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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.
Bethesda Southgate, known by residents of South St. Louis County for its quality skilled nursing care, recently received Accreditation by the Joint Commission of Healthcare organizations, an independent, not-for-profit national body that overseas the safety and quality of health care.Bethesda...
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Provides: Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
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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.
My Place Too is a level 2 residential care facility located in De Soto, MO. We specialize in individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities. For this reason, we are not a good fit for your average senior. We ARE an excellent fit for individuals with Down Syndrome, Autism, TBI, and...
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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.
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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
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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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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.
The Rosemont Senior Living Centre simplifies retirement living. We take care of the cooking, shopping, and cleaning, so you can focus on the things that are truly important to you. Not only will you have the time to pursue your own interests, you will also make new friends, share laughter, and...
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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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My mother was living in her own home alone. She unfortunately experienced many falls in the middle of the night. It was time for her to be in a safer environment. I feel a peace knowing she is at Pine...
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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Cost of independent living in Welge, IL

The average cost of senior living in Welge is $3,827 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Murphysboro, IL with an average of $3,633 per month.

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

Welge, IL
$3,827/mo
$3,825/mo

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

Welge, IL
$3,827/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

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

$4,237/mo
Independent Living
$3,827/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,394/mo
Studio
$4,721/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,266/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,783/mo

Senior living costs in Welge 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: Welge, IL
Column state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWelge, ILIllinoisU.S.
Independent Living$3,827/mo$4,331/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$4,245/mo$5,149/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$4,237/mo$5,166/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Welge, IL:$3,827/mo
Illinois:$4,331/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Welge, IL:$4,245/mo
Illinois:$5,149/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Welge, IL:$4,237/mo
Illinois:$5,166/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Welge, IL, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Welge 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.

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Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Welge, IL$2,101/mo$2,340/mo-10.2%
Illinois$3,113/mo$3,011/mo+3.4%
National$3,243/mo$3,151/mo+2.9%
Welge, IL
2024 average cost:$2,101/mo
2023 average cost:$2,340/mo
Percent change:-10.2%
Illinois
2024 average cost:$3,113/mo
2023 average cost:$3,011/mo
Percent change:+3.4%
National
2024 average cost:$3,243/mo
2023 average cost:$3,151/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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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 Welge

Recent reviews for independent living in Welge

Pine Valley Assisted Living in Arnold, MO

4.0
Our parents are happy there for the most part, especially our mother. We were looking at another community, but we chose Pine Valley because we felt like they were more established, we felt like they really knew what they were doing. They showed us really nice rooms and we were able to get two ...
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Knollwood Retirement Community in Caseyville, IL

4.7
The community is friendly and very clean. It depends on what you're looking for for your loved one. I would recommend you look at the community. The food is currently being delivered to the residents' rooms, as the community is waiting to open the dining room until the state says they ...
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Charter Senior Living of Shiloh

3.8
I think it is a really good place. Right now they are experiencing a lot of turn over in staff. Room sizes and layout of the community is wonderful. They have an outdoor courtyard for residents to use. My mom is not too fond of the food.

Welge independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Welge independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Welge, 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 Welge 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 Welge 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
23.6%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
21.8%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
13.6%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
4.5%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Welge 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 Welge communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Welge, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
14.5%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
27.3%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
17.3%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
8.2%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Welge 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 Welge offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
31.8%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
16.4%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
39.1%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
38.2%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
40.9%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
30%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
19.1%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
19.1%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
30.9%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
37.3%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
18.2%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
22.7%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
30.9%
47%
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