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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Breese, IL

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The cost of independent living in Breese is about $3,843 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 242 options. Read 2090 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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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.
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: 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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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, Independent Living, Nursing Homes, Senior Apartments
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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.
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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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Charles Gardens was such a welcoming community right from the start. The staff and the residents were so friendly and helpful to my family and my mom. They are really great to my mom and they watch out for...
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.
An independent living community located in Fairview Heights, IL, Charles Gardens is situated on a green and lush plot of land, perfect for walking and relaxing. Fairview Heights is a part of St. Clair County. In addition to the eleven acres of land we are on, there are also sitting areas and...
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My parents chose to live in Meridian village because it was a Christian-based organization, and it was ranked one of the best in the area. They were very pleased with the kind and loving care that they...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
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.
Meridian Village is a Continuing Care Retirement Community located in Glen Carbon/Edwardsville, IL area. This beautiful community is situated on 31 acres and features a pond and walking trails. Meridian Village offers a full range of senior living options: * Independent Living offers 2 bedroom...
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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: 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.
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: 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.
Rome Meadows is a beautiful, privately owned senior apartment community for adults 55 and up, or those with disabilities in Dix, Illinois. Located between Mt. Vernon, Centralia, and Salem, Rome Meadows is in walking distance of shops, nice restaurants for fine dining, and recreation facilities....
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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: 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.
Villa Rose offers some of the best in Senior Living in the river bend area. Conveniently located between Edwardsville and Alton, Illinois, Villa Rose is just 25 minutes from downtown St. Louis by way of the new 255 extension.We offer affordable independent living with a blend of supportive...
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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: 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.
Photo of Jefferson Arms Apartments
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.
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: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Allen Market Lane Apartments is, senior housing, 62+ residence located in the vibrant city of St. Louis, Clayton county, Missouri. A comfortable and affordable apartment in a great neighborhood, Allen Market Lane Apartments is the perfect choice for your new home. Situated right beside the...
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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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.

Cost of independent living in Breese, IL

The average cost of senior living in Breese is $3,843 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Carlyle, IL with an average of $3,526 per month.

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

Breese, IL
$3,843/mo
$3,981/mo

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

Breese, IL
$3,843/mo
U.S. national average
$4,162/mo

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

$4,860/mo
Independent Living
$3,843/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,999/mo
Studio
$4,948/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,594/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,474/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$2,335/mo

Senior living costs in Breese 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: Breese, IL
Column state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBreese, ILIllinoisU.S.
Independent Living$3,843/mo$4,462/mo$4,162/mo
Assisted Living$4,860/mo$5,383/mo$4,705/mo
Memory Care$4,860/mo$5,403/mo$4,956/mo
Independent Living
Breese, IL:$3,843/mo
Illinois:$4,462/mo
U.S.:$4,162/mo
Assisted Living
Breese, IL:$4,860/mo
Illinois:$5,383/mo
U.S.:$4,705/mo
Memory Care
Breese, IL:$4,860/mo
Illinois:$5,403/mo
U.S.:$4,956/mo
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Independent living costs in Breese, IL, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Breese 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 Breese, IL

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Breese 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
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Breese, 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%
Breese, 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 Breese

Recent reviews for independent living in Breese

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 staff and residents. Many reviews mention the friendly and welcoming atmosphere at the communities, with staff and residents going out of their way to make new residents feel at home. At Brookdale Creve Coeur, the community has a 'welcoming committee' that helps new residents get settled in and introduces them to ...
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Variety of activities to accommodate diverse interests. Communities offer a wide range of activities to keep residents engaged and active. At Brookdale Creve Coeur, residents enjoy activities such as bridge, poker, mahjong, movie nights, and more. At Holiday Orchid Terrace, residents take part in activities like coloring with friends, table tenni ...
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High-quality meals and dining experiences. Food stands out as a major factor in residents' overall satisfaction with their community. Meals are described as delicious, nutritious, and varied, with accommodations made for dietary restrictions and individual preferences. At Brookdale Creve Coeur, residents look forward to mealtimes every ...
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Properly maintained interior spaces and grounds. Reviews consistently mention cleanliness as a priority, with some commenting specifically on upkeep for both the private rooms and common areas. At Asbury Village, the apartments are described as 'up to date' and 'beautiful', and at The Rockwood, the community's historic buildings are kept i ...
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Effective and caring staff communication with families. Families appreciate clear and effective communication with loved ones and staff, so that everyone can stay informed and make sure care needs are being met. At Holiday Orchid Terrace, the community director sets regular meetings with senior residents and their loved ones, both in person and vir ...
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Individually tailored care plans for residents' needs. Staff members are accommodating and flexible in meeting residents' unique care needs. At Regency Manor, the staff is described as 'extremely outgoing and friendly' and 'goes above what I would expect them to do'. They take the time to get to know residents on a personal level and create indivi ...
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Breese independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Breese independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Breese, 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 Breese 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 Breese 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
21.3%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
26.4%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
23.1%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
22.7%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
6.9%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Breese 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 Breese communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
21.3%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
31.9%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
26.9%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
13.9%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Breese 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 Breese offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
35.2%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
23.1%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
24.1%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
41.2%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
41.2%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
43.5%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
35.2%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
26.4%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
30.1%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
36.6%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
36.6%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
23.1%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
27.8%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Villas at St. James, Regency Manor and The Oasis at Hartman Lakes are the top-rated independent living facilities near Breese, Illinois. See full list of communities.
There are 242 independent living facilities near Breese, Illinois. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Breese, 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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