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The cost of independent living in Elsah is about $4,046 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 322 options. Read 4159 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.
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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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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.
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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.
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: 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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The staff at this community have been helpful and are great with answering our questions. They do not offer meals at this community. My mother in law has not yet started to participate in any of the...
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.
Grace Gardens is located in the historic town of O'Fallon, Saint Charles County, Missouri. It's conveniently located just off I-70 and Highway K. There are several parks nearby, and St. Peter's Golf Course is only a short drive away, along with Woodlands Sports Park. While considered as part of...
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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.
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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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Photo of Washington Apartments
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.
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.
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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.
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I went to Bayberry again today. The care was much better. They were helping the people eat that are not able to eat on there own. It definitely made me feel better.
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.
Located two miles north of I-64 in St. Charles County, Breeze Park’s personal services and on-site conveniences help you lead an independent, stimulating lifestyle.Breeze Park is close to historic St. Charles, Lake St. Louis, and Chesterfield. Physicians, entertainment, churches, pharmacies, and...
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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.
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We moved into Independent Living at Mason Pointe a week after it opened. We love living here. The staff is always helpful and friendly. [name removed] and his leadership staff make Mason Pointe a place...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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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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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My parents chose to live in Meridian village because it was a Christian-based organization, and it was ranked one of the best in the area. They were very pleased with the kind and loving care that they...
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.
Meridian Village is a Continuing Care Retirement Community located in Glen Carbon/Edwardsville, IL area. This beautiful community is situated on 31 acres and features a pond and walking trails. Meridian Village offers a full range of senior living options: * Independent Living offers 2 bedroom...
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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.
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: 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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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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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 Elsah, IL

The average cost of senior living in Elsah is $4,046 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Kane, IL with an average of $3,093 per month.

Independent living costs in Elsah, IL, vs. nearby cities

Elsah, IL
$4,046/mo
$4,166/mo

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

Elsah, IL
$4,046/mo
U.S. national average
$4,173/mo

Independent living costs in Elsah, IL, vs. other senior living options

$4,910/mo
Independent Living
$4,046/mo

Independent living costs in Elsah, IL, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,179/mo
Studio
$4,975/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,775/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,520/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,506/mo

Senior living costs in Elsah 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: Elsah, IL
Column state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Community typeElsah, ILIllinoisU.S.
Independent Living$4,046/mo$4,479/mo$4,173/mo
Assisted Living$4,917/mo$5,399/mo$4,716/mo
Memory Care$4,910/mo$5,420/mo$4,970/mo
Independent Living
Elsah, IL:$4,046/mo
Illinois:$4,479/mo
U.S.:$4,173/mo
Assisted Living
Elsah, IL:$4,917/mo
Illinois:$5,399/mo
U.S.:$4,716/mo
Memory Care
Elsah, IL:$4,910/mo
Illinois:$5,420/mo
U.S.:$4,970/mo
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Independent living costs in Elsah, IL, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Elsah 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
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Elsah, IL$2,157/mo$2,340/mo-7.8%
Illinois$3,113/mo$3,011/mo+3.4%
National$3,243/mo$3,151/mo+2.9%
Elsah, IL
2024 average cost:$2,157/mo
2023 average cost:$2,340/mo
Percent change:-7.8%
Illinois
2024 average cost:$3,113/mo
2023 average cost:$3,011/mo
Percent change:+3.4%
National
2024 average cost:$3,243/mo
2023 average cost:$3,151/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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What families are saying about independent living in Elsah

Recent reviews for independent living in Elsah

EverTrue 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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Bristol Manor of Wentzville

5.0
We love it and mom loves it, it's more homey than she is used to. We love Suzy and hate that she's leaving. It's perfect because of how small it is. She has found a rummy partner, so she stays busy. I liked that she is eating meals with someone rather than alone. She likes the food, and has ...
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Elsah independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Elsah independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Elsah, 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 Elsah 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 Elsah 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
27.6%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33.6%
34.5%
No sugar
No sugar
31.1%
31%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
31.5%
33.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
10.8%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Elsah 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 Elsah communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
28%
36.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
38.5%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
31.8%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
21.3%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Elsah 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 Elsah offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
43%
45.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
29%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
28%
33.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50.3%
47.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
49%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
51%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40.6%
43%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
34.3%
38.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
37.1%
41.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
44.4%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
43.4%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
30.4%
33.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
34.6%
39.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
43.7%
46.5%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Regency Manor, The Oasis at Hartman Lakes and The Glenwood Supportive Living of Staunton are the top-rated independent living facilities near Elsah, Illinois. See full list of communities.
There are 322 independent living facilities near Elsah, Illinois. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Elsah, Illinois are Avalon Park Independent Living, Garden Villas of O'Fallon and The Vero of O'Fallon. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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