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The cost of independent living in Hecker is about $3,864 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 11 options. Read 94 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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Photo of Cedarhurst of Waterloo
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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
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 Cedarhurst of Waterloo, 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 Waterloo, Illinois, offers assisted living for those who require assistance with activities of daily living and memory care...
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This is a beautiful place to call home! I love it here. The staff are kind helpful and gracious. Facilities is beautiful, well kept with lots of amenities and fun things to do.
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 Oasis At Hartman Lakes is a brand-new, completely active living resort community in Shiloh, Illinois. The Oasis will be 4 story, 55+ & wiser midrise building that will be completed and ready for you to call home in July 2024. We will have 1 & 2 bedroom apartments with modern finishes such as...
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My Mom is very happy staying there. She likes the staff, the other people living there, the social gathering for activities, the gym and the cafeteria area. Her apartment is just the right size for her....
Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Regency Manor is pleased to offer the 55+ community a new option for independent living. Privately owned and conveniently located in O’Fallon, IL, near I-64, we offer spacious studio and one-bedroom apartments. All utilities, including secured WiFi, cable, and phone are included with your rent! ...
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This place is very nice. The staff is responsive and kind. There are activities that seem popular, though I don't participate in many of them. The food is really good with lots of choices. I am very happy...
Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
At The Atrium of Belleville, you can live the life you want to. Enjoy the delicious all-inclusive dining, a wealth of life enrichment activities and the freedom to explore your interests. Our amenities and concierge services are designed to enhance your life each and every day. If you’re looking...
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Even though she is in independent living, they have been helpful in looking out for her. I do think they could add more activities during the week and on weekends as well.
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.
Old-fashioned hospitality customized to your needs. St. Pauls offers independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, memory care, and rehabilitation care all located on one campus. We can meet a variety of needs for individuals and couples. St. Pauls functions as a continuum of care, if...
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After my Mother had suffered a stroke and the hospital was done with what they could do, Mom needed to be somewhere that could provide a safe environment and assist with some of her daily needs. We met the...
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.
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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The entire staff (pt, cna’s, nurses, administrators, cooks, etc) at Cedar Trails are incredibly patient and caring. This is a great place for a loved one to reside.
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.
Cedar Trails Senior Living Community located in Belleville Illinois provides superior support for independent and assisted living needs. We offer a warm, safe family like environment for your aging parents. Our friendly professional staff, numerous services and activities or designed to provide a...
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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,...
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.
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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Great place. Love everything about it. The center is clean, the food is good, and the staff is amazing. If you're looking for a center that will provide your love one with the care they deserve, I highly...
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.
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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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.
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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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.
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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.

Cost of independent living in Hecker, IL

The average cost of senior living in Hecker is $3,864 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Scott AFB, IL with an average of $3,722 per month.

Independent living costs in Hecker, IL, vs. nearby cities

Hecker, IL
$3,864/mo
$4,115/mo

Independent living costs in Hecker, IL, vs. state and national averages

Hecker, IL
$3,864/mo
U.S. national average
$4,179/mo

Independent living costs in Hecker, IL, vs. other senior living options

$4,705/mo
Independent Living
$3,864/mo

Independent living costs in Hecker, IL, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,570/mo
Studio
$4,923/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,365/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,624/mo

Senior living costs in Hecker vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Hecker, IL
Column state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Community typeHecker, ILIllinoisU.S.
Independent Living$3,864/mo$4,490/mo$4,179/mo
Assisted Living$4,704/mo$5,411/mo$4,721/mo
Memory Care$4,705/mo$5,432/mo$4,976/mo
Independent Living
Hecker, IL:$3,864/mo
Illinois:$4,490/mo
U.S.:$4,179/mo
Assisted Living
Hecker, IL:$4,704/mo
Illinois:$5,411/mo
U.S.:$4,721/mo
Memory Care
Hecker, IL:$4,705/mo
Illinois:$5,432/mo
U.S.:$4,976/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Hecker

Recent reviews for independent living in Hecker

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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Knollwood Retirement Community in Caseyville, IL

4.7
The community is friendly and very clean. It depends on what you're looking for for your loved one. I would recommend you look at the community. The food is currently being delivered to the residents' rooms, as the community is waiting to open the dining room until the state says they ...
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Charter Senior Living of Shiloh

3.8
I think it is a really good place. Right now they are experiencing a lot of turn over in staff. Room sizes and layout of the community is wonderful. They have an outdoor courtyard for residents to use. My mom is not too fond of the food.

Hecker independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Hecker independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Hecker, 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 Hecker 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 Hecker partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Hecker, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
10%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
30%
34.5%
No sugar
No sugar
30%
31%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
10%
33.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Hecker 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 Hecker communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Hecker, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
30%
36.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
30%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
30%
37.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Hecker 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 Hecker offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Hecker, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
30%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
30%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20%
33.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
47.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
30%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
60%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
30%
43%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
20%
38.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
30%
41.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
30%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
30%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
30%
33.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
30%
39.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
30%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Cedarhurst of Waterloo, The Oasis at Hartman Lakes and Regency Manor are the top-rated independent living facilities near Hecker, Illinois. See full list of communities.
There are 11 independent living facilities near Hecker, Illinois. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in Hecker, Illinois is Holiday Orchid Terrace. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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