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The cost of independent living in El Dara is about $3,383 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 27 options. Read 66 reviews, see photos, and learn about amenities that make independent living the ideal next step for adults 55+ who wish to enjoy friendships and hobbies without the hassle of cooking and home maintenance.

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Photo of Curtis Creek Senior Living
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Caregivers friendly and helpful. I chose this facility because it allows personal freedom while still meeting needs of the individual. The staff and other residents have been wonderful helping her get...
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.
Curtis Creek Senior Living provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment.Situated in the beautiful east end of Quincy, you'll enjoy the hometown charm of this comfortable city on the banks of the Mississippi. We're close to all the things that make life great — shopping,...
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Even though my time was short with the Pointe due to Moms death, I was pleased with the whole process and the staff was wonderful - they were so kind and caring.
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Bradford Villa provided my mother with assisted living for 8 years. Jeannie, the RN and director, cares deeply about her residents and keeps on top of their medical needs. Her staff in each 8-resident...
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.
Thank you for inquiring about Bradford Villa. The Villas are privately owned by Danny and Jeannie Hattemar. Danny and Jeannie have been Residents of Quincy all their life. Danny builds and maintains the Villa's and works full time as a licensed plumber at Brinkman Plumbing contractors. Jeannie is...
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Unfortunately or loved one was not able to experience Bickford as long as we had hoped for, but we absolutely loved that community. It had a very clean and warm environment feeling to it. The employees were...
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.
Why settle for the ordinary in senior living when Bickford offers so much more? Freshly crafted meals, a dedicated caregiver always within reach, and a world of exciting activities await your loved one. Our commitment? Making sure they’re able to embrace life to the fullest, every single day....
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Wonderful place if u cannot keep your family at home ...this is the best home away from home. They treat them like they are their family and I know that made my grandma feel so at home.
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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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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My parents needed more help than we could give and we toured Cedarhurst. I instantly knew this is the right place. Good care, friendly staff that treats them like their own parents. Activities are good &...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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I like it here.
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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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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We are very impressed with where our loved one is at, the appearance and the smell of the community really stood out to us. As an inspector for the state, we could tell the maintenance team is on top of...
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.
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Photo of Griggsville Estates
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.
Photo of Pleasant View
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.
Photo of Adams Pointe and The Arbors at Adams Pointe
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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 Adams Pointe, our focus is on you. Our person-centered approach to care puts residents and their families at the heart of everything we do. Our newly built community offers the best of assisted living.Whether it's help with medications, assistance with bathing or just a shoulder to lean on -...
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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.
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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.
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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.
Lincoln-Douglas Apartments are located in Quincy, IL, near the Mississippi River. Residents find the location convenient for shopping and recreation. They also enjoy spending time in the nearby historic district. The 59 one-bedroom apartments are designed to meet the needs of senior...
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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.
Photo of Everest Supportive Living of Beardstown
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: 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.
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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.
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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.
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.
Photo of Moscow Mills Garden Apartments
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.
Photo of West Pine Retirement Village
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.
Photo of Jerseyville Estates
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.

Cost of independent living in El Dara, IL

The average cost of senior living in El Dara is $3,383 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Payson, IL with an average of $3,026 per month.

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

El Dara, IL
$3,383/mo
$3,744/mo

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

El Dara, IL
$3,383/mo
U.S. national average
$4,033/mo

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

$4,201/mo
Independent Living
$3,383/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,800/mo
Studio
$4,092/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,608/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,325/mo

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What families are saying about independent living in El Dara

Recent reviews for independent living in El Dara

Cedarhurst of Jacksonville

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

The Pointe at Jacksonville

5.0
I was very pleased with the entire experience. I would tell them to encourage their loved ones to move there. Not only were the employees kind and helpful but the residents were friendly. Staff members are very caring.

Bristol Manor of Elsberry

4.0
For the most part the staff are providing good care and it seems like they really care about all the residents. The community make good tasting meals and has enough portions for all. The staff do a good job cleaning the facility all around. I was lucky to find this community and the price is ...
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El Dara independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in El Dara independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in El Dara, 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 El Dara 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 El Dara partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
El Dara, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
12%
20.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
12%
33.5%
No sugar
No sugar
24%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
12%
32.8%
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Availability of select dining options in El Dara 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 El Dara communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
El Dara, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
8%
35.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
16%
42.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
8%
17%
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Availability of select programs and activities in El Dara 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 El Dara offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
El Dara, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
12%
44.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
8%
27.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
4%
32.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
36%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
28%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
28%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
16%
42.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
8%
37.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
12%
40.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
20%
46.5%
Live performances
Live performances
16%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
8%
31.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
12%
39.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
28%
45.7%
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Curtis Creek Senior Living, The Pointe at Jacksonville and Bradford Villa are the top-rated independent living facilities near El Dara, Illinois. See full list of communities.

There are 27 independent living facilities near El Dara, Illinois. See the full list.

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