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The cost of independent living in Wendelin is about $3,849 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 43 options. Read 167 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.
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.
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.
Located in Historical Vincennes Indiana, BridgePointe Health Campus provides our residents with a serene and familiar setting to call home. Residents who are interested in the local history can enjoy activities outside the campus such as, touring the George Roger Clark Memorial, and visiting...
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So far I am pleased with the care that my mother has been receiving at this community. The staff have been very welcoming to her and have helped a lot with making her comfortable during the transition of...
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.
Lakewood Village, in Charleston, Illinois, with its beautiful, home-like environment, is located near ambulance services, pharmacies, hospitals, dentists and rehabilitation centers. The independent living community is located in Coles County and is easily accessed for the enjoyment of both...
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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.
Mattoon Tower is an affordable senior housing apartment complex for seniors 55 and older located in Mattoon, Coles County, Illinois. Mattoon Tower is located with easy access to nearby shopping centers, medical facilities, and public transportation. At Mattoon Tower, our loved ones maintain their...
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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.
Our 12 studio apartment home offers a wide range of services for those looking to maintain their independence in a close knit community. We offer a safe and secure environment for active, independent seniors. Our amenities range from personalized apartments to restaurant quality meals. The...
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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: 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.
Rome Meadows is a beautiful, privately owned senior apartment community for adults 55 and up, or those with disabilities in Dix, Illinois. Located between Mt. Vernon, Centralia, and Salem, Rome Meadows is in walking distance of shops, nice restaurants for fine dining, and recreation facilities....
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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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Photo of Miller's Senior Living Community
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.
It’s your life……so live it to the fullest at Miller’s Senior Living Community. Sullivan’s premier assisted living community offers a gracious lifestyle for America’s Greatest Generation, our Seniors, giving family members that peace-of-mind. Upon entering our community, a gathering area...
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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....
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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.

Cost of independent living in Wendelin, IL

The average cost of senior living in Wendelin is $3,849 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Louisville, IL with an average of $3,372 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Wendelin, IL vs. nearby cities

Wendelin, IL
$3,849/mo
$4,075/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Wendelin, IL vs. the state and national average

Wendelin, IL
$3,849/mo
U.S. national average
$4,033/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Wendelin vs. other types of senior living

$3,932/mo
Independent Living
$3,849/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Wendelin, IL by room type

Semi-Private
$6,500/mo
Studio
$3,880/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,767/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,791/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Wendelin over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Wendelin

Recent reviews for independent living in Wendelin

Heritage Woods of Charleston

4.9
I have lived here for about a year and a half. I have enjoyed it immensely. Very friendly people live and work here. I recommend it for people 65 years old and older. We get three meals a day plus snacks. We get activities that are great. We have exercise programs for 45 minutes at least 2 times ...
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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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Fox Ridge Manor in Vincennes, IN

4.1
I have been here 10 years as a resident . I definitely have enjoyed it or I wouldn’t have been here this long. I enjoy the people and feeling like we are family here and the staff is nice . I would love anywhere else this is where I belong .

Wendelin independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Wendelin independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Wendelin, 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 Wendelin 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 Wendelin 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
34.2%
20.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
34.2%
33.5%
No sugar
No sugar
28.9%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
21.1%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
2.6%
8.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Wendelin 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 Wendelin communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
23.7%
35.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
47.4%
42.7%
Room service
Room service
31.6%
36.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10.5%
17%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Wendelin 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 Wendelin offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
39.5%
44.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
34.2%
27.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
28.9%
32.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
44.7%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
57.9%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
68.4%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
44.7%
42.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
36.8%
37.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
42.1%
40.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
55.3%
46.5%
Live performances
Live performances
57.9%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
28.9%
31.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
26.3%
39.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
57.9%
45.7%
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Villas of Holly Brook Newton, Villas of Holly Brook Effingham and Fox Ridge Manor are the top-rated independent living facilities near Wendelin, Illinois. See full list of communities.

There are 43 independent living facilities near Wendelin, Illinois. See the full list.

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