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Photo of Country Place
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It is a very welcoming environment. The staff is friendly and approachable. The food is subpar most days. In fact, my mother rarely eats an evening meal because of the poor quality- especially on...
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.
Independent LivingExperience carefree living here in the country. The cottages is our community neighbors. Here, you plot out your own course through the day - whether it includes entertaining family, enjoying yourself with a night on the town or simply doing laundry in your own private cottage....
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I have known several people who had family stay there. Plus, it's a Christian Organization. I would recommend the Lutheran home to anyone looking for quality care for their loved ones!
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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They are so thoughtful and caring and made sure the whole family was comfortable through a very difficult time. I would recommend to others
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.
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My mother loves it there. Great food and they take good care of her. Megan is the best. She is wonderful to deal with and loves all the people there. But most of all she treats them with dignity and...
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 you have made the decision that assisted living is the best choice for you or someone you love, you'll find a welcome home at Capetown. All the help you need is right here, but you may not notice it right away. That's part of the charm of Capetown. We believe in being felt more than being...
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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.
Auburn Creek offers person-centered assisted living in Cape Girardeau, MO. Our assisted living community provides a combination of gracious accommodations, supportive services, and health care. We meet the needs of seniors who may need a little help with daily activities such as bathing,...
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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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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, Independent 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.
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.
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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The staff at this community are friendly and helpful. She loves the food and they keep the community clean. They offer daily activities. I would have to say the administration is a two. If the nurses need...
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.
Carbondale, Illinois is known for its community celebrations. Prairie Living at Chautauqua is an assisted living community whose residents have abundant opportunities for activities and community involvement, as well as a variety of religious and spiritual options. Known as 'Town of Poets' due to...
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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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We just moved my mom in here. It's really good so far. We like it because it's close by for one thing. It's not quite as nice as were she was but it's more affordable. They have lots of activities. They have...
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.

Cost of assisted living in Ware, IL

The average cost of senior living in Ware is $4,193 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Dongola, IL with an average of $3,489 per month.

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

Ware, IL
$4,193/mo
$4,328/mo
$4,393/mo

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

Ware, IL
$4,193/mo
U.S. national average
$4,557/mo

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

Assisted Living
$4,193/mo
$4,193/mo

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

Semi-Private
$2,500/mo
Studio
$5,050/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,700/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,800/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,200/mo

Senior living costs in Ware 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: Ware, IL
Column state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWare, ILIllinoisU.S.
Assisted Living$4,193/mo$5,149/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,193/mo$5,166/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$3,874/mo$4,331/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Ware, IL:$4,193/mo
Illinois:$5,149/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Ware, IL:$4,193/mo
Illinois:$5,166/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Ware, IL:$3,874/mo
Illinois:$4,331/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Assisted living costs in Ware, IL, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Ware 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
Ware, IL$4,454/mo$4,474/mo-0.4%
Illinois$4,956/mo$4,948/mo+0.2%
National$4,532/mo$4,487/mo+1.0%
Ware, IL
2024 average cost:$4,454/mo
2023 average cost:$4,474/mo
Percent change:-0.4%
Illinois
2024 average cost:$4,956/mo
2023 average cost:$4,948/mo
Percent change:+0.2%
National
2024 average cost:$4,532/mo
2023 average cost:$4,487/mo
Percent change:+1.0%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Ware, 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 Ware.

What families are saying about assisted living in Ware

Recent reviews for assisted living in Ware

Country Place in Scott City, MO

4.1
My mom has been at this facility now for about 3 months. She was really struggling with her mobility when she first arrived. Currently, she and her friends walk the property about 4 times per day, and no longer needs her cane. In fact, she is now known as the twirling lady, as she twirls her ...
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Lutheran Home Assisted Living in Cape Girardeau, MO

4.6
The only reason I scored a 2 on number 8 is that we have to be on self pay due to mom signing over our home, her asset, only a little over a year before she came down with dementia. The over [amount removed] bill each month is causing us to have to sell our home. But, other than the cost, I am ...
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Capetown and Cottages at Capetown in Cape Girardeau, MO

4.0
I would not recommend the food at Capetown. There are not a lot of choices and there have been times when my mom went to bed without a meal. The staff are good and keep us informed of her care. They do offer activities however she is not able to participate due to health issues. Everything else ...
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Ware assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ware assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ware, 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 Ware 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 Ware that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Ware, ILNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
35.7%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
14.3%
34.1%
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
35.7%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
7.1%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
28.6%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
35.7%
54.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Ware 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 Ware Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Ware, ILNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
21.4%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
14.3%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
21.4%
42.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
14.3%
14%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Ware 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 Ware partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Ware, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
21.4%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
35.7%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
28.6%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
7.1%
36%
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Availability of select dining options in Ware 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 Ware communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Ware, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
7.1%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
21.4%
42.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
7.1%
18.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ware 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 Ware offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Ware, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
21.4%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
14.3%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
14.3%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
21.4%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
35.7%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
35.7%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
35.7%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
7.1%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
7.1%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
21.4%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
35.7%
47.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
14.3%
24.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
28.6%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Ware

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 Ware protect seniors.
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Country Place, Lutheran Home Assisted Living and The Landings at Reed Station Crossing are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Ware, Illinois. See full list of communities.
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