Our comprehensive listings and authentic reviews in Sterling, IL below include 12 Assisted Living facilities with 16 reviews. On average in Sterling, residents and their loved ones rate Assisted Living options 4.9 out of 5 stars.
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"The apartments are clean with big bathrooms and walk-in showers. The staff was friendly and willing to answer all my questions. I recommend the community...."
"I went to Morningside of Sterling. It was a great place, a little too pricey for me at this point, but they had all kinds of activities. It was very well kept. The apartment that I saw was a studio deluxe, and it was roomy enough. They had bingo goin..."
"Avonlea Cottage of Sterling is small, but very good, and my mom is very happy there. The place is very clean and very nice inside and outside. I really like the people who are running it. The food is very good and my mom has no complaints whatsoever...."
"While staff and residents were kind and capable, facilities and amenities were stretched thin. At one point it was found that my great aunt had fallen out of bed in the night and stayed there until morning. While I understand that such accidents happ..."
"We have visited numerous assisted living arrangements and we have nothing but great things to say about the staff and facility. It has been a blessing to our family.
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"This facility is the best by far, they are five star and they make every effort to accommodate and take care of their residents, it is clean, no smells and it is a homey atmosphere, good food, great staff.
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"I did a tour of Windsor Manor - Morrison. I like it because it's close to me right now. I'm driving to visit my husband every day. With this coming winter -- I have a breathing issue, and it's been hard with this heat. It is less than a mile from my ..."
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The Cost of Assisted Living in Sterling, IL and Nearby Cities
Clinton
$5,091
Princeton
$4,950
Sterling
$4,050
US
$4,000
Morrison
$3,970
Freeport
$3,516
Paying for Assisted Living in Sterling
Assisted Living costs in Sterling start around $4,050 per month on average,
while the nationwide average cost of
assisted living is $4,000 per month, according to the latest figures from Genworth’s Cost of Care Survey.
It’s important to note that assisted living rates in Sterling and the surrounding suburbs can vary widely based on factors such
as location, the level of care needed, apartment size and the types of amenities offered at each community.
Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Sterling
Illinois has nine waiver programs for various community and home-based services, including assisted living. These programs are tailored for individuals with a variety of specific needs.
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.
Free Assisted Living Resources in Sterling
Sterling and the surrounding area are home to numerous government agencies and non-profit organizations offering help for seniors searching for or currently residing in an assisted living community. These organizations can also provide assistance in a number of other eldercare services such as geriatric care management, elder law advice, estate planning, finding home care and health and wellness programs.
To see a list of free assisted living resources in Sterling, please visit our Assisted Living in Illinois page.
Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Sterling
Sterling-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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Deborah
5.0
I visited this facility
Review of Morningside of Sterling
I went to Morningside of Sterling. It was a great place, a little too pricey for me at this point, but they had all kinds of activities. It was very well kept. The apartment that I saw was a studio...
Provider response
Thank you, Deborah, for your thoughtful review! We're glad you enjoyed your visit to Morningside of Sterling and appreciated our well-kept community, activities, and spacious apartments. Your...
The apartments are clean with big bathrooms and walk-in showers. The staff was friendly and willing to answer all my questions. I recommend the community.