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The cost of independent living in Duncan Mills is about $3,272 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 113 options. Read 549 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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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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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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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: 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.
River Birch Senior Living is a residential like community of 3 homes overlooking hole #6 of Panther Creek Golf Club in Springfield, IL. This location gives you the feeling of living in the country for peace and quiet yet still close to restaurants, shopping and major highways. Our caregiver to...
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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.
River Birch Senior Living is a residential like community of 3 homes overlooking hole #6 of Panther Creek Golf Club in Springfield, IL. This location gives you the feeling of living in the country for peace and quiet yet still close to restaurants, shopping and major highways. Our caregiver to...
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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: 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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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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Cost of independent living in Duncan Mills, IL

The average cost of senior living in Duncan Mills is $3,272 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lewistown, IL with an average of $3,186 per month.

Independent living costs in Duncan Mills, IL, vs. nearby cities

Duncan Mills, IL
$3,272/mo
$3,186/mo
$4,060/mo

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

Duncan Mills, IL
$3,272/mo
U.S. national average
$4,211/mo

Independent living costs in Duncan Mills, IL, vs. other senior living options

$4,624/mo
Independent Living
$3,272/mo

Independent living costs in Duncan Mills, IL, by floor plan type

Studio
$2,348/mo
1 Bedroom
$2,645/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,619/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,160/mo

Senior living costs in Duncan Mills 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: Duncan Mills, IL
Column state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Community typeDuncan Mills, ILIllinoisU.S.
Independent Living$3,272/mo$4,508/mo$4,211/mo
Assisted Living$4,624/mo$5,467/mo$4,752/mo
Memory Care$4,624/mo$5,489/mo$5,014/mo
Independent Living
Duncan Mills, IL:$3,272/mo
Illinois:$4,508/mo
U.S.:$4,211/mo
Assisted Living
Duncan Mills, IL:$4,624/mo
Illinois:$5,467/mo
U.S.:$4,752/mo
Memory Care
Duncan Mills, IL:$4,624/mo
Illinois:$5,489/mo
U.S.:$5,014/mo
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Independent living costs in Duncan Mills, IL, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Duncan Mills 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
Duncan Mills, IL$2,594/mo$2,445/mo+6.1%
Illinois$3,120/mo$3,014/mo+3.5%
National$3,244/mo$3,154/mo+2.8%
Duncan Mills, IL
2024 average cost:$2,594/mo
2023 average cost:$2,445/mo
Percent change:+6.1%
Illinois
2024 average cost:$3,120/mo
2023 average cost:$3,014/mo
Percent change:+3.5%
National
2024 average cost:$3,244/mo
2023 average cost:$3,154/mo
Percent change:+2.8%
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What families are saying about independent living in Duncan Mills

Recent reviews for independent living in Duncan Mills

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.

Gateway at River City in Peoria, IL

5.0
I absolutely love it here at Gateway. There are lots of activities, food is good, most residents are real nice and easy to get along with. The staff is wonderful. I’m friends with many residents who are awesome. Definitely worth living here.

EverTrue Lutheran Hillside Village in Peoria, IL

4.8
I have lived at LHV for 18 months. I was becoming familiar with the routines and activities when they were curtailed by the pandemic. Since that time The staff and administration have devoted themselves to the residents safety, health and comfort. Fellow residents are friendly and concerned ...
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Duncan Mills independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Duncan Mills independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Duncan Mills, 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 Duncan Mills 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 Duncan Mills 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
13.8%
20.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
18.3%
34.8%
No sugar
No sugar
18.3%
31.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
10.1%
33.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
3.7%
10.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Duncan Mills 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 Duncan Mills communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
6.4%
36.9%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
23.9%
43.8%
Room service
Room service
11.9%
37.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
7.3%
17.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Duncan Mills 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 Duncan Mills offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
27.5%
45.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
10.1%
28.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
11%
33.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
39.4%
47.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
29.4%
49.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
44%
54.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
26.6%
43.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
17.4%
38.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
13.8%
42.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
22.9%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
25.7%
47.2%
Dances
Dances
16.5%
33.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16.5%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
18.3%
46.8%
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The Montvale Senior Living, The Lamoine Retirement Living and Brandon Wood Retirement Center are the top-rated independent living facilities near Duncan Mills, Illinois. See full list of communities.
There are 113 independent living facilities near Duncan Mills, Illinois. See the full list.
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