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The cost of independent living in Monroe County is about $3,477 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 330 options.

Read 4454 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, Kirkwood and Arnold.

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Photo of Longevity Living Of Godfrey
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First, we were contacted by [name removed] with Longevity and she was involved in every step of the process. She was a dream to work with and really set the bar when talking with my mother. Secondly, the...
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.
At Cedarhurst of Godfrey, 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 Godfrey, Illinois, offers assisted living for those who require assistance with activities of daily living.Cedarhurst of...
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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.
Enjoy Independent Living with Comfort, Choice, and Peace of mind. At Carlyle Senior Living, residents enjoy the comfort and privacy of their own spacious apartment-style suites while receiving the support they need to live confidently and independently. Each suite is thoughtfully designed with...
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My father was a resident at Creve Coeur for only ten days. Our original plan had been for him to return there after a three-week hospital stay. We had been led to believe that the facility could manage...
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.
Welcome to Creve Coeur Assisted Living, a socially active retirement community! Conveniently located near Olive and Highway 270, our community is within minutes of everything the city of Creve Coeur has to offer-seven parks, a golf course, more than a dozen churches, plus chic specialty stores,...
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I was impressed by a friendliness of the staff and the cleanliness of the facility. [Name Removed] what's especially helpful during my search. I would definitely recommend this facility.
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.
Welcome to Dougherty Ferry Assisted Living & Memory Care, a luxurious senior living community just outside St. Louis, Missouri. Here you can enjoy a full lifestyle that balances independence with personal assistance. The community offers 95 comfortable, maintenance-free apartments, along with...
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On the plus side, dad reports that the staff are kind and attentive and it's nice to know dad has someone to look after him. The only issue preventing a better score has been with billing and administration...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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.
Cedarhurst of Shiloh is located at 429 South Main Street Shiloh, IL. We pride ourselves on providing the community with an assisted living service that has your family member's best interests in mind. We give our clients peace of mind knowing their loved ones are in good hands. We're also known...
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Photo of Trustwell Living at Richmond Heights
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Relatively new, good food. They included laundry and weekly cleaning.. they took my husband to all of his appointments, for a monthly fee. Location good for us and they have a very intelligent group of...
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.
Allegro is proud to bring more than 40 years of experience to the St. Louis metropolitan area, home of our company headquarters. Allegro strives to reimagine senior living, bringing comfort, convenience and quality care to older adults who want and deserve the best.Allegro Richmond Heights...
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Very happy with our choice. Other subsidized housing facilities were nice, and staff and residents were friendly, but Gambrill Gardens was another tier above them. Residents were very friendly while we were...
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.
For nearly 40 years the experienced staff at Gambrill Gardens Senior Community have been serving the seniors of West County St. Louis. We are proud of the excellent reputation our facility upholds due to the superior services and amenities we provide. Our convenient location in the heart of...
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Photo of The Gables at Brady Circle
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The owner, [name removed], is easy to talk to/ work with, but any issues are slow to resolve. He does much of the work himself, so delays occur as issues have to be reprioritized. I was told there are...
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 Gables at Brady Circle is revolutionizing assisted living care by removing the institutional setting and returning to an intimate, residential social model.We understand that the choice of an assisted living/ Memory Care community is a difficult and stressful process. That is why we embrace...
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Photo of Addington Place of Collinsville
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This property is closing but would recommend the other sister locations. Staff is very caring and helpful. They take good care of the residents. The meals were great, my mother enjoyed them. They were...
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.
Let inviting design whisk you through Addington Place of Collinsville, where you’ll find lifestyles abundant in enrichment, fun, and friendship. The community’s residential location creates a peaceful environment with easy access to Collinsville’s conveniences and various attractions.Addington...
Photo of Fields of Florissant
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33 Floor plans available
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My mom has been a resident at Fields of Florissant for the past four months. I've been there several times to visit my mom. Everyone there that are also residents, from my observations, all seem to be in...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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.
The Garden Plaza of Florissant, Missouri, offers a dynamic lifestyle for seniors looking to get the most out of their retirement.Whether you prefer independent living in your own private patio home, assisted living with an apartment floor plan of your choice or a memory care neighborhood tailored...
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Photo of The Henry Senior Living
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77 Floor plans available
7.7
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45 reviews
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45 reviews
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The staff was very nice and caring, and the facility was clean. However, they could improve on the food service, it was understaffed. Based on the experience we had, we would still recommend Brookdale West...
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.
Embrace FreedomWhat would you do if you woke up each morning in your own private retreat knowing the only thing you were responsible for was cultivating the retirement of your dreams? Here at our assisted living and memory care community in Ballwin, Missouri, you can make that your reality....
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Photo of Cedar Trails
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The rooms were big enough to hold not only a bed and dresser but also table and chairs and couch and recliner plus book shelves, staff very accommodating and friendly, food is very good and plenty of it, so...
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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Photo of Cedarhurst of Waterloo
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55 Floor plans available
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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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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...
Photo of Garden Place of Millstadt
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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...
Photo of Rosemont Senior Living Centre
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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.
The Rosemont Senior Living Centre simplifies retirement living. We take care of the cooking, shopping, and cleaning, so you can focus on the things that are truly important to you. Not only will you have the time to pursue your own interests, you will also make new friends, share laughter, and...
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In Meadowview Memory Care they have a friendly environment and caring staff. Nice layout for the residents to be out in the great room to dine together, watch TV or participate in the afternoon activity...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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.
Meadowview Assisted Living offers private suites surrounding an open floor-plan living area, featuring a large flat-screen TV along with a fireplace and an open view of our gourmet kitchen area. There is a large, screened-in porch with ceiling heaters and fans, for three season comfort.
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My father and sister have both been to Nazareth. I cannot thank them enough for their compassion and care. [name removed] in admissions went over and above in helping us deal with the financial end and [name...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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.
Nazareth Living Center provides assisted living for seniors in St. Louis, Missouri. The community is situated in a tranquil neighborhood in the South County region of the St. Louis suburbs, just a few minutes from the junction of highways 55, 255 and 270. The surrounding neighborhood features...
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Photo of Sherbrooke Village
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I went to visit my friend in the rehab to home at the lodge. I was blown away with the spacious facility. The rooms were clean, nursing staff were so attentive, caring, and professional. I have never seen or...
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.
Welcome to…..Sherbrooke Village, where we make A Difficult Choice Easier.Nestled on several acres at the foot of Ripa Avenue in an area of outstanding natural beauty in South County, Sherbrooke Village represents Today’s nursing care residence.We share a mission of providing care and services...
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The outreach fellow is great The flower arranging is fun The Bingo lady makes it exciting The outings on the van were fun The kitchen area on the floors could always use a good cleaning My auntie doesn't...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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.
Experience elegant, boutique senior living at affordable rates. The charm of the Altenheim begins with its magnificent location on the banks of the scenic Mississippi. From the moment you walk in, you'll feel at home with the most delightful surroundings you could ask for in an independent,...
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We chose Sycamore Village because of the location as well as the value for the money. The room sizes here seemed very adequate for his needs. They did everything we asked to do and they took really good care...
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.
Personalized Assisted Living and Memory Enrichment Community
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My brother is doing well here at these senior apartments. He really likes it here. They keep the grounds of the apartments very well maintained. The staff is kind and friendly. Overall everything has worked...
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.
Alexian Court offers comfortable, carefree and affordable apartment living for seniors 62+ and mobility impaired persons. We are conveniently located on the Metro bus line. Alexian Court is perfect for persons with limited and fixed incomes. All utilities are included in rent. Free...
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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.
Assisted living is the perfect scenario for older adults who need some assistance but enjoy their independence. Our community offers 24/7 care, a social environment brimming with options, and a range of programs and services that provides meals, housekeeping, laundry, and assistance with personal...
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Marvelous facility! My mom lived at Laclede Groves for the last 3 years of her life. From her 90th birthday party in the first month of her stay to her last week in Laclede’s hospice care, our family was...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Home Care, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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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Our experience with Arbors at Parkwood Meadows was only a brief one, but I thought they did an absolutely wonderful job here. The staff is patient, caring, and very friendly, and the facility is clean and...
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.
When the demands of living in your home require more than you’re willing and able to give on your own, you’ll find a welcome home here at Parkwood Meadows.Parkwood Meadows and the Arbors at Parkwood Meadows are located just west of historic downtown Sainte Genevieve on Parkwood Drive. We are...

Cost of independent living in Monroe County, IL

The average cost of senior living in Monroe County is $3,477 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Randolph County, IL with an average of $3,290 per month.

Independent living costs in Monroe County, IL, vs. nearby counties

Monroe County, IL
$3,477/mo

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

Monroe County, IL
$3,477/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

Independent living costs in Monroe County, IL, vs. other senior living options

$7,456/mo
Independent Living
$3,477/mo

Independent living costs in Monroe County, IL, by floor plan type

Studio
$2,671/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,176/mo

Senior living costs in Monroe County 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: Monroe County, IL
Column state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMonroe County, ILIllinoisU.S.
Independent Living$3,477/mo$3,342/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$5,635/mo$6,329/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$7,456/mo$7,681/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Monroe County, IL:$3,477/mo
Illinois:$3,342/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Monroe County, IL:$5,635/mo
Illinois:$6,329/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Monroe County, IL:$7,456/mo
Illinois:$7,681/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about independent living in Monroe County

Recent reviews for independent living in Monroe County

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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Monroe County independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Monroe County independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Monroe 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 Monroe 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 Monroe County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Monroe County, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
27.6%
21.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
32.7%
35.6%
No sugar
No sugar
29.9%
31.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
30.6%
34.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
10.9%
11.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Monroe 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 Monroe County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Monroe County, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
28.9%
37.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
40.8%
44.7%
Room service
Room service
33%
38%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
21.8%
17.6%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Monroe 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 Monroe County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Monroe County, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
42.9%
46.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
28.9%
29.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
28.6%
34%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
49.7%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
48.3%
50%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50.3%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40.5%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
34.4%
39.5%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
36.7%
42.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
43.9%
48.2%
Live performances
Live performances
43.9%
47.9%
Dances
Dances
31.3%
34.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
34.4%
40.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
43.2%
47.5%
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