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The average monthly cost of Independent Living in Illinois is $3,342, according to A Place for Mom’s proprietary data. This can serve as a helpful benchmark for what families in the Independence area can expect to pay. Pricing may vary based on the community’s location, your loved one’s care needs, and any additional services or amenities.

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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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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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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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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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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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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.
Lincoln-Douglas Apartments are located in Quincy, IL, near the Mississippi River. Residents find the location convenient for shopping and recreation. They also enjoy spending time in the nearby historic district. The 59 one-bedroom apartments are designed to meet the needs of senior...
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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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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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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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Cost of independent living in Independence, IL

The average cost of senior living in Illinois is $3,342 per month as compared to $3,520 in the United States.

Senior living costs in Illinois vs. 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 state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Column costDifference: Cost difference
Community typeIllinoisU.S.Cost difference
Independent Living$3,342/mo$3,520/mo5.1% below national median
Assisted Living$6,329/mo$5,830/mo8.6% above national median
Memory Care$7,681/mo$6,999/mo9.7% above national median
Independent Living
Illinois:$3,342/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Cost difference:5.1% below national median
Assisted Living
Illinois:$6,329/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Cost difference:8.6% above national median
Memory Care
Illinois:$7,681/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Cost difference:9.7% above national median
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What families are saying about independent living in Independence

Recent reviews for independent living in Independence

The Oaks of O'Fallon

5.0
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 all questions. The nursing staff always has time to help or advise families as life ...
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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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Cedarhurst of Jacksonville

4.1
My siblings and I have been very happy with the care and the physical facility of Cedarhurst. They strive to keep it clean, friendly and a well cared for community.

Independence independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Independence independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Independence, 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 Independence 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 Independence partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Independence, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
17.6%
21.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
20.6%
35.6%
No sugar
No sugar
26.5%
31.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
17.6%
34.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
5.9%
11.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Independence 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 Independence communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Independence, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
8.8%
37.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
20.6%
44.7%
Room service
Room service
11.8%
38%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.8%
17.6%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Independence 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 Independence offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Independence, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
20.6%
46.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
14.7%
29.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
11.8%
34%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
38.2%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
32.4%
50%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
35.3%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
20.6%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
14.7%
39.5%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
20.6%
42.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
26.5%
48.2%
Live performances
Live performances
23.5%
47.9%
Dances
Dances
14.7%
34.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20.6%
40.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
32.4%
47.5%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Assisted Living at The Meadowlands, Cedarhurst of Wentzville and Curtis Creek Senior Living are the top-rated independent living facilities near Independence, Illinois. See full list of communities.
There are 38 independent living facilities near Independence, Illinois. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in Independence, Illinois is Assisted Living at The Meadowlands. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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