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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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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...
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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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 Neilson, IL

The average cost of senior living in Neilson is $4,420 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Vienna, IL with an average of $3,418 per month.

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

Neilson, IL
$4,420/mo
$4,320/mo
$4,389/mo

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

Neilson, IL
$4,420/mo
U.S. national average
$4,557/mo

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

Assisted Living
$4,420/mo
$4,420/mo

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

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

Senior living costs in Neilson 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: Neilson, IL
Column state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Community typeNeilson, ILIllinoisU.S.
Assisted Living$4,420/mo$5,149/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,420/mo$5,166/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$4,212/mo$4,331/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Neilson, IL:$4,420/mo
Illinois:$5,149/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Neilson, IL:$4,420/mo
Illinois:$5,166/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Neilson, IL:$4,212/mo
Illinois:$4,331/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Assisted living costs in Neilson, IL, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Neilson 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 Neilson, IL

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Neilson 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Neilson, IL$3,951/mo$3,914/mo+0.9%
Illinois$4,954/mo$4,970/mo-0.3%
National$4,585/mo$4,538/mo+1.0%
Neilson, 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:$4,585/mo
2023 average cost:$4,538/mo
Percent change:+1.0%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Neilson, 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 Neilson.

What families are saying about assisted living in Neilson

Recent reviews for assisted living in Neilson

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.

Reflections Memory Care - Carterville

4.6
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.

Neilson assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Neilson assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Neilson, 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 Neilson 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 Neilson that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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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 Neilson 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 Neilson Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Neilson, 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 Neilson 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 Neilson partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Neilson, 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 Neilson 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 Neilson communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
16.7%
31.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Neilson 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 Neilson offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Neilson, 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 Neilson

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 Neilson 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 Sunshine Gardens are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Neilson, Illinois. See full list of communities.
There are 7 assisted living facilities near Neilson, Illinois. See the full list.
The best assisted living facility near you in Neilson, Illinois is Villas of Holly Brook Herrin. This assisted living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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