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The cost of independent living in Crain is about $4,052 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 52 options. Read 221 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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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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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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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, 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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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.
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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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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...
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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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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: 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.
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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, 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.
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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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 Crain, IL

The average cost of senior living in Crain is $4,052 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Carbondale, IL with an average of $3,583 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Crain, IL vs. nearby cities

Crain, IL
$4,052/mo
$3,868/mo
$4,039/mo

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

Crain, IL
$4,052/mo
U.S. national average
$4,083/mo

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

$4,344/mo
Independent Living
$4,052/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,148/mo
Studio
$5,550/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,803/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,092/mo

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What families are saying about independent living in Crain

Recent reviews for independent living in Crain

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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Country Place in Scott City, MO

4.5
My sister loved living there. She socialized with the other residents and she really liked her apartment. She didn't care much for the "bland" meals but she moved up here from Texas!! The employees were very friendly. Her apartment didn't seem to get much cleaning-the floors were usually ...
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Addington Place of Sparta

5.0
Cedarhurst is strictly a private pay community but we were in such a rush and they were so accommodating and very attentive to our need.

Crain independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Crain independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Crain, 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 Crain 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 Crain partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Crain, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
17.4%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
28.3%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
23.9%
30.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
8.7%
33.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
6.5%
9.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Crain 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 Crain communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Crain, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
13%
36.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
28.3%
43.4%
Room service
Room service
8.7%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
4.3%
17.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Crain 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 Crain offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Crain, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
30.4%
44.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
13%
28.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
19.6%
32.6%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
34.8%
47.9%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
41.3%
48.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
37%
54.1%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
37%
42.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
15.2%
37.8%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
17.4%
41.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
28.3%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
34.8%
46.6%
Dances
Dances
13%
32.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
21.7%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
28.3%
46.2%
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There are 52 independent living facilities near Crain, Illinois. See the full list.

The best independent living facility near you in Crain, Illinois is Villas of Holly Brook Herrin. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.

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