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The cost of independent living in Ruma is about $3,659 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 239 options.

Read 3331 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 Ste. Genevieve, Waterloo and Festus.

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I would recommend community to others for your loved ones. My loved one appreciated the fact that the rooms have a full kitchen. They are having a hard time keeping the dining staff. My loved one likes...
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.
The Fountains of West County is a wonderful place to live!  We offer one and two bedroom senior living apartment homes.  Located at the intersection of Clayton and Clarkson, we are minutes from shopping, restaurants, entertainment, and more.  We've designed this community with you...
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I would tell them that it's great to be here , but I think the important thing is if you want to be here.that's what makes the difference.
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 Highland, 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 Highland, Illinois, 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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Lobby area clean but halls in living areas need cleaning. Staff very friendly. We have a fellowship Hall every week activities. A library, Game room, Laundry room on each floor. Outside Venders come once a...
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.
Heritage Place is an affordable independent living apartment community for individuals 55 years of age or older.
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To provide feedback on American homes, it's difficult because of my mother's age of 102 and her ability to be involved and enjoying the food. She only eats breakfast and lunch, so they're probably going to...
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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So far my experience has been great. It came just when the family needed it and it has been a godsend to me. The Head of Nurse is very informative and keeps communication open with the family. The staff...
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.
The Estates of Hidden Lake, (CCRC), offering the peace of mind that comes with knowing your'll enjoy priority access to additional levels of care should your needs ever change.Independent Living: Thirty two distinctive cottage homes or select from a one or two bedroom apartment. Which suits...
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Accommodates my independent living needs and my wife’s skilled nursing needs. Good central location in Chesterfield, MO Pet friendly with new gated ‘Pet Park’ !!! Dining quality is excellent! Enjoy quick...
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.
The Friendship Village campus in Chesterfield has been here for 45+ years. We've stood as a quality example of senior care - in all levels of care - for decades. Our caregivers have some of the longest tenures in the industry, and we use no agency nursing staff. Our Assisted Living offering...
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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.
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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Overall the facility has a very comfortable feeling, clean fresh facility, friendly caring staff. The residents living there also make a difference. They really do care about each other.
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 Daughters of Charity of St.Vincent de Paul, Franciscan Sisters of Mary, Society of the Sacred Heart, School Sisters of Notre Dame, and the Sisters of Loretto founded the Sarah Community in 1997. Together, the sisters of these five congregations established a community where respect,...
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My mother was recently admitted to McKnight Place for respite care. She has always hated the idea of going to a senior living community, but now might be changing her mind. The process was not without any...
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: 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.
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...
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, 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.
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
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.
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Provides: Assisted 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.
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.
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...
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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.
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...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Provides: 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.
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I'm really digging the facility so far. I like the amenities and everything.
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.
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...
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.
Bethesda Southgate, known by residents of South St. Louis County for its quality skilled nursing care, recently received Accreditation by the Joint Commission of Healthcare organizations, an independent, not-for-profit national body that overseas the safety and quality of health care.Bethesda...

Cost of independent living in Ruma, IL

The average cost of senior living in Ruma is $3,659 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Du Quoin, IL with an average of $3,156 per month.

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

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

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

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

Independent living costs in Ruma, 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 Ruma 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: Ruma, IL
Column state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Community typeRuma, 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
Ruma, IL:$3,659/mo
Illinois:$3,342/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Ruma, IL:$5,444/mo
Illinois:$6,329/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Ruma, IL:$6,603/mo
Illinois:$7,681/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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Independent living costs in Ruma, IL, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Ruma 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
Ruma, 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%
Ruma, 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%
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What families are saying about independent living in Ruma

Recent reviews for independent living in Ruma

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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Veronica Place in Florissant, MO

5.0
this is a first class place. excellent for the amount you pay. the only complaint is the consistency of the food quality. it all depends on who is cooking from day to day

Ruma independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ruma independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ruma, 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 Ruma 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 Ruma partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
25.1%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
28%
35.7%
No sugar
No sugar
25.9%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
25.9%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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Availability of select dining options in Ruma 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 Ruma communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
26.4%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
37.7%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
31.8%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ruma 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 Ruma offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
40.2%
46.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
26.4%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
26.8%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
44.8%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
45.2%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
46.9%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
38.1%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
31.4%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.1%
43%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
40.6%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
41%
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Dances
Dances
27.6%
34.3%
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 Ruma, Illinois. See full list of communities.
There are 239 independent living facilities near Ruma, Illinois. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Ruma, Illinois are Villas at St. James, Crestview Senior Living and Clarendale Clayton. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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