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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.
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The community is a nice place it is very convenient for me with everything that they offer. However, I feel like the parking here can be problematic just because there is not enough of it. The location of...
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.
Church Street Village is an affordable senior housing community for low income seniors 62 and over in St. Peters, St. Charles County, MO. This senior housing offers one-bedroom apartments with fully equipped amenities such as a community room, library and fitness facilities among others. Church...
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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 Wentzville, 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 Wentzville, MIssouri, will be opening in May 2025 and offer assisted living for those who require assistance with activities...
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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This is a great home. The staff is fantastic. They went over and above the care they gave to my mother. She was not easy to care for, but the staff were always patient and kind. They always kept 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.
Caregivers Inn offers the warmth of home living to seniors who no longer are able to live alone. Licensed with the Department of Health & Senior Services, Caregivers Inn is a 29 bed facility offering one independent living apartment upstairs.The facility looks like a country style house...
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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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.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Gilead, IL vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Gilead, IL vs. the state and national average
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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
45.2%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
45.2%
32.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9.7%
8.5%
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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
25.8%
17%
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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
38.7%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
29%
32%
Fitness center
Fitness center
32.3%
39.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
45.2%
45.8%
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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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