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Photo of Westview at Ellisville Assisted Living
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33 Floor plans available
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Beautiful placed filled with qualified and caring staff …I feel like my mom is well loved and cared for she seems to be happy with her new home and we stop by often to see her all the others in memory care...
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.
We welcome new residents! Please contact us to schedule a tour and find out about our special pricing incentive.Westview at Ellisville is the premier senior living community in Ellisville, Missouri. We offer, assisted living and Dementia / Memory Care. Opened in the summer of 2012.We know how...
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2121 Floor plans available
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What stood out the most was the price, homey feeling, food and the grounds. The food is very tasteful. The grounds are very green and back to a Civil war cemetery. It's a historical site and is wooded....
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.
Briarcrest Estates provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Situated on beautiful grounds of Ballwin, a peaceful suburb of St. Louis, you'll love the graceful elegance of our facilities while enjoying the conveniences of the city. We're just minutes from...
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77 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
9.0
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Oak Pointe has been a blessing for my father since he lost his wife/our mom. He can be as social as he wants to be, when he wants to be. We've noticed an improvement in his attitude and well being since he...
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.
Oak Pointe of Washington is a 52-apartment senior living community that was intentionally designed to meet the unique needs of older adults. With both assisted living and memory care services, residents have their choice of purposefully designed studio and one-bedroom private apartments, which...
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The residents there are the best! We made some good friends while we were there. We weren't really impressed with the food, it was very good in the beginning, but became very repetitive, and since they...
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.
Freedom to Live Your LifeFrom the moment you arrive at our independent living community in St. Peters, Missouri, you will fall in love with the beautifully-landscaped property, the spacious and elegant accommodations, and the kind and charming residents. And after one look at the list of...
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Overall the facility has a very comfortable feeling, clean fresh facility, friendly caring staff. The residents living there also make a difference. They really do care about each other.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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.
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 Daughters of Charity of St.Vincent de Paul, Franciscan Sisters of Mary, Society of the Sacred Heart, School Sisters of Notre Dame, and the Sisters of Loretto founded the Sarah Community in 1997. Together, the sisters of these five congregations established a community where respect,...
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I was only there 4 times. I live in Georgia. My mom was only there for about 2 months. She passed away. So, I'm probably not the best person to review. But, it is a brand new facility. So, yes, everything...
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.
Photo of The Grande at Laumeier Park
1313 Photos available
99 Floor plans available
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I have a loved one here in Memory Care. We love it here. Mom is doing very well. Staff is attentive and compassionate. Glad we found this home. Meals are appealing and mom eats well. Activities keep...
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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Photo of Solstice Senior Living at Fenton
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Our experience has been wonderful with Solstice Senior living everyone who works there is kind and compassionate the residents are happy everyone seems to have a very positive outlook and my father is doing...
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.
Solstice Senior Living at Fenton is an intimate, engaging community that provides our residents with topnotch amenities and dedicated assistance for every need. Our close-knit, safe community and comfortable amenities make Solstice Senior Living at Fenton the perfect “home, sweet home.”...
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Photo of Autumn View Gardens, Assisted Living and Memory Care
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The food is just average. However, people in the community seem to be friendly towards my mom. The staff make it such that I have no worries or concerns about my mom living there.
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.
Autumn Gardens provides your loved one with a caring embrace in Creve Coeur. It is a faith-based nonprofit organization. Across all our communities, faith is a cornerstone of how we operate, which means everything we do is in service of our residents. Our assisted living community promotes...
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Photo of Southview Assisted Living and Memory Care
1010 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
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I love Southview. The staff was amazing!! All 5s -- saddest day was when I had to move my mom due to her failing health. The staff was amzazingly kind and friendly -- they even called to check on my mom...
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.
Southview Assisted Living is the premier senior living community in South County near St. Louis, Missouri. We offer, assisted living and Dementia / Memory Care . This newly built senior living community will begin welcoming residents in Summer 2012.We know how difficult change can be, especially...
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Photo of Bradford Place
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It's been 2 years since my experience with Bradford Place but at the time the employees were very kind and patient with the residents. The patients were always clean and dressed and being taken care of. I...
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.
Bradford Place is an assisted living community nestled in the peaceful town of Swansea, St. Clair County, Illinois. Swansea is known for being a quiet community with a nice blend of commerce and farming. Not only is it a great place to live, but it offers a lot of attractions for family members...
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Photo of Brookdale Creve Coeur
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88 Floor plans available
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My mom could answer these better since she lives there, but these are my responses. Brookdale Creve Coeur has been just the right choice for my Mom. She is safe, comfortable, and surrounded by new friends.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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.
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.
A Life Well LivedWho wants to spend their golden years sitting around and twiddling their thumbs? Or drowning under the weight of household chores? Instead of wasting your time or feeling lonely and isolated, you can enjoy a retirement rich in exciting activities, delicious dining, quality care...
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Photo of Cedarhurst of Farmington
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Her only complaints have been that the activities are sometimes canceled, move to a different room or the time changed. The other complaint is that some meds are not given per the instructions like...
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.
At Cedarhurst of Farmington, it’s our mission to tailor senior living to you so you can feel loved, valued, and supported each and every day. Our senior living community in Farmington, Missouri, offers assisted living for those who require assistance with activities of daily living and memory...
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Photo of St Pauls Senior Community
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Even though she is in independent living, they have been helpful in looking out for her. I do think they could add more activities during the week and on weekends as well.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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.
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.
Old-fashioned hospitality customized to your needs. St. Pauls offers independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, memory care, and rehabilitation care all located on one campus. We can meet a variety of needs for individuals and couples. St. Pauls functions as a continuum of care, if...
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Photo of Cedarhurst of Tesson Heights
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5 for all. It has been a wonderful experience. What we like the most about the community is the transportation options, warmth of surroundings, numerous activities. Yes, I would recommend the community to...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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.
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 Cedarhurst of Tesson Heights, it’s our mission to tailor senior living to you so you can feel loved, valued, and supported each and every day. Our senior living community in St. Louis, Missouri, offers assisted living for those who require assistance with activities of daily living and...
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Photo of Addington Place of Collinsville
55 Photos available
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This property is closing but would recommend the other sister locations. Staff is very caring and helpful. They take good care of the residents. The meals were great, my mother enjoyed them. They were...
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.
Let inviting design whisk you through Addington Place of Collinsville, where you’ll find lifestyles abundant in enrichment, fun, and friendship. The community’s residential location creates a peaceful environment with easy access to Collinsville’s conveniences and various attractions.Addington...
Photo of The Atrium of Belleville
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Staff is always attentive, accommodating and welcoming! The people that work there were the selling point for me! I think it's the food quality, at times that is lacking. I think it's hit or miss, which is...
Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
At The Atrium of Belleville, you can live the life you want to. Enjoy the delicious all-inclusive dining, a wealth of life enrichment activities and the freedom to explore your interests. Our amenities and concierge services are designed to enhance your life each and every day. If you’re looking...
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honestly 5 all the way down the list. what we like the most about Garden Villas is the friendliness and quality of care. yes, we would recommend Garden Villas community to other families based on the...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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.
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.
About the community:Garden Villas Luxury Retirement and Assisted Living Community continues the grand tradition of excellence established by the Delmar Gardens Family in 1965. Based in St. Louis and owned by the same local family for over 55 years, everything we do is founded upon a unique...
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Photo of St. Catherine Retirement Community
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I don't live there anymore I now live with family in Texas after loosing my husband [date removed] but living there was 10 and above friendly people all staff to residents. I recommend St Catherine it's the...
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
If you are ready to enjoy the simple pleasures of worry-free apartment living, St. Catherine Retirement Community is here to welcome you. Located in the heart of Florissant, St. Catherine is just a few blocks from shopping, restaurants, churches, medical facilities and the Eagan Senior Center....
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What we like the most about Lake St. Charles is the staff. The staff are wonderful and the facility itself is very clean and well organized. Our loved one is on the independent living section. I cannot...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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.
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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Photo of The Gables at Brady Circle
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The owner, [name removed], is easy to talk to/ work with, but any issues are slow to resolve. He does much of the work himself, so delays occur as issues have to be reprioritized. I was told there are...
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.
The Gables at Brady Circle is revolutionizing assisted living care by removing the institutional setting and returning to an intimate, residential social model.We understand that the choice of an assisted living/ Memory Care community is a difficult and stressful process. That is why we embrace...
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Photo of Cedarhurst of St. Charles
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My husband had a stroke and returned to the facility afterwards & I don't feel he is a good representative to let you know about all the questions you have asked. Everyone is very friendly . I feel the...
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.
At Cedarhurst of St. Charles, it’s our mission to tailor senior living to you so you can feel loved, valued, and supported each and every day. Our senior living community in St. Charles, Missouri, offers assisted living for those who require assistance with activities of daily living and memory...
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Photo of Autumn View Gardens, Assisted Living and Memory Care
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What I like most is the nursing staff that is employed by Autumn View. (Not the agency use) they are very responsible and attentive to me when I ask or talk to them about my mom. The people at the front desk...
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.
At Autumn View Gardens Assisted Living, our residents maintain their independence with an all-inclusive cost as needs increase. Lush landscapes and lovely views provide privacy with supportive staff nearby. Autumn View is a faith-based nonprofit organization. Across all our communities, faith is...
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I am disappointed in the price increase after the recent take over. No increase in services provided and less communication to families. Many key staff members have left.
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.
Imagine having everything you need within feet of your front door. Nestled in Wildwood, Missouri, Anthology of Wildwood is surrounded by park-like splendor with easy access to the city’s best shopping options. Leading health care providers, including Mercy Hospital St. Louis and Missouri Baptist...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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.
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.
Welcome to The Boulevard Senior Living of St. Peters, now open in St. Peters, MO! Featuring senior independent living, assisted living and memory care with a classic, homey, and senior-friendly design. Amazing things happen when worries consist of which events to attend or what to order for...
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Cost of independent living in Monroe County, IL

The average cost of senior living in Monroe County is $4,006 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Freeburg, IL with an average of $3,704 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Monroe County, IL vs. nearby counties

Monroe County, IL
$4,006/mo
$3,875/mo
$4,013/mo

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

Monroe County, IL
$4,006/mo
U.S. national average
$4,112/mo

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

$4,865/mo
Independent Living
$4,006/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,922/mo
Studio
$5,056/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,838/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,408/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,762/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Monroe County over time

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Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about independent living in Monroe County

Recent reviews for independent living in Monroe County

Lutheran Senior Services At Breeze Park in St. Charles, MO

4.0
They are pretty good. It's very clean. The staff is pretty friendly. They have stuff going on for activities, but they told me they take them out at least once a week, they told us they had a bus with a lift, and they don't. They told us when she was there she would be able to eat in any of the ...
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St. Andrew's Assisted Living of Bridgeton

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Monroe County independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Monroe County independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Monroe County, 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 Monroe County 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 Monroe County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Monroe County, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
25.9%
20.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
31.1%
34.6%
No sugar
No sugar
28.9%
31.1%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
28.2%
33.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
7.9%
9.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Monroe County 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 Monroe County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Monroe County, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
26.6%
36.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
37.7%
43.7%
Room service
Room service
30.8%
37.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20%
17.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Monroe County 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 Monroe County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Monroe County, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
40%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
27.5%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
26.9%
32.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
47.2%
48.1%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
45.6%
49.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
48.5%
54.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
37.7%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
31.1%
38.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
34.4%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
41.6%
47.4%
Live performances
Live performances
41.6%
47%
Dances
Dances
28.9%
32.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
32.5%
39.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
40.3%
46.6%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Crestview Senior Living, Avalon Park Independent Living and Clarendale of St. Peters are the top-rated independent living facilities near Monroe County, Illinois. See full list of communities.

There are 348 independent living facilities near Monroe County, Illinois. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Monroe County, Illinois are Avalon Park Independent Living, Garden Villas of O'Fallon and Holiday Orchid Terrace. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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