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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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The staff at this community are friendly and helpful. She loves the food and they keep the community clean. They offer daily activities. I would have to say the administration is a two. If the nurses need...
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.
Carbondale, Illinois is known for its community celebrations. Prairie Living at Chautauqua is an assisted living community whose residents have abundant opportunities for activities and community involvement, as well as a variety of religious and spiritual options. Known as 'Town of Poets' due to...
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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One of the best facilities in the area. It has the feel of a resort instead of an assisted living facility. The staff is awesome. The food is wonderful. They use fresh food not just heat and serve from a...
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.
Memory Care Coming Soon! Wait list now forming. Sunshine Gardens is one of the largest independently owned assisted living facilities in Southern Illinois offering full spectrum of services at an affordable fee. We recognize that each individual has his or her own personal needs and we focus on...
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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.
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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.
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....
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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.
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Cedars of LebanonCedars of Lebanon is a senior housing community located in the peaceful and historic city of Lebanon, St. Clair County, Illinois, just less than 30 minutes from downtown St. Louis Missouri. Our scenic community sits on a stunning landscape bounded by the soothing scenery of...
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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
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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.
Retirement at it's best! Retirement means living an active, easy life in an independent retirement community that feels like family. Residents share three family-style meals each day with friends that they have made with other retired residents. The reasonably-priced apartments provide warm,...
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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.
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: 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: 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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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
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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.
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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
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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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Charles Gardens was such a welcoming community right from the start. The staff and the residents were so friendly and helpful to my family and my mom. They are really great to my mom and they watch out for...
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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.
An independent living community located in Fairview Heights, IL, Charles Gardens is situated on a green and lush plot of land, perfect for walking and relaxing. Fairview Heights is a part of St. Clair County. In addition to the eleven acres of land we are on, there are also sitting areas 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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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 Du Bois, IL

The average cost of senior living in Du Bois is $3,901 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Ashley, IL with an average of $3,029 per month.

Independent living costs in Du Bois, IL, vs. nearby cities

Du Bois, IL
$3,901/mo
$3,373/mo
$3,204/mo

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

Du Bois, IL
$3,901/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Du Bois, IL, vs. other senior living options

$4,537/mo
Independent Living
$3,901/mo

Independent living costs in Du Bois, IL, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,094/mo
Studio
$4,688/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,999/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,585/mo

Senior living costs in Du Bois 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: Du Bois, IL
Column state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Community typeDu Bois, ILIllinoisU.S.
Independent Living$3,901/mo$4,331/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$4,537/mo$5,149/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$4,537/mo$5,166/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Du Bois, IL:$3,901/mo
Illinois:$4,331/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Du Bois, IL:$4,537/mo
Illinois:$5,149/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Du Bois, IL:$4,537/mo
Illinois:$5,166/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Du Bois, IL, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Du Bois 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 Du Bois, IL

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Du Bois 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
Du Bois, IL$2,346/mo$2,476/mo-5.2%
Illinois$3,121/mo$3,019/mo+3.4%
National$3,246/mo$3,151/mo+3.0%
Du Bois, IL
2024 average cost:$2,346/mo
2023 average cost:$2,476/mo
Percent change:-5.2%
Illinois
2024 average cost:$3,121/mo
2023 average cost:$3,019/mo
Percent change:+3.4%
National
2024 average cost:$3,246/mo
2023 average cost:$3,151/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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What families are saying about independent living in Du Bois

Recent reviews for independent living in Du Bois

Charter Senior Living of Shiloh

3.8
I think it is a really good place. Right now they are experiencing a lot of turn over in staff. Room sizes and layout of the community is wonderful. They have an outdoor courtyard for residents to use. My mom is not too fond of the food.

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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Cedarhurst of Highland

4.0
My loved one was previously a resident at Cedarhurst of Highland and he really enjoyed it there. He had some really great care givers, but they did have a good bit of turnover and some of his favorite people left for other jobs. They were very caring and kind and he was well taken care of. The ...
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Du Bois independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Du Bois independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Du Bois, 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 Du Bois 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 Du Bois 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
23%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
29.7%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
25.7%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
13.5%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
4.1%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Du Bois 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 Du Bois communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
21.6%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
29.7%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
21.6%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.2%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Du Bois 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 Du Bois offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
39.2%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
23%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
24.3%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
43.2%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
41.9%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
41.9%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
33.8%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
24.3%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
28.4%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
35.1%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
41.9%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
20.3%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
27%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
33.8%
47%
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