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The cost of independent living in East Gillespie is about $3,659 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 240 options.

Read 2896 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. You may also consider nearby communities such as Godfrey, Litchfield and Wood River.

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Photo of Cedarhurst of Bethalto
1717 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
9.1
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They keep me informed and send me pictures of my dad and continually let me know how he is getting along. Everyone is so friendly when I come to visit and always keeps me informed. I would definitely...
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.
At Cedarhurst of Bethalto, 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 Bethalto, Illinois, offers assisted living for those who require assistance with activities of daily living and memory care...
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Photo of Brenden Gardens
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9.0
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45 reviews
9.0
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Staff are kind and helpful. I'm happy with activities. Mostly I like the bus drivers and availability of bus rides. Food is better than Trustwell. Lunch has two choices which is nice. Salads every day are...
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.
Brenden Gardens is a beautiful, 110-apartment community, offering an active lifestyle for independent living residents. Step inside our doors, and discover charming retirement living with a city flair. Personal touches create a community rich in hospitality and friendship — a community you...
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Photo of Cedarhurst of Springfield IL
2323 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
9.0
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25 reviews
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Facilities are nice enough and he likes his apartment. The director here is loud and boisterous and always has a kind word and dad is crazy about her. Staff have been nice too. The food continues to be the...
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.
At Cedarhurst of Springfield, IL, 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 Springfield, Illinois, offers assisted living for those who require assistance with activities of daily living and...
Photo of Sunrise of Webster Groves
1414 Photos available
88 Floor plans available
9.0
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75 reviews
9.0
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I checked out six different assisted living facilities and chose sunrise because of the people that work there. An organization takes on the personality of its leader, and in the case of sunrise, the leader...
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.
Sunrise of Webster Groves is an assisted living and memory care community in St. Louis, Missouri.
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Photo of Autumn View Gardens, Assisted Living and Memory Care
44 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
8.9
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For the most part is has been a positive experience, but they seem to be short staffed at times and we have had a couple of negative experiences. MOST of the people there have been very nice and helpful
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.
Autumn Gardens provides your loved one with a caring embrace in Creve Coeur. It is a faith-based nonprofit organization. Across all our communities, faith is a cornerstone of how we operate, which means everything we do is in service of our residents. Our assisted living community promotes...
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Photo of Longevity Living of Granite City
2121 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
8.9
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37 reviews
8.9
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It is a very clean and beautiful place! My mom is in the memory care building! The people are very kind and take great care of her! I’m just glad she is safe! Would recommend longevity memory care for your...
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.
At Cedarhurst of Granite City, 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 Granite City, Illinois, offers assisted living for those who require assistance with activities of daily living and memory...
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Photo of Charter Senior Living of Troy
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8.9
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We couldn't ask for a better staff. From administration to the care givers to the events coordinators. The cleanliness is top notch. Mom loves her apartment. She says it feels like home. The dining room 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.
You or your loved one will find a comfortable, homelike atmosphere at Charter Senior Living of Troy, a Charter Senior Living Community. Our residents are free from the cares of chores and other daily stresses. Our staff is available 24 hours a day to assist with your needs. Always preserving your...
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Photo of St Pauls Senior Community
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8.9
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For the past nine years, and until recently, Saint Paul's Senior Living Center has been my mother's home. Because of the fine personal care and affordability she has thrived throughout her time there, up to...
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.
Old-fashioned hospitality customized to your needs. St. Pauls offers independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, memory care, and rehabilitation care all located on one campus. We can meet a variety of needs for individuals and couples. St. Pauls functions as a continuum of care, if...
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Photo of Brightly Senior Living Mascoutah
11 Photo available
33 Floor plans available
8.9
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The staff is great! Food is very good-Staff kept everyone occupied and residents enjoy all the activities Rooms are a bit small-not much closet space in 1 bedroom apt- they have a few 2 bedroom apt...
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.
Brightly Senior Living Mascoutah's services are never an additional cost, whether your loved one needs independent, assisted living or memory care. We structure our living plan to always make it affordable for families and their loved ones while continually striving to provide the utmost care and...
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Photo of Bradford Place
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8.9
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Nice small facility with good size rooms. I am overall satisfied with Bradford Place once we were on the same page. Not recommended for everyone!
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.
Bradford Place is an assisted living community nestled in the peaceful town of Swansea, St. Clair County, Illinois. Swansea is known for being a quiet community with a nice blend of commerce and farming. Not only is it a great place to live, but it offers a lot of attractions for family members...
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Photo of The Boulevard Senior Living of St. Peters
1515 Photos available
8.8
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24 reviews
8.8
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24 reviews
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Floor staff were very good. Seemed like they couldn't hold on to their admin staff. Food was fine. Quality of care was very good. I felt my mother was safe there. Notable staff were nurse [name removed] at...
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.
Welcome to The Boulevard Senior Living of St. Peters, now open in St. Peters, MO! Featuring senior independent living, assisted living and memory care with a classic, homey, and senior-friendly design. Amazing things happen when worries consist of which events to attend or what to order for...
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Photo of Kingsland Walk Senior Living
99 Photos available
8.8
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31 reviews
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The staff is great, and overall, my mom has received good care. Her apartment is the perfect size and meets her needs well. The staff members are kind, helpful, and genuinely seem to care about the...
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.
Kingsland Walk Senior Living offers so much more than a place to hang your hat. We are a true community, shaped by the relationships we form and the adventures we share. We are committed to crafting a lifestyle rich in experiences that go beyond the traditional concept of senior living, and we...
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Photo of Fairmont on Clayton
77 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
8.7
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49 reviews
8.7
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49 reviews
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We did visit Fairmont on Clayton. And both of my sisters became residence in [date removed]. My older sister [name removed] has since died this March, but my sister [name removed] is still a resident and...
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.
Fairmont on Clayton is located in the Clayton / Richmond Heights area, just minutes from the Galleria Mall. We pride ourselves in our excellent ability to care for a wide array of care needs in an environment that is warm and homelike.Step into our community and you can't help but feel at home....
Photo of Promenade Senior Living
1414 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
8.6
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I wasn't the one staying there so I can't really comment on the activities. But the staff was very kind and kept me well informed about everything that was going on and any emergencies or concerns that arose...
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.
Perfectly nestled between Ladue, Frontenac and Clayton, MO, in Richmond Heights, Promenade Senior Living will offer an active and engaged lifestyle with just the right supportive care available when needed. Just a stone's throw from all of the exciting cultural, shopping & dining attractions St....
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Photo of Keystone Place at Richland Creek
1313 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
8.6
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Facility clean. Lots of activities/ events. Just had a huge 7% rate increase. Having issues keeping kitchen help. Lost a cook and pastry chef who didn't last 1 month.
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.
Welcome to Keystone Place at Richland CreekEvery person who chooses to make Keystone their home has not only lived an extraordinary life but shares the desire to keep living life to the fullest.Whether you choose Independent Living, Assisted Living, or Memory Care at Keystone Place at Richland...
Photo of The Gables at Brady Circle
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The owner, [name removed], is easy to talk to/ work with, but any issues are slow to resolve. He does much of the work himself, so delays occur as issues have to be reprioritized. I was told there are...
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.
The Gables at Brady Circle is revolutionizing assisted living care by removing the institutional setting and returning to an intimate, residential social model.We understand that the choice of an assisted living/ Memory Care community is a difficult and stressful process. That is why we embrace...
Photo of Trustwell Living at Richmond Heights
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Trustwell is a great place. The building is clean, modern, and nicely decorated. The residents are wonderful and welcoming. The staff greets everyone by their name and they are pleasant and graciously...
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.
Allegro is proud to bring more than 40 years of experience to the St. Louis metropolitan area, home of our company headquarters. Allegro strives to reimagine senior living, bringing comfort, convenience and quality care to older adults who want and deserve the best.Allegro Richmond Heights...
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Photo of Fairwinds River's Edge
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This is the friendliest place. Everyone is so nice, both the staff and residents. There are many different activities and a calendar of events is put in your mailbox every week. This is just a very...
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.
Nestled on ten acres in the heart of charming St. Charles, Fairwinds- River's Edge offers luxurious apartment homes in a fun and active retirement community. We are very proud to be managed by Leisure Care, who leads the industry in the development and management of retirement communities that...
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Photo of Longevity Living Of Godfrey
1414 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
8.5
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We have been very pleased with Longevity to this point. The staff is always friendly and helpful. The food is generally good. My mother is very cognizant and is able to see that her needs on a daily basis.
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.
At Cedarhurst of Godfrey, 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 Godfrey, Illinois, offers assisted living for those who require assistance with activities of daily living.Cedarhurst of...
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Photo of Saint Ann Assisted Living Center
55 Photos available
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From the date of our initial tour I have experienced kindness from all the staff. We dropped in unannounced for our first visit & [name removed] was most gracious to take time & show us around. As for the...
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.
Saint Ann Assisted Living is a Missouri state licensed 40 bed facility with both private and semi-private rooms available. Each apartment and bathroom is equipped with an emergency call system for our residents' safety.Domestic Services-Housekeeping-Laundry-Utilities and maintenance free...
Photo of Rochester Estates Senior Living
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They are not well versed with dementia patients. Although their brochure stated they were a memory care. They are not. We would recommend this community to residents without dementia
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.
Rochester Estates Senior Living is an assisted living community situated in beautiful Rochester, Sangamon County, Illinois. Located within minutes of the historic Illinois capital of Springfield, Rochester boasts the best of both worlds. Rochester still maintains that small town feel while...
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Photo of Brightly Senior Living Glen Carbon
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Definitely 5 stars, they have been very helpful, courteous, friendly, nice you name it. They are very professional and willing to help you in any way possible. All 3 of us children are very pleased.
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.
Brightly Senior Living in Glen Carbon, Illinois offers a high-end and affordable approach to assisted living and memory care. Here are some key features of this community:All-Inclusive Living Plan: Brightly provides an all-inclusive living plan with the lowest rates in the area. Services such as...
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Photo of Our Lady of Life
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OLOL is really a remarkable place! Lovely facility, excellent food friendly residents and staff. OLOL s bus makes frequent trips to area stores-banks - Walmart, Dierbergs, Aldies, etc. We have an excellent...
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.
Photo of Southview Assisted Living and Memory Care
1010 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
8.2
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It's very close to all the children and less than a mile from my home. I can pop in any time and there are plenty of activities she can partake in, even with her memory issues.
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.
Southview Assisted Living is the premier senior living community in South County near St. Louis, Missouri. We offer, assisted living and Dementia / Memory Care . This newly built senior living community will begin welcoming residents in Summer 2012.We know how difficult change can be, especially...
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Photo of St Louis Hills Assisted Living and Memory Care
1111 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
8.2
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59 reviews
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The apartment was a good size. The staff was great, for the most part, but there was an issue with the nurse on my sister's first night back from a hospital visit. Initially, the food was great, but then...
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.
St. Louis Hills Assisted Living and Memory Care is a newly owned and operated senior living community conveniently located in the heart of St. Louis Hills. Our focus on customer excellence and honoring our elders through a commitment to serve with integrity, compassion, and purpose is...
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Cost of independent living in East Gillespie, IL

The average cost of senior living in East Gillespie is $3,659 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Jerseyville, IL with an average of $3,300 per month.

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

East Gillespie, IL
$3,659/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

Independent living costs in East Gillespie, IL, vs. other senior living options

$6,603/mo
Independent Living
$3,659/mo

Independent living costs in East Gillespie, IL, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,018/mo
Studio
$2,875/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,541/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,432/mo

Senior living costs in East Gillespie 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: East Gillespie, IL
Column state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Community typeEast Gillespie, ILIllinoisU.S.
Independent Living$3,659/mo$3,342/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$5,444/mo$6,329/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$6,603/mo$7,681/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
East Gillespie, IL:$3,659/mo
Illinois:$3,342/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
East Gillespie, IL:$5,444/mo
Illinois:$6,329/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
East Gillespie, IL:$6,603/mo
Illinois:$7,681/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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Independent living costs in East Gillespie, IL, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in East Gillespie 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 average 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
East Gillespie, IL$3,487/mo$3,345/mo+4.3%
Illinois$3,221/mo$3,061/mo+5.2%
National$3,416/mo$3,319/mo+2.9%
East Gillespie, IL
2024 average cost:$3,487/mo
2023 average cost:$3,345/mo
Percent change:+4.3%
Illinois
2024 average cost:$3,221/mo
2023 average cost:$3,061/mo
Percent change:+5.2%
National
2024 average cost:$3,416/mo
2023 average cost:$3,319/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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What families are saying about independent living in East Gillespie

Recent reviews for independent living in East Gillespie

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.

Cambridge House of Maryville

3.7
We chose Cambridge House of Maryville because it was recommended to us through family members, they said that it was a well-managed facility. The room sizes here are good, but I do think the kitchen could use some more space. Overall, it is a small community and everyone gets along well here. I ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Friendly and welcoming staff. Many reviews mention the kindness and attentiveness of the staff at various communities, such as Brookdale Creve Coeur, where they go above and beyond to make residents feel comfortable and at home. The staff at Fairwinds River's Edge are described as friendly and supportive, creating a warm ...
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Variety of activities for residents. From happy hours with live entertainment to therapy dogs, gardening groups, and arts and crafts, communities offer a range of activities to cater to residents' interests. Residents of The Atrium of Belleville and Crestview Senior Living enjoy the diverse range of activities available to them ...
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Delicious and customized meals. Meals are a highlight for many residents, with some communities, like Brookdale Creve Coeur, offering a varied menu and accommodating dietary restrictions. Residents at Garden Villas North appreciate the flexibility of the dining options and the quality of the food.
Thoughtfully designed and maintained living spaces. Residents praise the cleanliness and upkeep of their living spaces, noting the comfort and functional design of their apartments at communities like Lake St. Charles Retirement Community and Fairwinds River's Edge. The common areas are also well-maintained, creating a pleasant environment fo ...
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Community engagement and social opportunities. Socializing and engaging with others is a priority for many senior living communities. Residents at The Boulevard of St. Charles Senior Living enjoy the opportunities to connect with their neighbors through resident-led activities, while those at EverTrue Laclede Groves appreciate the on-cam ...
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Professional and responsive management and care. Residents and their families appreciate the attentiveness and dedication of the management and care teams at various communities, such as Unbridled Living of St. Peters, where they work closely with families to ensure their loved ones' needs are met. The staff at Brenden Gardens are describe ...
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East Gillespie independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in East Gillespie independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in East Gillespie, 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 East Gillespie 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 East Gillespie partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
East Gillespie, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
24.6%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
30.8%
35.7%
No sugar
No sugar
27.5%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
23.3%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
7.9%
11.7%
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Availability of select dining options in East Gillespie 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 East Gillespie communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
East Gillespie, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
22.9%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
35%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
30%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
17.9%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in East Gillespie 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 East Gillespie offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
East Gillespie, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
39.6%
46.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25.4%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
23.8%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
44.6%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
44.6%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
47.5%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
38.3%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
30.4%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
32.1%
43%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
40%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
40%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
27.5%
34.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
30%
40.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
37.5%
47.6%
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