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Photo of The Glenwood Supportive Living of Greenville
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The staff are very friendly and helpful with anything that I need help with. The food is WONDERFUL! Everyone is always smiling and it is overall a good place to live.
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.
The Glenwood of Greenville is a supportive living community located in Greenville, IL. The city of Greenville is located in Bond County and is home to about 7,000 people. Greenville is a quiet town with picturesque views from nearby Greenville Park. Residents can enjoy going on outings with...
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I feel comfortable sending my mom to a good place to live. They take care of her daily needs and she loves it. There are a lot of things she partakes in and they try to get her involved. She calls that place...
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.
WELCOME HOME. Located in rural, serene Breese, Illinois, The Villas at St. James is an independent & assisted-living community for seniors that has been serving Clinton County since 2004. We provide the ideal living arrangement for independent, active seniors who want to be healthy and happy...
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We are very pleased with mom's move into Heritage Woods of Centralia. The staff is very friendly and they have lots of staff members. It is a very clean, the atmosphere is warm and inviting. We have dined...
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.
Located in a lovely suburban area of Centralia, Illinois, among parks and reservoirs, Heritage Woods is a community for senior living. Among the features of this fine establishment are apartments for independent seniors and assisted living apartments for those in need of a little extra care....
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Cedarhurst of Greenville is wonderful! They an app where I'm informed everyday of what she's doing and it makes it easier. We go there for a week once a month and it's always clean with no odor of any kind....
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.
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The staff has done a great job caring for my husband. However, over a 2 year period, the rent increased approximately 30%. I do not believe this is all attributed to inflation as the letter from management...
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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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
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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.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Photo of Sweetbriar Retirement Home
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
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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 Boulder, IL

The average cost of senior living in Boulder is $3,865 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Alma, IL with an average of $3,283 per month.

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

Boulder, IL
$3,865/mo
$4,506/mo
$3,965/mo

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

Boulder, IL
$3,865/mo
U.S. national average
$4,019/mo

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

$4,784/mo
Independent Living
$3,865/mo

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

Semi-Private
$6,000/mo
Studio
$4,910/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,354/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,413/mo

Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

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What families are saying about independent living in Boulder

Recent reviews for independent living in Boulder

Cedarhurst of Breese

3.8
Point system cost went from $250 to $600 per month. Nothing changed for the services. This was a 140% increase. No one could answer why this increase (just the wayt it is, "I was told.) No a rent increase of 15%. Outrageous! You are sucking the elderly dry. So sad. Social Security did ...
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The Glenwood Supportive Living of Greenville

5.0
The absolute best facility in our area! Very clean, kind staff, and good food! The sister lived here for 3 years and we had the best possible key experience. Would recommend to everyone for their loved one

Villas at St. James in Breese, IL

5.0
We have such a wonderful experience at the villas. My grandmother lived in the community she loved it there. It was hard for her to leave her Family farm but once she adjusted which the staff did tell us would happen. The staff is wonderful! They are so helpful.

Boulder independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Boulder independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Boulder, 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 Boulder 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 Boulder partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Boulder, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
7.1%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
21.4%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
14.3%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
7.1%
32.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Boulder 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 Boulder communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Boulder, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
21.4%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
21.4%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
14.3%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
7.1%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Boulder 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 Boulder offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Boulder, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
21.4%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
7.1%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
14.3%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
28.6%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
21.4%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
21.4%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
14.3%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
14.3%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
21.4%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
21.4%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
21.4%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
7.1%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
7.1%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
21.4%
46.1%
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The Glenwood Supportive Living of Greenville, Villas at St. James and Centralia Estates Retirement are the top-rated independent living facilities near Boulder, Illinois. See full list of communities.

There are 16 independent living facilities near Boulder, Illinois. See the full list.

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