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Sunshine Gardens
Sunshine Gardens offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care in Marion, IL. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks while residents maintain their own apartments, independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, and memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Respite care is also available for short stays, which can suit a family caregiver who needs temporary support while traveling or recovering.
With 55 beds, Sunshine Gardens is a smaller community where residents and staff can get to know one another. Apartment options include basic studios, deluxe studios, one-bedroom apartments, and two-bedroom apartments; a studio suits one resident seeking a single private space, while a two-bedroom layout can suit a couple moving together or someone who wants a companion. The community offers rehabilitation services, religious services, a salon, and transportation, giving residents access to these services without arranging each one independently.
Chef-prepared meals use fresh ingredients, offer broad menu choices, and accommodate dietary restrictions, so residents can select from available dishes while receiving meals suited to documented dietary needs. Sunshine Gardens also holds resident and family care plan meetings, creating a scheduled setting to discuss a resident’s care needs with family members. The community is operated by Venus Properties, and its very walkable area, with a Walk Score of 86, places most errands within walking distance for a resident who no longer drives and wants to get out independently.
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About this community
Inspection History
In Illinois, the Department of Public Health, Office of Health Care Regulation conducts annual unannounced surveys to assess compliance with state and federal healthcare facility standards.
Includes all inspection records for this property, which could include management/ownership changes. 0 deficiencies 2 inspections
Inspection Scorecard
This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Illinois state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Since 2025 vs. Illinois state average• Total deficiencies (100% below)
Deficiencies
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Total deficiencies
| 0 | 9 | This facility has 100% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Illinois assisted living residence (0 vs. IL avg 9).↓ 100% better |
Inspections
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Total inspections
| 2 | 5 | This facility has had 60% fewer total inspections than the Illinois average (2 vs. IL avg 5). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 60% fewer |
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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-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our 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.
NH (Nursing Home):
24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs.
MC (Memory Care):
Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia.
IL (Independent Living):
Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
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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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Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
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The average number of deficiencies this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total deficiencies ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
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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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| The Colonnade Senior Living | AL IL MC | O'fallon | 125
Facility
125
IL AVG
80
Rank
#54 / 379 | Yes |
40
Facility
40
IL AVG
51
Rank
#382 / 585 | 1
Facility
1
IL AVG
15
Rank
#121 / 189 | A+ | Colonnade Senior Development, LLC | 3 | 0
Facility
0
IL AVG
7
Rank
#1 / 276 | 0.0
Facility
0.0
IL AVG
1.4
Rank
#1 / 276 | 7
Facility
7
IL AVG
3
Rank
#293 / 315 | 2
Facility
2
IL AVG
1.9
Rank
#165 / 315 | Studio / 1 Bed |
| Belmont Village Senior Living Buffalo Grove | AL MC | Buffalo Grove | 116
Facility
116
IL AVG
80
Rank
#63 / 379 | Yes |
56
Facility
56
IL AVG
51
Rank
#245 / 585 | - | A | Belmont Village Buffalo Grove, LLC | 1 | 0
Facility
0
IL AVG
7
Rank
#1 / 276 | 0.0
Facility
0.0
IL AVG
1.4
Rank
#1 / 276 | 3
Facility
3
IL AVG
3
Rank
#202 / 315 | 1
Facility
1
IL AVG
1.9
Rank
#90 / 315 | Studio / 1 Bed |
| New Perspective Senior Living Silvis | AL IL MC | Silvis | 61
Facility
61
IL AVG
80
Rank
#206 / 379 | Yes |
40
Facility
40
IL AVG
51
Rank
#382 / 585 | 19
Facility
19
IL AVG
15
Rank
#71 / 189 | A+ | Hcri Illinois Properties, LLC | 4 | 1
Facility
1
IL AVG
7
Rank
#67 / 276 | 0.3
Facility
0.3
IL AVG
1.4
Rank
#71 / 276 | 1
Facility
1
IL AVG
3
Rank
#62 / 315 | 4
Facility
4
IL AVG
1.9
Rank
#258 / 315 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Sunshine Gardens | AL IL MC | Marion | 55
Facility
55
IL AVG
80
Rank
#237 / 379 | No |
86
Facility
86
IL AVG
51
Rank
#58 / 585 | 11
Facility
11
IL AVG
15
Rank
#98 / 189 | A+ | - | 2 | 0
Facility
0
IL AVG
7
Rank
#1 / 276 | 0.0
Facility
0.0
IL AVG
1.4
Rank
#1 / 276 | 8
Facility
8
IL AVG
3
Rank
#300 / 315 | 1
Facility
1
IL AVG
1.9
Rank
#90 / 315 | - |
| Vi at The Glen | AL IL MC NH | Glenview | 36
Facility
36
IL AVG
80
Rank
#325 / 379 | Yes |
52
Facility
52
IL AVG
51
Rank
#281 / 585 | 28
Facility
28
IL AVG
15
Rank
#31 / 189 | A+ | Cc-Lake, Inc | 3 | 6
Facility
6
IL AVG
7
Rank
#180 / 276 | 2.0
Facility
2.0
IL AVG
1.4
Rank
#165 / 276 | 0
Facility
0
IL AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 315 | 0
Facility
0
IL AVG
1.9
Rank
#1 / 315 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed / Villa |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Sunshine Gardens
Who is the owner of Sunshine Gardens?
Sunshine Gardens is legally operated by Venus Properties, LLC.
Is Sunshine Gardens in a walkable area?
Sunshine Gardens has a walk score of 86. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
What is the license number of Sunshine Gardens?
According to IL state health department records, Sunshine Gardens's license number is 5105215.
When does Sunshine Gardens's license expire?
According to IL state health department records, Sunshine Gardens's license expires on February 24, 2027.
How long has Sunshine Gardens been in business?
Sunshine Gardens has been operating for approximately 11 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
Are pets allowed at Sunshine Gardens?
No, Sunshine Gardens has a no-pet policy.
How many beds does Sunshine Gardens have?
Sunshine Gardens has 55 beds.
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