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The cost of independent living in Thurber is about $3,375 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 61 options.

Read 233 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 Fairfield, Crossville and Mill Shoals.

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I would highly recommend North River Health Campus. The rooms are very nice. The food is very good. They have an outdoor space for residents to use. The staff is very good with the residents. They are good...
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
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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.
RiverOaks Health Campus is nestled in a wooded area just outside the city limits of Princeton, where sightings of deer, squirrel, birds and other wildlife are common events. We are conveniently located along US Hwy 41 just 30 minutes south of Vincennes and 30 minutes north of Evansville....
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.
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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.
Experience exceptional care in a warm, home-like environment. Our mission is to provide a fulfilling and safe life for your loved ones, with personalized attention and specialized memory care.At Century Assisted Living, our specialization in memory care is one feature that sets us apart from...
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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: 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
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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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Cost of independent living in Thurber, IL

The average cost of senior living in Thurber is $3,375 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Harrisburg, IL with an average of $3,264 per month.

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

Thurber, IL
$3,375/mo
U.S. national average
$3,532/mo

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

Independent Living
$3,375/mo

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

1 Bedroom
$3,914/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,056/mo

Senior living costs in Thurber 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: Thurber, IL
Column state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Community typeThurber, ILIllinoisU.S.
Independent Living$3,375/mo$3,360/mo$3,532/mo
Assisted Living$5,317/mo$6,413/mo$5,909/mo
Memory Careunavailable$7,829/mo$7,121/mo
Independent Living
Thurber, IL:$3,375/mo
Illinois:$3,360/mo
U.S.:$3,532/mo
Assisted Living
Thurber, IL:$5,317/mo
Illinois:$6,413/mo
U.S.:$5,909/mo
Memory Care
Thurber, IL:unavailable
Illinois:$7,829/mo
U.S.:$7,121/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Thurber

Recent reviews for independent living in Thurber

Brookstone of Harrisburg

5.0
Everything is going quite well for my mom at Brookstone! The facility is well maintained and the staff are doing a great job with my mom. The food is also just fine for her. Overall, we are very pleased with her stay!

Brookstone Estates of Olney

3.7
My father felt very isolated there as they did not have many activities he was interested in. He did not like the food but the personnel were friendly to him and helped him to meals and gave him his medications but otherwise he did not see them very often as he did not leave his room. He was 99 ...
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Fifth Season Residential in Marion, IL

4.8
We picked this community, because the situation called for someplace close to home.[name removed] at A Place for Mom mentioned Fifth Seasons in Benton and helped us connect with the right person to set up a tour. Mom loved it. People in Benton spoke highly of the facility It's a very friendly ...
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Thurber independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Thurber independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Thurber, 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 Thurber 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 Thurber partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Thurber, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
18%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
23%
35.8%
No sugar
No sugar
16.4%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
13.1%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
1.6%
11.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Thurber 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 Thurber communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Thurber, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
16.4%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
27.9%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
13.1%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
4.9%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Thurber 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 Thurber offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Thurber, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
27.9%
46.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
13.1%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
23%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
31.1%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
39.3%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
39.3%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
31.1%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
21.3%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
24.6%
43.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
32.8%
48.4%
Live performances
Live performances
36.1%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
14.8%
34.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
19.7%
40.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
32.8%
47.7%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Villas of Holly Brook Herrin, Brookstone Estates of Fairfield and GreenTree at Mt. Vernon are the top-rated independent living facilities near Thurber, Illinois. See full list of communities.
There are 61 independent living facilities near Thurber, Illinois. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in Thurber, Illinois is Villas of Holly Brook Herrin. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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