Brookstone Estates of Vandalia sits in rural Southern Illinois and has been serving the community since 1996. The community has a mix of studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments, each designed with features for senior safety and comfort, like walk-in showers and individually controlled heating and cooling. Some apartments have a kitchenette or full kitchen, and residents can bring their own furniture and decorations to make their space feel like home. This place accepts adults 55 and over, offering both private and semi-private rooms, and yes, some pets are welcome.
Brookstone offers a range of care levels-supportive living, independent living, assisted living, and Alzheimer's care services-with personalized plans for each resident. Certified staff are on hand twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week. There's continual on-call medical care and an emergency system in place. Residents can get help with daily needs like bathing, dressing, grooming, laundry, medication management, and meals, as well as more skilled services for diabetes, incontinence, and end-of-life care.
The community has a full list of amenities, including a beauty and barber shop, arts and crafts room, piano and organ, fireplaces, game room, library, outdoor patios, raised gardening beds, and indoor common areas with TVs. There's high-speed WiFi, guest parking, and transportation for shopping and appointments. Housekeeping, maintenance, and all utilities with basic cable are included, and there's laundry and dry-cleaning service as well. Residents can join in exercise and wellness programs every day, book clubs, gardening groups, music groups, lectures, story time, game nights, and regular social events. Community dining offers restaurant-style meals with special diets and guest meals, and room service is available. There are also worship services for multiple faiths, with a visiting chaplain. Overnight guests can stay, and visitor meals are allowed.
Brookstone Estates of Vandalia runs as the only affordable assisted living community in Fayette County with a supportive living program for Illinois, including those on Medicaid and Social Security. The facility provides financial advice and VA benefits assistance, plus a financial assistance program for those who qualify. It's licensed and passes biannual reviews for quality, having been honored with the 2025 Silver Quality Award from AHCA/NCAL. The staff focus on dignity, respect, and supporting independence while helping with health needs, trying to make every day as comfortable as possible.
Managed by Gardant Management Solutions, Brookstone Estates of Vandalia has always served those looking for a community-center way of living, with plenty of activities, services, and support close to home, so people don't have to travel far for quality care. News about the community, like "The Brookstone Life" publication, keeps everyone updated. Residents say the staff are courteous and caring, and that the grounds and shared spaces are well kept. With 46 apartments and a variety of floor plans, the community tries to offer a safe, social, and comfortable environment that values fun, wellness, and belonging.
