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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Glasgow, IL

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Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 69 independent living facilities in Glasgow, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.

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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: 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.
Located smack in midst of historic downtown Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois, we present you the Sangamon Towers, a senior housing community for everyone 55 years or above. You can get everything here, be it a peaceful evening of relaxation at the covered patio or a casual stroll to explore...
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Definitely best place in this area. Food - great- good servers. Apts. great, roomy. Community-friendly like a family Activities - every day Nursing- very helpful Cleaning- great Staff- mostly great,...
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.
Evergreen Place offers worry-free living, where independence thrives and compassionate care is always nearby. Our beautiful campus offers lovely supportive living options. We welcome you to learn more and visit our community of care, where friendships flourish and families find peace of mind....
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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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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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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.
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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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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Marian Heights is a senior citizen independent living facility where you can experience an enjoyable lifestyle in a convenient and pleasant setting.  You will be able to entertain friends, old and new, as well as relatives through a variety of social activites.  Each apartment has a spacious...
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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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Cost of independent living in Glasgow, IL

The average cost of senior living in Glasgow is $3,281 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Exeter, IL with an average of $3,271 per month.

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

Glasgow, IL
$3,281/mo
$3,305/mo

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

Glasgow, IL
$3,281/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

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

$4,548/mo
Independent Living
$3,281/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,300/mo
Studio
$4,551/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,374/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,899/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$2,335/mo

Senior living costs in Glasgow 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: Glasgow, IL
Column state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Community typeGlasgow, ILIllinoisU.S.
Independent Living$3,281/mo$4,331/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$4,548/mo$5,149/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$4,548/mo$5,166/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Glasgow, IL:$3,281/mo
Illinois:$4,331/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Glasgow, IL:$4,548/mo
Illinois:$5,149/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Glasgow, IL:$4,548/mo
Illinois:$5,166/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Glasgow, IL, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Glasgow 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Glasgow, IL$2,572/mo$2,554/mo+0.7%
Illinois$3,121/mo$3,019/mo+3.4%
National$3,246/mo$3,151/mo+3.0%
Glasgow, IL
2024 average cost:$2,572/mo
2023 average cost:$2,554/mo
Percent change:+0.7%
Illinois
2024 average cost:$3,121/mo
2023 average cost:$3,019/mo
Percent change:+3.4%
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2024 average cost:$3,246/mo
2023 average cost:$3,151/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 Glasgow

Recent reviews for independent living in Glasgow

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.

Cedarhurst of Godfrey

5.0
I don't even know how to put it into the words the family feeling my father receives from The Fountains Family! My father is safe, happy and enjoys the employees and his friends at The Fountains. If you are considering The Fountains - it is a YES!

Cedarhurst of Jacksonville

4.1
My siblings and I have been very happy with the care and the physical facility of Cedarhurst. They strive to keep it clean, friendly and a well cared for community.

Glasgow independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Glasgow independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Glasgow, 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 Glasgow 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 Glasgow 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
20%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
26.7%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
25%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
11.7%
33.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Glasgow 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 Glasgow communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
13.3%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
21.7%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
23.3%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Glasgow 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 Glasgow offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Glasgow, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
31.7%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
13.3%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
10%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
36.7%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
36.7%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
41.7%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
31.7%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
21.7%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
15%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
26.7%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
30%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
18.3%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
18.3%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
25%
47%
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