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Assisted Living Communities in Marion, IL
Marion serves as the seat of Williamson County and sits within the Marion-Herrin Micropolitan Area, where assisted living communities provide residential services and custodial care for seniors. As of 2024, these facilities charge a baseline monthly rate of around $5,666, exceeding the state and national medians.
By reading through the 109 reviews reviews in our directory, you can get a detailed look at the amenities and quality of services local assisted living communities provide. Based on these testimonials, we find an overall satisfaction score of 4.1 out of 5 stars stars.
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MissBetty
1.0
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
3.0
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
5.0
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 Care, the 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.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Marion Senior Citizens Center | (618) 997-9019 | Marion 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) 895-3306 | Egyptian 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) 997-3309 | The 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) 342-7891 | Land 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.
