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Fair Havens Christian Village in Decatur, IL

Fair Havens Christian Village is a nursing home community in Decatur, IL.

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Fair Havens Christian Village in Decatur, IL

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1790 South Fairview Avenue, Decatur, IL 62521

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3.2 from 45 reviews
5 stars
22
4 stars
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3 stars
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1 stars
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Fair Havens Christian Village Costs & Pricing

Fair Havens Christian Village offers competitive pricing for its accommodations compared to both Macon County and the broader state of Illinois. For instance, a studio at Fair Havens is priced at $1,984, significantly lower than the county average of $3,036 and even more so compared to the state average of $4,028. Similarly, the one-bedroom unit at Fair Havens costs $2,609, which is slightly more than the county's figure of $2,823 but still considerably below the state's average of $3,527. The two-bedroom option at Fair Havens is priced at $3,299; while this is higher than the county's price of $3,649, it remains more affordable than the state's typical cost of $4,208. Overall, residents can expect fair and reasonable monthly rates that provide quality living arrangements without straining their budgets excessively.

Floor plansFair Havens Christian VillageMacon CountyIllinois
Studio$1,984$3,036$4,028
1 Bedroom$2,609$2,823$3,527
2 Bedrooms$3,299$3,649$4,208

Overall Review of Fair Havens Christian Village

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Admissions and transition support stands out

Residents and families describe especially helpful admissions support during the nursing-home transition.

Multiple reviewers focus on how admissions staff explained what to expect and helped manage a difficult move into skilled nursing. Several families also describe staff guiding them through questions and next steps, including paperwork support for long-term care planning. A few comments also highlight how staff members followed up afterward when concerns came up.

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Rehab and therapy feel hands-on

Reviews repeatedly mention therapy that is active, structured, and aimed at getting residents back home.

A large share of reviewers describe rehabilitation therapy as a key part of the stay, including physical therapy and restorative programming. Several comments say their loved ones were involved in activities soon after arrival, and that therapists and therapy departments helped keep residents engaged. One reviewer notes trouble getting physical therapy during a late period, which is a clear counterpoint to the many positive therapy stories.

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Food is often praised, diet-focused too

Food and dietary support are mentioned positively by families and residents.

Some reviewers describe the meals as flavorful and satisfying, and others mention that the dietary team caters to residents’ needs. In addition to general food impressions, the reviews also reflect attention to diet-related requirements. Not every food comment is positive, but the recurring theme among the more detailed reviews is that meals are taken seriously.

caveat 7 reviews mention this

Cleanliness concerns come up often

Some reviewers report serious cleanliness and odor problems during visits or stays.

Several negative reviews describe persistent bad odors (including urine) and rooms or restrooms that did not seem properly cleaned. A few comments also tie these issues to lapses in basic care, like residents being left without needed items or assistance. While one reviewer says the facility was clean and smelled good, the overall cleanliness feedback includes enough strong complaints that it stands out as a risk factor for families to consider.

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Features

Housing

  • 154 resident community capacity 154 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • 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
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • 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
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Places of Worship

  • Fair Havens Christian Home (0 miles)
  • Church Of The Living God (1.3 miles)
  • Salem Baptist Church (1.6 miles)
  • Church of the Living God (1.7 miles)
  • House of Miracles (1.9 miles)
  • St James Catholic Church (1.9 miles)
  • St John Baptist Church (2.3 miles)

Restaurants

  • Friendly Bar & Package (0.6 miles)
  • Guadalajara Mexican Restaurant (0.9 miles)
  • Tuscany Steak and Pasta House (1.3 miles)
  • N J's Place (1.4 miles)
  • R Bar & Grille (1.7 miles)
  • Decatur Brew Works (1.7 miles)
  • McDonald's (1.7 miles)

Physicians

  • South Shores Medical Center (0.6 miles)
  • Bard Optical - Decatur (0.8 miles)
  • Millikin Clinic (1.3 miles)
  • Wellness Center - Millikin University (1.3 miles)
  • DMH Express Care (2 miles)
  • Heritage Behavioral Health Center (2 miles)
  • St Mary's Family Medicine (2.3 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Illini Pharmacy Services (0.6 miles)
  • Walgreens (0.9 miles)
  • Dale's Southlake Pharmacy (0.9 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.7 miles)
  • Genoa Healthcare (1.7 miles)
  • Bright Morning Star (1.9 miles)
  • Meda Pharmaceuticals (2.2 miles)

Parks

  • Fairview Park (1.7 miles)
  • Central Park (1.9 miles)
  • Rock Springs Center (2.1 miles)
  • Monroe Park (3 miles)

Cafes

  • Marquis Beverage (1.8 miles)

Transportation

  • Decatur Public Transit Center (1.9 miles)
  • U-Haul Neighborhood Dealer (2.2 miles)
  • WABIC Junction (2.4 miles)
  • D R Roberts Photography (2.4 miles)
  • Canadian National Railroad (2.8 miles)
  • Train (2.9 miles)
  • U-Haul Neighborhood Dealer (3.2 miles)

Hospitals

  • Prairie Heart Institute at HSHS St. Mary's Hospital (2.3 miles)
  • Heartland Health Care Center-Decatur (3 miles)
  • Matthews Beverly PsyD (3.2 miles)
  • DMH Find-A-Doctor (3.2 miles)
  • Prime Time (3.3 miles)
  • Davita Healthcare Partners (3.4 miles)

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