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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Carpenter, IL

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The cost of independent living in Carpenter is about $3,659 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 276 options.

Read 4496 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 Edwardsville, O'Fallon and Troy.

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Photo of Carondelet Retirement (Mental Health)
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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: 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: 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.
Photo of St Josephs 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: 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.
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, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
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Photo of Jaycee Fairgrounds Village
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, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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, 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.
Bethesda Dilworth, St. Louis’ premier nursing care residence, continues to earn its reputation as an outstanding leader by providing the highest quality nursing care for St. Louis seniors. With a reputation for excellence in medical and nursing care, Bethesda Dilworth is home to over 350...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
The Bridges of Columbia offers the perfect mix of privacy,independance and community for people ready to live a more carefree lifestyle. With a comprehensive list of services and ammenities that are included in your monthly rent, we take the headaches of home ownership away so you can focus on...
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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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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: 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.
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...
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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We moved into Independent Living at Mason Pointe a week after it opened. We love living here. The staff is always helpful and friendly. [name removed] and his leadership staff make Mason Pointe a place...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Bethesda Southgate, known by residents of South St. Louis County for its quality skilled nursing care, recently received Accreditation by the Joint Commission of Healthcare organizations, an independent, not-for-profit national body that overseas the safety and quality of health care.Bethesda...
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Provides: Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.

Cost of independent living in Carpenter, IL

The average cost of senior living in Carpenter is $3,659 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Jerseyville, IL with an average of $3,300 per month.

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

Carpenter, IL
$3,659/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

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

$6,603/mo
Independent Living
$3,659/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,018/mo
Studio
$2,875/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,541/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,432/mo

Senior living costs in Carpenter 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: Carpenter, IL
Column state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Community typeCarpenter, ILIllinoisU.S.
Independent Living$3,659/mo$3,342/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$5,444/mo$6,329/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$6,603/mo$7,681/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Carpenter, IL:$3,659/mo
Illinois:$3,342/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Carpenter, IL:$5,444/mo
Illinois:$6,329/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Carpenter, IL:$6,603/mo
Illinois:$7,681/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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Independent living costs in Carpenter, IL, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Carpenter 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 average 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
Carpenter, IL$3,487/mo$3,345/mo+4.3%
Illinois$3,221/mo$3,061/mo+5.2%
National$3,416/mo$3,319/mo+2.9%
Carpenter, IL
2024 average cost:$3,487/mo
2023 average cost:$3,345/mo
Percent change:+4.3%
Illinois
2024 average cost:$3,221/mo
2023 average cost:$3,061/mo
Percent change:+5.2%
National
2024 average cost:$3,416/mo
2023 average cost:$3,319/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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What families are saying about independent living in Carpenter

Recent reviews for independent living in Carpenter

The Oaks of O'Fallon

5.0
Twin Oaks and their other facility are amazing! Even housekeeping is friendly and they don't cut corners. [Name removed], who gets you checked in, takes you on tours of the whole facility, answering any and all questions. The nursing staff always has time to help or advise families as life ...
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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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Carpenter independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Carpenter independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Carpenter, 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 Carpenter 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 Carpenter partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Carpenter, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
26.8%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33.3%
35.7%
No sugar
No sugar
29.3%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
30.4%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
10.5%
11.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Carpenter 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 Carpenter communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Carpenter, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
29.7%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
40.2%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
34.1%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
21%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Carpenter 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 Carpenter offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Carpenter, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
43.5%
46.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
29.7%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
28.6%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
49.3%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
47.5%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
51.1%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
41.7%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
35.5%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
37%
43%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
44.2%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
43.5%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
30.8%
34.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
34.8%
40.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
43.5%
47.6%
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