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I have been at Clarendale just about every day for the past month with my wife who is a resident . This is her first time at Clarendale and I have to admit I’ve been watching with a very critical eye . I...
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.
At Clarendale of Algonquin, we offer a variety of community features. Residents can enjoy regular off-site adventures and excursions. Cats and dogs are allowed in private quarters. Indoor and Outdoor parking available at our location. Our purpose-built community has the advantage of specialized...
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We used "A Place for Mom" prior to moving. I was impressed that as soon as I indicated on their website that I was interested. I received a call within about 15 minutes. The referrals continued to come to my...
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.
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The staff and caregivers are so compassionate and thoughtful it has made a difficult time easier. Everyone takes time and shows genuine empathy to the families who live there. My parent enjoys the food and...
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.
You can trust that your loved one with Alzheimer's or dementia is in good hands at Encore at South Barrington memory care assisted living in South Barrington, Illinois. We focus exclusively on memory care, providing care that is based on the most up-to-date research, for our residents with...
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I feel that Brookdale Glen Ellyn has added to my longevity. I eat much better here than I would have if I lived alone. There are numerous socialization opportunities and activities to choose from. Also, I...
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.
If you’re ready to trade your hedge clippers for golf clubs, our senior living community just outside of Chicago might be the right fit for you.Here you’ll have the lifestyle you want, plus care if you need it with both independent living and assisted living on the same campus. Trade home...
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Very clean and helpful and friendly people work there prices are are good you can come and visit at any time we think that good all the people there have dementia and they are very good with them that all
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.
Transforming the Culture of Memory CareProviding compassionate care begins with a secure, warm setting. When people with memory loss feel at home, they respond more positively and interact more with others.Our relationship-based care philosophy called MOSAIC recognizes each person is an...
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Staff and residents have been very friendly and the environment is always welcoming. My mother in law was very hesitant when she first moved in but within a month was more social than she has been in years....
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.
The Timbers of Shorewood delivers an unusual blend of secure senior living with elegance and independence! With full-service kitchens in every apartment, supportive services available for Independent living residents and perfectly coordinated services for Assisted Living residents. There is a...
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Everyone there is nice and caring. Although sometimes not all on the same page. Sometimes we get different answers from different people regarding my mother and how she is doing. The room is small but nice....
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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Moving my brother into this memory care community two years ago was truly one of the best decisions our family has ever made. From day one, we felt a sense of relief knowing he was in a place where he would...
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.
For nearly 20 years The Auberge at Lake Zurich has been a leader in memory care, focused on providing every resident the best quality of life possible through care that addresses mind, body and spirit. Our dedication to compassion and clinical excellence has made us a leader in the care of those...
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We are able to get in pretty quickly and that was great. The facility is clean and nice. The 'onboarding' seems a little informal. I was expecting something more official. There is no online payment portal....
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 Franciscan Court is an assisted living community found in West Chicago, Illinois. West Chicago is an urban city and is found in Dupage County in Illinois State. The city was established on the first rail junction in the state of Illinois. There are lots of sights to see because in this City...
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Staff is very friendly and helpful. Administrative staff is helpful but sometimes forgets to get back to you on items. Sizes of apartments are good. The floor plans are more open than some other places, and...
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.
With over 35 years of experience in senior care, Sunrise Senior Living offers elegant environments, in which 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...
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Choosing Arden Court was a positive move for us. Overall, it is kept clean but I do wish they would clean the carpets frequently. Everyone is friendly and welcoming. I like the care my Husband is getting...
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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TLC was the perfect solution for our mother. She received outstanding care from all the staff. The facility is modern and incredibly clean. I would highly recommend TLC to anyone looking for care for a loved...
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.
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,...
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5 on every thing! 5 on every thing! Sorry I never responded last year, it was a very stressful time. But I wanted to let you know your service to us was invaluable. We were in a situation without any warning...
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.
We stop at nothing to make our residents' experience engaging and inviting, and we've learned that the little things make a big difference! With over 35 years of experience, the Brighton Gardens of St. Charles provides both Assisted Living and Memory Care in a cozy and warm setting that offers...
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There are a number of wonderful assisted living homes in the lake county area. However, if you are looking for the best of the best, you need to look no further than Cedar Lake Assisted Living and Memory...
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.
Cedar Lake Assisted Living & Memory Care is the premier assisted living community located in southwestern Lake County approximately 37 miles from downtown Chicago. We offer Assisted Living, Transitional Memory Care, and Dementia/Memory Care. Cedar Lake Assisted Living and Memory Care will put...
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When they're dealing with family members, and there is a recent death. Don't jump in to sign the contract. Allow that person time to come to terms with the death and to understand what it means to be alone....
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.
Westbrook Senior Living, part of Spectrum Retirement Communities, is a community which opened in 2016! We are an Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Secured Memory Care rental community located in Streamwood just on the border of Schaumburg near the Elgin-O'Hare expressway, shopping,...
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Staff is really friendly, the food is really good, amenities are great for my parents and the hair salon my mom loves. Dad really likes the veterans rooms.
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.
Welcome to StoryPoint Naperville! This isn’t just a place to reside — it’s a place where our community members truly shine, and we are glad to share this experience with them. Our various senior living options include independent living, enhanced living, assisted living, memory care, and respite...
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Residents and staff appreciate each other. Room sizes range according to the desire of the resident type of care needed. It ranges from duplex living to 1 room apartments. Of course the larger the living...
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.
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...
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Arden Court has been welcoming, supportive and truly understanding with my Mom and her transition. They not only accepted my Mom & our family but also my Mom's hospice team. We could not be happier with the...
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.
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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I am glad that my daughter picked Atria from among the few she has seen. I appreciate all the staff for their service and making this place a home for us. It is a great community and the staff is just...
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.
Located in a residential neighborhood only minutes from Wheaton, Atria Park of Glen Ellyn offers all the benefits of living in a vibrant, supportive community, with the discreet support of a care staff close at hand. Without the worries of chores and home maintenance, residents are free to pursue...
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Heritage Wods - Huntley is a 5. The people are extremely nice and helpful. They take excellent care of their residents. I have received positive comments on the food from my dad. The apartment is large 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.
Heritage Woods of Huntley provides you with the opportunity to enjoy apartment home living in a residential community while obtaining the personal services you may need to continue a life of purpose and individuality. Imagine a life without household chores, yard work or home maintenance. Invite...
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We recently were happy to place my father-in-law at Arden Courts. The home like atmosphere and warm greeting draws you in. The activities room was overflowing with residents who were easily engaged in...
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.
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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mom got a fair sized cut on her leg and nobody seems to know how she got it. have not tried the activities but looks fine. Staff is friendly, they always greet you. They learn who belongs to you very...
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.
OPENING IN SPRING 2020!We’d love to show you what a Life in Harmony is like at Melody Living’s Lake in the Hills community by inviting you to schedule a private tour of our assisted living and memory support neighborhoods! Discover our commitment to care, warm and welcoming hospitality, explore...
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No place is perfect. The positives are the people are nice, willing to work with you and meet your needs, the aesthetics of the facility are very nice and it's a new building, the food offering is a better...
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 Naperville in Woodridge, IL, offers 85 assisted living apartments and 24 memory care residences. Designed with residents' best interests in mind, individualized care plans are tailored to their needs. Our community values exceptional days at Cedarhurst, providing more than just a...
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All the staff quickly learned our family's names .They are constantly cleaning the common areas to keep it sanitized and tidy. They really embrace a team effort at Encore. ALL the staff are there to assist...
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.
Building on a tradition of excellence, Encore at Crystal Lake features the highest quality of care, but also an outstanding quality of life.At Encore at Crystal Lake the joy of life is plain to see. For all those in our care, we are dedicated to creating a sensitive, nurturing and comfortable...
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33 Floor plans available
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Everyone here is very friendly. The staff is great and very accommodating. Food is very good and varied. All the residents are able to voice their ideas and opinons. It is a very inclusive atmosphere.
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.
When it comes to home upkeep, less is more.Our community, located next door to a golf course and across the street from Arthur L. Janura Forest Preserve, has both independent living and assisted living so you’ll have care options if you need more care later.  When something needs to be...
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Cost of assisted living in Creston, IL

The average cost of senior living in Creston is $5,282 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include New Milford, IL with an average of $4,134 per month.

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

Creston, IL
$5,282/mo
$4,631/mo
$4,384/mo

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

Creston, IL
$5,282/mo
U.S. national average
$4,557/mo

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

Assisted Living
$5,282/mo
$5,356/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,046/mo
Private
$2,375/mo
Studio
$5,349/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,613/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,892/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,024/mo

Senior living costs in Creston 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: Creston, IL
Column state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Community typeCreston, ILIllinoisU.S.
Assisted Living$5,282/mo$5,149/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$5,356/mo$5,166/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$3,355/mo$4,331/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Creston, IL:$5,282/mo
Illinois:$5,149/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Creston, IL:$5,356/mo
Illinois:$5,166/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Creston, IL:$3,355/mo
Illinois:$4,331/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Assisted living costs in Creston, IL, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Creston and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

Creston, ILIL stateNational

Assisted living cost trends in Creston, IL

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Creston have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Creston, IL$5,643/mo$5,365/mo+5.2%
Illinois$5,634/mo$5,388/mo+4.6%
National$5,375/mo$5,128/mo+4.8%
Creston, IL
2024 average cost:$5,643/mo
2023 average cost:$5,365/mo
Percent change:+5.2%
Illinois
2024 average cost:$5,634/mo
2023 average cost:$5,388/mo
Percent change:+4.6%
National
2024 average cost:$5,375/mo
2023 average cost:$5,128/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Creston, 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 Creston.

What families are saying about assisted living in Creston

Recent reviews for assisted living in Creston

Bickford of Crystal Lake

5.0
Our experience with Bickford of Crystal Lake has been so positive! Our Aunt is 100% satisfied with the amazing care, friendly staff, and wonderful services provided by Bickford. The caring staff regularly communicates with us and assists us in any way needed. Thank you for making this ...
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Shepherd of Harvard

5.0
I am very happy with the care that my mother is getting at this very nice and home feeling community. The staff is wonderful and very attentive. I like that the community is clean. <y mother is really liking the activities and she likes what is offered. We would highly recommend this small ...
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Heritage Woods of Belvidere

5.0
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.

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Friendly and caring staff. Many reviews mention the kindness and dedication of the staff at various communities, including HarborChase of Naperville, StoryPoint Bolingbrook, and Deer Park Village, where families express their appreciation for the long-term relationships that have formed between residents and caregiv ...
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Wide range of activities and events. Activities are another key feature mentioned in reviews, with families praising the diverse offerings at communities like Deer Park Village, The Auberge at Lake Zurich, and The Landings Senior Living, including concerts, artistic presentations, gardening classes, and museum outings.
Comfortable living quarters. Reviews consistently highlight the importance of a clean, comfortable living space, with residents and families commenting on the updated interiors and personal touches in communities such as Deer Park Village, Franciscan Court, and Charter Senior Living of Rockford.
Excellent communication between families and staff. Frequent and transparent communication is a priority for many communities, as highlighted in reviews for Deer Park Village, WinnPrairie Assisted Living and Memory Care, and Clarendale of Algonquin, where families appreciate the regular updates and responsiveness from caregivers.
Delicious and accommodating meals. Throughout reviews, quality food stands out as a major factor in residents' overall satisfaction with their community, with communities like Deer Park Village, Prairie Pointe Assisted Living and Memory Care, and Sunrise of Schaumburg going above and beyond to accommodate dietary restrictio ...
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Engaging social environment. Reviews often praise the social atmosphere at communities, with residents and families commenting on the opportunities to connect with others and form new friendships at places like Clarendale of Algonquin, The Oaks at Algonquin, and Cedarhurst of McHenry.
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Creston review score based on 1,435 family reviews

8.5
Review score177 facilities1435 reviewsWrite a review
This proprietary review score is based on 1435 reviews of 177 Creston assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Creston 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

Creston review score compared against nearby cities

8.5
Creston, IL177 facilities
8.2
Rochelle, IL14 facilities
8.7
Hillcrest, IL6 facilities

Review subcategories for Creston 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 1,435 reviews of 177 Creston assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Creston 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.
Creston, IL averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.4
4.1
Friendliness
4.4
4.2
Care services
4.1
3.8
Staff
4.3
4.1
Meals & dining
4.0
3.7
Activities
4.0
3.7
Value for cost*
4.0
3.8
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
*Learn more about cost details

Creston assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Creston assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Creston, 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 Creston 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 Creston that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Creston, ILNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
66.7%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
52%
34.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
97.7%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.9%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
81.4%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
33.3%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
98.3%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
58.8%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
65.5%
54.5%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Creston 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 Creston Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Creston, ILNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
71.8%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
52%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
59.3%
42.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
23.2%
14%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Creston 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 Creston partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Creston, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
49.2%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
52.5%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
46.9%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
46.3%
36%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
20.3%
13.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Creston 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 Creston communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Creston, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
46.9%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
62.1%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
42.4%
36.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
22.6%
18.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Creston 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 Creston offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Creston, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
69.5%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
49.7%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
48.6%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
73.4%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
72.3%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
76.8%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
58.2%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
53.7%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
59.3%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
70.6%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
70.6%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
43.5%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
35%
24.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
69.5%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Creston

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Illinois assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Creston protect seniors.
Learn about Illinois assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

Clarendale of Algonquin, Encore Village of Schaumburg, a CCRC and Encore at South Barrington are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Creston, Illinois. See full list of communities.
There are 199 assisted living facilities near Creston, Illinois. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Creston, Illinois are Clarendale of Algonquin, Brookdale Glen Ellyn and Azura Memory Care of Clinton. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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