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The cost of independent living in Chesterfield is about $3,917 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 276 options. Read 2835 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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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Life Begins at Brentmoor! Brentmoor Place Retirement Community is conveniently located at Old Bonhomme and North McKnight in University City. ~Our central location provides quick access to many of the finest that St. Louis has to offer. Spacious floor plans at Brentmoor Place offer comfortable...
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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: 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.
Near North Village is located in downtown Springfield, Sangamon County, IL. Surrounded by the breath taking view of historic site such as the Abraham Lincoln Presidential library and the union square park, the community provides an incredible environment for living. From the residence one can...
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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.
Located smack in midst of historic downtown Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois, we present you the Sangamon Towers, a senior housing community for everyone 55 years or above. You can get everything here, be it a peaceful evening of relaxation at the covered patio or a casual stroll to explore...
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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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Works out for myself and my wife and the dog.
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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.
Capitol PlazaCapitol Plaza Apartments of Springfield, Sangamon County, IL is proud to provide the highest quality senior housing accommodations in Illinois. Located in beautiful Springfield, Capitol Hill is close to fine dining, downtown shopping and a bustling entertainment district. The Abraham...
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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.
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We are very content and happy here. I have not been able to find anything to critique that they can improve on. They are doing an excellent job!
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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.
Since opening in 1988, The Gatesworth, a pioneer in providing area seniors with a wide variety of quality services in a warm residential environment, has won numerous local and national awards, including being named one of the "Nation's Top 10 Retirement Communities" by Forbes Magazine.With...
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The community is a nice place it is very convenient for me with everything that they offer. However, I feel like the parking here can be problematic just because there is not enough of it. The location of...
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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.
Church Street Village is an affordable senior housing community for low income seniors 62 and over in St. Peters, St. Charles County, MO. This senior housing offers one-bedroom apartments with fully equipped amenities such as a community room, library and fitness facilities among others. Church...
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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: 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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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...
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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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It's a good facility. the apt sizes were good and they offered different size apts. I would definitely recommend this community to others
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.
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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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The staff at this community have been helpful and are great with answering our questions. They do not offer meals at this community. My mother in law has not yet started to participate in any of the...
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.
Grace Gardens is located in the historic town of O'Fallon, Saint Charles County, Missouri. It's conveniently located just off I-70 and Highway K. There are several parks nearby, and St. Peter's Golf Course is only a short drive away, along with Woodlands Sports Park. While considered as part of...
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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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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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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 Chesterfield, IL

The average cost of senior living in Chesterfield is $3,917 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Kane, IL with an average of $3,093 per month.

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

Chesterfield, IL
$3,915/mo
$4,046/mo
$3,679/mo

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

Chesterfield, IL
$3,915/mo
U.S. national average
$4,175/mo

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

$5,013/mo
Independent Living
$3,915/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,272/mo
Studio
$4,883/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,761/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,501/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,670/mo

Senior living costs in Chesterfield 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: Chesterfield, IL
Column state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Community typeChesterfield, ILIllinoisU.S.
Independent Living$3,915/mo$4,484/mo$4,175/mo
Assisted Living$5,030/mo$5,405/mo$4,718/mo
Memory Care$5,013/mo$5,426/mo$4,972/mo
Independent Living
Chesterfield, IL:$3,915/mo
Illinois:$4,484/mo
U.S.:$4,175/mo
Assisted Living
Chesterfield, IL:$5,030/mo
Illinois:$5,405/mo
U.S.:$4,718/mo
Memory Care
Chesterfield, IL:$5,013/mo
Illinois:$5,426/mo
U.S.:$4,972/mo
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Independent living costs in Chesterfield, IL, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Chesterfield 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
Chesterfield, IL$2,389/mo$2,483/mo-3.8%
Illinois$3,084/mo$3,069/mo+0.5%
National$3,257/mo$3,166/mo+2.9%
Chesterfield, IL
2024 average cost:$2,389/mo
2023 average cost:$2,483/mo
Percent change:-3.8%
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2024 average cost:$3,084/mo
2023 average cost:$3,069/mo
Percent change:+0.5%
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2024 average cost:$3,257/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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What families are saying about independent living in Chesterfield

Recent reviews for independent living in Chesterfield

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.

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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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Warm and welcoming staff. Throughout the reviews for various communities, the friendly and welcoming nature of the staff stands out as a major factor in residents' overall satisfaction. At Brookdale Creve Coeur, for example, the staff are praised for their helpfulness and the genuine care they show towards new resident ...
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Variety of engaging activities. Residents find enjoyment in the wide range of specialized activities offered in communities. At Garden Villas of O'Fallon, for instance, residents can participate in activities like Wii bowling, card games, movie nights, and even off-site trips. The activity calendars at communities like Lake ...
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Thoughtful and attentive care. Reviews frequently mention the attentiveness and thoughtfulness of the care provided by staff members. At Fairwinds - River's Edge, for example, residents have shared that the staff are always there to address their needs, providing assistance when needed and allowing them to maintain their in ...
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Fantastic dining experiences. Several reviews highlight the quality and variety of the meals provided at different communities. At Avalon Park Independent Living, the chef accommodates individual preferences and dietary restrictions, ensuring that residents look forward to mealtimes every day. Families at Tower Grove Mano ...
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Beautifully maintained living spaces. Reviews consistently praise the cleanliness and upkeep of the communities, whether it's for the private rooms, communal areas, or outdoor spaces. At Garden Villas North, residents appreciate the well-maintained apartment and the cleanliness of the common areas. Families at Avalon Park Indepen ...
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Residents' sense of belonging and community. Residents often express feelings of belonging and a sense of community within their senior living facilities. At Brookdale Creve Coeur, new residents quickly become integrated into the resident population and feel very much at home. Families at Fairwinds - River's Edge mention that their lov ...
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Chesterfield independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Chesterfield independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Chesterfield, 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 Chesterfield 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 Chesterfield 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
27%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
32.3%
34.5%
No sugar
No sugar
28.6%
31%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
26.2%
33.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9.7%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Chesterfield 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 Chesterfield communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
23.4%
36.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33.9%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
29.4%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
18.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Chesterfield 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 Chesterfield offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
39.9%
45.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25.8%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
24.6%
33.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
44.8%
47.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
44.4%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
47.2%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
37.9%
43%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
30.2%
38.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
31.9%
41.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
39.5%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
39.1%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
27%
33.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
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39.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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