Prairie Living At Chautauqua Is Your Affordable Assisted Lifestyle Choice In Carbondale And The Only Affordable Assisted Lifestyle Community In Jackson County. The Community, Which Is Designed To Serve Adults 65 And Older Of All Incomes Who Need Some Help To Maintain Their Independence, Is Located Off Chautauqua Road, About One Mile West Of Southern Illinois University. The Community Especially Benefits Those Who Cannot Afford Private Pay Assisted Living.