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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Gilead, IL
The cost of independent living in Gilead is about $3,672 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 31 options. Read 612 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.
As you explore independent living near you, you may also want to consider options in areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as St. Charles, O'Fallon and St. Peters.
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We feel at home there and trust they do what they say they will do. Very warm and loving staff. They communicate well. We feel Mom is well taken care of in the memory care unit. Lots of activities- love that...
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.
Clarendale of St. Peters senior living community offers extraordinary independent living, assisted living, and memory care all under one roof. Service-rich, yet as comfortable and welcoming as a friendly village, Clarendale of St. Peters keeps you connected to the people and places you love most...
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My mother was in the Boulevard of St Charles for a little over a year from the spring of [date removed] to the summer of [date removed], I visited her almost every evening. She was initially in the Memory...
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.
The Boulevard Senior Living of St. Charles has been serving the seniors of St. Charles since September of 2017. Located in between interstate 70W and 370W, The Boulevard is minutes from restaurants, malls, grocery stores, and The Streets of St. Charles.The Boulevard offers a full continuum of...
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66 reviews
When it comes to the activities, my parent's really don't participate much in them. It is very costly and un- affordable for most seniors unfortunately. Based on the experience we have had, we would...
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.
Providing exceptional, loving and healing care to seniors. Our residents are invited to enjoy their days with friends and hobbies instead of filling them with everyday chores and hassles. Our vibrant, charming community offers privacy, comfort and safety with thoughtful amenities and a wide...
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The Emerson is great for independent living and they do offer services as the residents need more assistance but it is costly and they are not currently staffed to fulfill the needs of many residents. We...
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.
Freedom to Live Your LifeFrom the moment you arrive at our independent living community in St. Peters, Missouri, you will fall in love with the beautifully-landscaped property, the spacious and elegant accommodations, and the kind and charming residents. And after one look at the list of...
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We chose Hampton Manor of Wentzville because of the size of the apartments, the facility is beautifully decorated, it was new etc. The staff is all very kind, caring and passionate about their jobs.
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.
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Each category gets a 5! It is a family run facility and all decisions are made locally, you don't have to wait for clearance from corporate. Apartment sizes are about 1,000 square feet. 3 meals served a...
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.
The Beginning... Mary Ann Huber had a vision: to provide an inviting place for residents to enjoy their friends, their families, and their independence. In 1981, Mary Ann's vision became reality with the completion of Twin Oaks Estate in O'Fallon, Missouri. After working together for 19 years,...
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8.5
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26 reviews
Twin Oaks and their other facility are amazing! Even housekeeping is friendly and they don't cut corners. [Name removed], who gets you checked in, takes you on tours of the whole facility, answering any 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.
Twin Oaks Estate began as a vision, a vision of the way assisted living care should be. Commited, caring people, in a warm and welcoming environment, where seniors would receive superior assisted living care and opportunities for meaningful social interaction and recreation. Founded in 1981, our...
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They were they only facility of the 8 or so that I interviewed they were able to accommodate his dietary needs and offer a step up to option to facilitate his care from admission until his passing. He had a...
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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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
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.
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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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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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
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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.
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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When we first moved my mother into the Chesnut Glenn & Chesnut Terrace, we really liked it. Everything seemed to be working out there but my mother got sick and I'm not sure she will be able to go back. We...
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.
We welcome you with open arms at Chestnut Glenn and Chestnut Terrace. 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...
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The community her for the care of my father. The meals are outstanding. We are happy that he is active with the activities and he is participating. The direct of activities is always very helpful and make my...
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.
When the demands of living in your home require more than you're willing and able to give on your own, you'll find a welcome home here at Spencer Place. Spencer Place is located just minutes from I-70 and an Acute Care Hospital and only 15 minutes from the St. Louis Airport in beautiful St....
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They're wonderful. They take very good care of my loved one. And they have bent over backwards to help us. It's not easy placing a family member. Plus she has dementia, which makes it more difficult. ...
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.
Village Center Care of Wentzville offers seniors an assisted living community that feels like home. This community is located in America's heartland. The city of Wentzville has much to offer, including hometown friendliness and charm. Those who enter the city, whether to visit or to become...
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My mother is currently residing here. This is the 3rd facility that she has been in, 2 years. The facility is clean, closer to family with lots of shopping and dining close by. Staff is very friendly 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.
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 mom is taking more steps and she went from barely able to stand up to 60 total steps. They are a well-run organization. We are happy with the care she is getting and her progress.
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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.
As Missouri’s first Green House Project community, Cottages of Lake St. Louis brings a proven and innovative approach to short-term rehabilitation and long-term skilled nursing, as well as serving Elders with memory needs. In our six ten-person houses, each Elder has a private bedroom and...
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My dad was there for over 2 yrs. COVID times Wing C was right off the bat-friendly and caring. They treated him with dignity. He had a few favorites. GVCC wing C was amazing care givers, nurses. I had to...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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.
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: 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: 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: 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.
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.
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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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...
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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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I would tell them to wait the two or two and a half years, it is worth wait. The value I pay is beyond what you can afford at other places. We have bingo, arm chair travel (travel series) there was even...
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.
Twin Oaks at Stone RidgeTwin Oaks at Stone Ridge is affordable senior housing for seniors 55 and older located in the western suburbs of St. Louis in the small town of Wentzville, St. Charles County, Missouri. Twin Oaks is perfectly located, just walking distance from St. Joseph Health...
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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.
RehabilitationOur state-of-the-art therapy room will be equipped to meet the needs of virtually any rehabilitation client at the Villages of St. Peters. All three therapy disciplines – physical, occupational, and speech – will be represented in our portfolio of rehabilitation services....
Cost of independent living in Gilead, IL
The average cost of senior living in Gilead is $3,672 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Hamburg, IL with an average of $2,892 per month.
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What families are saying about independent living in Gilead
Recent reviews for independent living in Gilead
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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Spencer Place in Saint Peters, MO
4.0
The spencer Place is a good community so far. The staff has been very friendly and attentive, except for one incident where my loved one had to wait 3 hours for her pain medication. Breakfast is her favorite meal of the day, the rest don't have a very good taste to them. The place is pretty ...
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Twin Oaks Estate in O'Fallon, MO
5.0
My mother is currently a resident at Twin Oaks Estate and the experience has been great. The staff at Twin Oaks is amazing. Smiles and calm everywhere. The food is terrific, too! I would recommend this facility to family and friends. I have already told others if ever they needed to find a ...
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Gilead independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Gilead independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Gilead, 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 Gilead 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 Gilead partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Gilead, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
32.3%
20.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
48.4%
33.6%
No sugar
No sugar
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30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
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Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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Availability of select dining options in Gilead 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 Gilead communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Gilead, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
29%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
35.5%
42.7%
Room service
Room service
32.3%
36.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Gilead 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 Gilead offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Gilead, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
41.9%
44.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
32.3%
27.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
29%
32.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
58.1%
47.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
51.6%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
61.3%
53.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
35.5%
42.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
32.3%
37.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
41.9%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
48.4%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
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46.2%
Dances
Dances
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32%
Fitness center
Fitness center
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Fitness classes
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Frequently Asked Questions
Clarendale of St. Peters, The Boulevard of St. Charles Senior Living and Assisted Living at The Meadowlands are the top-rated independent living facilities near Gilead, Illinois. See full list of communities.
There are 31 independent living facilities near Gilead, Illinois. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in Gilead, Illinois is Clarendale of St. Peters. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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