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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Ward, IL

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The cost of independent living in Ward is about $3,701 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 56 options. Read 196 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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Photo of Country Village Apartments
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Photo of Country Living III
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.
Photo of The Manor at Craig Farms
Provides: Assisted 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.
Photo of Independence Court and Independence Village
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.
Photo of Autumn Ridge
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: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Photo of Lavender Ridge
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
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.
Provides: Assisted 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.
Photo of Sprigg Street Manor
Provides: Assisted 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.
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Photo of Frederick Street Manor
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.
Photo of Rome Meadows
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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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Photo of Walnut Park Estates
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.
Photo of Heritage Woods of McLeansboro
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....
Photo of The Chateau Girardeau
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.
Photo of Cape La Croix Apartments
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.
Photo of Lindenwood Apartments
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.
Photo of Saxony Village
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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, 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.
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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
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.
Photo of Sunshine Villa
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.

Cost of independent living in Ward, IL

The average cost of senior living in Ward is $3,701 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Carbondale, IL with an average of $3,583 per month.

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

Ward, IL
$3,701/mo
$3,701/mo
$3,732/mo

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

Ward, IL
$3,701/mo
U.S. national average
$4,090/mo

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

$4,243/mo
Independent Living
$3,701/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,148/mo
Studio
$5,094/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,312/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,889/mo

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What families are saying about independent living in Ward

Recent reviews for independent living in Ward

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!

Lutheran Home Assisted Living in Cape Girardeau, MO

4.6
The only reason I scored a 2 on number 8 is that we have to be on self pay due to mom signing over our home, her asset, only a little over a year before she came down with dementia. The over [amount removed] bill each month is causing us to have to sell our home. But, other than the cost, I am ...
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Country Place in Scott City, MO

4.5
My sister loved living there. She socialized with the other residents and she really liked her apartment. She didn't care much for the "bland" meals but she moved up here from Texas!! The employees were very friendly. Her apartment didn't seem to get much cleaning-the floors were usually ...
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Ward independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ward independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ward, 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 Ward 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 Ward partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Ward, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
18.8%
20.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
29.2%
34.3%
No sugar
No sugar
22.9%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
10.4%
33.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
4.2%
9.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Ward 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 Ward communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Ward, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
14.6%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
29.2%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
10.4%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
6.3%
17.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ward 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 Ward offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Ward, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
29.2%
44.9%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
12.5%
28.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
18.8%
32.7%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
39.6%
47.9%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
41.7%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
39.6%
54.1%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
37.5%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
14.6%
38%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
18.8%
41.5%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
29.2%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
37.5%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
12.5%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
18.8%
39.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
29.2%
46.4%
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Villas of Holly Brook Herrin, Lutheran Home Assisted Living and Fifth Season Residential are the top-rated independent living facilities near Ward, Illinois. See full list of communities.

There are 56 independent living facilities near Ward, Illinois. See the full list.

The best independent living facility near you in Ward, Illinois is Villas of Holly Brook Herrin. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.

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