About
Population:
21,911
(2012)
Description:
Charleston
is downstate Illinois’ biggest secret. It offers world class
arts and culture through top-rated Eastern Illinois University.
Superior schools, parks and recreation in a friendly historic setting,
as well a vibrant downtown and pulsating main street, are available.
Charleston gives you the best of rural living in a friendly tight-knit
community. Charleston's downtown square features late 19th century
architecture, unique shops and restaurants and sets the backdrop
for large-scale murals depicting the city's past.
Charleston
is home to the Eastern Illinois University Panthers. Choose from
modern art, local specialty shops, Lincoln State Historical Sites
and beautiful state parks. Enjoy a lazy day at Lake Charleston or
get some exercise hiking at Fox Ridge State Park! Eastern Illinois
University provides Charleston with an array of entertainment -
from college football games and tailgating to symphony and jazz
performances! From fine dining to fast food, American to Thai, and
lounge to pub, Charleston has an array of restaurants to satisfy
all palates.
Charleston
is served by Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center. A 128-bed, not-for-profit,
regional hospital centrally located in East Central Illinois' Coles
County, and is the recipient of the 2011 Illinois Performance Excellence
Gold Award for Achievement of Excellence, the highest performance
honors in the state.
Official
website:
http://www.charlestonillinois.org/
Homes:
We currently
offer 7 eight bed CILA homes in the Charleston Area.
For
information about the communities and amenities of specific locations
please click on the location.
For more information about residential placement into one of our
homes please call 1-800-880-6571 or go to
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