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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Duncan Mills, IL

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Photo of Near North Village
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.
Near North Village is located in downtown Springfield, Sangamon County, IL. Surrounded by the breath taking view of historic site such as the Abraham Lincoln Presidential library and the union square park, the community provides an incredible environment for living. From the residence one can...
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.
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, 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.
Courtyard Estates of Monmouth is an assisted living community located in Monmouth, Illinois, in a home like environment. Our campus is well cared for and located only minutes from various shopping areas, medical offices, and restaurants. Within our community, residents will enjoy spacious...
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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.
Park Towers is a senior housing community of independent living adults located in Springfield, Sangamon County , Illinois. Residents are usually in the 55+ age bracket. The residence contains 104 units, 94 one-bedroomed apartments and 10-two bedroomed apartments; all of which are Section 8...
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Works out for myself and my wife and the dog.
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.
Capitol PlazaCapitol Plaza Apartments of Springfield, Sangamon County, IL is proud to provide the highest quality senior housing accommodations in Illinois. Located in beautiful Springfield, Capitol Hill is close to fine dining, downtown shopping and a bustling entertainment district. The Abraham...
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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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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...
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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...
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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, 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
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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 Duncan Mills, IL

The average cost of senior living in Duncan Mills is $3,061 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Ellisville, IL with an average of $2,934 per month.

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

Duncan Mills, IL
$3,061/mo
$2,956/mo
$3,311/mo

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

Duncan Mills, IL
$3,061/mo
U.S. national average
$4,019/mo

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

$4,244/mo
Independent Living
$3,061/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,193/mo
Studio
$3,520/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,166/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,669/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Duncan Mills over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Duncan Mills

Recent reviews for independent living in Duncan Mills

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.

Gateway at River City in Peoria, IL

5.0
I absolutely love it here at Gateway. There are lots of activities, food is good, most residents are real nice and easy to get along with. The staff is wonderful. I’m friends with many residents who are awesome. Definitely worth living here.

Heartis Village of Peoria

3.6
They struggle keeping it staffed as all I imagine all places do. the location was great for our family, my sister ultimately made the decision to move here.

Duncan Mills independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Duncan Mills independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Duncan Mills, 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 Duncan Mills 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 Duncan Mills 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
12.5%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
13.4%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
14.3%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
8.9%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
0.9%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Duncan Mills 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 Duncan Mills communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
6.3%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
19.6%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
11.6%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
6.3%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Duncan Mills 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 Duncan Mills offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
22.3%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
8%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
8.9%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
32.1%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
24.1%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
36.6%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
22.3%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
14.3%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
9.8%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
18.8%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
21.4%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
13.4%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
13.4%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
14.3%
46.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions

The Montvale Senior Living, The Lamoine Retirement Living and Proctor Place are the top-rated independent living facilities near Duncan Mills, Illinois. See full list of communities.

There are 128 independent living facilities near Duncan Mills, Illinois. See the full list.

The best independent living facility near you in Duncan Mills, Illinois is The Montvale Senior Living. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.

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