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The cost of independent living in Cordes is about $4,284 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 14 options. Read 54 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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Photo of Villas at St. James
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The facility is very nice. I have watched the physical therapy folks work with my father and other others and they are excellent. The staff keeps the facility clean at all times. The residence seem happy to...
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.
WELCOME HOME. Located in rural, serene Breese, Illinois, The Villas at St. James is an independent & assisted-living community for seniors that has been serving Clinton County since 2004. We provide the ideal living arrangement for independent, active seniors who want to be healthy and happy...
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Our first two months at Brightly have been great. Everyone has been warm and welcoming and Mom feels right at home. The nursing and PT staff are knowledgeable and have been great in accessing and...
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.
Brightly Senior Living Mascoutah's services are never an additional cost, whether your loved one needs independent, assisted living or memory care. We structure our living plan to always make it affordable for families and their loved ones while continually striving to provide the utmost care and...
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Staff was wonderful and made an end of life experience more palatable with their kindness and hugs. Would highly recommend the Memory Care.
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.
Cedarhurst of Sparta is an assisted living community located in the comfortable town of Sparta, IL. People who visit Sparta are immediately struck by how much it perfectly represents small town living and all of the benefits that come with that lifestyle. Relatives of Cedarhurst residents can...
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The staff has done a great job caring for my husband. However, over a 2 year period, the rent increased approximately 30%. I do not believe this is all attributed to inflation as the letter from management...
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.
At Cedarhurst of Breese, it’s our mission to tailor senior living to you so you can feel loved, valued, and supported each and every day. Our senior living community in Breese, Illinois, offers assisted living for those who require assistance with activities of daily living and memory care for...
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I would recommend the community to others for their loved ones. The staff are caring towards the residents.
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.
As a resident at Silver Creek, you will be around long-time friends and neighbors - people with life experiences in common with you and who appreciate everything you have to offer. More importantly, your independence and privacy is cherished at Silver Creek. We strive to provide exceptional...
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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....
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: 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.
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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, 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: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
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Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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, 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.

Cost of independent living in Cordes, IL

The average cost of senior living in Cordes is $4,284 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Ashley, IL with an average of $3,029 per month.

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

Cordes, IL
$4,284/mo
$3,837/mo
$4,065/mo

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

Cordes, IL
$4,284/mo
U.S. national average
$4,161/mo

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

$4,900/mo
Independent Living
$4,284/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,617/mo
Studio
$5,870/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,812/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,551/mo

Senior living costs in Cordes 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: Cordes, IL
Column state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Community typeCordes, ILIllinoisU.S.
Independent Living$4,284/mo$4,462/mo$4,161/mo
Assisted Living$4,900/mo$5,378/mo$4,703/mo
Memory Care$4,900/mo$5,398/mo$4,954/mo
Independent Living
Cordes, IL:$4,284/mo
Illinois:$4,462/mo
U.S.:$4,161/mo
Assisted Living
Cordes, IL:$4,900/mo
Illinois:$5,378/mo
U.S.:$4,703/mo
Memory Care
Cordes, IL:$4,900/mo
Illinois:$5,398/mo
U.S.:$4,954/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Cordes

Recent reviews for independent living in Cordes

Cedarhurst of Breese

3.8
Point system cost went from $250 to $600 per month. Nothing changed for the services. This was a 140% increase. No one could answer why this increase (just the wayt it is, "I was told.) No a rent increase of 15%. Outrageous! You are sucking the elderly dry. So sad. Social Security did ...
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Brightly Senior Living Mascoutah

4.6
I am really enjoying my stay here- staff is very helpful and everyone enjoys the activities that the staff sets up- there is always something to do. There is a nice dining area and physical therapy room w/pt staff on duty. The staff are really helpful and friendly.

Addington Place of Sparta

4.4
The staff is very easy to work with. They help whenever you ask. Yes, we would definitely recommend this community to other families!!

Cordes independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Cordes independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Cordes, 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 Cordes 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 Cordes partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Cordes, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
14.3%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
28.6%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
28.6%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
21.4%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
7.1%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Cordes 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 Cordes communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Cordes, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
28.6%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
42.9%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
35.7%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
7.1%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Cordes 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 Cordes offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Cordes, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
35.7%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
14.3%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
28.6%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
42.9%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
42.9%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
35.7%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
28.6%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
42.9%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
42.9%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
35.7%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
21.4%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
14.3%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
42.9%
46.4%
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