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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Clay County, IL
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.
As you explore independent living near you, you may also want to consider options in areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Olney, Newton and Flora.
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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.
Rome Meadows is a beautiful, privately owned senior apartment community for adults 55 and up, or those with disabilities in Dix, Illinois. Located between Mt. Vernon, Centralia, and Salem, Rome Meadows is in walking distance of shops, nice restaurants for fine dining, and recreation facilities....
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.
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
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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.
At Heritage Woods of McLeansboro IL, we boast ourselves as the affordable assisted living offering a really wonderful environment for any senior citizen that is in need. At Heritage Woods we offer a great deal of care for your loved one that you have found needs an assisted living community....
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.
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
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.
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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
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Clay County, IL vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Clay County vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Clay County, IL by room type
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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
14.7%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
2.9%
8.5%
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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%
36.2%
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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
14.7%
39.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
45.7%
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Glenwood Supportive Living of Greenville, Villas of Holly Brook Newton and Villas of Holly Brook Effingham are the top-rated independent living facilities near Clay County, Illinois. See full list of communities.
There are 37 independent living facilities near Clay County, Illinois. See the full list.
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