Best Senior Living in Springfield, Illinois

Best-rated senior living in Springfield

Ranked by family rating, weighted by how many families have reviewed each one. No community pays to appear here.

1. 1

   Brenden GardensVerified

   4.8 (45 reviews)· Independent Living

   Families describe Brenden Gardens as warm and well-run, with staff who build personal relationships and residents enjoying good food and daily activities.

2. 2

   Timberlake Supportive Living

   4.9 (16 reviews)· Assisted Living

   Timberlake Supportive Living earns praise for friendly, attentive staff and a warm, homelike atmosphere, though one review notes staffing and food concerns.

3. 3

   Mill Creek Alzheimer’s Special Care Center

   4.9 (15 reviews)· Assisted Living, Memory Care

   Mill Creek is a warm, attentive memory care community with clean facilities, engaging activities, and caregivers who communicate regularly with families.

4. 4

   Seasons Under the Oaks

   5 (11 reviews)· Independent Living

   Seasons Under the Oaks is a well-kept, welcoming independent living community with caring, family-like management and an active resident lifestyle.

5. 5

   Centennial Pointe Senior Living

   5 (9 reviews)· Assisted Living

   Centennial Pointe Senior Living holds a 5 out of 5 rating from 9 Google reviews, though no detailed review text or amenities are available.

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   Avenues at Springfield

   5 (8 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 65 units

   Avenues at Springfield is a clean, well-run skilled nursing community with attentive staff and proactive updates to out-of-state family members.

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   Springfield Supportive Living

   4.9 (10 reviews)· Assisted Living, Independent Living

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   Cedarhurst Senior Living of Springfield

   4.6 (66 reviews)· Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care

   Cedarhurst Senior Living of Springfield is described as warm and activity-filled with caring staff, though some serious complaints about care lapses stand out.

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   Seasons Pine Creek

   5 (7 reviews)· Independent Living

   Seasons Pine Creek holds a perfect 5 out of 5 rating from 7 reviews, though no written feedback or amenity details are available.

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    Trustwell Living of Springfield

    4.5 (63 reviews)· Assisted Living, Independent Living

    Trustwell Living of Springfield receives enthusiastic praise for warm, responsive staff, though some detailed reviews describe serious lapses in medication and staffing.

What families say about senior living in Springfield

Counted across the review summaries of 24 Springfield communities: the share whose families mention each theme.

Families most often mention caring, attentive staff, noted in 79% of 24 communities, along with building and grounds in 54% and cleanliness in 38%. Medical and nursing care comes up in 38% and food and dining in 33%. On the concern side, cost and billing appears in 54%, staff attitude and communication with families each in 46%, and staffing levels and turnover in 33%.

How families pay for senior living in Illinois

Most families in Illinois start by looking at what they already have: savings, retirement income, and often the proceeds from selling a home. Private funds cover the bulk of assisted living, memory care, and independent living costs in the state, at least at first. Long-term care insurance, if a parent or spouse purchased a policy years ago, can offset some of the monthly cost, though the details of what it pays and for how long vary by policy. Veterans and surviving spouses may qualify for VA Aid and Attendance, a benefit that helps with the cost of care for those who meet the service and income requirements. It's worth checking early, since the application process can take time.

The full picture for the state: Senior Living in Illinois.