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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Garrison, 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.
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: 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: 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.
Welcome Home to Heritage Landing Senior Apartments! Affordable Apartment Homes for Adults 55 and Older.Come and see our beautiful 1 and 2 bedroom apartment homes with many features designed specifically for adults 55 and older. Our community offers a fitness room, laundry facilities and trash...
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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: 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.
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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.
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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: 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.
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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, 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.
From its exciting annual festivals, to its rich history, beautiful parks, and array of museums and attractions, Evansville is the perfect place for West River Health Campus; a provider of senior health and hospitality services dedicated to enriching the lives of its residents. Residents of West...

Cost of independent living in Garrison, IL

The average cost of senior living in Garrison is $3,758 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Enfield, IL with an average of $3,063 per month.

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

Garrison, IL
$3,758/mo

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

Garrison, IL
$3,758/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

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

$4,368/mo
Independent Living
$3,758/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,495/mo
Studio
$4,413/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,829/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,018/mo

Senior living costs in Garrison 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: Garrison, IL
Column state: Illinois
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Community typeGarrison, ILIllinoisU.S.
Independent Living$3,758/mo$4,331/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$4,368/mo$5,149/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,368/mo$5,166/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Garrison, IL:$3,758/mo
Illinois:$4,331/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Garrison, IL:$4,368/mo
Illinois:$5,149/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Garrison, IL:$4,368/mo
Illinois:$5,166/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Garrison

Recent reviews for independent living in Garrison

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!

Brookstone Estates of Olney

3.7
My father felt very isolated there as they did not have many activities he was interested in. He did not like the food but the personnel were friendly to him and helped him to meals and gave him his medications but otherwise he did not see them very often as he did not leave his room. He was 99 ...
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Heritage Woods of Mt Vernon in Mount Vernon, IL

5.0
My loved one is very happy living at Heritage Woods. The staff are doing a good job. The food is good. The community is clean and well taken care of. They offer daily activities.

Garrison independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Garrison independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Garrison, 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 Garrison 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 Garrison partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Garrison, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
21.4%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
28.6%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
19%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
11.9%
33.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Garrison 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 Garrison communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Garrison, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
16.7%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
26.2%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
11.9%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
4.8%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Garrison 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 Garrison offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Garrison, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
33.3%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
16.7%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
23.8%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
40.5%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
40.5%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
40.5%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
33.3%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
19%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
23.8%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
33.3%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
38.1%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
16.7%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
21.4%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
35.7%
47%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Villas of Holly Brook Herrin, Villas of Holly Brook and Reflections Memory Care of Harrisburg and Fifth Season Residential are the top-rated independent living facilities near Garrison, Illinois. See full list of communities.
There are 51 independent living facilities near Garrison, Illinois. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in Garrison, Illinois is Villas of Holly Brook Herrin. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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