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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Grand Tower, IL

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Photo of The Chateau Girardeau
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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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: 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: 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: 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.
Photo of The Voyage
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.
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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Photo of Parkway Estates
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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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: 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: 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
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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.
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.

Cost of independent living in Grand Tower, IL

The average cost of senior living in Grand Tower is $3,763 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include McClure, IL with an average of $3,421 per month.

Independent living costs in Grand Tower, IL, vs. nearby cities

Grand Tower, IL
$3,763/mo
$4,136/mo
$3,801/mo

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

Grand Tower, IL
$3,763/mo
U.S. national average
$4,017/mo

Independent living costs in Grand Tower, IL, vs. other senior living options

$4,129/mo
Independent Living
$3,763/mo

Independent living costs in Grand Tower, IL, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,650/mo
Studio
$4,838/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,687/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,531/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,200/mo

Senior living costs in Grand Tower 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: Grand Tower, IL
Column state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Community typeGrand Tower, ILIllinoisU.S.
Independent Living$3,763/mo$4,331/mo$4,017/mo
Assisted Living$4,129/mo$5,149/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,129/mo$5,166/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Grand Tower, IL:$3,763/mo
Illinois:$4,331/mo
U.S.:$4,017/mo
Assisted Living
Grand Tower, IL:$4,129/mo
Illinois:$5,149/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Grand Tower, IL:$4,129/mo
Illinois:$5,166/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Grand Tower

Recent reviews for independent living in Grand Tower

Lutheran Home Assisted Living in Cape Girardeau, MO

4.6
The only reason I scored a 2 on number 8 is that we have to be on self pay due to mom signing over our home, her asset, only a little over a year before she came down with dementia. The over [amount removed] bill each month is causing us to have to sell our home. But, other than the cost, I am ...
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Country Place in Scott City, MO

4.5
My sister loved living there. She socialized with the other residents and she really liked her apartment. She didn't care much for the "bland" meals but she moved up here from Texas!! The employees were very friendly. Her apartment didn't seem to get much cleaning-the floors were usually ...
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Capetown and Cottages at Capetown in Cape Girardeau, MO

4.0
I would not recommend the food at Capetown. There are not a lot of choices and there have been times when my mom went to bed without a meal. The staff are good and keep us informed of her care. They do offer activities however she is not able to participate due to health issues. Everything else ...
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Grand Tower independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Grand Tower independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Grand Tower, 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 Grand Tower 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 Grand Tower partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Grand Tower, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
10.9%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
19.6%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
17.4%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
4.3%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
2.2%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Grand Tower 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 Grand Tower communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Grand Tower, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
6.5%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
15.2%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
2.2%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
2.2%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Grand Tower 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 Grand Tower offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Grand Tower, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
19.6%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
8.7%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
10.9%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
26.1%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
28.3%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
26.1%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
23.9%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
8.7%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
6.5%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
15.2%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
28.3%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
4.3%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
13%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
17.4%
47%
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Villas of Holly Brook Herrin, Country Place and Lutheran Home Assisted Living are the top-rated independent living facilities near Grand Tower, Illinois. See full list of communities.
There are 57 independent living facilities near Grand Tower, Illinois. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in Grand Tower, Illinois is Villas of Holly Brook Herrin. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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