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The cost of independent living in Preston is about $4,001 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 222 options. Read 1967 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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We chose The Mary Culver Home because it is a home that specialized for residents who are visually impaired. It is a smaller facility with only 25 women, so she gets more personalized care. I don't just feel...
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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The staff is awesome and the young women that work with [name removed] are really good! They show much patience with the women that have significant issues. Yes, I would definitely recommend them. I think...
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.
At Cedarhurst of Des Peres, 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 Des Peres, Missouri, offers assisted living for those who require assistance with activities of daily living and memory care...
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My entire family would agree that we would give Stillwater a 5 on every topic. We have had a wonderful experience. My mom has adjusted finally. It took her a while but we expected that. We would and have...
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.
Stillwater Senior Living is an assisted living community right next door to the campus of the Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville. Woodland and freshly cut fields dominate the landscape of Edwardsville, creating a sense of separation from the city life in nearby St. Louis. At Stillwater...
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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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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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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.
Located in a scenic environment, Tannous Loving Care Senior Living in Waterloo, Monroe County, Illinois provides independent living for seniors. In this peaceful and quiet neighborhood, seniors get to have a peace of mind along with the freedom to do whatever they want provided they achieve...
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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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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.
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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
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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, 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.
Crystal Oaks Assisted Living is the ideal solution for seniors who value their independence, yet require assistance with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and dispensing medications. Our Assisted Living includes a secured memory care unit. Additionally, Crystal Oaks offers short term...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: 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.
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.
Autumn Ridge offers two levels of occupancy, residential care and retirement living. We are convieniently located just off the freeway in Herculaneum.Autumn Ridge offers and tranquil and gracious lifestyle; we are just minutes away from restaurants, pharmacies, grocers and shopping centers. Our...
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, 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.
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...
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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Charles Gardens was such a welcoming community right from the start. The staff and the residents were so friendly and helpful to my family and my mom. They are really great to my mom and they watch out for...
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.
An independent living community located in Fairview Heights, IL, Charles Gardens is situated on a green and lush plot of land, perfect for walking and relaxing. Fairview Heights is a part of St. Clair County. In addition to the eleven acres of land we are on, there are also sitting areas and...
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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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I'm really digging the facility so far. I like the amenities and everything.
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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.
The National Church Residences on Telegraph Road is a senior housing community located in the Oakville suburb of St. Louis, Clayton county, Missouri. Oakville is located between the Mississippi and Meramec rivers, which offer plenty of outdoor activities and sightseeing for when your friends and...

Cost of independent living in Preston, IL

The average cost of senior living in Preston is $4,001 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Hecker, IL with an average of $3,829 per month.

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

Preston, IL
$4,001/mo
$4,012/mo

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

Preston, IL
$4,001/mo
U.S. national average
$4,162/mo

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

$4,875/mo
Independent Living
$4,001/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,234/mo
Studio
$5,057/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,774/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,634/mo

Senior living costs in Preston 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: Preston, IL
Column state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Community typePreston, ILIllinoisU.S.
Independent Living$4,001/mo$4,472/mo$4,162/mo
Assisted Living$4,904/mo$5,393/mo$4,706/mo
Memory Care$4,875/mo$5,414/mo$4,956/mo
Independent Living
Preston, IL:$4,001/mo
Illinois:$4,472/mo
U.S.:$4,162/mo
Assisted Living
Preston, IL:$4,904/mo
Illinois:$5,393/mo
U.S.:$4,706/mo
Memory Care
Preston, IL:$4,875/mo
Illinois:$5,414/mo
U.S.:$4,956/mo
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Independent living costs in Preston, IL, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Preston 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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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Preston, IL$2,491/mo$2,476/mo+0.6%
Illinois$3,121/mo$3,019/mo+3.4%
National$3,246/mo$3,151/mo+3.0%
Preston, IL
2024 average cost:$2,491/mo
2023 average cost:$2,476/mo
Percent change:+0.6%
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2024 average cost:$3,121/mo
2023 average cost:$3,019/mo
Percent change:+3.4%
National
2024 average cost:$3,246/mo
2023 average cost:$3,151/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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What families are saying about independent living in Preston

Recent reviews for independent living in Preston

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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Pine Valley Assisted Living in Arnold, MO

4.0
Our parents are happy there for the most part, especially our mother. We were looking at another community, but we chose Pine Valley because we felt like they were more established, we felt like they really knew what they were doing. They showed us really nice rooms and we were able to get two ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Welcoming and friendly community atmosphere. Numerous reviews mention the warm and welcoming atmosphere at various communities, with residents forming new friendships and feeling at home. For instance, at Cedarhurst of Tesson Heights, the staff and residents are described as friendly, and my loved one is happy there. At Crestview Senior ...
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Access to a variety of engaging activities. Residents of different communities appreciate the diverse range of activities offered, allowing them to stay active and socially engaged. For example, at Cedarhurst of Tesson Heights, there are many activities and outings for residents, while at Clarendale Clayton, the community offers a gre ...
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Quality food and dining experiences. The food and dining experiences are a major factor in residents' overall satisfaction with their community. For example, at Crestview Senior Living, my mom appreciates the meals and dining service, and at The Atrium of Belleville, the food is described as excellent with good quality and vari ...
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Professional and caring staff. Communities with caring and professional staff are frequently mentioned in the reviews. For instance, at Holiday Orchid Terrace, the staff go above and beyond at Orchid Terrace, and they care about all their residents and treat them lovingly. At EverTrue Laclede Groves, the staff's kindness ...
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Beautiful and well-maintained facilities. The cleanliness and upkeep of the facilities are important considerations for many residents. For example, at Keystone Place at Richland Creek, Keystone Place is described as beautiful and well-maintained, and the facilities at Garden Villas South are kept clean. At Solstice at Fenton, my ...
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Supportive community environment. Several communities are praised for their supportive environments, where residents feel safe and taken care of. For instance, at Crestview Senior Living, Crestview Senior Living creates an atmosphere of welcoming, and my mom feels very comfortable and safe there. At The Atrium of Belleville, ...
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Preston independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Preston independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Preston, 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 Preston 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 Preston 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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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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Pureed meals
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Availability of select dining options in Preston 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 Preston communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
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36.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
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Room service
Room service
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Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Preston 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 Preston offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
35.8%
45.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
22.3%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
23.8%
33.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
39.9%
47.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
39.9%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
43.5%
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Piano or organ
Piano or organ
34.2%
43%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
26.4%
38.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
29.5%
41.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
34.7%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
36.8%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
23.8%
33.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
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Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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The Oasis at Hartman Lakes, Regency Manor and Villas at St. James are the top-rated independent living facilities near Preston, Illinois. See full list of communities.
There are 222 independent living facilities near Preston, Illinois. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in Preston, Illinois is Holiday Orchid Terrace. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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