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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Brownsville, IL

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The cost of independent living in Brownsville is about $3,359 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 67 options.

Read 384 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. You may also consider nearby communities such as Mount Vernon, New Harmony and Fairfield.

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They are doing great! It's clean and the staff is friendly. I don't have any concerns or complaints at this point. It seems to be a good place.
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.
    Good Neighbor Care carries on the Brookstone tradition, providing a senior care program that supports individual freedom and promotes the dignity of each resident. Brookstone communities are all nestled in small Illinois towns of 10,000 to 20,000 residents where families can...
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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
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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.
At Heritage Woods of McLeansboro IL, we boast ourselves as the affordable assisted living offering a really wonderful environment for any senior citizen that is in need. At Heritage Woods we offer a great deal of care for your loved one that you have found needs an assisted living community....
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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: 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: 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.
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, 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.
From its exciting annual festivals, to its rich history, beautiful parks, and array of museums and attractions, Evansville is the perfect place for West River Health Campus; a provider of senior health and hospitality services dedicated to enriching the lives of its residents. Residents of West...
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
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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
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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.
The premier independent senior community located on the west side of Evansville. Leisure Living Lakeside is specifically designed to cater to the active lifestyle of those 55 years and older. Surround yourself with beautifully landscaped grounds and enjoy delicate strolls along our wooded,...
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, 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.
Our one, two, and three bedroom garden homes are truly designed to accommodate you during your retirement years! All units are handicap accessible with wide hallways and doorways for walkers, wheelchairs or scooters. We offer step-in showers with handrails and seats, as well as a raised commode...
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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: 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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I HAVE LIVED AT HOLIDAY VILLAGE FOR NEARLY 4 YRS. AND AM VERY HAPPY HERE. THE STAFF IS VERY HELPFUL, MEALS ARE PREPARED TO YOUR LIKING. I HAVE A 2 BEDROOM APARTMENT, ALONG WITH ONE BATH, LIVING ROOM,...
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: 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
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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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I would highly recommend North River Health Campus. The rooms are very nice. The food is very good. They have an outdoor space for residents to use. The staff is very good with the residents. They are good...
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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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: 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.

Cost of independent living in Brownsville, IL

The average cost of senior living in Brownsville is $3,359 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Eldorado, IL with an average of $3,248 per month.

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

Brownsville, IL
$3,359/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

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

Independent Living
$3,359/mo

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

1 Bedroom
$3,932/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,995/mo

Senior living costs in Brownsville 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: Brownsville, IL
Column state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBrownsville, ILIllinoisU.S.
Independent Living$3,359/mo$3,342/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$5,209/mo$6,329/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Careunavailable$7,681/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Brownsville, IL:$3,359/mo
Illinois:$3,342/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Brownsville, IL:$5,209/mo
Illinois:$6,329/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Brownsville, IL:unavailable
Illinois:$7,681/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Brownsville

Recent reviews for independent living in Brownsville

Brookstone of Harrisburg

5.0
Everything is going quite well for my mom at Brookstone! The facility is well maintained and the staff are doing a great job with my mom. The food is also just fine for her. Overall, we are very pleased with her stay!

Brookstone Estates of Olney

3.7
My father felt very isolated there as they did not have many activities he was interested in. He did not like the food but the personnel were friendly to him and helped him to meals and gave him his medications but otherwise he did not see them very often as he did not leave his room. He was 99 ...
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Fifth Season Residential in Marion, IL

4.8
We picked this community, because the situation called for someplace close to home.[name removed] at A Place for Mom mentioned Fifth Seasons in Benton and helped us connect with the right person to set up a tour. Mom loved it. People in Benton spoke highly of the facility It's a very friendly ...
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Brownsville independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Brownsville independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Brownsville, 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 Brownsville 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 Brownsville partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Brownsville, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
23.9%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
26.9%
35.7%
No sugar
No sugar
20.9%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
17.9%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
3%
11.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Brownsville 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 Brownsville communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Brownsville, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
20.9%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
31.3%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
19.4%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Brownsville 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 Brownsville offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Brownsville, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
34.3%
46.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
20.9%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
28.4%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
37.3%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
43.3%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
44.8%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
29.9%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
29.9%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
25.4%
43%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
37.3%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
41.8%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
19.4%
34.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
23.9%
40.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
37.3%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Villas of Holly Brook Herrin, Independence Village of Evansville and Cedarhurst of Newburgh are the top-rated independent living facilities near Brownsville, Illinois. See full list of communities.
There are 67 independent living facilities near Brownsville, Illinois. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Brownsville, Illinois are Villas of Holly Brook Herrin and Independence Village of Evansville. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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