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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Carrier Mills, IL
The cost of independent living in Carrier Mills is about $3,460 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 63 options. Read 166 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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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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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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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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The staff at this community are friendly and helpful. She loves the food and they keep the community clean. They offer daily activities. I would have to say the administration is a two. If the nurses need...
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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.
Carbondale, Illinois is known for its community celebrations. Prairie Living at Chautauqua is an assisted living community whose residents have abundant opportunities for activities and community involvement, as well as a variety of religious and spiritual options. Known as 'Town of Poets' due to...
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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.
At Twin Oaks at Metropolis, residents enjoy an active, engaging lifestyle that promotes wellness and independence. It is our goal to keep our residents linked to resources and opportunities that will fulfill their needs and interests in the Metropolis area. Residents have many opportunities to...
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We just moved my mom in here. It's really good so far. We like it because it's close by for one thing. It's not quite as nice as were she was but it's more affordable. They have lots of activities. They have...
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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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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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They took very good care of my father at New Haven Assisted Living, and they advocated for him when he had challenges. There was one employee that got a little too friendly with him and gave him her...
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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 the beautiful town of Marion in Kentucky, New Haven Assisted Living is the best choice as the new home for your loved one. Known for our home-like atmosphere and high staff to resident ratio, we pride ourselves on offering the best possible care and attention for your family member. ...
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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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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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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Welcome Home to Heritage Landing Senior Apartments! Affordable Apartment Homes for Adults 55 and Older.Come and see our beautiful 1 and 2 bedroom apartment homes with many features designed specifically for adults 55 and older. Our community offers a fitness room, laundry facilities and trash...
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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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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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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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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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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...
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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.
Cost of independent living in Carrier Mills, IL
The average cost of senior living in Carrier Mills is $3,460 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Ridgway, IL with an average of $2,832 per month.
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What families are saying about independent living in Carrier Mills
Recent reviews for independent living in Carrier Mills
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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Heritage Woods of Mt Vernon in Mount Vernon, IL
5.0
My loved one is very happy living at Heritage Woods. The staff are doing a good job. The food is good. The community is clean and well taken care of. They offer daily activities.
Carrier Mills independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Carrier Mills independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Carrier Mills, 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 Carrier Mills 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 Carrier Mills partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Carrier Mills, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
15.4%
19.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
19.2%
32.8%
No sugar
No sugar
19.2%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
11.5%
32.1%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
3.8%
7.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Carrier Mills 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 Carrier Mills communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Carrier Mills, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
13.5%
35%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
28.8%
41.9%
Room service
Room service
19.2%
35.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
7.7%
16.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Carrier Mills 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 Carrier Mills offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Carrier Mills, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
28.8%
43.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
11.5%
27.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
17.3%
31.6%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
34.6%
47.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
38.5%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
36.5%
53.1%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
30.8%
41.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
19.2%
36.5%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
25%
40.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
34.6%
45.9%
Live performances
Live performances
34.6%
45.6%
Dances
Dances
17.3%
31.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
19.2%
38.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
30.8%
45.4%
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Rivercrest Place, Villas of Holly Brook Herrin and The Landings at Reed Station Crossing are the top-rated independent living facilities near Carrier Mills, Illinois. See full list of communities.
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