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Wonderful caring people, my spouse is thriving there and has become much more independent. Price for what you receive is fantastic. Highly recommend.
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.
Harvester Residential Care Inc. is dual licensed (Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services and Missouri Department of Mental Health) facility that conveniently located in the middle of family oriented residential neighborhood of St. Charles county, with easy access (less than 10-15...
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My father has been here for 2 years. I am glad I never read reviews because they are not our experience. The building has gone through a few management companies and I think that led to the issues in the...
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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.
WELCOME TO HOMER G. PHILIPS SENIOR APARTMENTS IN ST. LOUIS MISSOURI!Homer G. Phillips is a senior apartment community in St. Louis, MO that caters to all of your needs. Our apartments are specially designed for seniors 55+ to provide all the amenities of home at an affordable price. Our 1 and 2...
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So far everything is working out pretty well for my friend. I know he is in a good community. We are pleased with all they have done for us. This is a nice, safe community.
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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.
Luxury Independent Living in The Central West End!Please let us introduce McCormack House at Westminster PL., an apartment community centrally located in St. Louis, MO, offering 1 and 2 bedroom apartment homes for mature adults 62+ !  Heat, water, sewer, trash, stove, refrigerator,...
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The staff were very friendly and constantly kept our family updated. We don't know the specific activities they had but they would help the residents walk around the facility and they would make sure our...
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.
San Gabriel Memory Care is a family owned and operated assisted living community dedicated to serving the unique needs of adults with Alzheimer’s and other memory-related illnesses. Our approach is to assist residents on their individual “daily walks” by incorporating personally relevant...
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Called about my dad moving there at 8am, and by 4pm; he was moved in. It was a relief knowing that he was being taken care of, and although I love my dad more than life itself, I finally was able to sleep...
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.
Services provided at no additional cost: Private room and private bath 3 nutritious meals per day and snacks Medication administration including insulin administration Housekeeping services Laundry service Activities Our company has been providing care for Seniors since 1990 when we built our...
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The staff have been kind helpful and quick to respond when my mother in law needs assistance. The community is very clean and we are happy with it. They do offer some daily social activities for the...
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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.
Here at McCormack House at Forest Park Southeast we offer spacious one and two bedroom apartments for seniors 62 and older. We are located in the Tower Grove Community, at the intersection of Manchester and Kingshighway. We have a Fitness Center, Activity Room, and Dining Facility. We have...
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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.
Beautiful newly renovated apartment homes in the heart of the city. Tired of the upkeep of home ownership and that high mortgage payment? City Parc at Pine is just the place for you to relax and unwind! These apartments are equipped with full kitchens including all new black refrigerators, flat...
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My mom is taking more steps and she went from barely able to stand up to 60 total steps. They are a well-run organization. We are happy with the care she is getting and her progress.
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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.
As Missouri’s first Green House Project community, Cottages of Lake St. Louis brings a proven and innovative approach to short-term rehabilitation and long-term skilled nursing, as well as serving Elders with memory needs. In our six ten-person houses, each Elder has a private bedroom and...
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They are fantastic. It looks and feels just like a home. The food is good, and my mom talks about it all the time. I have no complaints, and neither does my loved one. The staff are very good at keeping...
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 to a gracious and affordable assisted lifestyle! Cambridge House offers 103 private apartments to seniors 65 or older. Our emphasis is on maintaining your health, wellness, dignity, and independence.We offer a helping hand and personal attention to do the things you may no longer be able...
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My grandmother has lived at Pacific Place for over ten years now, and we couldn't be happier...The size and location makes visits so easy. The neighborhood is fun to walk around, there are lots of great...
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.
Pacific Place offers one of the most inviting and gracious retirement lifestyles in the area. The first urban senior Living community in St. Louis built in 1997. We are an independent community, designed exclusively for active, independent Seniors. Here you will discover that where you live has a...
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Photo of Villas of Holly Brook Collinsville
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My dad passed in March. He spent almost a year and a half in Villas of Holly Brook and I truly believe they gave him the Will to live everyday! He looked forward to the activities and made so many new...
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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We chose The Mary Culver Home because it is a home that specialized for residents who are visually impaired. It is a smaller facility with only 25 women, so she gets more personalized care. I don't just feel...
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: 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.
Assisted living is the perfect scenario for older adults who need some assistance but enjoy their independence. Our community offers 24/7 care, a social environment brimming with options, and a range of programs and services that provides meals, housekeeping, laundry, and assistance with personal...
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My brother is doing well here at these senior apartments. He really likes it here. They keep the grounds of the apartments very well maintained. The staff is kind and friendly. Overall everything has worked...
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.
Alexian Court offers comfortable, carefree and affordable apartment living for seniors 62+ and mobility impaired persons. We are conveniently located on the Metro bus line. Alexian Court is perfect for persons with limited and fixed incomes. All utilities are included in rent. Free...
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They're wonderful. They take very good care of my loved one. And they have bent over backwards to help us. It's not easy placing a family member. Plus she has dementia, which makes it more difficult. ...
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.
Village Center Care of Wentzville offers seniors an assisted living community that feels like home. This community is located in America's heartland. The city of Wentzville has much to offer, including hometown friendliness and charm. Those who enter the city, whether to visit or to become...
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I would recommend community to others for your loved ones. My loved one appreciated the fact that the rooms have a full kitchen. They are having a hard time keeping the dining staff. My loved one likes...
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.
The Fountains of West County is a wonderful place to live!  We offer one and two bedroom senior living apartment homes.  Located at the intersection of Clayton and Clarkson, we are minutes from shopping, restaurants, entertainment, and more.  We've designed this community with you...
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My mother is currently residing here. This is the 3rd facility that she has been in, 2 years. The facility is clean, closer to family with lots of shopping and dining close by. Staff is very friendly and...
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.
Services provided at no additional cost: Private room and private bath 3 nutritious meals per day and snacks Medication administration including insulin administration Housekeeping services Laundry service Activities Our company has been providing care for Seniors since 1990 when we built our...
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Our family chose Gambrill Gardens for mom initially because of the cost and the friendliness of the people who were here when we visited. We went to several facilities and most of them seemed like they were...
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.
For nearly 40 years the experienced staff at Gambrill Gardens Senior Community have been serving the seniors of West County St. Louis. We are proud of the excellent reputation our facility upholds due to the superior services and amenities we provide. Our convenient location in the heart of...
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We love it at Friendship Village - they've been fabulous. The food is good, and they offer a lot of activities. It's expensive, but we get a lot for what we pay.
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.
Friendship Village Assisted Living and Memory Care is located on the Friendship Village Sunset Hills campus, provides the right level of assistance with daily activities, so you can remain as independent and active as you want to be. Friendship Village Assisted Living is committed to meeting your...
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I have no complaints about how things are going for my mother since she made the move into this community. I have to say my favorite thing about this place is how friendly the staff are and the positive...
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 to…..Ascension Living Sherbrooke Village, where we make A Difficult Choice Easier.Nestled on several acres at the foot of Ripa Avenue in an area of outstanding natural beauty in South County, Sherbrooke Village represents Today’s nursing care residence.We share a mission of providing care...
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After touring this community and comparing it to another place. I thought this was the best choice for my uncle. As a new resident he is doing fine so far. I like the care he gets from the staff. They offer...
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.
When you visit Sugar Creek, you'll find a warm, friendly community where folks can thrive and connect. It's a place full of friendly local faces where you and your loved one will feel right at home, whether that's in our inviting community spaces or homey studio apartments, alcoves, and 1-bedroom...
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Overall, I have been pleased with this facility and so has my loved one. The nursing staff, caregivers, and chefs are phenomenal. As far as cleanliness, they empty the waste baskets and wash the resident's...
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.
Parkway Gardens, assisted living by Americare opened in September of 2010 in Fairview Heights, IL. Sikeston-based Americare is a privately held provider of eldercare services throughout the region. Founded in 1981, the company owns and operates assisted living and skilled nursing communities...
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My father and sister have both been to Nazareth. I cannot thank them enough for their compassion and care. [name removed] in admissions went over and above in helping us deal with the financial end and [name...
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.
Nazareth Living Center provides assisted living for seniors in St. Louis, Missouri. The community is situated in a tranquil neighborhood in the South County region of the St. Louis suburbs, just a few minutes from the junction of highways 55, 255 and 270. The surrounding neighborhood features...
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They staff at Cambridge House of Swansea have been very patient with my mother's transition. I would recommend the facility to those looking for assisted living.
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.
Cambridge House of Swansea Cambridge House of Swansea is a newly build assisted living community, with beautiful apartments, located in the cozy town of Belleville, Illinois, counting just over 43,000 citizens. Conveniently located, the living community is steps away from parks and shopping...
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Everything is working out very well at this community for my mother. She seems to have adjusted very well to the community. Everyone is kind and very welcoming. The community is very clean and looks great....
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.
The Colonnade and Heritage Memory Care is a brand new, locally owned, community centrally located in O'Fallon, Illinois, just 20 minutes from Downtown St. Louis. We've purposefully designed every aspect of life at The Colonnade and Heritage Memory Care. You will find beautiful indoor and outdoor...

Cost of independent living in Dow, IL

The average cost of senior living in Dow is $3,920 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Kane, IL with an average of $3,074 per month.

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

Dow, IL
$3,920/mo
$3,936/mo

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

Dow, IL
$3,920/mo
U.S. national average
$4,148/mo

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

$4,564/mo
Independent Living
$3,920/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,656/mo
Studio
$4,735/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,641/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,093/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,435/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Dow over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Dow

Recent reviews for independent living in Dow

Promenade Senior Living in Richmond Heights, MO

5.0
We were impressed with everything. My mother in law felt the menu options were limited, but I think at the time, occupancy was low, so that may have affected it. I can't really say about activities, because she wasn't there for very long until she had to be moved to skilled nursing.

Lutheran Senior Services At Breeze Park in St. Charles, MO

4.0
They are pretty good. It's very clean. The staff is pretty friendly. They have stuff going on for activities, but they told me they take them out at least once a week, they told us they had a bus with a lift, and they don't. They told us when she was there she would be able to eat in any of the ...
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Dow independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Dow independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Dow, 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 Dow 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 Dow 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
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Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
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No sugar
No sugar
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Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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Availability of select dining options in Dow 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 Dow communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
26%
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Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
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Room service
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Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Dow 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 Dow offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
39.2%
44.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
26%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
26%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
47.3%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
45.6%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
48.3%
53.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
37.8%
42%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
30.4%
37.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
34.1%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
41.6%
46.5%
Live performances
Live performances
40.5%
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Dances
Dances
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31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
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Fitness classes
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Regency Manor, Crestview Senior Living and Avalon Park Independent Living are the top-rated independent living facilities near Dow, Illinois. See full list of communities.

There are 296 independent living facilities near Dow, Illinois. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Dow, Illinois are Crestview Senior Living, Avalon Park Independent Living and Clarendale of St. Peters. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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