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Photo of Holiday Jackson Oaks
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My name is [name removed]. I've lived here for almost a year. I have made lots of friends. I appreciate that fact that you cook for over 100 people. The food is good and I enjoy it very much. We have an...
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.
Jackson Oaks provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Jackson Oaks is a proud member of the Paducah Community. We're conveniently close to all that the city has to offer, with shopping, excellent healthcare and exciting restaurants just minutes from your door. ...
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Photo of The Neighborhood at Paducah
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33 Floor plans available
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8.9
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A few months ago I began searching for assisted living for mother. After touring and visiting facilities, I can say that [name removed] was the absolute best at helping me decide the level of care for mom...
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.
Located in the Lone Oak area of Paducah, Morningside of Paducah offers assisted living services in a gracious home-like setting.  In addition to a variety of apartment styles in assisted living, we offer secure memory support services in apartments specifically built with the needs of our...
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Photo of Rivercrest Place
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77 Floor plans available
8.6
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8.6
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I would give Rivercrest Place 4 for overall rating but 5 for all of the subcategories (eg, friendliness, cleanliness, etc). Maintenance is not responsive to requests and they need to be submitted numerous...
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.
Exceptional Senior Living at Rivercrest PlaceIt’s time to upgrade your senior living, trading the worries and stress that come with home ownership for the relaxed retirement lifestyle you’ve always dreamed of. And we have just the place to do it at Rivercrest Place.We offer assisted living...
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Photo of Gaither Suites At West Park Assisted Living and Personal Care Home
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66 Floor plans available
8.0
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Staff is wonderful, helpful and knowledgeable. I give Gaither 5. Activities are well planned out and there is always something going on.
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.
Gaither Suites at West Park is the only residential care home that offers both state license personal care and certified assisted living in Paducah KY.Single-story residential settingPrivate full baths and kitchenettesAll utilities, including basic cable TVDelicious meals served in the elegant...
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The staff is so friendly and down to earth. You can tell they truly love working there. They always have activities and outings planned. There is something to do for everyone. They especially seem to go...
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.
The Independence of Home ~ The Care of FamilyThe Lakes of Paducah Assisted Living is a locally-owned and operated community of 42 apartments located on a beautiful 200 acre campus. We are fully licensed in the state of Kentucky as an Assisted Living Community, providing ADL & IADL...
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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: 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.
New Haven Assisted Living - PaducahNew Haven Assisted Living is a resident’s home away from home, nestled in the cozy city of Paducah, Kentucky. The area is dotted with natural parks and stands at the confluence of the Ohio and Tennessee River. Bob Noble Park, located less than half a mile from...
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The 4 is because no one is perfect. However, I will say when I saw a problem it was taken care of very quickly. The staff was excellent.
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.
We at Charter Senior Living of Paducah opened July of 2023. The leadership team in Paducah has over 131 years combined experience in senior care. We won the McCracken County People's Choice Award for Best Assisted Living Community. We are nestled into the corner of New Holt Rd and Nth Friendship....
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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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Sharing attributes of W B SANDERS: 1) Community Areas. For example: TV and nice furnishing to sit on and enjoy watching TV alone or with others. 2) Security. Which I found to be quite ...
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.

Cost of independent living in Metropolis, IL

The average cost of senior living in Metropolis is $3,184 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Mounds, IL with an average of $2,834 per month.

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

Metropolis, IL
$3,184/mo
$3,238/mo
$3,184/mo

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

Metropolis, IL
$3,184/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

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

$3,798/mo
Independent Living
$3,184/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,080/mo
Studio
$3,940/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,907/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,724/mo

Senior living costs in Metropolis 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: Metropolis, IL
Column state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMetropolis, ILIllinoisU.S.
Independent Living$3,184/mo$4,331/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$3,798/mo$5,149/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$3,798/mo$5,166/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Metropolis, IL:$3,184/mo
Illinois:$4,331/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Metropolis, IL:$3,798/mo
Illinois:$5,149/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Metropolis, IL:$3,798/mo
Illinois:$5,166/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Metropolis

Recent reviews for independent living in Metropolis

The Neighborhood at Paducah

5.0
My loved one was previously a resident at The Neighborhood at Paducah. I have all good things to say about this facility. The facility was clean and the staff was professional and friendly. The dining room had cloth table cloths and cloth napkins. The meals looked very good. Communication with ...
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Rivercrest Place in Paducah, KY

5.0
All 8 get the top rating. My sister raves about the food and how they take care of her needs. Her pension from the University covers the cost. It is just a great clean facility with good people working together. I hope it never changes. They respond when I call and mention an issue and they ...
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Gaither Suites At West Park Assisted Living and Personal Care Home in Paducah, KY

4.0
Not enough staff to handle issues appropriately. Yes very nice and clean facility. We like that it has A physical therapy department and a nurse practitioner and Linda is super nice and helpful when we call.

Metropolis independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Metropolis independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Metropolis, 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 Metropolis 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 Metropolis partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Metropolis, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
8.3%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
16.7%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
33.3%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
16.7%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
16.7%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Metropolis 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 Metropolis communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Metropolis, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
16.7%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
50%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.7%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Metropolis 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 Metropolis offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Metropolis, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
41.7%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
16.7%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
16.7%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
58.3%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
41.7%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
16.7%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
41.7%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
25%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
47%
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Holiday Jackson Oaks, The Neighborhood at Paducah and Rivercrest Place are the top-rated independent living facilities near Metropolis, Illinois. See full list of communities.

There are 13 independent living facilities near Metropolis, Illinois. See the full list.

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