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The Glenwood Assisted Living of Effingham

101 E. Rickelman Avenue, Effingham, IL

Assisted LivingIndependent LivingMemory Care

4.510 reviewsRead reviews

About the community

About The Glenwood Assisted Living of Effingham

At The Glenwood, we believe in providing a warm and compassionate home for seniors, where their well-being, comfort, and happiness are our top priorities. Nestled in the picturesque surroundings of Effingham, our assisted living community offers a perfect blend of modern amenities and a supportive environment that allows residents to maintain their independence while receiving the personalized care they deserve. With…

Published floor plans

Studio

Assisted Living · 0 bedroom

Published starting price

$4,225/month

Care fees not included

Checked August 16, 2026
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1 Bedroom

Assisted Living · 1 bedroom

Published starting price

$4,700/month

Care fees not included

Checked August 16, 2026
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2 Bedrooms

Assisted Living · 2 bedroom

Published starting price

$5,700/month

Care fees not included

Checked August 16, 2026
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Tracked published prices

Price history by floor plan

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Studio$4,225 observed · tracking future changes
$4,225Aug 16, 2026

One source-published starting price observed so far. No price change has been observed yet.

Family and resident feedback

4.5 out of 5 from 10 reviews

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★★★★★

Positive

Awesome!!

They are a great team!! We love the staff??. They treat Mom like one of their own. She really enjoys the entrees and desserts. The cooks are excellent in trying different recipes. They always encouraging in her therapy with her family walking the hallways.

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Cleanliness
5.0 / 5
Friendliness
5.0 / 5
Value for Cost
5.0 / 5
Care Services
5.0 / 5
Activities
5.0 / 5
Staff
5.0 / 5
Meals & Dining
5.0 / 5
Jennifer LJune 10, 2026

★★★★★

Critical

Do not recommend

I would tell others looking to ask about what the staff covers in helping the residents, and about the nurse! The cleaning of the residence needs to be looked over. And spiders and bugs?! There's so much they need to know should ask a lot of questions! I would not recommend The Glenwood based off of our personal experience.

AnonymousMarch 26, 2026

★★★★

Positive

The staff is polite and has good knowledge of activities, menu and other amenities offered. This home has a nice dinning room, with a menu posted daily. The building design does not flow with each hallway being a dead end, which could be confusing. The court yard has an open concept, not enclosed. An enclosed courtyard gives a more cozy atmosphere. As for an Assisted Living dwelling, the atmosphere smells more like a Nursing Home. Even though this Assisted Living is much closer to my home, I declined renting an ap

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Cleanliness
3.0 / 5
Friendliness
5.0 / 5
Value for Cost
2.0 / 5
Staff
5.0 / 5
Lenora DMarch 18, 2026

★★★★

Positive

Review for The Glenwood Assisted Living of Effingham

Glenwood assisted living has excellent caring staff who go above and beyond to care for my mother. We like the one on one care she receives.

AnonymousAugust 18, 2025

★★★★

Positive

The Glenwood Assisted Living of Effingham

I believe this assisted living facility is one to rate in the area of Effingham. It is a place to be assured that your family will be safe and taken care of.

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Cleanliness
4.0 / 5
Friendliness
5.0 / 5
Value for Cost
5.0 / 5
Care Services
5.0 / 5
Activities
4.0 / 5
Staff
5.0 / 5
Meals & Dining
4.0 / 5
AnonymousAugust 12, 2025

★★★★★

Positive

Exceptional Care

The Glenwood has provided exceptional care for my mother. Who has lived there for the past year. The staff are all caring and respectful of the residents. They put a effort into providing daily varied and interesting activities. There is a hair salon onsite medical providers come on making care of parents easier. My mother love living here.

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Cleanliness
5.0 / 5
Friendliness
5.0 / 5
Value for Cost
5.0 / 5
Care Services
5.0 / 5
Activities
5.0 / 5
Staff
5.0 / 5
Meals & Dining
5.0 / 5
Susan POctober 21, 2024

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What we know from public sources

Care options
Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Public price status
Published starting price available
Last source check
August 16, 2026

Source-published features

Amenities and services

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Meals & dining

  • Meals Provided

Health & wellness

  • Staffing & Ancillary Services
  • Diabetic Care
  • Incontinence Care
  • Medication Management
  • Non-Ambulatory Care

Services & convenience

  • Complimentary Transportation
  • Resident Parking Available
  • Property Convenient to Public Transit
  • Cats Allowed
  • Dogs Allowed
  • Beautician

Activities & engagement

  • Devotional Activities Offsite
  • BBQs or Picnics
  • Birthday Parties
  • Activities On-site
  • Trivia Games
  • Day Trips and Outings
  • Stretching Classes
  • Happy Hour
  • Art Classes
  • Wii Bowling
  • Live Musical Performances
  • Live Dance or Theater Performances
  • Devotional Activities On-Site
  • Dances
  • Holiday Parties

Outdoor spaces

  • Indoor Common Areas

Apartment & room features

  • Wheelchair Accessible Showers
  • Bath Tubs

Official oversight

Inspection and quality records

Inspection coverage has not yet been completed for this community. “Not covered” is not the same as “no violations found.”

Coverage last checked August 16, 2026.

Questions to confirm with the community

Additional care fees
Not publicly disclosed
Move-in fee
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Exact unit availability
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