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The cost of independent living in Mill Shoals is about $3,479 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 65 options. Read 115 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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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
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: 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
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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: Independent Living
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.
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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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Cost of independent living in Mill Shoals, IL

The average cost of senior living in Mill Shoals is $3,479 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Norris City, IL with an average of $3,410 per month.

Independent living costs in Mill Shoals, IL, vs. nearby cities

Mill Shoals, IL
$3,479/mo

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

Mill Shoals, IL
$3,479/mo
U.S. national average
$4,160/mo

Independent living costs in Mill Shoals, IL, vs. other senior living options

$4,166/mo
Independent Living
$3,479/mo

Independent living costs in Mill Shoals, IL, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,495/mo
Studio
$4,225/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,805/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,879/mo

Senior living costs in Mill Shoals 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: Mill Shoals, IL
Column state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMill Shoals, ILIllinoisU.S.
Independent Living$3,479/mo$4,459/mo$4,160/mo
Assisted Living$4,166/mo$5,378/mo$4,703/mo
Memory Care$4,166/mo$5,398/mo$4,954/mo
Independent Living
Mill Shoals, IL:$3,479/mo
Illinois:$4,459/mo
U.S.:$4,160/mo
Assisted Living
Mill Shoals, IL:$4,166/mo
Illinois:$5,378/mo
U.S.:$4,703/mo
Memory Care
Mill Shoals, IL:$4,166/mo
Illinois:$5,398/mo
U.S.:$4,954/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Mill Shoals

Recent reviews for independent living in Mill Shoals

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!

Brookstone Estates of Olney

3.7
My father felt very isolated there as they did not have many activities he was interested in. He did not like the food but the personnel were friendly to him and helped him to meals and gave him his medications but otherwise he did not see them very often as he did not leave his room. He was 99 ...
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Wyndmoor of Evansville

4.5
Today was the first chance I got to visit with [Removed]. Her room is very nice. All the personnel was very helpful in getting me in and out and directing me to her room. I have had other neighbors and friend live here, but it has been a while. But, found they are still the same friendly ...
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Mill Shoals independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Mill Shoals independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Mill Shoals, 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 Mill Shoals 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 Mill Shoals partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Mill Shoals, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
17.5%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
24.6%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
19.3%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
14%
33.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Mill Shoals 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 Mill Shoals communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Mill Shoals, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
15.8%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
28.1%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
14%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
7%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Mill Shoals 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 Mill Shoals offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Mill Shoals, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
28.1%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
15.8%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
26.3%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
31.6%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
38.6%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
40.4%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
28.1%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
21.1%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
24.6%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
31.6%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
38.6%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
17.5%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
21.1%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
33.3%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

GreenTree at Mt. Vernon, Villas of Holly Brook and Reflections Memory Care of Harrisburg and Fifth Season Residential are the top-rated independent living facilities near Mill Shoals, Illinois. See full list of communities.
There are 65 independent living facilities near Mill Shoals, Illinois. See the full list.
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