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The cost of independent living in Brighton is about $4,173 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 315 options. Read 4361 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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Photo of Euclid Senior Developement Plz
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.
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.
Photo of Illmo Retirement Ctr
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.
Photo of Hickory Trace Apartments
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: 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.
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: 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: 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
Care types provided by this community
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 Rosati Center
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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Communication is good between the staff and our loved ones, they keep us well informed and up to date. The community is neat and clean and the staff is very friendly. They do a good job taking care of my...
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.
Photo of Tower Village Apartments
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
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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.
Photo of The Regency at St. Louis Apts.
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 Spring Manor
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.
Our community is a 33 beds RCFII. It is Residential Care Facility and certified through DMH. We have friendly and competent staff. We provide meals, laundry services, housekeeping services and pass medications.
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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 Jane Howell Stupp Apartments
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.
Photo of Alpha Terrace 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.
Photo of Hamilton Apartments
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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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: 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.

Cost of independent living in Brighton, IL

The average cost of senior living in Brighton is $4,173 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Kane, IL with an average of $3,093 per month.

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

Brighton, IL
$4,173/mo
$3,825/mo
$3,756/mo

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

Brighton, IL
$4,173/mo
U.S. national average
$4,247/mo

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

$5,074/mo
Independent Living
$4,173/mo

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

Semi-Private
$2,832/mo
Studio
$3,091/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,646/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,626/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,668/mo

Senior living costs in Brighton 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: Brighton, IL
Column state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBrighton, ILIllinoisU.S.
Independent Living$4,173/mo$5,196/mo$4,247/mo
Assisted Living$5,088/mo$6,310/mo$4,784/mo
Memory Care$5,074/mo$6,345/mo$5,057/mo
Independent Living
Brighton, IL:$4,173/mo
Illinois:$5,196/mo
U.S.:$4,247/mo
Assisted Living
Brighton, IL:$5,088/mo
Illinois:$6,310/mo
U.S.:$4,784/mo
Memory Care
Brighton, IL:$5,074/mo
Illinois:$6,345/mo
U.S.:$5,057/mo
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Independent living costs in Brighton, IL, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Brighton 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.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Brighton, IL$2,157/mo$2,407/mo-10.4%
Illinois$3,120/mo$2,998/mo+4.1%
National$3,241/mo$3,153/mo+2.8%
Brighton, IL
2024 average cost:$2,157/mo
2023 average cost:$2,407/mo
Percent change:-10.4%
Illinois
2024 average cost:$3,120/mo
2023 average cost:$2,998/mo
Percent change:+4.1%
National
2024 average cost:$3,241/mo
2023 average cost:$3,153/mo
Percent change:+2.8%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

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What families are saying about independent living in Brighton

Recent reviews for independent living in Brighton

EverTrue Breeze Park in St. Charles, MO

4.0
They are pretty good. It's very clean. The staff is pretty friendly. They have stuff going on for activities, but they told me they take them out at least once a week, they told us they had a bus with a lift, and they don't. They told us when she was there she would be able to eat in any of the ...
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Bristol Manor of Wentzville

5.0
We love it and mom loves it, it's more homey than she is used to. We love Suzy and hate that she's leaving. It's perfect because of how small it is. She has found a rummy partner, so she stays busy. I liked that she is eating meals with someone rather than alone. She likes the food, and has ...
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Brighton independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Brighton independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Brighton, 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 Brighton 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 Brighton partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Brighton, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
27.4%
20.9%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33.5%
35.2%
No sugar
No sugar
29.9%
31.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
31%
34.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
10%
11.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Brighton 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 Brighton communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Brighton, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
28.5%
37.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
38.8%
44.3%
Room service
Room service
33.1%
37.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20.6%
17.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Brighton 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 Brighton offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Brighton, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
43.4%
46%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
29.2%
28.9%
Community service programs
Community service programs
28.1%
33.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
48.8%
48.1%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
48%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50.9%
54.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40.6%
43.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
35.2%
39.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
37%
42.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
44.1%
47.9%
Live performances
Live performances
43.1%
47.5%
Dances
Dances
30.6%
33.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
34.9%
40.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
43.1%
47.2%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Regency Manor, The Oasis at Hartman Lakes and Villas at St. James are the top-rated independent living facilities near Brighton, Illinois. See full list of communities.
There are 315 independent living facilities near Brighton, Illinois. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Brighton, Illinois are Villas at St. James, Garden Villas of O'Fallon and Avalon Park Independent Living. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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