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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Barnett, IL

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Photo of Keystone Place at Magnolia Commons
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We are very happy with our time at Keystone! The staff is very warm and friendly and really do care about my mom. My mom can be feisty sometimes, and they love that she is. They have told me that if she...
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.
Wherever you are on your path, Keystone Place at Magnolia Commons will offer the lifestyle to support you in your goals and passions.Make the most of the freedom you’ve earned with maintenance-free Independent Living.For an extra level of help to live your day your way, we, of course, offer...
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The director [name removed] is very nice and helpful. Everyone is always willing to do what is needed to make sure my Mother in law gets the care she needs.
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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Photo of Charter Senior Living of Troy
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I would say make several visits, during meal time, activity time, evening. Talk to residents and asked them how they feel about the facility. I felt administrators always took the time to talk to me. We were...
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.
You or your loved one will find a comfortable, homelike atmosphere at Charter Senior Living of Troy, a Charter Senior Living Community. Our residents are free from the cares of chores and other daily stresses. Our staff is available 24 hours a day to assist with your needs. Always preserving your...
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I am beyond grateful for the exceptional care and warmth my loved one has received at Brightly Senior Living. From the moment we walked through the doors, we knew it was a special place. The facility itself...
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.
Brightly Senior Living in Glen Carbon, Illinois offers a high-end and affordable approach to assisted living and memory care. Here are some key features of this community:All-Inclusive Living Plan: Brightly provides an all-inclusive living plan with the lowest rates in the area. Services such as...
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My entire family would agree that we would give Stillwater a 5 on every topic. We have had a wonderful experience. My mom has adjusted finally. It took her a while but we expected that. We would and have...
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.
Stillwater Senior Living is an assisted living community right next door to the campus of the Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville. Woodland and freshly cut fields dominate the landscape of Edwardsville, creating a sense of separation from the city life in nearby St. Louis. At Stillwater...
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They are fantastic. It looks and feels just like a home. The food is good, and my mom talks about it all the time. I have no complaints, and neither does my loved one. The staff are very good at keeping...
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 to a gracious and affordable assisted lifestyle! Cambridge House offers 103 private apartments to seniors 65 or older. Our emphasis is on maintaining your health, wellness, dignity, and independence.We offer a helping hand and personal attention to do the things you may no longer be able...
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So far they have been great. They have a Facebook page where they upload pictures of the residents doing the activities and they seem to really encourage them to participate. You are able to schedule times...
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.
The Villas of Hollybrook in Bethalto, IL is a preimere destination for anyone in search of senior living. Opened in June of 2018, the Villas of Hollybrook has both Assisted Living and Memory Care apartments that will blow you away! Upon first visit, our exceptional design and decor will wow you!...
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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.
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My parents chose to live in Meridian village because it was a Christian-based organization, and it was ranked one of the best in the area. They were very pleased with the kind and loving care that they...
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.
Meridian Village is a Continuing Care Retirement Community located in Glen Carbon/Edwardsville, IL area. This beautiful community is situated on 31 acres and features a pond and walking trails. Meridian Village offers a full range of senior living options: * Independent Living offers 2 bedroom...
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.
Villa Rose offers some of the best in Senior Living in the river bend area. Conveniently located between Edwardsville and Alton, Illinois, Villa Rose is just 25 minutes from downtown St. Louis by way of the new 255 extension.We offer affordable independent living with a blend of supportive...
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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.

Cost of independent living in Barnett, IL

The average cost of senior living in Barnett is $3,487 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Bethalto, IL with an average of $3,472 per month.

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

Barnett, IL
$3,487/mo
$3,807/mo
$3,791/mo

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

Barnett, IL
$3,487/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

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

$4,548/mo
Independent Living
$3,487/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,100/mo
Studio
$5,555/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,589/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,356/mo

Senior living costs in Barnett 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: Barnett, IL
Column state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBarnett, ILIllinoisU.S.
Independent Living$3,487/mo$4,331/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$4,560/mo$5,149/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,548/mo$5,166/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Barnett, IL:$3,487/mo
Illinois:$4,331/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Barnett, IL:$4,560/mo
Illinois:$5,149/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Barnett, IL:$4,548/mo
Illinois:$5,166/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Barnett, IL, over time

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

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

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Barnett, IL$3,832/mo$3,695/mo+3.7%
Illinois$2,589/mo$2,552/mo+1.4%
National$2,769/mo$2,742/mo+1.0%
Barnett, IL
2024 average cost:$3,832/mo
2023 average cost:$3,695/mo
Percent change:+3.7%
Illinois
2024 average cost:$2,589/mo
2023 average cost:$2,552/mo
Percent change:+1.4%
National
2024 average cost:$2,769/mo
2023 average cost:$2,742/mo
Percent change:+1.0%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about independent living in Barnett

Recent reviews for independent living in Barnett

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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Veronica Place in Florissant, MO

5.0
this is a first class place. excellent for the amount you pay. the only complaint is the consistency of the food quality. it all depends on who is cooking from day to day

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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Barnett independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Barnett independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Barnett, 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 Barnett 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 Barnett 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
36.4%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
45.5%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
36.4%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
45.5%
33.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Barnett 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 Barnett communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Barnett, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
27.3%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
54.5%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
27.3%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
45.5%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Barnett 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 Barnett offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
45.5%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
36.4%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
36.4%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
72.7%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
63.6%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
72.7%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
63.6%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
45.5%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
45.5%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
54.5%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
54.5%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
63.6%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
45.5%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
54.5%
47%
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Keystone Place at Magnolia Commons, Cedarhurst of Bethalto and Charter Senior Living of Troy are the top-rated independent living facilities near Barnett, Illinois. See full list of communities.
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