The Glenwood Assisted Living of Effingham, located in Effingham, IL, provides supportive and personalized care primarily in the assisted living category. The facility is dedicated to enhancing residents' quality of life by offering a variety of care services tailored to individual needs. The community is designed to promote independence while ensuring safety and comfort, with a focus on facilitating a supportive environment for all residents.

The Glenwood Assisted Living provides a comprehensive range of care and medical support services. Residents have access to professional nurses who play a pivotal role in managing health care needs, including specialized support for diabetes care. Medication management is a key service, ensuring that residents maintain their medical regimens effectively. The facility also addresses mobility and transferring needs, offering assistance to those who require help with moving around. Incontinence care is available, supporting residents with dignity and respect. For those who need help with daily activities, services like ambulatory care and showering or bathing assistance are provided. On-site amenities include a barber/beauty salon for grooming and personal care. Additional services, such as regular laundry and dry cleaning, ensure that residents’ personal items are well taken care of.

Transportation services at The Glenwood Assisted Living of Effingham include complimentary transportation for both medical and non-medical purposes. This service helps residents attend medical appointments and participate in community events or personal outings, enhancing their independence and connectivity to the wider community.

Residents and their families appreciate the quality of care provided by the attentive and respectful staff. Communication within the facility is smooth, allowing for effective exchanges of information. While the environment and amenities are noted for their calming aesthetics, occasional logistical issues, such as disruptions in cable service during storms and lapsing activity schedules, have been reported. Efforts to improve the dining experience are ongoing, with some concerns about food quality being addressed alongside customizing meals based on feedback. Despite these challenges, the facility is recommended by families for its good dining arrangements and the provision of personal assistive devices, such as wristbands for assistance calls. The overall commitment to addressing areas needing improvement contributes to a reassuring and supportive community for its residents.

Costs at this community start at $3,725 and range up to $6,000. The average price in the community is $4,862, which is more than the average price in the area of $3,780. The cost of assisted living in this area is essentially the same as the cost throughout the state. If the resident needs other services, additional services may increase the monthly cost.