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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Covington, IL

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The cost of independent living in Covington is about $3,648 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 174 options. Read 1004 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.
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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.
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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.
Villa Rose offers some of the best in Senior Living in the river bend area. Conveniently located between Edwardsville and Alton, Illinois, Villa Rose is just 25 minutes from downtown St. Louis by way of the new 255 extension.We offer affordable independent living with a blend of supportive...
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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.
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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
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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, 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.
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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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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: 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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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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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: 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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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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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.
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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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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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I'm really digging the facility so far. I like the amenities and everything.
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The National Church Residences on Telegraph Road is a senior housing community located in the Oakville suburb of St. Louis, Clayton county, Missouri. Oakville is located between the Mississippi and Meramec rivers, which offer plenty of outdoor activities and sightseeing for when your friends and...

Cost of independent living in Covington, IL

The average cost of senior living in Covington is $3,648 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Ashley, IL with an average of $3,029 per month.

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

Covington, IL
$3,648/mo

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

Covington, IL
$3,648/mo
U.S. national average
$4,161/mo

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

$4,661/mo
Independent Living
$3,648/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,539/mo
Studio
$4,969/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,463/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,161/mo

Senior living costs in Covington 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: Covington, IL
Column state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Community typeCovington, ILIllinoisU.S.
Independent Living$3,648/mo$4,462/mo$4,161/mo
Assisted Living$4,667/mo$5,383/mo$4,705/mo
Memory Care$4,661/mo$5,403/mo$4,956/mo
Independent Living
Covington, IL:$3,648/mo
Illinois:$4,462/mo
U.S.:$4,161/mo
Assisted Living
Covington, IL:$4,667/mo
Illinois:$5,383/mo
U.S.:$4,705/mo
Memory Care
Covington, IL:$4,661/mo
Illinois:$5,403/mo
U.S.:$4,956/mo
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Independent living costs in Covington, IL, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Covington 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 median 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Covington, IL$2,491/mo$2,476/mo+0.6%
Illinois$3,121/mo$3,019/mo+3.4%
National$3,246/mo$3,151/mo+3.0%
Covington, IL
2024 average cost:$2,491/mo
2023 average cost:$2,476/mo
Percent change:+0.6%
Illinois
2024 average cost:$3,121/mo
2023 average cost:$3,019/mo
Percent change:+3.4%
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2024 average cost:$3,246/mo
2023 average cost:$3,151/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about independent living in Covington

Recent reviews for independent living in Covington

Cambridge House of Maryville

3.7
We chose Cambridge House of Maryville because it was recommended to us through family members, they said that it was a well-managed facility. The room sizes here are good, but I do think the kitchen could use some more space. Overall, it is a small community and everyone gets along well here. I ...
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Knollwood Retirement Community in Caseyville, IL

4.7
The community is friendly and very clean. It depends on what you're looking for for your loved one. I would recommend you look at the community. The food is currently being delivered to the residents' rooms, as the community is waiting to open the dining room until the state says they ...
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Charter Senior Living of Shiloh

3.8
I think it is a really good place. Right now they are experiencing a lot of turn over in staff. Room sizes and layout of the community is wonderful. They have an outdoor courtyard for residents to use. My mom is not too fond of the food.

Covington independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Covington independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Covington, 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 Covington 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 Covington 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
18.2%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
22.1%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
18.8%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
16.9%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
5.2%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Covington 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 Covington communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
14.9%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
28.6%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
20.1%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Covington 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 Covington offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
30.5%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
18.8%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20.8%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
39%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
37.7%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
40.3%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
31.8%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
21.4%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
26.6%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
31.8%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
34.4%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
20.1%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
23.4%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
30.5%
46.4%
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Regency Manor, The Oasis at Hartman Lakes and Villas at St. James are the top-rated independent living facilities near Covington, Illinois. See full list of communities.
There are 174 independent living facilities near Covington, Illinois. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in Covington, Illinois is The Glenwood Supportive Living of Greenville. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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