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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Saint Thomas, IL
If you’re looking for independent living in the Saint Thomas 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 Saint Thomas. 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 38 independent living facilities in Saint Thomas, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Newport, Cahokia and Vulcan.
You may also consider nearby communities such as St. Louis, Edwardsville and St. Charles.
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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.
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.
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, 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.
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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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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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes, Senior Apartments
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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.
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.
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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.
Arbor Hills is dedicated to providing companionship, comfort, love and excellent medical care to each of our residents. Arbor Hills has 150 –bed skilled nursing facility and a 28- bed assisted living facility, we also offer long-term and short-term stays including rehabilitative, respite, and...
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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: 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: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
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 Saint Thomas, IL
The average cost of senior living in Saint Thomas is $3,931 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Bethalto, IL with an average of $3,568 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Saint Thomas, IL vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Saint Thomas, IL vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about independent living in Saint Thomas
Recent reviews for independent living in Saint Thomas
St. Andrew's Assisted Living of Bridgeton
5.0
We are so thankful for and pleased with St. Andrews. They have been very caring and helpful. I appreciate the time they take to educate us on items, when needed. They always reassure when calling that nothing's urgent, but just wanting to share information. It's comforting to know my Dad is in a ...
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Cambridge House of Maryville
3.7
We chose Cambridge House of Maryville because it was recommended to us through family members, they said that it was a well-managed facility. The room sizes here are good, but I do think the kitchen could use some more space. Overall, it is a small community and everyone gets along well here. I ...
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Saint Thomas independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Saint Thomas independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Saint Thomas, 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 Saint Thomas 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 Saint Thomas 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
15.8%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
23.7%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
21.1%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
21.1%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
5.3%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Saint Thomas 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 Saint Thomas communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
15.8%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
31.6%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
21.1%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
18.4%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Saint Thomas 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 Saint Thomas offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
31.6%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
23.7%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
26.3%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
34.2%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
34.2%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
31.6%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
34.2%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
21.1%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
28.9%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
34.2%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
31.6%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
26.3%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
28.9%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
34.2%
46.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Regency Manor, Crestview Senior Living and Charter Senior Living of Shiloh are the top-rated independent living facilities near Saint Thomas, Illinois. See full list of communities.
There are 38 independent living facilities near Saint Thomas, Illinois. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Saint Thomas, Illinois are Crestview Senior Living, Holiday Orchid Terrace and Sunrise of Webster Groves. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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