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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Dow, IL
The cost of independent living in Dow is about $3,920 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 296 options. Read 3705 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.
As you explore independent living near you, you may also want to consider options in areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Edwardsville, St. Charles and St. Peters.
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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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My mother is in independent living for now and she loves living there. It was an easy transition from her previous home to DeSmet Retirement. The staff is very friendly and caring about their residents.
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.
DeSmet Retirement Community is a non-profit housing community offering assisted care and independent living for seniors. As one of over 160 properties owned and operated by Retirement Housing Foundation (RHF), we strive to carry out the RHF mission of providing quality housing at an affordable...
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, 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.
The rolling hills of Missouri are the perfect home to the warm and friendly atmosphere of the Bridge at Florissant. Situated in the suburbs of St. Louis, the community offers urban accessibility, state-of-the-art amenities, and the time of your life. The community itself is surrounded by greenery...
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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.
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
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: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally 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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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.
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
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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Communication is good between the staff and our loved ones, they keep us well informed and up to date. The community is neat and clean and the staff is very friendly. They do a good job taking care of my...
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.
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.
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...
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
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.
Arbor Hills is dedicated to providing companionship, comfort, love and excellent medical care to each of our residents. Arbor Hills has 150 –bed skilled nursing facility and a 28- bed assisted living facility, we also offer long-term and short-term stays including rehabilitative, respite, 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.
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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: 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.
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
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Dow, IL vs. the state and national average
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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.
Dow, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
25.3%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
30.7%
33.5%
No sugar
No sugar
29.4%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
29.1%
32.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
7.1%
8.1%
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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.
Dow, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
26%
35.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
35.8%
42.5%
Room service
Room service
29.7%
36%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20.3%
16.8%
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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.
Dow, ILNational
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%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
27.7%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
32.1%
39.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
40.9%
45.7%
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Frequently Asked Questions
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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