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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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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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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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My mother is in independent living for now and she loves living there. It was an easy transition from her previous home to DeSmet Retirement. The staff is very friendly and caring about their residents.
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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.
DeSmet Retirement Community is a non-profit housing community offering assisted care and independent living for seniors. As one of over 160 properties owned and operated by Retirement Housing Foundation (RHF), we strive to carry out the RHF mission of providing quality housing at an affordable...
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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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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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What families are saying about independent living in Barrow

Recent reviews for independent living in Barrow

Villas of Holly Brook and Reflections Springfield

4.9
The facility was extremely open and friendly to all family members. The facility worked with us to get my mom acclimated to the place and try different solutions.

Veronica Place in Florissant, MO

5.0
this is a first class place. excellent for the amount you pay. the only complaint is the consistency of the food quality. it all depends on who is cooking from day to day

Cedarhurst of Godfrey

5.0
I don't even know how to put it into the words the family feeling my father receives from The Fountains Family! My father is safe, happy and enjoys the employees and his friends at The Fountains. If you are considering The Fountains - it is a YES!

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Friendly and accommodating staff. Reviews for various communities, such as Montvale Estates and Holiday Montvale Estates, praise the kindness and helpfulness of the staff members. Residents and their families mention the going-above-and-beyond efforts made by staff to make new residents feel welcome and to address their concerns ...
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Wide range of activities for socializing. Reviews highlight the variety of activities offered at different communities, like Montvale Estates and Brenden Gardens. Residents enjoy socializing during outings to restaurants and performances, exercise classes, and happy hours with entertainers.
Clean and well-maintained living spaces. Reviews for communities like The Villa at Riverwood and Ashbury Village frequently mention the cleanliness and upkeep of the living spaces. Residents appreciate the tidy apartments and the efforts made to maintain the common areas.
Delicious meals and dining experiences. Throughout reviews, quality food is mentioned as a major factor in residents' overall satisfaction with their community. For instance, at Garden Villas North and The Boulevard of St. Charles, the chef-prepared meals are described as restaurant-quality and of great variety.
Responsive and welcoming community atmosphere. Reviews emphasize the welcoming and responsive nature of staff and residents at communities like Holiday Montvale Estates and The Villa at Riverwood. New residents are made to feel at home and supported in their transition to the community.
Professional and caring team of maintenance staff. Reviews for several communities, including Montvale Estates and Brenden Gardens, mention the efficiency and friendliness of the maintenance teams. Residents appreciate the quick response to maintenance requests and the care taken to address their concerns.
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Barrow independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Barrow independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Barrow, 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 Barrow 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 Barrow partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Barrow, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
25.9%
20.3%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
25.9%
34%
No sugar
No sugar
25.9%
31.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
16%
33.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
1.2%
7.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Barrow 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 Barrow communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Barrow, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
18.5%
36.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
28.4%
43.4%
Room service
Room service
25.9%
36.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.3%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Barrow 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 Barrow offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Barrow, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
33.3%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
16%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
11.1%
32.7%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
38.3%
49.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
39.5%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
44.4%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
34.6%
43%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
21%
37.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
19.8%
41.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
32.1%
47.4%
Live performances
Live performances
34.6%
47.2%
Dances
Dances
21%
32.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
22.2%
39.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
28.4%
46.9%
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Villas of Holly Brook Chatham, The Glenwood Supportive Living of Staunton and Cedarhurst of Bethalto are the top-rated independent living facilities near Barrow, Illinois. See full list of communities.
There are 91 independent living facilities near Barrow, Illinois. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Barrow, Illinois are The Glenwood Supportive Living of Staunton and Assisted Living at The Meadowlands. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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