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The cost of independent living in Royal Lakes is about $4,083 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 323 options. Read 4097 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 Charter Senior Living of Godfrey
66 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
9.3
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28 reviews
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DAD has been a resident of Charter Senior Living of Godfrey for 12 months. During that time I've been impressed with the attentiveness and the pleasant atmosphere with the staff. Dad says most meals are OK...
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 Charter Senior Living of Godfrey we provide truly person-directed care, taking the time to know and work with each resident as an individual and providing them with care that’s as unique as they are. Whether in Assisted Living or Memory Care, our caring, compassionate staff, first-rate...
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88 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
9.3
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35 reviews
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I was searching for a place to live after my late husband was discharged from the hospital. I visited several places. While touring the residents were friendly and they seemed very happy. My husband thought...
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 Villas North represents the epitome of luxury and elegance, warmth and graciousness in retirement and assisted living. Designed for the active senior who has retired from work but not from life, Garden Villas North offers a carefree lifestyle with world class services and...
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1313 Floor plans available
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9.3
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I have been a resident at Clarendale Clayton since [date removed]of this year and I couldn't be happier with my decision !! The staff is extremely friendly and cooperative with any of our needs. Because of...
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.
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Photo of Westview at Ellisville Assisted Living
1313 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.2
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77 reviews
9.2
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The people were friendly and the medical staff was very helpful and flexible in their level of care during the last month of my mom's life.
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.
We welcome new residents! Please contact us to schedule a tour and find out about our special pricing incentive.Westview at Ellisville is the premier senior living community in Ellisville, Missouri. We offer, assisted living and Dementia / Memory Care. Opened in the summer of 2012.We know how...
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Photo of Lake St. Charles Retirement Community
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9.2
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I would highly recommend Lake St. Charles. I also recommend a Place for Mom as a great service. I like the continuity of care. This community hires their own staff, no using a staffing service. Maintenance...
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.
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Photo of The Grande at Chesterfield
99 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
9.1
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Nice to see improvements in decor & outside of bldg. More people staff needs more acknowledgement & recognition for how good they 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.
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Photo of Cedarhurst of Springfield IL
2323 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
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My dad is complaining about food. He and the guys at his table think they lost their main cook. Dad has joined some of the social activities and he likes the live music and singing. We are happy that he goes...
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 Springfield, IL, 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 Springfield, Illinois, offers assisted living for those who require assistance with activities of daily living and...
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Photo of Allegro 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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Photo of Sunrise of Webster Groves
1414 Photos available
88 Floor plans available
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I appreciate that they knock on the residents doors and encourage them to participate in the activities. My dad's been much more active in the community at Sunrise than his last assisted living place because...
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.
Sunrise of Webster Groves is an assisted living and memory care community in St. Louis, Missouri.
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Photo of The Villa at Riverwood
88 Photos available
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9.0
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Dining server with no exception are fantastic. Cleaning staff is the best. Through and timely life. Enrichment personnel are the best. Great programs and easy to talk too. Food other than to much pork and...
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.
Welcome to The Villa at Riverwood, a Five Star Quality Care community! Tucked into a quiet, residential area, our beautifully landscaped grounds include a serene courtyard, reflecting pond, waterfalls and walking track for a complete Independent Living lifestyle. We are close to all major...
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Photo of The Boulevard Senior Living of St. Peters
1515 Photos available
9.0
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19 reviews
9.0
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19 reviews
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My mom was at Boulevard from [date removed] to [date removed], when she passed away. She was in Assisted Living for about 3 months, before moving to Memory Care. The facilities are very nice, and the workers...
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.
Welcome to The Boulevard Senior Living of St. Peters, now open in St. Peters, MO! Featuring senior independent living, assisted living and memory care with a classic, homey, and senior-friendly design. Amazing things happen when worries consist of which events to attend or what to order for...
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Photo of Keystone Place at Richland Creek
1313 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
9.0
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Facility clean. Lots of activities/ events. Just had a huge 7% rate increase. Having issues keeping kitchen help. Lost a cook and pastry chef who didn't last 1 month.
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.
Welcome to Keystone Place at Richland CreekEvery person who chooses to make Keystone their home has not only lived an extraordinary life but shares the desire to keep living life to the fullest.Whether you choose Independent Living, Assisted Living, or Memory Care at Keystone Place at Richland...
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Photo of The Emerson at St. Peters
2525 Photos available
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The Staff is very friendly and the facility stays very clean! I would very much recommend The Emerson to others who are looking!
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.
Freedom to Live Your LifeFrom the moment you arrive at our independent living community in St. Peters, Missouri, you will fall in love with the beautifully-landscaped property, the spacious and elegant accommodations, and the kind and charming residents. And after one look at the list of...
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Photo of Garden Villas
1212 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
9.0
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I wish the residents could keep meds like asthma inhalers with them instead of having to ask for them every time they needed them. They are having a hard time adjusting.
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.
About the community:Garden Villas Luxury Retirement and Assisted Living Community continues the grand tradition of excellence established by the Delmar Gardens Family in 1965. Based in St. Louis and owned by the same local family for over 55 years, everything we do is founded upon a unique...
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Photo of Holiday Briarcrest Estates
1010 Photos available
2121 Floor plans available
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Meal situation charging you [amount removed]for food you bring to your room or someone else is not fair. We already pay for meals in our fees. Need steady help. Always short of housekeepers. Need outdoor...
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.
Briarcrest Estates provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Situated on beautiful grounds of Ballwin, a peaceful suburb of St. Louis, you'll love the graceful elegance of our facilities while enjoying the conveniences of the city. We're just minutes from...
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Photo of Hampton Manor of Wentzville
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I was only there 4 times. I live in Georgia. My mom was only there for about 2 months. She passed away. So, I'm probably not the best person to review. But, it is a brand new facility. So, yes, everything...
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 Solstice at Fenton
4848 Photos available
88 Floor plans available
8.9
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It's very warm, friendly place. The staff is just fine and I feel very comfortable here that might help as with any facility it has ups and downs. The down part of here is that the food is could be better...
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.
Solstice Senior Living at Fenton is an intimate, engaging community that provides our residents with topnotch amenities and dedicated assistance for every need. Our close-knit, safe community and comfortable amenities make Solstice Senior Living at Fenton the perfect “home, sweet home.”...
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Photo of The Rockwood
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8.9
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I feel many of these places are overpriced. However my mother is happy, comfortable and the Rockwood has provided her with a sense of community so that makes it worth the $.
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.
The Rockwood is a historic building in Old Webster Groves, Missouri from the 1928 era and was renovated in 2007, however each year, our owners complete projects to keep current with seniors' wants and needs. Our staff has combined 50 years in senior care and senior living. We are not part of a...
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Photo of Longevity Living of Granite City
2121 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
8.9
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I loved the care they gave my mom she liked the food and staff. She felt safe there and they were kind to her. They talked to her and engaged with her.
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 Granite City, 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 Granite City, Illinois, offers assisted living for those who require assistance with activities of daily living and memory...
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Photo of Cedarhurst of Tesson Heights
1919 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
8.9
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My mom seems well taken care of and she likes living there. I definitely would recommend it to anyone. The facility has a lot to offer and the location is very accessible. I feel the staff is professional...
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.
At Cedarhurst of Tesson Heights, 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 St. Louis, Missouri, offers assisted living for those who require assistance with activities of daily living and...
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Photo of Chesterfield Villas
1818 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
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Chesterfield Villas has a very friendly staff. When we were looking for assisted living we were told that it looks like a cruise ship, but we weren't prepared for the happy staff. Everyone is all smiles and...
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.
Chesterfield VillasChesterfield Villas is an assisted living community located in Chesterfield, MO. The city of Chesterfield is a suburb of St. Louis, and provides a wide variety of attractions for visitors and residents alike. The city has a rich cultural heritage, and is comprised of several...
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Photo of Autumn View Gardens, Assisted Living and Memory Care
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The food is just average. However, people in the community seem to be friendly towards my mom. The staff make it such that I have no worries or concerns about my mom living there.
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.
Autumn Gardens provides your loved one with a caring embrace in Creve Coeur. It is a faith-based nonprofit organization. Across all our communities, faith is a cornerstone of how we operate, which means everything we do is in service of our residents. Our assisted living community promotes...
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Photo of Sunrise of Chesterfield
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44 Floor plans available
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Overall our family member is happy with Sunrise of Chesterfield. Sometimes a slow response to buzzer when needs assistance and some management staff is slow or don't respond to families requests. But, as I...
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.
If you're looking for an assisted living option other than the traditional nursing home, Sunrise on Chesterfield is a great choice. We offer a range of individualized assistance and care—from light support to care that addresses more complex needs—in a setting that feels like home.Guided by our...
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Photo of The Grande at Laumeier Park
1111 Photos available
99 Floor plans available
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My mom was in memory care, the food was not great in memory care. Better in the assisted-living. They were short-staffed at times. Also activities on memory care were a little too nonexistent. Activities in...
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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Photo of St Pauls Senior Community
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Even though she is in independent living, they have been helpful in looking out for her. I do think they could add more activities during the week and on weekends as well.
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.
Old-fashioned hospitality customized to your needs. St. Pauls offers independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, memory care, and rehabilitation care all located on one campus. We can meet a variety of needs for individuals and couples. St. Pauls functions as a continuum of care, if...
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Cost of independent living in Royal Lakes, IL

The average cost of senior living in Royal Lakes is $4,083 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Fidelity, IL with an average of $3,314 per month.

Independent living costs in Royal Lakes, IL, vs. nearby cities

Royal Lakes, IL
$4,083/mo
$3,746/mo

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

Royal Lakes, IL
$4,083/mo
U.S. national average
$4,203/mo

Independent living costs in Royal Lakes, IL, vs. other senior living options

$5,042/mo
Independent Living
$4,083/mo

Independent living costs in Royal Lakes, IL, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,236/mo
Studio
$5,038/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,889/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,568/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,564/mo

Senior living costs in Royal Lakes 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: Royal Lakes, IL
Column state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Community typeRoyal Lakes, ILIllinoisU.S.
Independent Living$4,083/mo$4,453/mo$4,203/mo
Assisted Living$5,055/mo$5,370/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$5,042/mo$5,390/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Royal Lakes, IL:$4,083/mo
Illinois:$4,453/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
Assisted Living
Royal Lakes, IL:$5,055/mo
Illinois:$5,370/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Royal Lakes, IL:$5,042/mo
Illinois:$5,390/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
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Independent living costs in Royal Lakes, IL, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Royal Lakes 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
Royal Lakes, 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%
Royal Lakes, 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 Royal Lakes

Recent reviews for independent living in Royal Lakes

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.

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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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Warm and welcoming community atmosphere. Many reviews mention the friendly and welcoming atmosphere of the communities, with residents and staff alike being described as kind and helpful. At Brookdale Creve Coeur, the residents are praised for their warmth and acceptance of newcomers, and the staff are commended for their friendlines ...
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Variety of activities and events. Residents find joy in the wide range of activities and events offered in the communities. At St Pauls Senior Community, for example, the residents enjoy weekly bingo nights, monthly happy hours with live music, and regular outings to nearby parks and museums. The activity calendars are filled ...
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Thoughtfully designed living spaces. Reviews highlight the thoughtful design of the living spaces, with many residents commenting on the size and layout of their apartments, as well as the cleanliness and maintenance of the common areas. At Garden Villas of O'Fallon, the spacious apartments are praised for their natural light and ...
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Delicious and nutritious meals. Nutritious meals are a top priority in the senior living communities, and many reviews praise the quality and variety of the food offerings. At The Emerson at St. Peters, the chef accommodates dietary restrictions and individual preferences, making sure that residents look forward to every mea ...
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Secure and safe living environment. Safety is a major concern for many seniors and their families, and the communities are praised for their secure and safe living environments. Residents at St Pauls Senior Community, for example, feel reassured knowing that there is 24/7 security and emergency response systems in place, giving ...
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Access to on-site health care services. Some communities offer on-site health care services, which is a significant advantage for seniors who may require additional care and support. At Cedarhurst of Tesson Heights, for example, Mercy Hospital and medical doctors and facilities are located nearby, but the community also provides on- ...
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Royal Lakes independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Royal Lakes independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Royal Lakes, 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 Royal Lakes 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 Royal Lakes partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Royal Lakes, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
27.7%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
34.3%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
30.8%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
28.4%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9.3%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Royal Lakes 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 Royal Lakes communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Royal Lakes, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
28%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
38.4%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
33.6%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20.1%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Royal Lakes 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 Royal Lakes offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Royal Lakes, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
43.6%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
28.4%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
27%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
47.8%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
48.1%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50.5%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
41.9%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
34.6%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
35.3%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
43.3%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
43.6%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
30.4%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
33.9%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
41.5%
46.4%
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