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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Merrimac, IL

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The cost of independent living in Merrimac is about $3,659 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 297 options.

Read 4662 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. You may also consider nearby communities such as St. Louis, Chesterfield and Kirkwood.

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We are very content and happy here. I have not been able to find anything to critique that they can improve on. They are doing an excellent job!
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.
Since opening in 1988, The Gatesworth, a pioneer in providing area seniors with a wide variety of quality services in a warm residential environment, has won numerous local and national awards, including being named one of the "Nation's Top 10 Retirement Communities" by Forbes Magazine.With...
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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.
Photo of Preservation Square Apartments
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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We moved into Independent Living at Mason Pointe a week after it opened. We love living here. The staff is always helpful and friendly. [name removed] and his leadership staff make Mason Pointe a place...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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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.
Photo of Alpha Terrace Apartments
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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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Life Begins at Brentmoor! Brentmoor Place Retirement Community is conveniently located at Old Bonhomme and North McKnight in University City. ~Our central location provides quick access to many of the finest that St. Louis has to offer. Spacious floor plans at Brentmoor Place offer comfortable...
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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: 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.
Our community is a 33 beds RCFII. It is Residential Care Facility and certified through DMH. We have friendly and competent staff. We provide meals, laundry services, housekeeping services and pass medications.
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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.
Photo of Tower Village Apartments
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: 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: 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: 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.
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.
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: 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: 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.
Photo of Sabbath Manor
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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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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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Charles Gardens was such a welcoming community right from the start. The staff and the residents were so friendly and helpful to my family and my mom. They are really great to my mom and they watch out for...
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.
An independent living community located in Fairview Heights, IL, Charles Gardens is situated on a green and lush plot of land, perfect for walking and relaxing. Fairview Heights is a part of St. Clair County. In addition to the eleven acres of land we are on, there are also sitting areas and...
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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: 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.

Cost of independent living in Merrimac, IL

The average cost of senior living in Merrimac is $3,659 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Chester, IL with an average of $3,290 per month.

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

Merrimac, IL
$3,659/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

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

$6,603/mo
Independent Living
$3,659/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,018/mo
Studio
$2,875/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,541/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,432/mo

Senior living costs in Merrimac 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: Merrimac, IL
Column state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMerrimac, ILIllinoisU.S.
Independent Living$3,659/mo$3,342/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$5,444/mo$6,329/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$6,603/mo$7,681/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Merrimac, IL:$3,659/mo
Illinois:$3,342/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Merrimac, IL:$5,444/mo
Illinois:$6,329/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Merrimac, IL:$6,603/mo
Illinois:$7,681/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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Independent living costs in Merrimac, IL, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Merrimac and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Independent living cost trends in Merrimac, IL

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Merrimac have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 average costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Merrimac, IL$3,487/mo$3,345/mo+4.3%
Illinois$3,221/mo$3,061/mo+5.2%
National$3,416/mo$3,319/mo+2.9%
Merrimac, IL
2024 average cost:$3,487/mo
2023 average cost:$3,345/mo
Percent change:+4.3%
Illinois
2024 average cost:$3,221/mo
2023 average cost:$3,061/mo
Percent change:+5.2%
National
2024 average cost:$3,416/mo
2023 average cost:$3,319/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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What families are saying about independent living in Merrimac

Recent reviews for independent living in Merrimac

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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EverTrue 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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Merrimac independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Merrimac independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Merrimac, 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 Merrimac 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 Merrimac partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
27.9%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33.3%
35.7%
No sugar
No sugar
30.6%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
31%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.1%
11.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Merrimac 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 Merrimac communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
29%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
41.8%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
33.7%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
22.2%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Merrimac 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 Merrimac offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
43.8%
46.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
29.6%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
29.3%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
51.2%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
49.8%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
51.9%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
41.1%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
35%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
37.7%
43%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
45.1%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
44.8%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
32%
34.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
35%
40.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
44.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions

The Oasis at Hartman Lakes, Regency Manor and Villas at St. James are the top-rated independent living facilities near Merrimac, Illinois. See full list of communities.
There are 297 independent living facilities near Merrimac, Illinois. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Merrimac, Illinois are Villas at St. James, Garden Villas of O'Fallon and Crestview Senior Living. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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