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I would go check out Country Manor to see if this would be a good fit for your loved one. The community is able to monitor my loved one for safety (to make sure my loved one doesn't fall), redirection,...
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.
Consistency, security, comfort, a sense of well being; these are the needs of people with a memory loss condition such as Alzheimer's disease. Country Manor meets these needs by offering exceptional care in a safe and surprisingly homelike environment. There's no place like Country Manor... when...
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[name removed] the social director has helped me out a lot. [name removed] also is doing a great job running the building and helping all of us with what we need. The fort is a very nice place and the staff...
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 Fort Armstrong knows that making this decision can be difficult, which is why we do everything in our power to make that journey as simple as possible. The Fort Armstrong offers services and amenities comparable to other assisted living communities. We believe we go above and beyond the...
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My mom is slowly transitioning at Bickford of Moline and the staff is really working with her. They have done a great job getting her involved in lots of activities that keep her stimulated and she enjoys...
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.
We began our quest into senior living because of our love for our beloved mother, Mary Bickford, whose needs became too great for us to manage.  As we researched senior living options, we were shocked at our findings.  The options offered too much or too little — none met her needs and...
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The staff was very knowledgeable and helpful by answering all questions and inquiries about the facility. Was willing and able to show us what their clients had available for a full day at the facility. All...
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.
Prairie View Assisted living is located in picturesque Winnebago, Illinois. It is a village located in Winnebago County. It is a very small town, with a population of only over 3,000. The village has a total area of only 1.9 square miles. The beautiful green grass fields and the small town...
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Since this is a smaller facility, the staff to resident ratio is better than at the larger facilities. They are more available to the family and the residents. My mom was in the memory care unit. She passed...
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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Approximately 5 years ago my parents spent a few months in this facility as one recuperated from surgery. At that time we were pleased by the facility & the care they received. As it became apparent to my...
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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My mom was at the facility for 1 year it was an amazing experience for her. The caring staff always went above and beyond. They made my mom feel as an important member of the family. Everyone there was...
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.
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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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My loved one has the biggest smile on his face and they're always glad to see him! The therapists are doing the best they can to get him moving on his own. He's worn out every day and that's a testament! The...
Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
Choosing a healthcare and rehabilitation center for yourself or your loved one is one of the most important decisions you can make. You want someone who is caring, knowledgeable, and accessible; someone willing to take the time to go over all your options and treat you as a person. With the...
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Photo of Prairie Ridge of Galena
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Provides: Memory Care, Independent Living
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.
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.
Prairie Ridge of Galena is the area's premier Independent Living and Memory Care community. Located in beautiful and historic Galena, Illinois, our state-of-the-art building began welcoming residents in August 2017. Residents of Prairie Ridge can expect the very best in retirement living; from...
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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
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.
We began our quest into senior living because of our love for our beloved mother, Mary Bickford, whose needs became too great for us to manage.  As we researched senior living options, we were shocked at our findings.  The options offered too much or too little — none met her needs and...
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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 Crestridge Inc
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 Liberty Village of Freeport
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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.
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
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 Maggie's House Assisted 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.
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, 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.
Originally built as a school in 1893, for nearly 100 years the building was used to educate and foster thousands of East Dubuque’s young people. Now the building will foster the individual growth and independence for some of those same people as seniors. It is a totally unexpected homecoming for...
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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.
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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33 Floor plans available
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.

Cost of assisted living in Marcus, IL

The average cost of senior living in Marcus is $4,101 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include The Galena Territory, IL with an average of $3,321 per month.

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

Marcus, IL
$4,101/mo
$3,964/mo
$3,748/mo

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

Marcus, IL
$4,101/mo
U.S. national average
$4,562/mo

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

Assisted Living
$4,101/mo
$4,101/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,533/mo
Studio
$4,568/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,243/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,644/mo

Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Marcus, 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 Marcus.

What families are saying about assisted living in Marcus

Recent reviews for assisted living in Marcus

Sienna Crest - Platteville

5.0
It has been an especially good stay here. The women who assist us are very thoughtful, the food is good, things clothes and bedding are kept clean. They do a great job!

Park Vista - North Hill in East Moline, IL

5.0
I've always felt welcome and enjoy visiting

Overlook Village in Moline, IL

5.0
Overlook Village has been a godsend for my family. My parents moved to assisted living last year when they were both in failing health and just floundering in their condo. They have now had 3 great meals and have help taking their medications every day. Dad enjoys Men’s Club outings and Happy ...
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Marcus review score based on 101 family reviews

8.1
Review score79 facilities101 reviewsWrite a review
This proprietary review score is based on 101 reviews of 79 Marcus assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Marcus 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

Marcus review score compared against nearby cities

8.1
Marcus, IL79 facilities
6.4
Savanna, IL8 facilities
7.5
Hanover, IL9 facilities

Review subcategories for Marcus 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 101 reviews of 79 Marcus assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Marcus 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.
Marcus, IL averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.5
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*
4.2
4.1
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*Learn more about cost details

Marcus assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Marcus assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Marcus, 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 Marcus 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 Marcus that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Marcus, ILNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
39.2%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
10.1%
33.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
96.2%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.7%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
44.3%
57.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
11.4%
30.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
96.2%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
40.5%
48.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
39.2%
53.8%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Marcus 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 Marcus Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Marcus, ILNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
38%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
22.8%
32.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
34.2%
41.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
13.9%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Marcus 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 Marcus partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Marcus, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
17.7%
27%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
17.7%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
12.7%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
12.7%
35.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
2.5%
13%
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Availability of select dining options in Marcus 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 Marcus communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Marcus, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
10.1%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
32.9%
42%
Room service
Room service
17.7%
35.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.4%
17.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Marcus 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 Marcus offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Marcus, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
32.9%
46.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
21.5%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
15.2%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
40.5%
50%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
39.2%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
40.5%
52.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
31.6%
41%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
20.3%
34%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
21.5%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
36.7%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
38%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
15.2%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
19%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
34.2%
45.6%
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State regulations for assisted living in Marcus

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 Marcus protect seniors.

Learn about Illinois Assisted Living regulations

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