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The cost of independent living in Tolu is about $3,327 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 56 options. Read 195 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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The 4 is because no one is perfect. However, I will say when I saw a problem it was taken care of very quickly. The staff was excellent.
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.
We at Charter Senior Living of Paducah opened July of 2023. The leadership team in Paducah has over 131 years combined experience in senior care. We won the McCracken County People's Choice Award for Best Assisted Living Community. We are nestled into the corner of New Holt Rd and Nth Friendship....
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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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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
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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.
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: 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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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, 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.
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.
Finding the right place for your loved one doesn't have to a difficult decision with options like New Haven - Kevil so look no further. New Haven - Kevil, located in Kevil, KY is an assisted living facility that takes a more comprehensive approach to providing the very best care for your loved...
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
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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
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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.
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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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.
At Heritage Woods of McLeansboro IL, we boast ourselves as the affordable assisted living offering a really wonderful environment for any senior citizen that is in need. At Heritage Woods we offer a great deal of care for your loved one that you have found needs an assisted living community....
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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.
From its exciting annual festivals, to its rich history, beautiful parks, and array of museums and attractions, Evansville is the perfect place for West River Health Campus; a provider of senior health and hospitality services dedicated to enriching the lives of its residents. Residents of West...
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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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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 Tolu, KY

The average cost of senior living in Tolu is $3,327 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Wheatcroft, KY with an average of $2,614 per month.

Independent living costs in Tolu, KY, vs. nearby cities

Tolu, KY
$3,327/mo
$3,303/mo

Independent living costs in Tolu, KY, vs. state and national averages

Tolu, KY
$3,327/mo
U.S. national average
$4,203/mo

Independent living costs in Tolu, KY, vs. other senior living options

$3,710/mo
Independent Living
$3,327/mo

Independent living costs in Tolu, KY, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,430/mo
Studio
$3,734/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,808/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,532/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,400/mo

Senior living costs in Tolu 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: Tolu, KY
Column state: Kentucky
Column national: U.S.
Community typeTolu, KYKentuckyU.S.
Independent Living$3,327/mo$3,292/mo$4,203/mo
Assisted Living$3,710/mo$4,367/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$3,710/mo$4,391/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Tolu, KY:$3,327/mo
Kentucky:$3,292/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
Assisted Living
Tolu, KY:$3,710/mo
Kentucky:$4,367/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Tolu, KY:$3,710/mo
Kentucky:$4,391/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
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Independent living costs in Tolu, KY, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Tolu 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
Tolu, KY$3,297/mo$3,098/mo+6.4%
Kentucky$3,021/mo$2,640/mo+14.5%
National$3,158/mo$3,004/mo+5.1%
Tolu, KY
2024 average cost:$3,297/mo
2023 average cost:$3,098/mo
Percent change:+6.4%
Kentucky
2024 average cost:$3,021/mo
2023 average cost:$2,640/mo
Percent change:+14.5%
National
2024 average cost:$3,158/mo
2023 average cost:$3,004/mo
Percent change:+5.1%
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What families are saying about independent living in Tolu

Recent reviews for independent living in Tolu

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!

The Neighborhood at Paducah

5.0
My loved one was previously a resident at The Neighborhood at Paducah. I have all good things to say about this facility. The facility was clean and the staff was professional and friendly. The dining room had cloth table cloths and cloth napkins. The meals looked very good. Communication with ...
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Rivercrest Place Assisted Living in Paducah, KY

5.0
All 8 get the top rating. My sister raves about the food and how they take care of her needs. Her pension from the University covers the cost. It is just a great clean facility with good people working together. I hope it never changes. They respond when I call and mention an issue and they ...
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Tolu independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Tolu independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Tolu, 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 Tolu 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 Tolu 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
14.9%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
17%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
17%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
8.5%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
2.1%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Tolu 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 Tolu communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
10.6%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
19.1%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
23.4%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
8.5%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Tolu 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 Tolu offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
25.5%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
8.5%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
14.9%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
34%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
34%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
36.2%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
27.7%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
19.1%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
17%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
34%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
31.9%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
10.6%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
17%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
29.8%
46.4%
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The best independent living facility near you in Tolu, Kentucky is Villas of Holly Brook Herrin. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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