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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.
River Birch Senior Living is a residential like community of 3 homes overlooking hole #6 of Panther Creek Golf Club in Springfield, IL. This location gives you the feeling of living in the country for peace and quiet yet still close to restaurants, shopping and major highways. Our caregiver to...
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
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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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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Heatherbrook GardenLocated just minutes from Highways 270 and 55, Heatherbrook Garden is a senior housing community right in the heart of South St. Louis County. Whether you are a St. Louis Cardinals, St. Louis Rams, or St. Louis Blues fan, sports fans are just a short trip away from an enjoyable...
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.
The Bridges of Columbia offers the perfect mix of privacy,independance and community for people ready to live a more carefree lifestyle. With a comprehensive list of services and ammenities that are included in your monthly rent, we take the headaches of home ownership away so you can focus on...
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The staff at this community have been helpful and are great with answering our questions. They do not offer meals at this community. My mother in law has not yet started to participate in any of the...
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.
Grace Gardens is located in the historic town of O'Fallon, Saint Charles County, Missouri. It's conveniently located just off I-70 and Highway K. There are several parks nearby, and St. Peter's Golf Course is only a short drive away, along with Woodlands Sports Park. While considered as part of...
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Moved into a two bedroom apartment with beautiful lake view in mid-November. [Name removed] the Residency Director was very helpful in answering questions and making each resident feel that their needs were...
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.
Cape Albeon offers retirement and assisted living opportunities for seniors. A distinctive and charming senior living community, Cape Albeon, offers numerous amenities including an indoor pool and fitness area, activity centers, restaurant-style dining, a library, and an on-site beauty salon. A...
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What a great place for me to move to after losing my husband. I have been here just 10 months and been in the rehab facility here twice for three weeks each time. Having such caring and kind people to help...
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.
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I am happy with my choice to move into the Homestead at Montvale. I like that it is independent living, I have my own apartment. I really like that it is secure, you need a code to get into the complex. They...
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.
The Homestead at Montvale is a senior housing found in Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois. Springfield is an urban city and lies on a flat plain area with Lake Springfield and Sangamon River. It is an ideal destination for the family and friends of the senior residents in our community. The...
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I went to Bayberry again today. The care was much better. They were helping the people eat that are not able to eat on there own. It definitely made me feel better.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
Located two miles north of I-64 in St. Charles County, Breeze Park’s personal services and on-site conveniences help you lead an independent, stimulating lifestyle.Breeze Park is close to historic St. Charles, Lake St. Louis, and Chesterfield. Physicians, entertainment, churches, pharmacies, and...
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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
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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.
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.
Bethesda Southgate, known by residents of South St. Louis County for its quality skilled nursing care, recently received Accreditation by the Joint Commission of Healthcare organizations, an independent, not-for-profit national body that overseas the safety and quality of health care.Bethesda...
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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.
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Provides: Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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I'm really digging the facility so far. I like the amenities and everything.
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.
The National Church Residences on Telegraph Road is a senior housing community located in the Oakville suburb of St. Louis, Clayton county, Missouri. Oakville is located between the Mississippi and Meramec rivers, which offer plenty of outdoor activities and sightseeing for when your friends and...
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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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What a great visit I had with my grandma's friend! Everyone was so friendly and welcoming. The smell was so nice as we entered the building. I was very impressed, as a supportive living establishment it...
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.
Come and be spoiled!Timberlake Senior Living is Springfield Illinois’s newest Supportive Living Community. At Timberlake Senior Living our sole purpose is to help seniors maintain their independence. Timberlake provides housing and supportive services to seniors 65+ who may need assistance with...
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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.
Seasons offers one and two bedroom, ground-level, private, luxury apartments. All on one level, with no steps, no stairs and no waiting for elevators! Interconnecting corridors bring friends and neighbors together in the community area which includes a great room with fireplace, game room,...
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For all of you that have reached the age of retirement but don't want to reside at home due to various reasons, perhaps the thought of an independent living facility has crossed your mind. Independent living is designed for active adults who are looking to enjoy retirement with the most...
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 Dorchester, IL

The average cost of senior living in Dorchester is $3,952 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Bethalto, IL with an average of $3,472 per month.

Independent living costs in Dorchester, IL, vs. nearby cities

Dorchester, IL
$3,952/mo

Independent living costs in Dorchester, IL, vs. state and national averages

Dorchester, IL
$3,952/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Dorchester, IL, vs. other senior living options

$4,908/mo
Independent Living
$3,952/mo

Independent living costs in Dorchester, IL, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,668/mo
Studio
$4,693/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,611/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,045/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,645/mo

Senior living costs in Dorchester vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Dorchester, IL
Column state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Community typeDorchester, ILIllinoisU.S.
Independent Living$3,952/mo$4,331/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$4,924/mo$5,149/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$4,908/mo$5,166/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Dorchester, IL:$3,952/mo
Illinois:$4,331/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Dorchester, IL:$4,924/mo
Illinois:$5,149/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Dorchester, IL:$4,908/mo
Illinois:$5,166/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Dorchester, IL, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Dorchester and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Independent living cost trends in Dorchester, IL

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Dorchester have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Dorchester, IL$2,601/mo$2,539/mo+2.4%
Illinois$3,094/mo$3,076/mo+0.6%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Dorchester, IL
2024 average cost:$2,601/mo
2023 average cost:$2,539/mo
Percent change:+2.4%
Illinois
2024 average cost:$3,094/mo
2023 average cost:$3,076/mo
Percent change:+0.6%
National
2024 average cost:$3,261/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

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 Dorchester

Recent reviews for independent living in Dorchester

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.

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

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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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Dorchester independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Dorchester independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Dorchester, 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 Dorchester 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 Dorchester partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
26.5%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
30.9%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
28.3%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
26.5%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
6.3%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Dorchester 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 Dorchester communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
26.1%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
35.3%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
31.6%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Dorchester 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 Dorchester offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
39.7%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
26.1%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
24.3%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
44.1%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
45.2%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
47.1%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
39.3%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
30.5%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
32%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
40.4%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
41.2%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
26.8%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
31.3%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Regency Manor, The Oasis at Hartman Lakes and Carriage Crossing Rochester are the top-rated independent living facilities near Dorchester, Illinois. See full list of communities.
There are 323 independent living facilities near Dorchester, Illinois. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Dorchester, Illinois are The Glenwood Supportive Living of Greenville, Villas of Holly Brook Chatham and Avalon Park Independent Living. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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