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The cost of independent living in Fountain Gap is about $3,918 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 17 options. Read 129 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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I would say it was a great experience for my mom. She loved the personnel, activities and residents. She would not have moved except for her deteriorating condition.
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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.
Life is an Invitation .... Enjoy Yours!Conveniently located in Crestwood, MO. Crestview offers Luxury Living at an affordable month to month price. Choose from studio, one bedroom, and two bedroom apartment homes. Crestview's quiet neighborhood is within minutes of Grants Farm and Grants Trail....
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We love the people who live there. My Mom had a stroke in April and she needs a lot of assistance now, there is a company there we were able to hire (simply home care) that help her do everything she needs....
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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.
Orchid Terrace provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Located on beautiful grounds in a quiet corner of St. Louis, you'll be charmed by the elegance of our facilities and the convenience of living in the heart of it all. We're just minutes from shopping,...
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We are very happy with this community. Everyone is so friendly and welcoming. They know what they are doing and I’ve had a private nurse with my mom until recently and she said this was the nicest facility...
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.
Garden Villas South Luxury Retirement and Assisted Living Community continues the grand tradition of excellence established by the Delmar Gardens Family in 1965. Based in St. Louis and owned by the same local family for over 55 years, everything we do is founded upon a unique philosophy of love,...
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We've had a positive experience overall. There are a few things we need to get straitened out, but in general, it's a good place. The staff are friendly. And my loved one is safe there, which is very...
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.
Cedarhurst of Waterloo, Illinois, is a premier assisted living community dedicated to exceptional care for seniors. Our wide range of amenities and services ensures comfort and enjoyment. With personalized care plans, medication assistance, and more, our compassionate staff meets individual...
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I would recommend Cedarhurst of Arnold to others. The aide is only the push of a pendant button away. And the response is great. They will come and help you with anything that you need, at that moment.
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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The best thing about it is the care staff. They are exceptional, I couldn't ask for more. It's a sweet place with really good people. It's not showy, no big pools or fancy happy hours, but you can tell they...
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.
Garden Place specializes in providing individual services to it's clients. There is no age restriction for apartments any of our communities. We also offer short term and respite stays. The services provided by Garden Place are not medical. The service that can be provided in apartments include...
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I love this place Garden Place in Waterloo. It is a fantastic place and everyone here loves it also. I have made many friends and participate in most of their activities like the bounce ball exercises,...
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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.
Garden Place specializes in providing individual services to it's clients. There is no age restriction for apartments any of our communities. The services provided by Garden Place are not medical. The service that can be provided in apartments include but are not limited to: Light Housekeeping...
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My father and sister have both been to Nazareth. I cannot thank them enough for their compassion and care. [name removed] in admissions went over and above in helping us deal with the financial end and [name...
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.
Nazareth Living Center provides assisted living for seniors in St. Louis, Missouri. The community is situated in a tranquil neighborhood in the South County region of the St. Louis suburbs, just a few minutes from the junction of highways 55, 255 and 270. The surrounding neighborhood features...
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 Bridges of Columbia offers the perfect mix of privacy,independance and community for people ready to live a more carefree lifestyle. With a comprehensive list of services and ammenities that are included in your monthly rent, we take the headaches of home ownership away so you can focus on...
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I'm really digging the facility so far. I like the amenities and everything.
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 National Church Residences on Telegraph Road is a senior housing community located in the Oakville suburb of St. Louis, Clayton county, Missouri. Oakville is located between the Mississippi and Meramec rivers, which offer plenty of outdoor activities and sightseeing for when your friends and...
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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.
Bethesda Southgate, known by residents of South St. Louis County for its quality skilled nursing care, recently received Accreditation by the Joint Commission of Healthcare organizations, an independent, not-for-profit national body that overseas the safety and quality of health care.Bethesda...
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Provides: Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
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Located in a scenic environment, Tannous Loving Care Senior Living in Waterloo, Monroe County, Illinois provides independent living for seniors. In this peaceful and quiet neighborhood, seniors get to have a peace of mind along with the freedom to do whatever they want provided they achieve...
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Magnolia Terrace really offers the most for your money compared to other senior facilities in Monroe County. I'm comforted knowing there are certified nurse aides working 24 hours a day along with the...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, 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.
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.
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.
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The Rosemont Senior Living Centre simplifies retirement living. We take care of the cooking, shopping, and cleaning, so you can focus on the things that are truly important to you. Not only will you have the time to pursue your own interests, you will also make new friends, share laughter, and...
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My mother was living in her own home alone. She unfortunately experienced many falls in the middle of the night. It was time for her to be in a safer environment. I feel a peace knowing she is at Pine...
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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: 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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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Heatherbrook GardenLocated just minutes from Highways 270 and 55, Heatherbrook Garden is a senior housing community right in the heart of South St. Louis County. Whether you are a St. Louis Cardinals, St. Louis Rams, or St. Louis Blues fan, sports fans are just a short trip away from an enjoyable...

Cost of independent living in Fountain Gap, IL

The average cost of senior living in Fountain Gap is $3,918 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Fults, IL with an average of $3,559 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Fountain Gap, IL vs. nearby cities

Fountain Gap, IL
$3,918/mo
$3,877/mo
$3,869/mo

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

Fountain Gap, IL
$3,918/mo
U.S. national average
$4,024/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Fountain Gap vs. other types of senior living

$4,905/mo
Independent Living
$3,918/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Fountain Gap, IL by room type

Semi-Private
$4,483/mo
Studio
$4,490/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,847/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,684/mo

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What families are saying about independent living in Fountain Gap

Recent reviews for independent living in Fountain Gap

Keystone Place at Richland Creek in O'Fallon, IL

5.0
So happy with Keystone!! It is the best independent living, assisted living, and memory I have seen in the area. The facility is just beautiful, and there is so much to do. But it is the quality of the people who work there and take care of your loved one who make the difference. There is so ...
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Pine Valley Assisted Living in Arnold, MO

4.0
Our parents are happy there for the most part, especially our mother. We were looking at another community, but we chose Pine Valley because we felt like they were more established, we felt like they really knew what they were doing. They showed us really nice rooms and we were able to get two ...
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Fountain Gap independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Fountain Gap independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Fountain Gap, 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 Fountain Gap 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 Fountain Gap partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Fountain Gap, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
5.9%
19.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
17.6%
33%
No sugar
No sugar
11.8%
30.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
23.5%
32.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
5.9%
7.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Fountain Gap 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 Fountain Gap communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Fountain Gap, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
17.6%
35.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
17.6%
42%
Room service
Room service
17.6%
35.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Fountain Gap 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 Fountain Gap offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Fountain Gap, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
17.6%
43.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
11.8%
27.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
17.6%
31.7%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
47.1%
47.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
29.4%
48.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
47.1%
53.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
29.4%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
23.5%
36.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
17.6%
40.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
29.4%
46.1%
Live performances
Live performances
29.4%
45.7%
Dances
Dances
11.8%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
11.8%
38.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Crestview Senior Living, Charter Senior Living of Shiloh and Allegro Richmond Heights are the top-rated independent living facilities near Fountain Gap, Illinois. See full list of communities.

There are 17 independent living facilities near Fountain Gap, Illinois. See the full list.

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