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The community is a nice place it is very convenient for me with everything that they offer. However, I feel like the parking here can be problematic just because there is not enough of it. The location of...
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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.
Church Street Village is an affordable senior housing community for low income seniors 62 and over in St. Peters, St. Charles County, MO. This senior housing offers one-bedroom apartments with fully equipped amenities such as a community room, library and fitness facilities among others. Church...
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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 Gilead, IL

The average cost of senior living in Gilead 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 Gilead, IL vs. nearby cities

Gilead, IL
$3,623/mo
$3,726/mo
$3,798/mo

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

Gilead, IL
$3,623/mo
U.S. national average
$4,020/mo

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

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

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Gilead, 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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What families are saying about independent living in Gilead

Recent reviews for independent living in Gilead

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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Gilead independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Gilead independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Gilead, 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 Gilead 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 Gilead partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Gilead, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
30%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
36.7%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
40%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
40%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
3.3%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Gilead 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 Gilead communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Gilead, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
26.7%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
30%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
26.7%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Gilead 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 Gilead offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Gilead, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
36.7%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
30%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
23.3%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
53.3%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
46.7%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
53.3%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
33.3%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
26.7%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
36.7%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
40%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
33.3%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
23.3%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
26.7%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
36.7%
46.1%
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