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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Alto Pass, IL

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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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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.
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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.
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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: 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: 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.
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Photo of Lindenwood Apartments
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.
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.
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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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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.
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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.
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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: 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.
Finding the right place for your loved one doesn't have to a difficult decision with options like New Haven - Kevil so look no further. New Haven - Kevil, located in Kevil, KY is an assisted living facility that takes a more comprehensive approach to providing the very best care for your loved...
Photo of Twin Oaks at Metropolis Independent Living
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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.
At Twin Oaks at Metropolis, 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 Metropolis area. Residents have many opportunities to...
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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.

Cost of independent living in Alto Pass, IL

The average cost of senior living in Alto Pass is $3,801 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Ullin, IL with an average of $3,065 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Alto Pass, IL vs. nearby cities

Alto Pass, IL
$3,801/mo
$3,898/mo
$4,133/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Alto Pass, IL vs. the state and national average

Alto Pass, IL
$3,801/mo
U.S. national average
$4,009/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Alto Pass vs. other types of senior living

$4,576/mo
Independent Living
$3,801/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Alto Pass, IL by room type

Semi-Private
$3,865/mo
Studio
$4,621/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,529/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,379/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,200/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Alto Pass over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Alto Pass

Recent reviews for independent living in Alto Pass

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!

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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Alto Pass independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Alto Pass independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Alto Pass, 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 Alto Pass 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 Alto Pass 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
17.3%
20.3%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
25%
33.9%
No sugar
No sugar
25%
31.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
9.6%
33.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
3.8%
7.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Alto Pass 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 Alto Pass communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
9.6%
36.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
26.9%
43.3%
Room service
Room service
15.4%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
9.6%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Alto Pass 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 Alto Pass offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
26.9%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
13.5%
28.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
17.3%
32.6%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
34.6%
49%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
38.5%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
36.5%
54.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
34.6%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
13.5%
37.5%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
19.2%
41.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
28.8%
47.3%
Live performances
Live performances
38.5%
47%
Dances
Dances
9.6%
32.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
19.2%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
30.8%
46.8%
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Villas of Holly Brook Herrin, Rivercrest Place and Country Place are the top-rated independent living facilities near Alto Pass, Illinois. See full list of communities.

There are 64 independent living facilities near Alto Pass, Illinois. See the full list.

The best independent living facility near you in Alto Pass, Illinois is Villas of Holly Brook Herrin. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.

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