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The cost of independent living in Dawson is about $3,575 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 93 options. Read 538 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 Life's Journey Senior Living - Pana
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Life's Journey has made a HUGE difference in my father's quality of life. The environment is that of a home--not a hospital-- and with a private room, Dad gets the privacy he needs. The staff are very...
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.
The Pana home is a beautiful refuge on route 29 that overlooks a stable of horses, adding to the homes elegant and comforting atmosphere. Its beautiful design projects the comforts of a loving home. The grand sunroom, beautiful backyard, cozy living rooms and delicious top quality meals make Pana...
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We moved my parents here in Mid October. We were nervous and going through all the emotions that go along with relocating your parents into assisted living. The staff at the Lodge are fantastic and have...
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.
Live close to what you love about Manito in a neighborhood with features your family will appreciate, too.Our senior living community is thoughtfully located in an area where you can get the most out of your retirement. Restaurants, shopping, parks, pharmacies and hospitals are nearby.In...
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Even though my time was short with the Pointe due to Moms death, I was pleased with the whole process and the staff was wonderful - they were so kind and caring.
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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My parents needed more help than we could give and we toured Cedarhurst. I instantly knew this is the right place. Good care, friendly staff that treats them like their own parents. Activities are good &...
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 Jacksonville, 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 Jacksonville, Illinois, offers assisted living for those who require assistance with activities of daily living and memory...
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I recently moved my parents into Villas of Hollybrook from out of state. It was challenging on many levels and the staff was exceptional in helping navigate all challenges! They made sure we had all the...
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.
The Villas of Holly Brook and Reflections Memory Care is a sate-of-the-art licensed assisted living community. We offer our residents the comforts of their own home while providing for their needs with a customized care plan. Each member of our staff is committed to helping our residents live...
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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.
Never before have elegance and value been so perfectly defined in a beautifully master planned community. We are committed to standards of excellence in design, construction, amenities, lifestyle, security and affordability.Being faith based and family owned and operated, we assure that our...
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There are many things, I love about Cedarhurst but particularly, I love how warm and inviting it is from the physical space to the staff. Everyone is friendly and you can tell they truly care about their job...
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 Pekin, IL, Charter Senior Living of Pekin is an elegantly furnished senior living community with 61 assisted living suites for older adults with specialized needs. Our skilled, friendly, and compassionate team members are available 24 hours a day to deliver personalized service for...
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Overall I think they did a pretty good job. They did what they said they were going to do for my loved one. They were good about calling and following up with us if anything came up. He didn't really care...
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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The main reason we chose Arbor Rose of Monicello was because of the family atmosphere. I would tell others looking into any facility to make sure and look for the care that is received, and not just all 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.
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I can't say enough good things about this assisted living facility. The staff are genuinely caring and attentive, always going above and beyond to make sure residents feel comfortable and supported. The food...
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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Works out for myself and my wife and the dog.
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.
Capitol PlazaCapitol Plaza Apartments of Springfield, Sangamon County, IL is proud to provide the highest quality senior housing accommodations in Illinois. Located in beautiful Springfield, Capitol Hill is close to fine dining, downtown shopping and a bustling entertainment district. The Abraham...
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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: 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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What a great visit I had with my grandma's friend! Everyone was so friendly and welcoming. The smell was so nice as we entered the building. I was very impressed, as a supportive living establishment it...
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.
Come and be spoiled!Timberlake Senior Living is Springfield Illinois’s newest Supportive Living Community. At Timberlake Senior Living our sole purpose is to help seniors maintain their independence. Timberlake provides housing and supportive services to seniors 65+ who may need assistance with...
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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.
Located smack in midst of historic downtown Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois, we present you the Sangamon Towers, a senior housing community for everyone 55 years or above. You can get everything here, be it a peaceful evening of relaxation at the covered patio or a casual stroll to explore...
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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.
Near North Village is located in downtown Springfield, Sangamon County, IL. Surrounded by the breath taking view of historic site such as the Abraham Lincoln Presidential library and the union square park, the community provides an incredible environment for living. From the residence one can...
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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.
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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.
Park Towers is a senior housing community of independent living adults located in Springfield, Sangamon County , Illinois. Residents are usually in the 55+ age bracket. The residence contains 104 units, 94 one-bedroomed apartments and 10-two bedroomed apartments; all of which are Section 8...
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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
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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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I actually stayed at this facility for 4 nights visiting my mother. I was so impressed with the entire staff and medical care given to my mother. The cafeteria ladies were amazing, food was very tasty. ...
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: 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.
Washington PlazaWashington Plaza comprises of high-end 100 units only 2.6 miles from the Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois. Springfield lies on a flat plain and the surrounding is mostly a hilly terrain. Washington Plaza is near the breathtaking Sangamon and Lake Springfield, which are ideal...
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I am happy with my choice to move into the Homestead at Montvale. I like that it is independent living, I have my own apartment. I really like that it is secure, you need a code to get into the complex. They...
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.
The Homestead at Montvale is a senior housing found in Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois. Springfield is an urban city and lies on a flat plain area with Lake Springfield and Sangamon River. It is an ideal destination for the family and friends of the senior residents in our community. The...
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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.
For all of you that have reached the age of retirement but don't want to reside at home due to various reasons, perhaps the thought of an independent living facility has crossed your mind. Independent living is designed for active adults who are looking to enjoy retirement with the most...
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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.
Seasons offers one and two bedroom, ground-level, private, luxury apartments. All on one level, with no steps, no stairs and no waiting for elevators! Interconnecting corridors bring friends and neighbors together in the community area which includes a great room with fireplace, game room,...

Cost of independent living in Dawson, IL

The average cost of senior living in Dawson is $3,575 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Illiopolis, IL with an average of $2,828 per month.

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

Dawson, IL
$3,575/mo
$3,308/mo
$3,354/mo

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

Dawson, IL
$3,575/mo
U.S. national average
$4,203/mo

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

$4,867/mo
Independent Living
$3,575/mo

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

Semi-Private
$6,250/mo
Studio
$5,010/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,720/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,261/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,735/mo

Senior living costs in Dawson 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: Dawson, IL
Column state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Community typeDawson, ILIllinoisU.S.
Independent Living$3,575/mo$4,453/mo$4,203/mo
Assisted Living$4,867/mo$5,370/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$4,867/mo$5,390/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Dawson, IL:$3,575/mo
Illinois:$4,453/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
Assisted Living
Dawson, IL:$4,867/mo
Illinois:$5,370/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Dawson, IL:$4,867/mo
Illinois:$5,390/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
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Independent living costs in Dawson, IL, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Dawson 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
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Dawson, IL$2,557/mo$2,581/mo-0.9%
Illinois$3,121/mo$3,019/mo+3.4%
National$3,246/mo$3,151/mo+3.0%
Dawson, IL
2024 average cost:$2,557/mo
2023 average cost:$2,581/mo
Percent change:-0.9%
Illinois
2024 average cost:$3,121/mo
2023 average cost:$3,019/mo
Percent change:+3.4%
National
2024 average cost:$3,246/mo
2023 average cost:$3,151/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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What families are saying about independent living in Dawson

Recent reviews for independent living in Dawson

Villas of Holly Brook and Reflections Springfield

4.9
The facility was extremely open and friendly to all family members. The facility worked with us to get my mom acclimated to the place and try different solutions.

Randall Residence of Decatur

5.0
Everything is wonderful and clean at this community. The staff are very nice and attentive to my aunt and especially in her time of need after losing her dog. My aunt is adjusting well and has gained 10 pounds since staying with the community. My aunt loves the meals provided, she reads me the ...
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Cedarhurst of Jacksonville

4.1
My siblings and I have been very happy with the care and the physical facility of Cedarhurst. They strive to keep it clean, friendly and a well cared for community.

Dawson independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Dawson independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Dawson, 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 Dawson 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 Dawson partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Dawson, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
25.3%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
26.4%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
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30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
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Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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Availability of select dining options in Dawson 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 Dawson communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
8%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
32.2%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
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Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Dawson 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 Dawson offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
34.5%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
18.4%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
14.9%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
47.1%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
39.1%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
49.4%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
35.6%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
23%
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Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
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Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
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Live performances
Live performances
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46.8%
Dances
Dances
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Fitness center
Fitness center
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Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Frequently Asked Questions

The Carriages of Rochester, Villas of Holly Brook Chatham and Villas of Holly Brook Shelbyville are the top-rated independent living facilities near Dawson, Illinois. See full list of communities.
There are 93 independent living facilities near Dawson, Illinois. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Dawson, Illinois are Villas of Holly Brook Chatham and The Montvale Senior Living. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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