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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Sterling, IL
Assisted living costs in Sterling average about $4,257 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 85 communities in Sterling. Our detailed directory has 598 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. Assisted living is ideal for seniors who need help with activities of daily living, such as bathing and eating, and prefer a social setting to pursue their interests. These communities offer a variety of dining options, as well as housekeeping services to eliminate daily stresses.
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13 reviews
The only complaint is sometimes a lack of communication. My dad needs a lot of care and has fallen a lot. Staff seems very friendly and helpful. They are most concerned about the well being of the residents.
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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9 reviews
Very friendly and very concerned about my care. The caring is not just to get you to move here, they continually care day in and day out. Safety is a big feature, rails in halls an floors unobstructed, plus...
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.
Fairhaven's mission statement is to provide a comfortable lifestyle and exceptional care which enhances quality of life in a manner that glorifies God. Fairhaven is a faith-based, non-for-profit continuum of care, that offer maintenance free living through independent options and also...
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82 reviews
Clean and friendly with age appropriate activities. We picked this community because of the price and a very clean appearance like there landscaping mom likes to sit outside on a nice day as do other...
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.
Conveniently located on the outskirts of Rockford, close to I-90, Cherryvale Place offers all the amenities you need within minutes of this well-maintained, beautifully landscaped community. With a full-time licensed nurse available 24 hours a day to provide clinical oversight and coordination of...
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11 reviews
I have been very pleased with the Quartet Senior Living facility and staff. They are providing excellent care for my Mom. I rate them as a 5 on all of the categories with the caveat I cannot properly rate...
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.
Quartet Senior Living, located in the Glenbrook Ridge neighborhood of Bettendorf, offers a brand-new point of view to life life Your Way. Here, maintenance-free living, gracious services and inspiring spaces are merely the framework for a fulfilling experience shaped and colored by your...
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9.2
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9 reviews
The move in process was very smooth. The staff is wonderful. My parents feel very safe and secure. They say that the meals are good.
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.
The Fountains Senior Living Community is located in Bettendorf, Iowa. We strive to meet all the needs of our residents and to help them enjoy their golden years. Our beautiful community offers much more than just a house. We want to make our residents feel at home. We believe that the key to a...
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26 reviews
Dad entered hospice care within a couple of weeks of going to Morning Star. He died two months later. But Morning Star was exactly the right place for him, and his last months were enjoyable with new friends...
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.
Morning Star Village is the friendliest and only locally-owned Assisted Living community in the Rockford area. We offer a wide range of services to residents who are happy to call Morning Star Village home. Presence Life Connections manages our community and they have a long history of serving...
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17 reviews
Great people,went above n beyond for my brother,such a wonderful place of comfort n care,can't thank you enough for the kind n loving care you gave my brother.Many thanks to [names removed] and the rest of...
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.
Charter Senior Living Memory Care of Moline provides true person-directed care, taking the time to know and work with each resident as an individual and providing them with care that’s as unique as they are. In Assisted Living, our caring, compassionate staff, first-rate amenities, new community...
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13 reviews
Mom was happy there despite her dementia. The people were very loving and treated her well and she gained new friends. The food was excellent. They surroundings were beautiful and the apartment spacious. The...
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.
Why settle for the ordinary in senior living when Bickford offers so much more? Freshly crafted meals, a dedicated caregiver always within reach, and a world of exciting activities await your loved one. Our commitment? Making sure they’re able to embrace life to the fullest, every single day....
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10 reviews
My mom is always clean and well cared for. Many activities are not appropriate for individual with memory issues. Bingo is a regular activity and only a couple of residents can play without significant help....
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.
Anam Glen is the newest addition to the Anam Campus. We are a 16-bed memory care facility with a stimulating home-like environment designed to meet, in the most loving way possible, the specialized needs of all who are affected with a dementia, including Alzheimer's, Lewy Body, Parkinson's and...
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13 reviews
Housekeepers don't come as often as we thought. They offer a lot of activities, but mom doesn't really take part. It's great for her, she is comfortable but like I said she tends to stay to herself more than...
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.
Park Vista Retirement Living offers both assisted and independent living options in 1 and 2 bedroom apartments as well as spacious villas. nestled in 12 wooded acres, our residents enjoy a park-like setting that is inviting in all seasons. Tastefully decorated, our community is a...
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8.8
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7 reviews
Everyone knows her name. The meals are always delicious. And they have a wide variety. She hasn't found many that she wants to do, but the ones she has done she really enjoys. Based on the experience we have...
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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8.7
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8 reviews
I recently visited my sister and find her apartment very nice and the staff friendly. They recently have a new chef and she is interested in the residents opinion and found the food appealing. I find the...
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.
Oakley Courts is an assisted living community located in the city of Freeport, Illinois in the county of Stephenson. Oakley Courts is less than half a mile from two different full golf courses. For the many seniors that live in Oakley Courts that unsurprisingly enjoy the game of golf, the greens...
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8.6
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57 reviews
The only issues are that it is memory care and difficult to manage behaviors when contacted over what to do. The cost is high with no assistance from any government programs. The campus is fantastic and the...
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.
Welcome to Senior Star at Elmore Place! Elmore Place is an independent living, assisted living, and memory care community in Davenport, Iowa. Located south of 53rd street off and west of Elmore Avenue, excellent shopping, entertainment and other destinations are just a short shuttle drive...
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8.5
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16 reviews
Nurses are great they all pay great attention to the patients food service is great The cleaning crew is great the the group that helps with bathing and dressing and they all take care of them and very...
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.
Anam Care, which is part of the Anam Campus in Rockford, is designed to meet, in the most loving way possible, the specialized needs of all who are affected with a dementia, including Alzheimer's, Lewy Body, Parkinson's and Frontal-temporal dementias, memory loss and cognitive impairment. ...
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8.2
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9 reviews
There have been a few things that needed to be addressed, but The Grand Regency is receptive and responsive to concerns. I believe there's an adjustment period with any long term facility, where they need...
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.
The Apartments Designed to provide a secure and comfortable environment, the spacious studio apartments feel like home. Features include efficient kitchenettes with waist-height refrigerators/freezers and microwaves, full bathrooms, handicap accessible with individual showers. Furnishings are...
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8.0
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5 reviews
Need better communication to the caretaker aka Me when the resident refuses pills and anything in regard to their well-being. I wouldn’t find out until I showed up and that is one reason he went into the...
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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8.0
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12 reviews
My sister received amazing care at Heritage Woods of Moline. She was a little nervous about meeting new people and fitting in. On the day she moved in those feelings were gone. Everyone was so welcoming...
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.
The Heritage Woods of Moline assisted lifestyle community is located in beautiful Moline, IL. This area is known for its natural beauty and a never ending list of things to do. The Riverside Park houses a number of outdoor activities to participate in. There is a water park and walking trails...
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7.8
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30 reviews
The single most important matter for my mother has been this: Charter saved her life. Any other issues, such as the quality of the food or the activities, pales in comparison. In early [date removed], it...
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.
Charter Senior Living of Rockford, located in Rockford, Illinois provides truly person-directed care, taking the time to know and work with each resident as an individual and providing them with care that’s as unique as they are. In Assisted Living, our caring, compassionate staff, first-rate...
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7.5
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10 reviews
After hearing good reviews and taking a tour, we moved my mom into Heritage Woods in August 2023. I go to visit often and honestly can say each time I am there I am continually impressed with their facility....
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.
Heritage Woods of Freeport is an affordable assisted living community serving adults 65 or older, fully certified by the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Living. Situated in Stephenson County, Illinois about 25 miles west of Rockford, Heritage Woods is a lovely place to call home, and...
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7.5
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12 reviews
Transportation services, housekeeping, 2 meals a day, maintenance, exercise class, ambassador/concierge onsite security available 24 hours with emergency response system. Friendly staff and residents.
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.
Those looking for a quality care home for their senior should look no further than Garner Farms. This care home has a number of locations, including Iowa, Nebraska and Kansas. This care home offers both independent and assisted living. They offer several floor plans, and their comprehensive care...
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7.4
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15 reviews
The staff were awesome and very helpful. Sometimes it was difficult getting the aides to hand my mom the phone when I called. I felt like it was an “effort” to go down the hall and they said she was sleeping...
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.
Charter Senior Living of Moline provides truly person-directed care, taking the time to know and work with each resident as an individual and providing them with care that’s as unique as they are. In Assisted Living, our caring, compassionate staff, first-rate amenities, new community and...
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This facility was brighter and cleaner than the other places we visited. They offer quite a variety of activities. They do housekeeping once a week. Value for the money I rated lower because they raised...
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 Sterling is an assisted living community located in Sterling, IL. Situated along the north bank of the Rock River, Sterling is known for its scenic parks and fertile prairie soil. The city hosts a number of annual events, including the Mexican Fiesta Days, where participants...
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I like the fact that it is a smaller facility. Liberty Court feels homey and welcoming. So far the staff has been attentive, always know who I am coming to see. Dad tells me all the people are nice. We...
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.
Experience Award Winning Senior Living with 5-Star Resort Hospitality at the Areas Most Affordable Prices. Liberty Court of Dixon provides all these with a warm and personal touch. Be our guest at one of the Illinois finest Assisted Living communities and enjoy quality food, friends, and...
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Our mother has flourished under the care she has received at Avonlea. Mom has a lot of needs—loss of memory, breathing difficulties, broken hip—but has received patient and always loving care from the staff...
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.
Shepherd Premier Senior Living is a loving home for Alzheimer’s/Dementia Residents serving up to 20 people in a home-like setting. The living room, dining room, and kitchen are all open to each other, just like home, and the sounds of cooking and cleaning, and smells of supper in the oven and...
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5.7
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6 reviews
Staff is very friendly and welcoming. Communication upon move in could be improved a bit and they told us we would have a follow up care mtg after 1 month and that hasn't happened. BUT, my parents are happy...
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.
Addington Place of Clinton rolls out the red carpet to our residents and guests. We specialize in memory care and assisted living. We are conveniently located on the edge of town and within minutes of Medical Associates, grocery stores and restaurants. Addington Place of Clinton has walking paths...
Cost of assisted living in Sterling, IL
The average cost of senior living in Sterling is $4,257 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include New Bedford, IL with an average of $3,895 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Sterling, IL vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Sterling, IL vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Sterling vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Sterling, IL by room type
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Average cost of Assisted Living in Sterling over time
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What families are saying about assisted living in Sterling
Recent reviews for assisted living in Sterling
Anam Care of Rockford
5.0
The community is small, well staffed. They really understand of the needs of residents with memory issues. When I visit my loved one it is just like coming to nice homey living room.
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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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities
Compassionate and skilled caregivers. Reviews consistently mention the kindness and competence of caregivers across several communities, such as at WinnPrairie Assisted Living and Memory Care, where they balance care with dignity and respect. At Morning Star Village, caregivers go above and beyond to help residents recover from ...
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Welcoming and friendly staff. Several reviews highlight the friendliness of staff members at their communities, like Quartet Senior Living, where everyone is welcomed with open arms and residents often comment on the warm atmosphere.
Varied and engaging activities. Activities are a key feature in enhancing residents' daily life and social experiences, as mentioned in reviews for Senior Star at Elmore Place, where a wide range of activities are offered to keep residents engaged and active.
Excellent communication with families. Families appreciate clear and regular communication from staff at their communities, such as Heritage Woods of Sterling, where staff are described as compassionate and genuinely concerned about residents' well-being.
High-quality and nutritious meals. Quality food is a major factor in residents' overall satisfaction with their communities, with reviews for Avonlea Cottage of Sterling mentioning the delicious meals and dietary accommodations available.
Safe and clean living environments. Reviews consistently praise the cleanliness and safety of the communities, as seen in the Oakley Courts review, where residents feel at home in a clean and well-maintained environment.
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Sterling review score based on 135 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 135 reviews of 73 Sterling assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Sterling 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
Sterling review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Sterling 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 135 reviews of 73 Sterling assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Sterling 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.Sterling, IL averageNational average
Cleanliness
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Friendliness
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Staff
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Sterling assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Sterling assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Sterling, 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 Sterling 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 Sterling 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
49.3%
52.1%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
23.3%
33.3%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
98.6%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
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99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
63%
56.5%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
16.4%
29.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
98.6%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
45.2%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
46.6%
53.1%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Sterling 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 Sterling Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
53.4%
51%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
27.4%
32%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
46.6%
40.9%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
17.8%
13.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Sterling 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 Sterling partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
27.4%
26.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
21.9%
39.8%
No sugar
No sugar
17.8%
36.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
20.5%
35%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
6.8%
13.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Sterling 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 Sterling communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Sterling, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
16.4%
30.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
43.8%
41.7%
Room service
Room service
27.4%
35.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
13.7%
17.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Sterling 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 Sterling offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Sterling, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
47.9%
45.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
28.8%
30.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
24.7%
29.7%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
52.1%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
53.4%
48.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
58.9%
52.1%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
42.5%
40.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
26%
34.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
30.1%
37.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
49.3%
46%
Live performances
Live performances
52.1%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
16.4%
29.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
23.3%
24.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
49.3%
45.2%
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State regulations for assisted living in Sterling
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 Sterling protect seniors.
Frequently Asked Questions
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