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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Washington County, IL

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top3CommunitiesWithLinks: Villas at St. James, Brightly Senior Living Mascoutah and Addington Place of Sparta
zipAveragecost: $4,059

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Photo of Villas at St. James
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The facility is very nice. I have watched the physical therapy folks work with my father and other others and they are excellent. The staff keeps the facility clean at all times. The residence seem happy to...
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.
WELCOME HOME. Located in rural, serene Breese, Illinois, The Villas at St. James is an independent & assisted-living community for seniors that has been serving Clinton County since 2004. We provide the ideal living arrangement for independent, active seniors who want to be healthy and happy...
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33 Floor plans available
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Our first two months at Brightly have been great. Everyone has been warm and welcoming and Mom feels right at home. The nursing and PT staff are knowledgeable and have been great in accessing and...
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.
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55 Floor plans available
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Staff was wonderful and made an end of life experience more palatable with their kindness and hugs. Would highly recommend the Memory Care.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
Cedarhurst of Sparta is an assisted living community located in the comfortable town of Sparta, IL. People who visit Sparta are immediately struck by how much it perfectly represents small town living and all of the benefits that come with that lifestyle. Relatives of Cedarhurst residents can...
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I honestly think each of those categories are five. Everyone seems very friendly. They plan many different types of activities for the residents. I like the location because it backs up to the woods.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
WELCOME TO GREENTREE AT MT. VERNONAt GreenTree at Mt. Vernon, residents enjoy an active, engaging lifestyle that promotes wellness and independence. It is our goal to keep our residents linked to resources and opportunities that will fulfill their needs and interests in the Mt. Vernon area....
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66 Floor plans available
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The staff has done a great job caring for my husband. However, over a 2 year period, the rent increased approximately 30%. I do not believe this is all attributed to inflation as the letter from management...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
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We are very pleased with mom's move into Heritage Woods of Centralia. The staff is very friendly and they have lots of staff members. It is a very clean, the atmosphere is warm and inviting. We have dined...
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.
Located in a lovely suburban area of Centralia, Illinois, among parks and reservoirs, Heritage Woods is a community for senior living. Among the features of this fine establishment are apartments for independent seniors and assisted living apartments for those in need of a little extra care....
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: 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, Memory Care, 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.
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: 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: 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.
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
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....
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Cost of independent living in Washington County, IL

The average cost of senior living in Washington County is $4,059 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Ashley, IL with an average of $3,029 per month.

Independent living costs in Washington County, IL, vs. nearby counties

Washington County, IL
$4,059/mo
$3,863/mo

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

Washington County, IL
$4,059/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Washington County, IL, vs. other senior living options

$4,684/mo
Independent Living
$4,059/mo

Independent living costs in Washington County, IL, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,349/mo
Studio
$5,462/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,642/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,167/mo

Senior living costs in Washington County 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: Washington County, IL
Column state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWashington County, ILIllinoisU.S.
Independent Living$4,059/mo$4,331/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$4,684/mo$5,149/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,684/mo$5,166/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Washington County, IL:$4,059/mo
Illinois:$4,331/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Washington County, IL:$4,684/mo
Illinois:$5,149/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Washington County, IL:$4,684/mo
Illinois:$5,166/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

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What families are saying about independent living in Washington County

Recent reviews for independent living in Washington County

Cedarhurst of Breese

3.8
Point system cost went from $250 to $600 per month. Nothing changed for the services. This was a 140% increase. No one could answer why this increase (just the wayt it is, "I was told.) No a rent increase of 15%. Outrageous! You are sucking the elderly dry. So sad. Social Security did ...
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GreenTree at Mt. Vernon in Mount Vernon, IL

4.0
My mom lived here back in about 2012 and she liked it. I've visited her and thought it was nice. So when my husband died and my children thought this would be great for me. I have been here since January of this year and I like it.

Brightly Senior Living Mascoutah

4.6
I am really enjoying my stay here- staff is very helpful and everyone enjoys the activities that the staff sets up- there is always something to do. There is a nice dining area and physical therapy room w/pt staff on duty. The staff are really helpful and friendly.

Washington County independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Washington County independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Washington County, 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 Washington County 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 Washington County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Washington County, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
21.4%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
35.7%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
28.6%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
21.4%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
7.1%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Washington County 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 Washington County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Washington County, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
28.6%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
35.7%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
28.6%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
7.1%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Washington County 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 Washington County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Washington County, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
35.7%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
21.4%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
28.6%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
35.7%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
35.7%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
35.7%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
28.6%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
21.4%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
35.7%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
35.7%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
35.7%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
21.4%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
21.4%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
35.7%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Villas at St. James, Brightly Senior Living Mascoutah and Addington Place of Sparta are the top-rated independent living facilities near Washington County, Illinois. See full list of communities.
There are 17 independent living facilities near Washington County, Illinois. See the full list.
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