About Assisted LivingAssisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.Complete guide to assisted livingBest of 2026 Assisted Living Winners
About Memory CareMemory 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. Complete guide to memory careBest of 2026 Memory Care Winners
About Independent LivingIndependent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.Complete guide to independent livingBest of 2026 Independent Living Winners
About Senior LivingSenior living is a term used to describe various housing and care options for older adults from maintenance-free, 55+ facilities for active seniors, to secure, fully staffed facilities for seniors with Alzheimer's or dementia. Complete guide to senior livingFind senior living facilities near you
About Nursing HomesNursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.Complete guide to Nursing Homes
About Senior ApartmentsSenior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.Complete guide to Senior Apartments
About Care HomesResidential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.Complete guide to care homes
Veteran ResourcesVA benefits for long-term care, such as Aid and Attendance benefits, can help eligible veterans and their surviving spouses pay for senior care.Guide to VA benefits for long-term care
Senior Living Awards
Caregiver ResourcesAdd Review
(866) 374-4058
Talk to a local advisor for FREE
Senior Living Home

10 Best Independent Living Communities in Plainview, IL

Answer a few questions to get personalized results
Who are you searching for?

The cost of independent living in Plainview is about $3,659 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 315 options.

Read 4292 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 Godfrey, Litchfield and Bethalto.

Plainview Independent Living Facilities | 4292 Reviews

Showing 284 communities
Last Updated: 7/23/26
Sort by
Filter by
Review Score
Distance
See communities with
Amenities
Providers
Photo of Caregivers Inn Assisted Living and Memory Care
3.0
Review score
10 reviews
3.0
Review score
10 reviews
5 star
40%
4 star
0%
3 star
20%
2 star
10%
1 star
30%
See all reviews
This is a great home. The staff is fantastic. They went over and above the care they gave to my mother. She was not easy to care for, but the staff were always patient and kind. They always kept the...
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.
Caregivers Inn offers the warmth of home living to seniors who no longer are able to live alone. Licensed with the Department of Health & Senior Services, Caregivers Inn is a 29 bed facility offering one independent living apartment upstairs.The facility looks like a country style house...
Photo of Willowbrook Of Vandalia #1
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.
Photo of Cape Albeon
5 star
75%
4 star
0%
3 star
0%
2 star
25%
1 star
0%
See all reviews
Moved into a two bedroom apartment with beautiful lake view in mid-November. [Name removed] the Residency Director was very helpful in answering questions and making each resident feel that their needs were...
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.
Cape Albeon offers retirement and assisted living opportunities for seniors. A distinctive and charming senior living community, Cape Albeon, offers numerous amenities including an indoor pool and fitness area, activity centers, restaurant-style dining, a library, and an on-site beauty salon. A...
Photo of Sweetbriar Retirement Home
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.
Photo of Heatherbrook Garden
44 Photos available
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Heatherbrook GardenLocated just minutes from Highways 270 and 55, Heatherbrook Garden is a senior housing community right in the heart of South St. Louis County. Whether you are a St. Louis Cardinals, St. Louis Rams, or St. Louis Blues fan, sports fans are just a short trip away from an enjoyable...
Photo of St William Apartments
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
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 King's Daughter's Home-Women
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.
Photo of Mattis Pointe
5 star
0%
4 star
0%
3 star
0%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
See all reviews
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.
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.
The Bridges of Columbia offers the perfect mix of privacy,independance and community for people ready to live a more carefree lifestyle. With a comprehensive list of services and ammenities that are included in your monthly rent, we take the headaches of home ownership away so you can focus on...
Inline cta image

Our free advisors can help

  • Compare local facilities
  • Determine care type
  • Schedule tours
  • Evaluate pricing

Cost of independent living in Plainview, IL

The average cost of senior living in Plainview is $3,659 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Jerseyville, IL with an average of $3,300 per month.

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

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

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

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

Independent living costs in Plainview, 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 Plainview 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: Plainview, IL
Column state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Community typePlainview, 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
Plainview, IL:$3,659/mo
Illinois:$3,342/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Plainview, IL:$5,444/mo
Illinois:$6,329/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Plainview, IL:$6,603/mo
Illinois:$7,681/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Table showing 5 of 3 items. Click to show less.
Table showing 5 of 3 items. Click to show less.

Independent living costs in Plainview, IL, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Plainview 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.

Plainview, ILIL stateNational

Independent living cost trends in Plainview, IL

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Plainview 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
Plainview, 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%
Plainview, 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%
Table showing 5 of 3 items. Click to show less.
Table showing 5 of 3 items. Click to show less.

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 Plainview

Recent reviews for independent living in Plainview

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 ...
Read more

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.

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Friendly and helpful staff. Many reviews praise the kindness and attentiveness of staff members at various senior living communities. For instance, at Brookdale Creve Coeur, the staff is remembered after just two days and the residents and their families have developed long-term friendships with them.
Diverse and engaging activities. Residents at different communities express enjoyment in the wide range of activities offered, such as singing, gardening, and museum outings. At Avalon Park Independent Living, for example, there are daily activities that cater to various interests.
Delicious and customized meals. Throughout the reviews, quality food stands out as a major factor in residents' overall satisfaction. At Holiday Briarcrest Estates, the staff accommodates individual preferences, ensuring that all residents look forward to mealtimes.
Properly maintained and updated facilities. Reviews consistently mention cleanliness as a priority, with some commenting on the upkeep of both interior spaces and outdoor areas. At The Montvale Senior Living, the bathrooms and common areas are praised for their modern appearance.
Consistent and open communication. Families appreciate clear and effective communication with loved ones and staff to keep everyone informed and ensure care needs are being met. For example, at Crestview Senior Living, community directors hold regular meetings with senior residents and their loved ones, both in person and virtu ...
Read more
Safe and secure living environment. Residents and their families frequently mention the sense of security they feel at different communities, with some mentioning specific safety measures in place, such as emergency response systems. At The Atrium of Belleville, for instance, there are 24/7 on-site managers and live-in caregiver ...
Read more
AI generated from the text of family reviews

Plainview independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Plainview independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Plainview, 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 Plainview 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 Plainview partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Plainview, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
28.2%
21.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
34.2%
35.6%
No sugar
No sugar
30.6%
31.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
28.2%
34.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
10.2%
11.4%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Plainview 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 Plainview communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Plainview, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
27.5%
37.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
39.1%
44.7%
Room service
Room service
33.5%
38%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20.8%
17.6%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Plainview 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 Plainview offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Plainview, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
43.7%
46.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
28.5%
29.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
26.8%
34%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
48.2%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
47.9%
50%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
51.1%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
41.5%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
34.2%
39.5%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
34.9%
42.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
43%
48.2%
Live performances
Live performances
43.3%
47.9%
Dances
Dances
30.6%
34.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
33.8%
40.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
41.5%
47.5%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Frequently Asked Questions

Regency Manor, The Oasis at Hartman Lakes and Villas at St. James are the top-rated independent living facilities near Plainview, Illinois. See full list of communities.
There are 315 independent living facilities near Plainview, Illinois. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Plainview, Illinois are Villas at St. James, Garden Villas of O'Fallon and Avalon Park Independent Living. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
Photo cta image

More questions?

Ask an A Place for Mom local advisor at no cost.

The information contained on this page is for informational purposes only and is not intended to constitute medical, legal or financial advice or create a professional relationship between A Place for Mom and the reader. Always seek the advice of your health care provider, attorney or financial advisor with respect to any particular matter, and do not act or refrain from acting on the basis of anything you have read on this site. Links to third-party websites are only for the convenience of the reader; A Place for Mom does not endorse the contents of the third-party sites.
Back to top