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The cost of independent living in Albers is about $3,970 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 267 options. Read 2621 reviews, see photos, and learn about amenities that make independent living the ideal next step for adults 55+ who wish to enjoy friendships and hobbies without the hassle of cooking and home maintenance.

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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Marian Heights is a senior citizen independent living facility where you can experience an enjoyable lifestyle in a convenient and pleasant setting.  You will be able to entertain friends, old and new, as well as relatives through a variety of social activites.  Each apartment has a spacious...
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Heatherbrook GardenLocated just minutes from Highways 270 and 55, Heatherbrook Garden is a senior housing community right in the heart of South St. Louis County. Whether you are a St. Louis Cardinals, St. Louis Rams, or St. Louis Blues fan, sports fans are just a short trip away from an enjoyable...
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Arbor Hills is dedicated to providing companionship, comfort, love and excellent medical care to each of our residents. Arbor Hills has 150 –bed skilled nursing facility and a 28- bed assisted living facility, we also offer long-term and short-term stays including rehabilitative, respite, and...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Independent Living, Home Care
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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We are very content and happy here. I have not been able to find anything to critique that they can improve on. They are doing an excellent job!
Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Since opening in 1988, The Gatesworth, a pioneer in providing area seniors with a wide variety of quality services in a warm residential environment, has won numerous local and national awards, including being named one of the "Nation's Top 10 Retirement Communities" by Forbes Magazine.With...
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.

Cost of independent living in Albers, IL

The average cost of senior living in Albers is $3,970 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Carlyle, IL with an average of $3,534 per month.

Independent living costs in Albers, IL, vs. nearby cities

Albers, IL
$3,970/mo

Independent living costs in Albers, IL, vs. state and national averages

Albers, IL
$3,970/mo
U.S. national average
$4,163/mo

Independent living costs in Albers, IL, vs. other senior living options

$4,949/mo
Independent Living
$3,970/mo

Independent living costs in Albers, IL, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,056/mo
Studio
$4,941/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,673/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,478/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$2,335/mo

Senior living costs in Albers vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Albers, IL
Column state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Community typeAlbers, ILIllinoisU.S.
Independent Living$3,970/mo$4,472/mo$4,163/mo
Assisted Living$4,970/mo$5,391/mo$4,707/mo
Memory Care$4,949/mo$5,411/mo$4,957/mo
Independent Living
Albers, IL:$3,970/mo
Illinois:$4,472/mo
U.S.:$4,163/mo
Assisted Living
Albers, IL:$4,970/mo
Illinois:$5,391/mo
U.S.:$4,707/mo
Memory Care
Albers, IL:$4,949/mo
Illinois:$5,411/mo
U.S.:$4,957/mo
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Independent living costs in Albers, IL, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Albers and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Independent living cost trends in Albers, IL

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Albers have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

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Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Albers, IL$2,491/mo$2,476/mo+0.6%
Illinois$3,121/mo$3,019/mo+3.4%
National$3,246/mo$3,151/mo+3.0%
Albers, IL
2024 average cost:$2,491/mo
2023 average cost:$2,476/mo
Percent change:+0.6%
Illinois
2024 average cost:$3,121/mo
2023 average cost:$3,019/mo
Percent change:+3.4%
National
2024 average cost:$3,246/mo
2023 average cost:$3,151/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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What families are saying about independent living in Albers

Recent reviews for independent living in Albers

Cambridge House of Maryville

3.7
We chose Cambridge House of Maryville because it was recommended to us through family members, they said that it was a well-managed facility. The room sizes here are good, but I do think the kitchen could use some more space. Overall, it is a small community and everyone gets along well here. I ...
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Veronica Place in Florissant, MO

5.0
this is a first class place. excellent for the amount you pay. the only complaint is the consistency of the food quality. it all depends on who is cooking from day to day

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Warm and welcoming atmosphere. Many reviews mention the friendly and welcoming nature of the staff and residents at their community. At Brookdale Creve Coeur, new residents are quickly integrated into the community and residents often greet each other warmly both inside and outside the building. Activities such as bridge, p ...
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Excellent food and dining experiences. Throughout reviews, the quality of food and dining experiences stands out as a major factor in residents' overall satisfaction with their community. At Brookdale Creve Coeur, the chef accommodates dietary restrictions and individual preferences, so residents look forward to mealtimes every day ...
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Varied and engaging activities. Residents find enjoyment in the wide range of specialized activities offered in communities. For example, at Holiday Briarcrest Estates, staff members organize weekly outings to city parks for hiking and fishing, while at The Village at Riverwood, residents can participate in a weekly 'sit a ...
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Thorough and open communication. Reviews often highlight the frequent, in-depth conversations that community staff members have with residents and their families to keep everyone informed and make sure care needs are being met. At Holiday Orchid Terrace, the manager is always available to answer questions and address concerns ...
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Properly maintained interior spaces and grounds. Reviews consistently praise the cleanliness and upkeep of the community, whether it's for the private rooms, communal areas, or outdoor areas like gardens and walking trails. At Solstice at Fenton, the apartments are kept in great shape and the landscaping is well-maintained, providing a pleas ...
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Caring and attentive staff members. Several reviews express appreciation for the caring and attentive nature of the staff at their community. At Crestview Senior Living, the staff is described as going above and beyond to make residents feel at home and ensure their needs are met. The long-term relationships that residents and t ...
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Albers independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Albers independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Albers, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Albers independent living

Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Albers partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
23.4%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
28%
34.5%
No sugar
No sugar
24.3%
31%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
24.3%
33.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
7.9%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Albers independent living

Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Albers communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
23%
36.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
34.3%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
28.5%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
15.1%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Albers independent living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered independent living communities in Albers offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
36.8%
45.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
23.8%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
24.3%
33.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
42.7%
47.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
42.7%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
44.8%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
36.8%
43%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
28%
38.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
30.5%
41.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
37.7%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
38.5%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
24.7%
33.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
28.5%
39.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
36.8%
46.5%
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Regency Manor, The Oasis at Hartman Lakes and Villas at St. James are the top-rated independent living facilities near Albers, Illinois. See full list of communities.
There are 267 independent living facilities near Albers, Illinois. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Albers, Illinois are The Glenwood Supportive Living of Greenville and Holiday Orchid Terrace. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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