At Prairie Living at Chautauqua, residents can enjoy competitive pricing that positions it favorably against both Williamson County and the broader state of Illinois. For instance, a studio apartment is available at $2,795, significantly lower than the county's average of $3,539 and the state's average of $4,028. Similarly, the one-bedroom option is priced at $3,275, which is more affordable than Williamson County's rate of $4,046 and remains within reach compared to Illinois' average of $3,527. The two-bedroom units also present an attractive opportunity at $4,225 - less than both Williamson County's $4,806 and slightly above Illinois' average of $4,208. Overall, Prairie Living at Chautauqua not only offers comfortable living spaces but does so at a cost-effective level that appeals to potential residents seeking affordability without sacrificing quality.
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Prairie Living at Chautauqua
Williamson County
Illinois
Studio
$2,795
$3,539
$4,028
1 Bedroom
$3,275
$4,046
$3,527
2 Bedrooms
$4,225
$4,806
$4,208
Overall Review of Prairie Living at Chautauqua
common29 reviews mention this
Caring, responsive staff stand out
Residents and families frequently describe staff as kind, helpful, and responsive to needs.
Across many reviews, families and visitors describe the staff as friendly and genuinely caring. Several also mention staff being responsive when coordinating care and helping residents with daily needs. A number of reviewers highlight cleanliness and professionalism alongside their impressions of how the team treats people day to day.
common8 reviews mention this
Dining and diet support
Meals get frequent praise, including support for specific diets.
Multiple reviews mention that the food is good, with some calling out the kitchen staff and overall meal quality. Several also describe that dietary preferences are taken seriously, including examples like sodium restriction and vegetarian needs. One reviewer notes there are no complaints about meals, reinforcing that food is a consistent point of satisfaction.
common9 reviews mention this
Activities keep residents engaged
Residents are described as staying busy with daily activities.
Reviews frequently mention that there are many activities and that residents have options for how they want to spend their time. Several describe an activity calendar and daily offerings, and others mention ways the community supports social engagement. One reviewer also says staff helped create a plan to get a loved one more active, connecting activities to day-to-day support.
common11 reviews mention this
Cleanliness is often praised
Many reviewers say the facility is clean and well maintained.
A common theme in the reviews is that the community looks clean and well kept, with multiple mentions of a clean facility and clean common spaces. Some reviews also connect cleanliness to staff practices and general upkeep. Even with isolated negative reports about sanitation, more reviewers describe cleanliness positively than negatively.
caveat2 reviews mention this
Sanitation complaints include roaches
Some reviews raise serious concerns about sanitation and roaches.
While many reviewers praise cleanliness, a smaller set of reviews describes the kitchen area as unsanitary and mentions roaches. These reports also include complaints about staff practices in that area. Because these are severe concerns, they stand out more than the general cleanliness praise.
common7 reviews mention this
Care with meds and personal help
Families describe hands-on help with care needs like bathing and medications.
Several reviews mention that nurses or staff help with personal care tasks such as baths and medication support. A few also describe care during transitions or illness, saying staff went above and beyond to bring a loved one back and keep them supported. Other reviewers summarize the experience as receiving the right level of care, reinforcing that daily support is a key part of what families liked.
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Nearby Places of Interest
Pharmacies
CVS Pharmacy (1 miles)
Clinic Pharmacy (1.2 miles)
Family Drug (1.2 miles)
Walgreens (1.2 miles)
Walgreens (2.5 miles)
Walgreens (5.3 miles)
Shawnee Healthcare Pharmacy (5.6 miles)
Physicians
Carbondale Hearing Center (1.1 miles)
Marion Eye Center & Optical (1.4 miles)
Southern Orthopedic Associates (1.5 miles)
Southern Illinois Orthopedic Center (1.5 miles)
Jackson Vision & Laser Centers (1.5 miles)
Chesi Cedar Court Clinic (1.5 miles)
Cedar Court Imaging (1.5 miles)
Theaters
AMC Theaters (1.3 miles)
AMC University Place 8 (3.7 miles)
Restaurants
Sunny Street Cafe (1.3 miles)
Lil (1.3 miles)
Burger King (1.5 miles)
Midland Inn (1.9 miles)
Quatro's Deep Pan Pizza (2 miles)
Reema's Indian Cuisine (2 miles)
PK's (2 miles)
Places of Worship
Gray Robt Rev (1.5 miles)
Rev Shawn Kumm Rev (1.9 miles)
First Presbyterian Church (2 miles)
University Christian (2 miles)
Bethel AME Church (2.3 miles)
New Life Community Outreach (2.5 miles)
Frontline Family Ministries (2.5 miles)
Parks
Evergreen Park (1.7 miles)
West Walnut Street Historic District (1.7 miles)
St Francis Animal Shelter (3.1 miles)
Kinkaid Lake Fish & Wildlife (5.6 miles)
Hospitals
Memorial Hospital of Carbondale Birthing Center (1.9 miles)
At Prairie Living at Chautauqua, residents can enjoy competitive pricing that positions it favorably against both Williamson County and the broader state of Illinois. For instance, a studio apartment is available at $2,795, significantly lower than the county's average of $3,539 and the state's average of $4,028. Similarly, the one-bedroom option is priced at $3,275, which is more affordable than Williamson County's rate of $4,046 and remains within reach compared to Illinois' average of $3,527. The two-bedroom units also present an attractive opportunity at $4,225 - less than both Williamson County's $4,806 and slightly above Illinois' average of $4,208. Overall, Prairie Living at Chautauqua not only offers comfortable living spaces but does so at a cost-effective level that appeals to potential residents seeking affordability without sacrificing quality.
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