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8 Best Independent Living Communities in Hamilton County, IL
The cost of independent living in Hamilton County is about $3,959 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 8 options. Read 18 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 Carmi, Fairfield and Benton.
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Villas of Holly Brook is an absolutely beautiful facility. They have great food, nice sized rooms, courtyards and spacious outdoor areas. All 5 stars!
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.
The Villas of Holly Brook is a leader in the development marketing and management of premiere assisted living communities, our award-winning team offers seniors independent living, assisted living and dementia specialty care services. Resident enjoy unparalleled luxury amenities including:...
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Mom is adjusting to living at Heritage Woods. She seems to like it here. The staff are attentive, patient and good with communication. They offer a variety of daily diverse activities. The community 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.
Heritage Woods of Benton is an assisted living community located in the town of Benton, IL. The residents of Benton like to keep life simple, and that is one of the big attractions to this area. Family members visiting residents at Heritage Woods can take walks through the nature trails outside...
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Our loved one is very happy here. She can't say enough good things about it, and our family is thrilled with the care. They have good meals. They treat their residents with courtesy and create a homey...
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.
Fifth Season Residential is an assisted living community located in Benton, Illinois in Franklin county. Benton may be a city hiding far away from most of the rest of the population of Illinois, but that doesn't mean it is a city devoid of culture. Quite the opposite. Benton has an excellent...
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We are so lucky to have this facility in our town.
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.
Opened in 2001 and recently remodeled in 2013, Brookstone Estates of Fairfield represents the finest in Independent Living and Supportive Living. Located in Fairfield, Illinois, our community is designed to promote creativity and independence within a safe and loving environment. We would love...
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I would recommend Brookstone of Harrisburg to other families. I thought it was clean, and a positive environment. The activities and food were good. I didn't have a lot of interactions with the staff, but...
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.
Good Neighbor Care carries on the Brookstone tradition, providing a senior care program that supports individual freedom and promotes the dignity of each resident. Brookstone communities are all nestled in small Illinois towns of 10,000 to 20,000 residents where families can feel satisfied their...
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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.
At Heritage Woods of McLeansboro IL, we boast ourselves as the affordable assisted living offering a really wonderful environment for any senior citizen that is in need. At Heritage Woods we offer a great deal of care for your loved one that you have found needs an assisted living community....
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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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Cost of independent living in Hamilton County, IL
The average cost of senior living in Hamilton County is $3,959 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Omaha, IL with an average of $3,004 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Hamilton County, IL vs. nearby counties
Hamilton County, IL
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Hamilton County, IL vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Hamilton County vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Hamilton County, IL by room type
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What families are saying about independent living in Hamilton County
Recent reviews for independent living in Hamilton County
Brookstone of Harrisburg
5.0
Everything is going quite well for my mom at Brookstone! The facility is well maintained and the staff are doing a great job with my mom. The food is also just fine for her. Overall, we are very pleased with her stay!
Villas of Holly Brook and Reflections Memory Care of Harrisburg
4.7
Villas of Holly Brook is a newer community and it seems like a good Christian based place. We like that the community is located in our loved ones home town where they grew up their entire life. So far it has been a pretty good experience. They have a ton of different activities going on, the ...
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Hamilton County independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Hamilton County independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Hamilton County, 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 Hamilton County 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 Hamilton County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Hamilton County, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
37.5%
20.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
37.5%
33.5%
No sugar
No sugar
37.5%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
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32.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Hamilton County 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 Hamilton County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
25%
35.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50%
42.7%
Room service
Room service
25%
36.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Hamilton County 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 Hamilton County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
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44.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25%
27.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25%
32.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
75%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
62.5%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
62.5%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
62.5%
42.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
50%
37.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
37.5%
40.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
46.5%
Live performances
Live performances
62.5%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
37.5%
31.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
12.5%
39.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Frequently Asked Questions
Villas of Holly Brook and Reflections Memory Care of Harrisburg, Heritage Woods of Benton and Fifth Season Residential are the top-rated independent living facilities near Hamilton County, Illinois. See full list of communities.
There are 8 independent living facilities near Hamilton County, Illinois. See the full list.
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Independent Living in Cities Near Hamilton County
- Carmi, Illinois
- Fairfield, Illinois
- Benton, Illinois
- West Frankfort, Illinois
- Mill Shoals, Illinois
- Ridgway, Illinois
- Harrisburg, Illinois
- Bonnie, Illinois
- Whittington, Illinois
- Thompsonville, Illinois
- Norris City, Illinois
- McLeansboro, Illinois
- Springerton, Illinois
- Burnt Prairie, Illinois
- Epworth, Illinois
- Emma, Illinois
- Cottage Grove, Illinois
- Bungay, Illinois
- Thackeray, Illinois
- Texas City, Illinois
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