score based on 40 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 40 reviews of 11 Buckner assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Buckner 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
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Review subcategories for Buckner 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 40 reviews of 11 Buckner assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Buckner 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.Buckner, IL averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.7
4.5
Friendliness
4.9
4.6
Care services
4.7
4.2
Staff
4.8
4.5
Meals & dining
4.2
4.1
Activities
4.4
4.1
Value for cost*
4.3
4.1
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Buckner assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Buckner assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Buckner, 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 Buckner 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 Buckner that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
18.2%
52.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
63.6%
57.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
18.2%
30.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
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99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
54.5%
48.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
54.5%
53.8%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Buckner 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 Buckner Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
36.4%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
27.3%
32.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
27.3%
41.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
27.3%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Buckner 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 Buckner partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
27.3%
27%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
36.4%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
27.3%
36.9%
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Availability of select dining options in Buckner 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 Buckner communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
9.1%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
27.3%
42%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
9.1%
17.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Buckner 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 Buckner offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
54.5%
46.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
9.1%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
18.2%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
54.5%
50%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
63.6%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
45.5%
52.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
45.5%
41%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
36.4%
34%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
27.3%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
45.5%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
63.6%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
18.2%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
36.4%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
36.4%
45.6%
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State regulations for assisted living in Buckner
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 Buckner protect seniors.
Frequently Asked Questions
Villas of Holly Brook Herrin, The Landings at Reed Station Crossing and Fifth Season Residential are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Buckner, Illinois. See full list of communities.
There are 12 assisted living facilities near Buckner, Illinois. See the full list.
The best assisted living facility near you in Buckner, Illinois is The Landings at Reed Station Crossing. This assisted living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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