Overview of Prairie Winds of Urbana

Prairie Winds of Urbana is an affordable assisted living community offering world-class hospitality. A home for seniors who seek a lifestyle based on their choices, the retirement place provides a safe and secure environment for active and comfortable living. Prairie Winds encourages residents to have a healthy well-being that continues to nurture the minds and souls of seniors during their golden years.

Residential living is filled with a loving, compassionate, and dignified approach to graceful living. Accommodations include companionship, assisted living apartments, personal care, housekeeping, laundry, and meals– delivered 24/7.

Years in operation
20 years in operation Rank #67 / 165Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 67th out of 165 homes 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.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.
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 46 / 100 Rank #365 / 648Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 365th out of 648 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.
BBB Rating
BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)
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Leadership

ContactTim Boisseau, Administrator (per BBB, record updated Jul 2026)

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What does this home offer?

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Room Sizes: 425 / 508 sq. ft

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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed

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Building Type: Two-story

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Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Prairie Winds of Urbana

1 Bedroom
Studio

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Address 2.2 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Urbana's city center to Prairie Winds of Urbana's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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The information below is reported by the Illinois Department of Public Health, Office of Health Care Regulation.

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46
Facility 46
IL AVG 51
Rank #365 / 648
20
Facility 20
IL AVG 18
Rank #67 / 165
A+----Studio / 1 Bed

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Illinois

Prairie Winds of Urbana is located in Urbana, 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).
IL

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
IL

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 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.

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?

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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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