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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Murphysboro, IL
If you’re looking for independent living in the Murphysboro area, our local senior living advisors can help you each step of the way. From affordable independent living for seniors to luxury options, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of independent living in Murphysboro. From there, we’ll show you the best independent living communities for your lifestyle, interests, and budget.
Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 73 independent living facilities in Murphysboro, 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.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
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, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
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.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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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.
Rome Meadows is a beautiful, privately owned senior apartment community for adults 55 and up, or those with disabilities in Dix, Illinois. Located between Mt. Vernon, Centralia, and Salem, Rome Meadows is in walking distance of shops, nice restaurants for fine dining, and recreation facilities....
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....
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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
Care types provided by this community
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 Murphysboro, IL
The average cost of senior living in Murphysboro is $3,633 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Hurst, IL with an average of $3,656 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Murphysboro, IL vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Murphysboro, IL vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Murphysboro vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Murphysboro, IL by room type
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What families are saying about independent living in Murphysboro
Recent reviews for independent living in Murphysboro
Brookstone of Harrisburg
5.0
Everything is going quite well for my mom at Brookstone! The facility is well maintained and the staff are doing a great job with my mom. The food is also just fine for her. Overall, we are very pleased with her stay!
Addington Place of Sparta
5.0
Cedarhurst is strictly a private pay community but we were in such a rush and they were so accommodating and very attentive to our need.
Heritage Woods of Mt Vernon in Mount Vernon, IL
5.0
My loved one is very happy living at Heritage Woods. The staff are doing a good job. The food is good. The community is clean and well taken care of. They offer daily activities.
Murphysboro independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Murphysboro independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Murphysboro, 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 Murphysboro 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 Murphysboro partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Murphysboro, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
13.8%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
20.7%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
17.2%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
6.9%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
1.7%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Murphysboro 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 Murphysboro communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Murphysboro, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
8.6%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
19%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
6.9%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
5.2%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Murphysboro 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 Murphysboro offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Murphysboro, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
20.7%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
10.3%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
13.8%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
29.3%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
29.3%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
29.3%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
25.9%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
10.3%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
10.3%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
19%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
29.3%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
10.3%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
15.5%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
20.7%
46.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Villas of Holly Brook Herrin, The Landings at Reed Station Crossing and Fifth Season Residential are the top-rated independent living facilities near Murphysboro, Illinois. See full list of communities.
There are 73 independent living facilities near Murphysboro, Illinois. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in Murphysboro, Illinois is The Landings at Reed Station Crossing. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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