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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Prairietown, IL

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The cost of independent living in Prairietown is about $4,160 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 305 options. Read 4033 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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I love this place Garden Place in Waterloo. It is a fantastic place and everyone here loves it also. I have made many friends and participate in most of their activities like the bounce ball exercises,...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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...
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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
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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.
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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I am disappointed in the price increase after the recent take over. No increase in services provided and less communication to families. Many key staff members have left.
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.
Imagine having everything you need within feet of your front door. Nestled in Wildwood, Missouri, Anthology of Wildwood is surrounded by park-like splendor with easy access to the city’s best shopping options. Leading health care providers, including Mercy Hospital St. Louis and Missouri Baptist...
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Villas of South Park Chatham is a beautiful facility. The staff is caring and responds quickly to my loved one's needs. They offer a lot of activities, although not a lot to his particular interests. The...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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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Called about my dad moving there at 8am, and by 4pm; he was moved in. It was a relief knowing that he was being taken care of, and although I love my dad more than life itself, I finally was able to sleep...
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.
Services provided at no additional cost: Private room and private bath 3 nutritious meals per day and snacks Medication administration including insulin administration Housekeeping services Laundry service Activities Our company has been providing care for Seniors since 1990 when we built our...
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Revela exceeds our expectations and went above them. They went out of their way to welcome my brother, offering to rent furniture at a very reasonable price. They encourage him to get out for events, etc. He...
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.
Revela at O’Fallon is less than 2 years old and puts you within a short driving distance to convenient shopping and multiple hospitals all while being nestled in the tranquility of lush greenery of O’Fallon. Next to the O'Fallon YMCA. We strive to provide exceptional care with a supportive...
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My dad was there for over 2 yrs. COVID times Wing C was right off the bat-friendly and caring. They treated him with dignity. He had a few favorites. GVCC wing C was amazing care givers, nurses. I had to...
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.
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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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: 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, 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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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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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...
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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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.
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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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I have lived at Evergreen Place for 8 years. They take good care of everyone. Dining services are very cheerful and caring. Food is good. They clean our rooms and do our laundry for use. They have a lot of...
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.
Evergreen Place offers worry-free living, where independence thrives and compassionate care is always nearby. Our beautiful campus offers lovely supportive living options. We welcome you to learn more and visit our community of care, where friendships flourish and families find peace of mind....
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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: 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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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.

Cost of independent living in Prairietown, IL

The average cost of senior living in Prairietown is $4,160 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Bethalto, IL with an average of $3,564 per month.

Independent living costs in Prairietown, IL, vs. nearby cities

Prairietown, IL
$4,160/mo
$3,856/mo

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

Prairietown, IL
$4,160/mo
U.S. national average
$4,176/mo

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

$4,683/mo
Independent Living
$4,160/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,175/mo
Studio
$4,891/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,754/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,516/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,840/mo

Senior living costs in Prairietown 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: Prairietown, IL
Column state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Community typePrairietown, ILIllinoisU.S.
Independent Living$4,160/mo$4,487/mo$4,176/mo
Assisted Living$4,692/mo$5,408/mo$4,718/mo
Memory Care$4,683/mo$5,429/mo$4,972/mo
Independent Living
Prairietown, IL:$4,160/mo
Illinois:$4,487/mo
U.S.:$4,176/mo
Assisted Living
Prairietown, IL:$4,692/mo
Illinois:$5,408/mo
U.S.:$4,718/mo
Memory Care
Prairietown, IL:$4,683/mo
Illinois:$5,429/mo
U.S.:$4,972/mo
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Independent living costs in Prairietown, IL, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Prairietown 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.

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Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Prairietown, IL$2,157/mo$2,407/mo-10.4%
Illinois$3,113/mo$3,011/mo+3.4%
National$3,243/mo$3,151/mo+2.9%
Prairietown, IL
2024 average cost:$2,157/mo
2023 average cost:$2,407/mo
Percent change:-10.4%
Illinois
2024 average cost:$3,113/mo
2023 average cost:$3,011/mo
Percent change:+3.4%
National
2024 average cost:$3,243/mo
2023 average cost:$3,151/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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What families are saying about independent living in Prairietown

Recent reviews for independent living in Prairietown

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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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 welcoming staff and residents. Many reviews mention the friendly and welcoming nature of the staff and residents across various communities, such as Brookdale Creve Coeur, The Emerson at St. Peters, and Holiday Orchid Terrace. Several residents, like those at Brookdale Creve Coeur, have formed long-lasting friendships ...
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Variety of activities and social opportunities. Residents find enjoyment in the wide range of specialized activities offered in different communities, such as movie nights, gardening classes, museum outings, and hiking trips. For example, at Avalon Park Independent Living, staff members organize a monthly town hall with an open forum for re ...
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Thoughtfully designed living spaces. Reviews consistently praise the cleanliness and upkeep of the various communities, whether it's for the private rooms, communal areas, or outdoor spaces like gardens and walking trails. Residents at Lake St. Charles Retirement Community, for example, appreciate the newly renovated apartments a ...
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Dedicated and accommodating staff. Throughout the reviews, residents express appreciation for the long-term relationships they have developed with the staff at their communities, like The Emerson at St. Peters and Holiday Orchid Terrace. Families also mention the accommodating nature of the caregivers, making the transition t ...
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Delicious and varied dining options. Food is a major factor in residents' overall satisfaction with their community, as seen in reviews for Brookdale Creve Coeur, Fairwinds - River's Edge, and Crestview Senior Living. The chef accommodates dietary restrictions and individual preferences, ensuring that residents look forward t ...
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Effective and transparent communication. Regular communication between families and staff is a key feature mentioned in various reviews, such as those for , {{90651}}, and Holiday Orchid Terrace. Families appreciate clear and effective communication with loved ones and staff, ensuring that care needs are being met and everyone is kep ...
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Prairietown independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Prairietown independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Prairietown, 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 Prairietown 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 Prairietown 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
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20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
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34.5%
No sugar
No sugar
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Vegetarian
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Availability of select dining options in Prairietown 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 Prairietown communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
28.7%
36.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
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43.5%
Room service
Room service
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Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Prairietown 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 Prairietown offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
42.6%
45.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
29.4%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
27.9%
33.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
48.5%
47.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
47.4%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50.7%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40.8%
43%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
34.9%
38.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
36%
41.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
43.4%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
43%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
30.1%
33.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
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Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Regency Manor, The Oasis at Hartman Lakes and Villas at St. James are the top-rated independent living facilities near Prairietown, Illinois. See full list of communities.
There are 305 independent living facilities near Prairietown, Illinois. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Prairietown, Illinois are The Glenwood Supportive Living of Greenville, Avalon Park Independent Living and Garden Villas of O'Fallon. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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