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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Choat, IL

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The cost of independent living in Choat is about $2,838 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 57 options.

Read 337 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 Paducah, Vienna and Metropolis.

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Photo of Country 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: 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.
Photo of Fern Terrace of Mayfield LLC
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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One of the best facilities in the area. It has the feel of a resort instead of an assisted living facility. The staff is awesome. The food is wonderful. They use fresh food not just heat and serve from a...
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.
Memory Care Coming Soon! Wait list now forming. Sunshine Gardens is one of the largest independently owned assisted living facilities in Southern Illinois offering full spectrum of services at an affordable fee. We recognize that each individual has his or her own personal needs and we focus on...
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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My loved one was previously a resident at River's Bend Retirement Community and overall his experience at this facility was good. The cleanliness and friendliness were good. The care services were okay....
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.
Photo of Blackman Hi-Rise
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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Photo of The Voyage
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: 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.
Henley Park Apartments is nestled in the quite small community of Clinton, Kentucky and is North of Jackson and Memphis, Tennessee. The high quality housing facility was newly constructed in 1997 and has 44 one bedroom spacious apartments available to call home. We are known for offering the...
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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They took very good care of my father at New Haven Assisted Living, and they advocated for him when he had challenges. There was one employee that got a little too friendly with him and gave him her...
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.
Located in the beautiful town of Marion in Kentucky, New Haven Assisted Living is the best choice as the new home for your loved one. Known for our home-like atmosphere and high staff to resident ratio, we pride ourselves on offering the best possible care and attention for your family member. ...
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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 Lindenwood 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 Cape Garden 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.
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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.
Experience exceptional care in a warm, home-like environment. Our mission is to provide a fulfilling and safe life for your loved ones, with personalized attention and specialized memory care.At Century Assisted Living, our specialization in memory care is one feature that sets us apart from...
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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.
Photo of Cape La Croix 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.
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 Saxony Village
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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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The staff at this community are friendly and helpful. She loves the food and they keep the community clean. They offer daily activities. I would have to say the administration is a two. If the nurses need...
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.
Carbondale, Illinois is known for its community celebrations. Prairie Living at Chautauqua is an assisted living community whose residents have abundant opportunities for activities and community involvement, as well as a variety of religious and spiritual options. Known as 'Town of Poets' due to...
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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.
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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.

Cost of independent living in Choat, IL

The average cost of senior living in Choat is $2,838 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Joppa, IL with an average of $2,838 per month.

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

Choat, IL
$2,838/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

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

$5,783/mo
Independent Living
$2,838/mo

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

Studio
$2,845/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,535/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,510/mo

Senior living costs in Choat 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: Choat, IL
Column state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Community typeChoat, ILIllinoisU.S.
Independent Living$2,838/mo$3,342/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$4,472/mo$6,329/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$5,783/mo$7,681/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Choat, IL:$2,838/mo
Illinois:$3,342/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Choat, IL:$4,472/mo
Illinois:$6,329/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Choat, IL:$5,783/mo
Illinois:$7,681/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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Independent living costs in Choat, IL, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Choat 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
Choat, IL$2,990/mo$3,359/mo-11.0%
Illinois$3,039/mo$2,894/mo+5.0%
National$3,271/mo$3,125/mo+4.7%
Choat, IL
2024 average cost:$2,990/mo
2023 average cost:$3,359/mo
Percent change:-11.0%
Illinois
2024 average cost:$3,039/mo
2023 average cost:$2,894/mo
Percent change:+5.0%
National
2024 average cost:$3,271/mo
2023 average cost:$3,125/mo
Percent change:+4.7%
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What families are saying about independent living in Choat

Recent reviews for independent living in Choat

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!

Lutheran Home Assisted Living in Cape Girardeau, MO

4.6
The only reason I scored a 2 on number 8 is that we have to be on self pay due to mom signing over our home, her asset, only a little over a year before she came down with dementia. The over [amount removed] bill each month is causing us to have to sell our home. But, other than the cost, I am ...
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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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Choat independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Choat independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Choat, 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 Choat 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 Choat 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
22.8%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
24.6%
35.7%
No sugar
No sugar
24.6%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
10.5%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
5.3%
11.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Choat 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 Choat communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Choat, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
12.3%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
29.8%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
22.8%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.3%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Choat 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 Choat offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
33.3%
46.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
14%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
22.8%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
36.8%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
42.1%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
38.6%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
38.6%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
19.3%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
17.5%
43%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
35.1%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
40.4%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
12.3%
34.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
17.5%
40.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
33.3%
47.6%
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