Avenues at Springfield
Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care & Skilled Nursing · Springfield, IL

Avenues at Springfield

Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care & Skilled Nursing · Springfield, IL

Overview of Avenues at Springfield

Welcome to Avenues at Springfield, an assisted living community situated in Springfield, Illinois. This nursing home facility takes pride in providing an exceptionally high standard of care, ensuring that residents feel right at home in a compassionate environment. Combining the advantages of a major healthcare operation with a person-centered care approach, Avenues at Springfield strives to create a distinct nurturing atmosphere.

Avenues at Springfield is renowned for its unwavering commitment to delivering care without compromise, placing the well-being and happiness of residents at the forefront. Their team of nurses and CNA’s go above and beyond to provide senior residents with the utmost care, forming close relationships with each individual and attending to their every need. Families and seniors alike can experience a warm and caring community where their loved ones can thrive with the support they deserve.

Walk Score
Walk Score: 42 / 100 Rank #403 / 634Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 403rd out of 634 homes in Illinois for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Illinois facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Illinois that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

Staffing & Medical

1 service
24-Hour Staffing

Amenities & Lifestyle

Library
Outings
Music Program
Cookouts
Darts
Dress Up Day
Coffee Hour
Specific ProgramsOnsite and tele psychiatric services, Psychotherapy, Addiction specialists, Schizophrenia, Bipolar disorder
Operating Hours24/7 admissions

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What does this home offer?

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No pets allowed

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Housing Options: Private Rooms

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Building Type: Single-story

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Assisted Living in Illinois

Avenues at Springfield is located in Springfield, Illinois.
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Community Care Program

Illinois CCP

Age 60+
General Illinois resident, at risk of nursing home placement.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,215/month individual
Asset Limits $17,500 individual, excludes home, car
IL

High demand in urban areas; waitlists possible.

Benefits
In-home care (3-5 hours/day) Adult day services ($65/day) Emergency home response systems ($30/month)

Illinois Respite Program

IL Respite (via NFCSP)

Age Caregiver of someone 60+ (or with dementia)
General Illinois resident.
Income Limits No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
Asset Limits Not applicable.
IL

Limited slots; urban/rural balance.

Benefits
In-home respite (4-6 hours/day) Adult day care (~$65/day) Short-term facility care (up to 5 days)

Supportive Living Program (SLP)

Illinois Medicaid Supportive Living Program

Age 65+ or 22-64 with disability
General Illinois resident, Medicaid-eligible, needs moderate assistance (not nursing home-level).
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual); QIT allowed.
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple) (excludes home, car).
IL

~200 SLP sites statewide; room/board not covered.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day, e.g., bathing, mobility) Meals Housekeeping Medication management Respite (~240 hours/year)

Persons Who Are Elderly Waiver

Illinois Medicaid Elderly Waiver

Age 65+
General Illinois resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
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Part of HealthChoice Illinois; consumer-directed options available.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day, e.g., dressing, eating) Homemaker Adult day care (~$60/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Home mods ($1,000 avg.)

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Illinois Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General Illinois resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
IL

Three tiers; no waitlist.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

Optional State Supplementation (OSS)

Illinois Optional State Supplementation

Age 65+ or disabled
General Illinois resident, in approved facility, SSI recipient or low-income.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,004/month including SSI
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
IL

~$50-$500/month based on facility type.

Benefits
Cash (~$50-$500/month) for room/board in personal care homes or SLFs

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Illinois VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General Illinois resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth limit
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High veteran demand in urban/rural areas.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living)

Frequently Asked Questions about Avenues at Springfield

What neighborhood is Avenues at Springfield in?

Avenues at Springfield is in the Mather and Wells neighborhood of Springfield.

Is Avenues at Springfield in a walkable area?

Avenues at Springfield has a walk score of 42. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

Are pets allowed at Avenues at Springfield?

No, Avenues at Springfield has a no-pet policy.

Are there photos of Avenues at Springfield?

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What is the address of Avenues at Springfield?

Avenues at Springfield is located at 525 South Martin Luther King Drive, Springfield, IL 62703.

What is the phone number of Avenues at Springfield?

(217) 789-1680 will put you in contact with the team at Avenues at Springfield.

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