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The cost of independent living in Clay County is about $4,192 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 37 options. Read 151 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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Clay County Independent Living Facilities | 151 Reviews

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Photo of Villas of Holly Brook Newton
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[name removed] is no longer at Holly Brook, but the facility was great and the help there was amazing and everything was great thanks
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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Photo of The Glenwood Supportive Living of Greenville
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The staff are very friendly and helpful with anything that I need help with. The food is WONDERFUL! Everyone is always smiling and it is overall a good place to live.
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.
The Glenwood of Greenville is a supportive living community located in Greenville, IL. The city of Greenville is located in Bond County and is home to about 7,000 people. Greenville is a quiet town with picturesque views from nearby Greenville Park. Residents can enjoy going on outings with...
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Photo of Villas of Holly Brook Effingham
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[names removed] and the rest of the staff went out of their way to make my aunts stay success. We were a team and I appreciate that!
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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Photo of Villas of Holly Brook Shelbyville
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My Husband and I have lived here for 7 months and we a very pleased with the services available and the care that we receive. All of the staff is very kind and helpful. Anything we ask is always answered...
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.
The Villas of Holly Brook is an assisted living community. We offer microwaves and full refrigerators in each apartment and our apartments are 1 or 2 bedroom with a large walk-in closet. You do not need to leave your furry friend behind, pets are welcome! We offer transportation to and from in...
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Photo of The Glenwood Assisted Living of Effingham
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The Glenwood has provided exceptional care for my mother. Who has lived there for the past year. The staff are all caring and respectful of the residents. They put a effort into providing daily varied and...
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 The Glenwood, we believe in providing a warm and compassionate home for seniors, where their well-being, comfort, and happiness are our top priorities. Nestled in the picturesque surroundings of Effingham, our assisted living community offers a perfect blend of modern amenities and a...
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Photo of Brookstone Of Mattoon North
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Everyone is very friendly and helpful. I can't say that he's happy but he is adjusting in a healthy way. Based on the experience we have had, we would recommend this community to other families.
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 feel satisfied their...
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Photo of Brookstone Estates of Olney
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I have been delighted with the kindness, compassion, and consideration given to my mother at Brookstone. [name removed]- and ALL of the staff - treats her as everyone wants their loved one to be treated. Mom...
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.
Brookstone communities are all nestled in small Illinois towns of 10,000 to 20,000 residents where families can feel satisfied their loved ones are receiving high quality care in a stress-free environment. Brookstone Estates independent living communities are modern, attractive and impeccably...
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Photo of Brookstone Estates of Effingham
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Having my loved one at Brookstone gives me peace of mind knowing that they care cared for around the clock in a setting that is non institutional. Nursing staff monitor his medications and assist in...
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.
Brookstone Estates of Effingham! Where Senios Living is Perfected! With Studio, 1 and 2 bedroom options at this location we have something for everyone. Recently remodeled in the spring of 2014, Brookstone Estates of Effingham provides Independent Living and Supportive Living to the people of...
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The staff are so motivated. They never give up making sure we are entertained. The marketing director [name removed] is so creative and engaging us. The place delivers respect, excellence, and compassion is...
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.
Heritage Woods of Flora is a large and active community of seniors located in Flora, Illinois that sits on a large lot of land, giving residents ample opportunities to explore the great outdoors. We believe that residents deserve options when it comes to where they live and what they do, and...
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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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Photo of Brookstone Suites of Effingham
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My loved one seems to be really enjoying his dinning experience and the tasty meals they provide at this community. His studio apartment is always kept spotless as well as the rest of building. All of the...
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.
All Brookstone independent living communities are modern, attractive and impeccably maintained, offering gracious ambiance while meeting the unique needs of each individual resident. The facilities offer a full range of services and amenities for a single, all-inclusive, yet affordable price....
Photo of Brookstone Estates of Fairfield
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We are so lucky to have this facility in our town.
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.
Opened in 2001 and recently remodeled in 2013, Brookstone Estates of Fairfield represents the finest in Independent Living and Supportive Living. Located in Fairfield, Illinois, our community is designed to promote creativity and independence within a safe and loving environment. We would love...
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Photo of Brookstone Estates of Vandalia
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My Mom passed away Sunday, but I do want to say this. . .Brookstone Estates was a fantastic place. I want to give them props on how well they took care of my Mom. They were wonderful and I would recommend...
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.
    Brookstone Estates was founded in 1996 because congregate care was hard to find in rural Southern Illinois. The creation of the first Brookstone community and subsequent quest for additional high quality senior care spawned a comfortable yet manageable 46-unit design that has...
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Photo of Heritage Woods of Centralia
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We are very pleased with mom's move into Heritage Woods of Centralia. The staff is very friendly and they have lots of staff members. It is a very clean, the atmosphere is warm and inviting. We have dined...
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 a lovely suburban area of Centralia, Illinois, among parks and reservoirs, Heritage Woods is a community for senior living. Among the features of this fine establishment are apartments for independent seniors and assisted living apartments for those in need of a little extra care....
Photo of Heritage Woods of Mt Vernon
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They offer activities daily. I have had a few meals there and I would say the food is good overall. The staff are amazing. They are so friendly and on top of things. The community is clean and they do...
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.
Heritage Woods is an affordable assisted living community for older adults and senior citizens, located in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. Here at Heritage Woods we pride ourselves in the ability to provide affordable senior care to those that require the service but can't always afford the high prices. We...
Photo of GreenTree at Mt. Vernon
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My mom lived here back in about 2012 and she liked it. I've visited her and thought it was nice. So when my husband died and my children thought this would be great for me. I have been here since January of...
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.
WELCOME TO GREENTREE AT MT. VERNONAt GreenTree at Mt. Vernon, residents enjoy an active, engaging lifestyle that promotes wellness and independence. It is our goal to keep our residents linked to resources and opportunities that will fulfill their needs and interests in the Mt. Vernon area....
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Photo of Timber Creek Village Assisted Living of Robinson
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They seem to be pretty involved with the care of my loved one. They'll take her to the doctor. The only thing I don't think they do very well is keeping me informed about what's going on. They just kind...
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.
Timber Creek Village of Robinson is a family-owned, assisted living community located in Robinson, IL. The city of Robinson is located in Crawford County and is home to about 7,800 people. Robinson is a quaint town with beautiful views. Residents can enjoy spending time with friends, going out...
Photo of Arbor Rose of Robinson
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My husband has dementia and I wanted a place that was more for mental health than a true nursing home. Arbor Rose is that place. The do not have a large occupancy which allows them to provide individual...
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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Photo of Brookstone Estates Robinson
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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.
    Located in Robinson, Illinois, home of the venerable Heath Bar and less than 200 miles south of Chicago along the Indiana border, this Brookstone Estates community offers 'independent living with caring support' in a relaxed, small-town environment with a low crime rate and...
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The facility is brand new and is very nice. The memory care unit has a great staff to resident ratio and they have lots of activities going on for the residents. I would recommend this community to...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
The Villas of Holly Brook and Reflections Memory Care will accommodate both your individualized needs and your budget. You will receive customized quality care and service from our dedicated staff and trained professionals. Our communities feature a variety of gathering rooms and communal spaces...
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The inside of the facility including the individual apartments are beautiful. However the courtyard space is pathetic. All of the staff is amazing except [name removed], I believe she is the director. She...
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.
All Brookstone Estates independent living communities are modern, attractive and impeccably maintained, offering gracious ambiance while meeting the unique needs of each individual resident. The facilities offer a full range of services and amenities for a single, all-inclusive, yet affordable...
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Cedarhurst of Greenville is wonderful! They an app where I'm informed everyday of what she's doing and it makes it easier. We go there for a week once a month and it's always clean with no odor of any kind....
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.
Provides: Assisted 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.
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.
Provides: Assisted 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.

Cost of independent living in Clay County, IL

The average cost of senior living in Clay County is $4,192 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Xenia, IL with an average of $3,218 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Clay County, IL vs. nearby counties

Clay County, IL
$4,192/mo
$4,185/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Clay County, IL vs. the state and national average

Clay County, IL
$4,192/mo
U.S. national average
$4,033/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Clay County vs. other types of senior living

$4,491/mo
Independent Living
$4,192/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Clay County, IL by room type

Semi-Private
$6,165/mo
Studio
$4,149/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,421/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,026/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Clay County over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Clay County

Recent reviews for independent living in Clay County

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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Arbor Rose of Robinson

4.8
We think it's great. Going through this is very hard, but they make it very easy for you. They work with you and tell you every step as you go, and they make it as easy as possible. My mom is very happy with the food. They have plenty of activities. For Halloween, they invited kids to come ...
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Heritage Woods of Mt Vernon in Mount Vernon, IL

5.0
My loved one is very happy living at Heritage Woods. The staff are doing a good job. The food is good. The community is clean and well taken care of. They offer daily activities.

Clay County independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Clay County independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Clay County, 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 Clay County 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 Clay County 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
26.5%
20.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
29.4%
33.5%
No sugar
No sugar
23.5%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
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32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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Availability of select dining options in Clay County 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 Clay County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
17.6%
35.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
38.2%
42.7%
Room service
Room service
17.6%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Clay County 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 Clay County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
29.4%
44.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
23.5%
27.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20.6%
32.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
44.1%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
47.1%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
61.8%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
41.2%
42.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
20.6%
37.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
32.4%
40.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
47.1%
46.5%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
20.6%
31.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
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39.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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