Prairie Winds of Urbana
Prairie Winds of Urbana
Overview of Prairie Winds of Urbana
Managed by administrator Tim Boisseau, Prairie Winds of Urbana is an assisted living community in Urbana, Illinois, located at 1905 South Prairie Winds Drive. The community occupies a two-story building. It has been serving the area for 20 years, giving it a long-established presence in the local senior living community.
Residents can choose from studio and one-bedroom apartments ranging from about 425 to 508 square feet. Pets are welcome, allowing residents to keep a companion animal after moving in. Transportation services are also available. Residents can attend appointments, run errands, and enjoy outings without depending entirely on family members.
Fitness and recreation programs are part of daily life, giving residents opportunities to stay active and engaged. The area has a Walk Score of 46, which is somewhat walkable. A few nearby errands can be completed on foot, but most trips require a car or the community’s transportation service.
Families considering Prairie Winds of Urbana can ask about the daily activities schedule and current apartment availability during a tour because both studio and one-bedroom floor plans are available.
20 years in operation Rank #67 / 185Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 67th out of 185 homes we track in Illinois for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Illinois facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Illinois that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score: 46 / 100 Rank #365 / 634Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 365th out of 634 homes we track 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.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Illinois that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.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.
BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)
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What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Room Sizes: 425 / 508 sq. ft
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed
Building Type: Two-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Prairie Winds of Urbana
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2.2 miles from city center
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Info below is compiled from the IL Dept. of Public Health (IDPH), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.
Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.
Care Types in This Table
AL (Assisted Living):
Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing.
MC (Memory Care):
Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia.
RC (Respite Care):
Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break.
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City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
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Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
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Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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Number of years the company has been in operation.
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Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
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Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
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Inspection events categorized as complaint-related by the state regulator.
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Count of incident-based investigations (e.g. reported events) in the regulatory record for the reporting period.
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Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
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| Brookdale Urbana | AL MC | Urbana (The Highlands) | 93
Facility
93
IL AVG
85
Rank
#142 / 418 | Yes |
47
Facility
47
IL AVG
52
Rank
#356 / 634 | - | - | Emeritus Corporation | 11 | 4
Facility
4
IL AVG
3
Rank
#242 / 315 | 3
Facility
3
IL AVG
1.9
Rank
#222 / 315 | Studio / Alcove / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Amber Glen Memory Care | AL MC RC | Urbana (The Highlands) | 38
Facility
38
IL AVG
85
Rank
#349 / 418 | Yes |
47
Facility
47
IL AVG
52
Rank
#356 / 634 | - | - | Urbana Senior Housing I Propco, LLC | 15 | 4
Facility
4
IL AVG
3
Rank
#242 / 315 | 7
Facility
7
IL AVG
1.9
Rank
#302 / 315 | Studio |
| Prairie Winds of Urbana | AL | Urbana | - | Yes |
46
Facility
46
IL AVG
52
Rank
#365 / 634 | 20
Facility
20
IL AVG
16
Rank
#67 / 185 | A+ | - | - | - | - | Studio / 1 Bed |
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Prairie Winds of Urbana is located in Urbana, Illinois.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Prairie Winds of Urbana
Is Prairie Winds of Urbana in a walkable area?
Prairie Winds of Urbana has a walk score of 46. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
How long has Prairie Winds of Urbana been in business?
Prairie Winds of Urbana has been operating for approximately 20 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
Are pets allowed at Prairie Winds of Urbana?
Yes, Prairie Winds of Urbana allows residents to bring their pets.
Are there photos of Prairie Winds of Urbana?
Yes — there are 6 photos of Prairie Winds of Urbana in the photo gallery on this page.
What is the address of Prairie Winds of Urbana?
Prairie Winds of Urbana is located at 1905 S Prairie Winds Dr, Urbana, IL 61802.
What is the phone number of Prairie Winds of Urbana?
(217) 344-6400 will put you in contact with the team at Prairie Winds of Urbana.
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