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The cost of independent living in Swanwick is about $3,964 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 132 options. Read 869 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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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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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Allen Market Lane Apartments is, senior housing, 62+ residence located in the vibrant city of St. Louis, Clayton county, Missouri. A comfortable and affordable apartment in a great neighborhood, Allen Market Lane Apartments is the perfect choice for your new home. Situated right beside the...
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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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One of the best facilities in the area. It has the feel of a resort instead of an assisted living facility. The staff is awesome. The food is wonderful. They use fresh food not just heat and serve from a...
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.
Memory Care Coming Soon! Wait list now forming. Sunshine Gardens is one of the largest independently owned assisted living facilities in Southern Illinois offering full spectrum of services at an affordable fee. We recognize that each individual has his or her own personal needs and we focus on...
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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.
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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
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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.
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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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.
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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.
Heatherbrook GardenLocated just minutes from Highways 270 and 55, Heatherbrook Garden is a senior housing community right in the heart of South St. Louis County. Whether you are a St. Louis Cardinals, St. Louis Rams, or St. Louis Blues fan, sports fans are just a short trip away from an enjoyable...
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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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It's a good facility. the apt sizes were good and they offered different size apts. I would definitely recommend this community to others
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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.
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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.
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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 Rosemont Senior Living Centre simplifies retirement living. We take care of the cooking, shopping, and cleaning, so you can focus on the things that are truly important to you. Not only will you have the time to pursue your own interests, you will also make new friends, share laughter, and...
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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: 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.
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Provides: Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.

Cost of independent living in Swanwick, IL

The average cost of senior living in Swanwick is $3,964 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Tamaroa, IL with an average of $3,268 per month.

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

Swanwick, IL
$3,964/mo
$3,861/mo

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

Swanwick, IL
$3,964/mo
U.S. national average
$4,179/mo

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

$4,704/mo
Independent Living
$3,964/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,913/mo
Studio
$5,081/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,428/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,254/mo

Senior living costs in Swanwick 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: Swanwick, IL
Column state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSwanwick, ILIllinoisU.S.
Independent Living$3,964/mo$4,475/mo$4,179/mo
Assisted Living$4,708/mo$5,395/mo$4,720/mo
Memory Care$4,704/mo$5,416/mo$4,976/mo
Independent Living
Swanwick, IL:$3,964/mo
Illinois:$4,475/mo
U.S.:$4,179/mo
Assisted Living
Swanwick, IL:$4,708/mo
Illinois:$5,395/mo
U.S.:$4,720/mo
Memory Care
Swanwick, IL:$4,704/mo
Illinois:$5,416/mo
U.S.:$4,976/mo
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Independent living costs in Swanwick, IL, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Swanwick 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Swanwick, IL$2,101/mo$2,340/mo-10.2%
Illinois$3,113/mo$3,011/mo+3.4%
National$3,243/mo$3,151/mo+2.9%
Swanwick, IL
2024 average cost:$2,101/mo
2023 average cost:$2,340/mo
Percent change:-10.2%
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 Swanwick

Recent reviews for independent living in Swanwick

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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Knollwood Retirement Community in Caseyville, IL

4.7
The community is friendly and very clean. It depends on what you're looking for for your loved one. I would recommend you look at the community. The food is currently being delivered to the residents' rooms, as the community is waiting to open the dining room until the state says they ...
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Charter Senior Living of Shiloh

3.8
I think it is a really good place. Right now they are experiencing a lot of turn over in staff. Room sizes and layout of the community is wonderful. They have an outdoor courtyard for residents to use. My mom is not too fond of the food.

Swanwick independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Swanwick independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Swanwick, 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 Swanwick 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 Swanwick 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
22.4%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
28.4%
34.5%
No sugar
No sugar
24.1%
31%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
23.3%
33.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
7.8%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Swanwick 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 Swanwick communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
19.8%
36.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
34.5%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
25%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.1%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Swanwick 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 Swanwick offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
38.8%
45.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
22.4%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25.9%
33.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
47.4%
47.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
44.8%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
48.3%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
37.9%
43%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
26.7%
38.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
31%
41.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
38.8%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
42.2%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
23.3%
33.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
26.7%
39.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
36.2%
46.5%
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The Oasis at Hartman Lakes, Regency Manor and Villas at St. James are the top-rated independent living facilities near Swanwick, Illinois. See full list of communities.
There are 132 independent living facilities near Swanwick, Illinois. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in Swanwick, Illinois is Villas of Holly Brook Herrin. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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