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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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Workers seem to really care about the residents. The facility itself is laid out and decorated beautifully. The meals provided are very good. The activities director goes out of her way to provide...
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.
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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
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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.
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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Mom is adjusting to living at Heritage Woods. She seems to like it here. The staff are attentive, patient and good with communication. They offer a variety of daily diverse activities. The community 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.
Heritage Woods of Benton is an assisted living community located in the town of Benton, IL. The residents of Benton like to keep life simple, and that is one of the big attractions to this area. Family members visiting residents at Heritage Woods can take walks through the nature trails outside...
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Our loved one is very happy here. She can't say enough good things about it, and our family is thrilled with the care. They have good meals. They treat their residents with courtesy and create a homey...
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.
Fifth Season Residential is an assisted living community located in Benton, Illinois in Franklin county. Benton may be a city hiding far away from most of the rest of the population of Illinois, but that doesn't mean it is a city devoid of culture. Quite the opposite. Benton has an excellent...
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They offer activities daily. I have had a few meals there and I would say the food is good overall. The staff are amazing. They are so friendly and on top of things. The community is clean and they do...
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 is an affordable assisted living community for older adults and senior citizens, located in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. Here at Heritage Woods we pride ourselves in the ability to provide affordable senior care to those that require the service but can't always afford the high prices. We...
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My mom lived here back in about 2012 and she liked it. I've visited her and thought it was nice. So when my husband died and my children thought this would be great for me. I have been here since January of...
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.
WELCOME TO GREENTREE AT MT. VERNONAt GreenTree at Mt. Vernon, residents enjoy an active, engaging lifestyle that promotes wellness and independence. It is our goal to keep our residents linked to resources and opportunities that will fulfill their needs and interests in the Mt. Vernon area....
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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.
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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.
At Heritage Woods of McLeansboro IL, we boast ourselves as the affordable assisted living offering a really wonderful environment for any senior citizen that is in need. At Heritage Woods we offer a great deal of care for your loved one that you have found needs an assisted living community....
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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.
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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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...

Cost of assisted living in Whittington, IL

The average cost of senior living in Whittington is $4,011 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Ewing, IL with an average of $3,896 per month.

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

Whittington, IL
$4,011/mo
$3,896/mo
$3,976/mo

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

Whittington, IL
$4,011/mo
U.S. national average
$4,557/mo

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

Assisted Living
$4,011/mo
$4,011/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,495/mo
Studio
$4,647/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,284/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,287/mo

Senior living costs in Whittington 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: Whittington, IL
Column state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWhittington, ILIllinoisU.S.
Assisted Living$4,011/mo$5,149/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,011/mo$5,166/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$3,333/mo$4,331/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Whittington, IL:$4,011/mo
Illinois:$5,149/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Whittington, IL:$4,011/mo
Illinois:$5,166/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Whittington, IL:$3,333/mo
Illinois:$4,331/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Assisted living costs in Whittington, IL, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Whittington 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
Whittington, IL$4,019/mo$4,067/mo-1.2%
Illinois$5,044/mo$4,949/mo+1.9%
National$4,668/mo$4,545/mo+2.7%
Whittington, IL
2024 average cost:$4,019/mo
2023 average cost:$4,067/mo
Percent change:-1.2%
Illinois
2024 average cost:$5,044/mo
2023 average cost:$4,949/mo
Percent change:+1.9%
National
2024 average cost:$4,668/mo
2023 average cost:$4,545/mo
Percent change:+2.7%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Whittington, 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 Whittington.

What families are saying about assisted living in Whittington

Recent reviews for assisted living in Whittington

Heritage Woods of Mt Vernon in Mount Vernon, IL

5.0
My loved one is very happy living at Heritage Woods. The staff are doing a good job. The food is good. The community is clean and well taken care of. They offer daily activities.

GreenTree at Mt. Vernon in Mount Vernon, IL

5.0
Living at GreenTree has been the best thing that has happened to [name removed] and I since we retired. They have good food, excellent entertainment and the staff is wonderful. We love living here at GreenTree.

Fifth Season Residential in Benton, IL

4.6
The staff is very friendly and helpful.

Whittington review score based on 55 family reviews

8.6
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This proprietary review score is based on 55 reviews of 14 Whittington assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Whittington 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

Whittington review score compared against nearby cities

8.6
Whittington, IL14 facilities
8.0
Ewing, IL12 facilities
0
Ina, IL5 facilities

Review subcategories for Whittington 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 55 reviews of 14 Whittington assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Whittington 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.
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Cleanliness
4.9
4.1
Friendliness
4.9
4.2
Care services
4.8
3.8
Staff
4.8
4.1
Meals & dining
4.2
3.7
Activities
4.4
3.7
Value for cost*
4.2
3.8
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Whittington assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Whittington assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Whittington, 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 Whittington 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 Whittington that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
14.3%
53.2%
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
57.1%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
28.6%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
42.9%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
50%
54.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Whittington 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 Whittington Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Whittington, ILNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
35.7%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
21.4%
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
21.4%
14%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Whittington 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 Whittington partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Whittington, 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 Whittington 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 Whittington communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
14.3%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
28.6%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
7.1%
36.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
7.1%
18.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Whittington 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 Whittington offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
50%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
14.3%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
21.4%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
64.3%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
57.1%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
42.9%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
21.4%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
28.6%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
42.9%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
57.1%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
28.6%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
35.7%
24.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
35.7%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Whittington

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