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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...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
At 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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Halloween at Hollybrook is a blast for everyone! The kids had such a good time in their costumes. Everyone was so nice and fun and really took the time to talk to the kids as they have them candy! Staff is...
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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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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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
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.
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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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
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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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Cost of assisted living in Marion, IL

The average cost of senior living in Marion is $4,389 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Carrier Mills, IL with an average of $4,017 per month.

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

Marion, IL
$4,389/mo
$4,389/mo

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

Marion, IL
$4,389/mo
U.S. national average
$4,557/mo

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

Assisted Living
$4,389/mo
$4,389/mo

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

Studio
$3,450/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,179/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,578/mo

Senior living costs in Marion 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: Marion, IL
Column state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMarion, ILIllinoisU.S.
Assisted Living$4,389/mo$5,149/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,389/mo$5,166/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$4,216/mo$4,331/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Marion, IL:$4,389/mo
Illinois:$5,149/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Marion, IL:$4,389/mo
Illinois:$5,166/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Marion, IL:$4,216/mo
Illinois:$4,331/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Assisted living costs in Marion, IL, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Marion 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.

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Assisted living cost trends in Marion, IL

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Marion 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
Marion, IL$3,951/mo$3,914/mo+0.9%
Illinois$4,954/mo$4,970/mo-0.3%
National$4,588/mo$4,537/mo+1.1%
Marion, IL
2024 average cost:$3,951/mo
2023 average cost:$3,914/mo
Percent change:+0.9%
Illinois
2024 average cost:$4,954/mo
2023 average cost:$4,970/mo
Percent change:-0.3%
National
2024 average cost:$4,588/mo
2023 average cost:$4,537/mo
Percent change:+1.1%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Marion, 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 Marion.

What families are saying about assisted living in Marion

Recent reviews for assisted living in Marion

Brookstone of Harrisburg

5.0
Everything is going quite well for my mom at Brookstone! The facility is well maintained and the staff are doing a great job with my mom. The food is also just fine for her. Overall, we are very pleased with her stay!

Reflections Memory Care - Hollybrook in Harrisburg, IL

5.0
This is a great community. The staff are outstanding. The activities are so important for my mom's care. We are happy with the one on one for care. The meals are really good and the variety. We love the memory care for my mom. I highly recommend the great care to other family.

Fifth Season Residential in Benton, IL

4.6
The staff is very friendly and helpful.

Marion assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Marion assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Marion, 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 Marion 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 Marion that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Marion, ILNational
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
50%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
16.7%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
50%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
50%
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 Marion 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 Marion Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Marion, ILNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
33.3%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
16.7%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
16.7%
42.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
16.7%
14%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Marion 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 Marion partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Marion, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
16.7%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
16.7%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
16.7%
37.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Marion 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 Marion communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Marion, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
16.7%
31.5%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Marion 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 Marion offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Marion, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
33.3%
46.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
16.7%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
33.3%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
16.7%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
16.7%
34.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
33.3%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
47.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
33.3%
24.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
16.7%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Marion

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 Marion protect seniors.
Learn about Illinois assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

Fifth Season Residential, Villas of Holly Brook Herrin and River to River Community of Marion are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Marion, Illinois. See full list of communities.
There are 7 assisted living facilities near Marion, Illinois. See the full list.
The best assisted living facility near you in Marion, Illinois is Villas of Holly Brook Herrin. This assisted living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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