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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Casner, IL

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The cost of independent living in Casner is about $3,137 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 112 options.

Read 1064 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 Decatur, Monticello and Forsyth.

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Photo of Phoenix Towers
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: 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.
Washington PlazaWashington Plaza comprises of high-end 100 units only 2.6 miles from the Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois. Springfield lies on a flat plain and the surrounding is mostly a hilly terrain. Washington Plaza is near the breathtaking Sangamon and Lake Springfield, which are ideal...
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I am happy with my choice to move into the Homestead at Montvale. I like that it is independent living, I have my own apartment. I really like that it is secure, you need a code to get into the complex. They...
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.
The Homestead at Montvale is a senior housing found in Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois. Springfield is an urban city and lies on a flat plain area with Lake Springfield and Sangamon River. It is an ideal destination for the family and friends of the senior residents in our community. The...
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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.
Twenty minutes from Champaign-Urbana. Neatly tucked away by highway 45 in Rantoul, Illinois, is the Ultimate Retirement Community for you. Prairie Village Retirement Community offers independent and assisted living rental apartments at an affordable rate. Come see us and experience active senior...
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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.
For all of you that have reached the age of retirement but don't want to reside at home due to various reasons, perhaps the thought of an independent living facility has crossed your mind. Independent living is designed for active adults who are looking to enjoy retirement with the most...
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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: 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.
Twin Lakes boasts 42 villas with individual driveways and attached one-car garages. Tailored for adults 55 and older, these 32 two-bedroom and 10 one-bedroom homes offer all of the amenities of luxury villas at affordable rental rates. Located in the Village of Rantoul, IL, Twin Lakes is less...
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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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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.
Seasons offers one and two bedroom, ground-level, private, luxury apartments. All on one level, with no steps, no stairs and no waiting for elevators! Interconnecting corridors bring friends and neighbors together in the community area which includes a great room with fireplace, game room,...
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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.
River Birch Senior Living is a residential like community of 3 homes overlooking hole #6 of Panther Creek Golf Club in Springfield, IL. This location gives you the feeling of living in the country for peace and quiet yet still close to restaurants, shopping and major highways. Our caregiver to...
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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.
River Birch Senior Living is a residential like community of 3 homes overlooking hole #6 of Panther Creek Golf Club in Springfield, IL. This location gives you the feeling of living in the country for peace and quiet yet still close to restaurants, shopping and major highways. Our caregiver to...

Cost of independent living in Casner, IL

The average cost of senior living in Casner is $3,137 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Cerro Gordo, IL with an average of $2,574 per month.

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

Casner, IL
$3,137/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

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

$6,695/mo
Independent Living
$3,137/mo

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

1 Bedroom
$3,662/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,589/mo

Senior living costs in Casner 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: Casner, IL
Column state: Illinois
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Community typeCasner, ILIllinoisU.S.
Independent Living$3,137/mo$3,342/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$5,673/mo$6,329/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$6,695/mo$7,681/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Casner, IL:$3,137/mo
Illinois:$3,342/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Casner, IL:$5,673/mo
Illinois:$6,329/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Casner, IL:$6,695/mo
Illinois:$7,681/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Casner

Recent reviews for independent living in Casner

Villas of Holly Brook and Reflections Springfield

4.9
The facility was extremely open and friendly to all family members. The facility worked with us to get my mom acclimated to the place and try different solutions.

The Oaks Manor in Oakland, IL

5.0
We initially feared Mom would not like being in assisted living, but she absolutely loves it at the Oaks Manor. When we do get her out for the day she is always ready to get back. She always mentions how safe she feels being there. The employees go way above and beyond what is expected and ...
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Addington Place of Rantoul

3.9
A beautiful facility with spacious rooms and nice amenities. My experience with Hollybrook is probably not typical, but during a very stressful 3 weeks, the staff stepped up and helped my family through a very difficult time. Shortly after moving into the assisted living, my dad was moved to ...
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Casner independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Casner independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Casner, 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 Casner 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 Casner partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Casner, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
32.1%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33.9%
35.7%
No sugar
No sugar
31.3%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
17%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
7.1%
11.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Casner 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 Casner communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Casner, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
12.5%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
38.4%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
30.4%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.5%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Casner 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 Casner offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Casner, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
40.2%
46.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
27.7%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25.9%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
51.8%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
49.1%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
58%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
42%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
28.6%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
30.4%
43%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
42%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
43.8%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
29.5%
34.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
26.8%
40.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
41.1%
47.6%
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Villas of Holly Brook Chatham, Villas of Holly Brook Effingham and Villas of Holly Brook Shelbyville are the top-rated independent living facilities near Casner, Illinois. See full list of communities.
There are 112 independent living facilities near Casner, Illinois. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in Casner, Illinois is The Carriages of Decatur. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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