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Assisted Living Communities in Marion, Illinois

Marion serves as the seat of Williamson County and sits within the Marion-Herrin Micropolitan Area, where 20 assisted living communities provide residential services and custodial care for...

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MissBetty

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of Sunshine Gardens Assisted Living and Memory Care

This facility needs to be shut down! My family member was treated horrible during a very sad time. The management is very poor. The food is laughable. Most time the meat in unidentifiable. The...

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TIRED

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of Sunshine Gardens Assisted Living and Memory Care

Get contract first day. Per doctors suggestion put my parents in nursing home. Moved them out in July 2024, was told about 90 day notice. Told them if I had gotten a contract I would have known...

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Cynthia

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of Sunshine Gardens Assisted Living and Memory Care

My parents are in Sunshine Gardens Assisted Living and Memory Care. They were in another facility, but they were raising their rate. They decided that they needed to find a place within their...

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The Cost of Assisted Living in Marion, IL and Nearby Cities

Based on the 2024 Genworth Cost of Care Survey, seniors budget around $5,666 per month for assisted living in Marion. This rate exceeds the state median by about $440 and the national norm by roughly $300, and it surpasses costs in nearby communities. For example, rates in Bloomington and Springfield come in near $4,800 and $4,611, respectively.

 

Marion

$5,666

Illinois

$5,225

The United States

$5,350

Bloomington

$4,800

Peoria

$5,012

Springfield

$4,611

Decatur

$5,198

Paying for Assisted Living in Marion, IL

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Marion

Eligible senior residents of Marion, Illinois will find a number of state and federal assistance programs to help them with the cost of assisted living. These include Choices for Carethe Illinois Supportive Living Program and Supplemental Security Income Category G.

Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Illinois page.

More Ways to Pay for Assisted Living

While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for assisted living, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance assisted living costs include:

  • Veterans Benefits
  • Life Insurance Policy
  • Long-Term Care Insurance
  • Reverse Mortgage

For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Illinois page.

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Living in Marion, IL

Assisted living residents in the Marion region anticipate spending around $5,666 per month. This rate offers several hundred dollars in savings over the cost of nursing home care, which comes to around $6,388 for 24-hour medical care and monitoring in shared units.

Assisted Living Facility

$5,666

Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)

$6,388

Note: Since data for Marion is unavailable, we used data for the nearest city, Carbondale, instead.

 

Free Assisted Living Resources in Marion

Seniors in the Marion region can access information, referrals and guidance from numerous local nonprofit organizations and programs. Through the following resources, older adults can get one-on-one assistance from specialists who help them determine the best options for their needs and identify ways to pay for assisted living.    

ResourceContactService
Marion Senior Citizens Center(618) 997-9019Marion Senior Citizens Center is open to those aged 60 and over and has a diverse range of classes and activities for older adults in the Marion region. It hosts weekly line dancing, a kitchen band, games and beginners crocheting and quilting classes. The center also has Medicare Lunch & Learn activities, seasonal farmers' markets and services via the Williamson County Programs on Aging.
Egyptian Area Agency on Aging, Inc.(618) 985-8311 (888) 895-3306Egyptian Area Agency on Aging is a local nonprofit organization that administers numerous programs and services to older adults. Through this agency, seniors can get services to supplement what they receive from their assisted living facilities, including health insurance options counseling, long-term care ombudsman services, nonemergency medical transportation and nutrition counseling. To help older adults locate services in the community, the center publishes the Aging and Disability Resource Guide and has information specialists that provide advice and referrals.
Veterans Service Office(618) 997-3309The local Veterans Service Office helps veterans obtain local, state and federal benefits and apply for programs that may help cover assisted living services. The office has trained professionals who connect qualifying individuals with tax breaks, health insurance, counseling, transportation and veteran license plates. The office can also help individuals apply for pension programs and Aid and Attendance, which pay monthly benefits that can be used at the beneficiary’s discretion toward living expenses, including assisted living.
Land of Lincoln Legal Aid(877) 342-7891Land of Lincoln Legal Aid is a nonprofit organization that provides civil legal services to those aged 60 and over in the Marion region. Through this organization, seniors get one-on-one help with resolving problems with public benefits and assisted living facilities. Its legal professionals can help seniors determine whether they qualify for benefits such as Supplemental Security Income and Medicaid. It can also help seniors understand assisted living facility contracts and address issues related to quality of care.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Marion

Marion-area assisted living communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all assisted living communities in Illinois are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Illinois page for more information about these laws.

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