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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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This is a great home. The staff is fantastic. They went over and above the care they gave to my mother. She was not easy to care for, but the staff were always patient and kind. They always kept the...
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.
Caregivers Inn offers the warmth of home living to seniors who no longer are able to live alone. Licensed with the Department of Health & Senior Services, Caregivers Inn is a 29 bed facility offering one independent living apartment upstairs.The facility looks like a country style house...
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Cost of independent living in Birch Island, IL

The average cost of senior living in Birch Island is $3,623 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Hamburg, IL with an average of $2,892 per month.

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

Birch Island, IL
$3,623/mo
$3,726/mo
$3,798/mo

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

Birch Island, IL
$3,623/mo
U.S. national average
$4,019/mo

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

$4,752/mo
Independent Living
$3,623/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,909/mo
Studio
$4,912/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,428/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,194/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$6,040/mo

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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 Birch Island

Recent reviews for independent living in Birch Island

Bristol Manor of Wentzville

5.0
We love it and mom loves it, it's more homey than she is used to. We love Suzy and hate that she's leaving. It's perfect because of how small it is. She has found a rummy partner, so she stays busy. I liked that she is eating meals with someone rather than alone. She likes the food, and has ...
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Spencer Place in Saint Peters, MO

4.0
The spencer Place is a good community so far. The staff has been very friendly and attentive, except for one incident where my loved one had to wait 3 hours for her pain medication. Breakfast is her favorite meal of the day, the rest don't have a very good taste to them. The place is pretty ...
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Twin Oaks Estate in O'Fallon, MO

5.0
My mother is currently a resident at Twin Oaks Estate and the experience has been great. The staff at Twin Oaks is amazing. Smiles and calm everywhere. The food is terrific, too! I would recommend this facility to family and friends. I have already told others if ever they needed to find a ...
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Birch Island independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Birch Island independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Birch Island, 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 Birch Island 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 Birch Island partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Birch Island, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
32.1%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
39.3%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
42.9%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
42.9%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
3.6%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Birch Island 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 Birch Island communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Birch Island, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
28.6%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
32.1%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
28.6%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
21.4%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Birch Island 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 Birch Island offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Birch Island, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
39.3%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
32.1%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
57.1%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
53.6%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
35.7%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
28.6%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
39.3%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
42.9%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
35.7%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
25%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
28.6%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
39.3%
46.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Clarendale of St. Peters, The Boulevard of St. Charles Senior Living and Assisted Living at The Meadowlands are the top-rated independent living facilities near Birch Island, Illinois. See full list of communities.

There are 35 independent living facilities near Birch Island, Illinois. See the full list.

The best independent living facility near you in Birch Island, Illinois is Clarendale of St. Peters. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.

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