Decatur Primrose in Decatur, IL

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  • Interior

    A view from a kitchenette through an open doorway into a warmly lit living room with a lamp and chair.
  • Outdoors

    A modern building with a parking lot in front, surrounded by landscaped grounds.
  • Decor

    A cozy bedroom with floral bedding and a warm lamp by the window.
  • Living Room

    A cozy living room with a patterned sofa, decorative wall art, and a wooden coffee table.
  • Building

    A residential building with a well-maintained driveway and landscaped entrance
  • Architecture

    A well-maintained building entrance with a covered driveway and landscaped surroundings.
  • Bedroom

    Cozy bedroom with a neatly made bed, decorative pillows, and soft lighting.
  • Windows

    A cozy game room with a television and sports equipment.
  • Dining

    A cozy restaurant interior with tables, chairs, and decorative plants.
  • Kitchen

    A cozy kitchen with wooden cabinets, a counter, and two chairs.
  • Lighting

    A compact barber shop interior featuring a styling chair, mirror, wooden cabinets, and a sink.
  • Seating Area

    A cozy room with a patterned carpet, wooden door, and seating area.
  • Fireplace

    Cozy living room with a floral couch, fireplace, and bookshelves.
  • Television

    A cozy game room featuring a billiards table, a television mounted on the wall, and warm lighting with a green pool table lamp.

Decatur Primrose in Decatur, IL

Decatur Primrose is an assisted living community in Decatur, IL.

Information last verified:

1145 West Arbor Drive, Decatur, IL 62526

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

4.8 from 28 reviews
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Decatur Primrose Costs & Pricing

Decatur Primrose offers competitive pricing in comparison to both Macon County and the broader state of Illinois. For a one-bedroom unit, residents at Decatur Primrose can expect to pay $2,295 monthly, which is significantly lower than the county average of $2,823 and the state average of $3,527. Similarly, for two-bedroom accommodations, the cost at Decatur Primrose stands at $2,595, again presenting a more affordable option compared to Macon County's $3,649 and Illinois' overall average of $4,208. This positioning not only reflects Decatur Primrose's commitment to providing quality housing but also highlights its advantage in offering value without compromising on comfort or amenities.

Floor plansDecatur PrimroseMacon CountyIllinois
1 Bedroom$2,295$2,823$3,527
2 Bedrooms$2,595$3,649$4,208

Overall Review of Decatur Primrose

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Staff kindness and responsiveness

Residents and families consistently describe staff as caring and responsive.

Across reviews, families describe staff members who feel warm, respectful, and genuinely invested in residents. Several reviewers specifically mention regular communication with family members and patience during difficult periods, including pandemic-related restrictions. Even when one reviewer raised a complaint about leadership customer service, other visits and day-to-day experiences were described as positive and attentive.

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Activities keep people engaged

The community emphasizes activities that keep residents socially engaged.

Many reviews point to structured activity scheduling and ongoing opportunities for social connection, both on-site and through planned outings. Residents are described as choosing activity schedules for themselves, and families mention seeing benefits in mood and engagement. Reviewers also describe faith and group events, plus seasonal touches and entertainment that add variety to the week.

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Food is a frequent bright spot

Dining stands out, with multiple reviewers praising the meals.

Several families say residents really enjoy the food, including restaurant-style meals and well-planned meal variety. A few reviewers also mention desserts that fit dietary needs. Others note that dining experiences contribute to a more home-like feel than they expected from assisted living.

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A care continuum when needs change

Reviews describe a care path that supports transitions as needs grow.

Reviewers mention having more than one level of support available, including a move from independent living to assisted living when daily needs changed. One reviewer describes assistance tied to medication and respiratory support during asthma-related episodes, while another highlights how routines were adjusted for dementia-related concerns. At the same time, one family wished the community offered additional specialized care if nursing or memory care needs arise in the future.

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Features

Housing

  • 68 resident community capacity 68 resident community capacity
  • 1-bedroom apartments 1-bedroom apartments
  • 2-bedroom apartments 2-bedroom apartments
  • Condos / townhomes Condos / townhomes

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Independent Living Independent Living
  • Respite Care Respite Care
  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Pets

  • Cats allowed Cats allowed
  • Dogs allowed Dogs allowed

Amenities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beautician on-site Beautician on-site
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Devotional services off-site Devotional services off-site
  • Devotional services on-site Devotional services on-site
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Full kitchen Full kitchen
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Guasts at mealtime Guasts at mealtime
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Indoor common areas Indoor common areas
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Laundry Laundry
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor common areas Outdoor common areas
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Resident parking Resident parking
  • Respite or short term stays offered Respite or short term stays offered
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Swimming pool Swimming pool
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wheelchair accessible showers Wheelchair accessible showers
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation & parking Transportation & parking
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Ambulatory care Ambulatory care
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Diabetic care Diabetic care
  • Incontinence care Incontinence care
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meals provided Meals provided
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Vegetarian Vegetarian

Activities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Devotional activities offsite Devotional activities offsite
  • Devotional activities on-site Devotional activities on-site
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Religious services Religious services
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Languages Spoken

  • English English

Nearby Places of Interest

Places of Worship

  • Riverside Baptist Church (0.8 miles)
  • First Christian Church (1.6 miles)
  • Forsyth Baptist Church (2.2 miles)
  • St John's Lutheran Church (2.3 miles)
  • Temple Baptist Church (2.4 miles)
  • HeartFlow Youth Ministry (2.4 miles)
  • St Thomas Church (2.8 miles)

Restaurants

  • Burger King (1.1 miles)
  • El Rodeo (1.2 miles)
  • Panda Express (1.2 miles)
  • Burrito Express (1.2 miles)
  • Tacos & Tequila El Cor (1.2 miles)
  • Cracker Barrel (1.3 miles)
  • Applebee's (1.4 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (1.2 miles)
  • Pharmacy (1.3 miles)
  • Sav-Mor Pharmacy (1.4 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.1 miles)
  • Walgreens (3.4 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (4 miles)

Cafes

  • Panera Bread (1.2 miles)
  • Peet's Coffee and Tea (2.1 miles)
  • Marquis Beverage (3.9 miles)

Physicians

  • Priority Health Family Medicine (1.3 miles)
  • Cornerstone Family Medical Center (1.3 miles)
  • Bard Optical - Forsyth (1.3 miles)
  • All About Eyes - Forsyth (1.4 miles)
  • Lockhart Dennis L MD (1.5 miles)
  • Memorial Imaging Center (1.6 miles)
  • William B. Franklin, MD (1.6 miles)

Transportation

  • U-Haul Moving & Storage (2.3 miles)
  • Train (3.2 miles)
  • D R Roberts Photography (3.5 miles)
  • Canadian National Railroad (3.7 miles)
  • U-Haul Neighborhood Dealer (3.9 miles)

Hospitals

  • Davita Healthcare Partners (2.4 miles)
  • Prime Time (2.6 miles)
  • DMH Find-A-Doctor (2.6 miles)
  • Matthews Beverly PsyD (2.7 miles)
  • Heartland Health Care Center-Decatur (2.8 miles)

Parks

  • Monroe Park (2.8 miles)

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