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The cost of independent living in Mount Olive is about $3,866 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 252 options. Read 2336 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 Village Apartments of Hillsboro
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: 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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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.
The Village at Morse Farm offers its residents carefree independent and supportive living. We will cook, clean and do your laundry. Medication assistance, transportation, cable television and wi-fi included in the rental price.
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.
Villa Rose offers some of the best in Senior Living in the river bend area. Conveniently located between Edwardsville and Alton, Illinois, Villa Rose is just 25 minutes from downtown St. Louis by way of the new 255 extension.We offer affordable independent living with a blend of supportive...
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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.
Retirement at it's best! Retirement means living an active, easy life in an independent retirement community that feels like family. Residents share three family-style meals each day with friends that they have made with other retired residents. The reasonably-priced apartments provide warm,...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes, Senior Apartments
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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.
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.
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.
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: 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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My parents chose to live in Meridian village because it was a Christian-based organization, and it was ranked one of the best in the area. They were very pleased with the kind and loving care that they...
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.
Meridian Village is a Continuing Care Retirement Community located in Glen Carbon/Edwardsville, IL area. This beautiful community is situated on 31 acres and features a pond and walking trails. Meridian Village offers a full range of senior living options: * Independent Living offers 2 bedroom...
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Photo of Skyline Towers 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.
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.
Marian Heights is a senior citizen independent living facility where you can experience an enjoyable lifestyle in a convenient and pleasant setting.  You will be able to entertain friends, old and new, as well as relatives through a variety of social activites.  Each apartment has a spacious...
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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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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.
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: 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.
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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.
Cedars of LebanonCedars of Lebanon is a senior housing community located in the peaceful and historic city of Lebanon, St. Clair County, Illinois, just less than 30 minutes from downtown St. Louis Missouri. Our scenic community sits on a stunning landscape bounded by the soothing scenery of...
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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, 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.
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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.

Cost of independent living in Mount Olive, IL

The average cost of senior living in Mount Olive is $3,866 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lake Ka-Ho, IL with an average of $3,732 per month.

Independent living costs in Mount Olive, IL, vs. nearby cities

Mount Olive, IL
$3,866/mo

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

Mount Olive, IL
$3,866/mo
U.S. national average
$4,161/mo

Independent living costs in Mount Olive, IL, vs. other senior living options

$4,839/mo
Independent Living
$3,866/mo

Independent living costs in Mount Olive, IL, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,064/mo
Studio
$4,827/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,544/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,287/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,928/mo

Senior living costs in Mount Olive 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: Mount Olive, IL
Column state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMount Olive, ILIllinoisU.S.
Independent Living$3,866/mo$4,462/mo$4,161/mo
Assisted Living$4,839/mo$5,383/mo$4,705/mo
Memory Care$4,839/mo$5,403/mo$4,955/mo
Independent Living
Mount Olive, IL:$3,866/mo
Illinois:$4,462/mo
U.S.:$4,161/mo
Assisted Living
Mount Olive, IL:$4,839/mo
Illinois:$5,383/mo
U.S.:$4,705/mo
Memory Care
Mount Olive, IL:$4,839/mo
Illinois:$5,403/mo
U.S.:$4,955/mo
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Independent living costs in Mount Olive, IL, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Mount Olive 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 Mount Olive, IL

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Mount Olive 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 median 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
Mount Olive, IL$2,601/mo$2,539/mo+2.4%
Illinois$3,094/mo$3,076/mo+0.6%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Mount Olive, IL
2024 average cost:$2,601/mo
2023 average cost:$2,539/mo
Percent change:+2.4%
Illinois
2024 average cost:$3,094/mo
2023 average cost:$3,076/mo
Percent change:+0.6%
National
2024 average cost:$3,261/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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What families are saying about independent living in Mount Olive

Recent reviews for independent living in Mount Olive

Villas of Holly Brook and Reflections Springfield

4.9
The facility was extremely open and friendly to all family members. The facility worked with us to get my mom acclimated to the place and try different solutions.

Cambridge House of Maryville

3.7
We chose Cambridge House of Maryville because it was recommended to us through family members, they said that it was a well-managed facility. The room sizes here are good, but I do think the kitchen could use some more space. Overall, it is a small community and everyone gets along well here. I ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Warm and friendly staff. Many reviews mention the warmth and friendliness of the staff in several communities, including Brookdale Creve Coeur, Brookdale Creve Coeur, and Brookdale Creve Coeur, making new residents and their families feel welcome and cared for.
Varied and engaging activities. Residents at communities like Brookdale Creve Coeur, Garden Villas North, and Crestview Senior Living enjoy a wide range of activities, including resident-organized activities, outings, and regular entertainment, keeping them engaged and active.
Clean and well-maintained living spaces. Several reviews praise the cleanliness and upkeep of the communities, including private rooms and common areas, at The Emerson at St. Peters, The Montvale Senior Living, and The Rockwood.
Delicious meals and accommodating dining experiences. Throughout the reviews, the quality of food and accommodating dining experiences stand out as major factors in residents' satisfaction with their communities, such as at Brookdale Creve Coeur, The Villa at Riverwood, and Regency Manor.
Individualized care and attention. Residents and their families express appreciation for the individualized care and attention they receive at communities like The Emerson at St. Peters, The Atrium of Belleville, and Crestview Senior Living, ensuring their loved ones' needs are met.
Frequent and effective communication. Communication between families and staff is a key feature mentioned in several reviews, with communities like The Emerson at St. Peters, The Atrium of Belleville, and Fairwinds - River's Edge setting regular meetings and maintaining open lines of communication.
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Mount Olive independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Mount Olive independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Mount Olive, 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 Mount Olive 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 Mount Olive 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
25%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
30.4%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
26.8%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
21.9%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
7.6%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Mount Olive 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 Mount Olive communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
21.9%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33.9%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
29.5%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
17%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Mount Olive 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 Mount Olive offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
38.8%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
24.1%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
23.2%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
42.4%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
44.2%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
45.5%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
37.9%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
29.5%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
30.8%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
39.3%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
39.7%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
25.9%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
29.5%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
36.6%
46.4%
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