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The cost of independent living in Grafton is about $4,045 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 22 options. Read 287 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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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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I would recommend without hesitation. The amount of care received , especially for the cost, is exceptional. My mother is blind and therefore a high maintence resident. The staff is very friendly and appear...
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 Charter Senior Living of Godfrey we provide truly person-directed care, taking the time to know and work with each resident as an individual and providing them with care that’s as unique as they are. Whether in Assisted Living or Memory Care, our caring, compassionate staff, first-rate...
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My parents are currently residents at Cedarhurst of Godfrey. We initially had some issues with prescriptions. They also have staffing issues. Although I haven't eaten there, my parents say that the food is...
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 your interest in Cedarhurst at Godfrey!Cedarhurst at Godfrey is an assisted living community in Godfrey, Illinois. Godfrey offers residents the best of Midwestern living with scenic trails, fine shopping, eclectic dining and warm, welcoming people. Located in the St. Louis metro...
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For the most part all goes well most of the time. very clean never had a complaint in 2 year. Staff is very pleasant and easy to work. with. Always available for family members to speak with and if there...
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.
With 76 assisted living apartments and 24 residences equipped for memory care services, Cedarhurst of St. Charles is specifically designed with the best interests of our residents in mind. Individualized care plans are created for each individual based on his or her needs. That way the value of...
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Activities is only category my family member did nothing to have the opportunity to explore. Besides that, I would give an overall rating of 4.75. Not a 5 because the cost prohibits too many the ability to...
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.
Welcome to The Villa at Riverwood, a Five Star Quality Care community! Tucked into a quiet, residential area, our beautifully landscaped grounds include a serene courtyard, reflecting pond, waterfalls and walking track for a complete Independent Living lifestyle. We are close to all major...
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I have been here only a month and found that I made the right decision My Villa is very comfortable and up to date The staff is very kind and helpful. The food is also very good I have made many new...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Asbury Village is a 120-acre campus located in Godfrey, Illinois. Opened in late 1997, the community features 44 duplex Patio Homes referred to as Villas, as well as 64 Independent Living apartments, known as the Wiseman-Pollock Residence. There are also 44 Assisted Living apartments on campus...
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We were attracted because of the quality vs the price I get more bang for my buck and it's well run. I would recommend to others.
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 Garden Plaza of Florissant, Missouri, offers a dynamic lifestyle for seniors looking to get the most out of their retirement.Whether you prefer independent living in your own private patio home, assisted living with an apartment floor plan of your choice or a memory care neighborhood tailored...
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The value for cost gets a 5++++. it overall is a great value! My mother did not attend activities, but the calendar was always full and had a nice variety. Based on the experience we have had so far with...
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.
If you are ready to enjoy the simple pleasures of worry-free apartment living, St. Catherine Retirement Community is here to welcome you. Located in the heart of Florissant, St. Catherine is just a few blocks from shopping, restaurants, churches, medical facilities and the Eagan Senior Center....
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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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I like this community for my father's care. We like the staff who keep me informed on his progress. The menu is outstanding. They have a lot of great activities that he does enjoy, he likes the small trips....
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.
Just minutes from entertainment, religious, and shopping activities, Mount Carmel Communities is a senior living community in the heart of St. Charles, Missouri. You'll find our faith-based care is designed to provide you with a wonderful place to call home. Not only do we offer a residential,...
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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: 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.
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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My mother is in independent living for now and she loves living there. It was an easy transition from her previous home to DeSmet Retirement. The staff is very friendly and caring about their residents.
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.
DeSmet Retirement Community is a non-profit housing community offering assisted care and independent living for seniors. As one of over 160 properties owned and operated by Retirement Housing Foundation (RHF), we strive to carry out the RHF mission of providing quality housing at an affordable...
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Communication is good between the staff and our loved ones, they keep us well informed and up to date. The community is neat and clean and the staff is very friendly. They do a good job taking care of my...
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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1010 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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 rolling hills of Missouri are the perfect home to the warm and friendly atmosphere of the Bridge at Florissant. Situated in the suburbs of St. Louis, the community offers urban accessibility, state-of-the-art amenities, and the time of your life. The community itself is surrounded by greenery...
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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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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Marian Heights is a senior citizen independent living facility where you can experience an enjoyable lifestyle in a convenient and pleasant setting.  You will be able to entertain friends, old and new, as well as relatives through a variety of social activites.  Each apartment has a spacious...
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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.
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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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Definitely best place in this area. Food - great- good servers. Apts. great, roomy. Community-friendly like a family Activities - every day Nursing- very helpful Cleaning- great Staff- mostly great,...
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.
Evergreen Place offers worry-free living, where independence thrives and compassionate care is always nearby. Our beautiful campus offers lovely supportive living options. We welcome you to learn more and visit our community of care, where friendships flourish and families find peace of mind....

Cost of independent living in Grafton, IL

The average cost of senior living in Grafton is $4,045 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Hamburg, IL with an average of $2,892 per month.

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

Grafton, IL
$4,045/mo
$3,932/mo

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

Grafton, IL
$4,045/mo
U.S. national average
$4,033/mo

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

$4,999/mo
Independent Living
$4,045/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,560/mo
Studio
$4,445/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,123/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,317/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$2,335/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Grafton over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Grafton

Recent reviews for independent living in Grafton

Lutheran Senior Services At 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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St. Andrew's Assisted Living of Bridgeton

5.0
We are so thankful for and pleased with St. Andrews. They have been very caring and helpful. I appreciate the time they take to educate us on items, when needed. They always reassure when calling that nothing's urgent, but just wanting to share information. It's comforting to know my Dad is in a ...
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Veronica Place in Florissant, MO

5.0
this is a first class place. excellent for the amount you pay. the only complaint is the consistency of the food quality. it all depends on who is cooking from day to day

Grafton independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Grafton independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Grafton, 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 Grafton 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 Grafton partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Grafton, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
27.3%
20.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
40.9%
33.5%
No sugar
No sugar
31.8%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
36.4%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9.1%
8.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Grafton 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 Grafton communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
31.8%
35.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
45.5%
42.7%
Room service
Room service
40.9%
36.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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17%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Grafton 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 Grafton offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Grafton, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
40.9%
44.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
27.3%
27.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
27.3%
32.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
45.5%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40.9%
42.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
40.9%
37.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
36.4%
40.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
46.5%
Live performances
Live performances
45.5%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
27.3%
31.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
31.8%
39.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
45.5%
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Avalon Park Independent Living, Clarendale of St. Peters and Garden Villas of O'Fallon are the top-rated independent living facilities near Grafton, Illinois. See full list of communities.

There are 22 independent living facilities near Grafton, Illinois. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Grafton, Illinois are Avalon Park Independent Living, Clarendale of St. Peters and Garden Villas of O'Fallon. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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