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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Southern View, IL

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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.
River Birch Senior Living is a residential like community of 3 homes overlooking hole #6 of Panther Creek Golf Club in Springfield, IL. This location gives you the feeling of living in the country for peace and quiet yet still close to restaurants, shopping and major highways. Our caregiver to...
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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.
River Birch Senior Living is a residential like community of 3 homes overlooking hole #6 of Panther Creek Golf Club in Springfield, IL. This location gives you the feeling of living in the country for peace and quiet yet still close to restaurants, shopping and major highways. Our caregiver to...
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Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Washington PlazaWashington Plaza comprises of high-end 100 units only 2.6 miles from the Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois. Springfield lies on a flat plain and the surrounding is mostly a hilly terrain. Washington Plaza is near the breathtaking Sangamon and Lake Springfield, which are ideal...
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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: 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.
For all of you that have reached the age of retirement but don't want to reside at home due to various reasons, perhaps the thought of an independent living facility has crossed your mind. Independent living is designed for active adults who are looking to enjoy retirement with the most...
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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.
Seasons offers one and two bedroom, ground-level, private, luxury apartments. All on one level, with no steps, no stairs and no waiting for elevators! Interconnecting corridors bring friends and neighbors together in the community area which includes a great room with fireplace, game room,...
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What a great place for me to move to after losing my husband. I have been here just 10 months and been in the rehab facility here twice for three weeks each time. Having such caring and kind people to help...
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.
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My brother is doing good in this community. He likes that cleanliness and is wanting a smaller room. The staff is helpful and we would recommend this community to others to enjoying living here.
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.
Homestead Place is an independent senior housing residence located in Springfield, Sangamon County, IL. Surrounded by a modern town the community has a suburban feel and the residents can enjoy town life. Also located nearby are schools, medical facilities and shopping areas where residents can...
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Cost of independent living in Southern View, IL

The average cost of senior living in Southern View is $3,238 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Mechanicsburg, IL with an average of $3,200 per month.

Independent living costs in Southern View, IL, vs. nearby cities

Southern View, IL
$3,238/mo
$3,238/mo

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

Southern View, IL
$3,238/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Southern View, IL, vs. other senior living options

$4,701/mo
Independent Living
$3,238/mo

Independent living costs in Southern View, IL, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,600/mo
Studio
$4,606/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,241/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,262/mo

Senior living costs in Southern View 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: Southern View, IL
Column state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSouthern View, ILIllinoisU.S.
Independent Living$3,238/mo$4,331/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$4,701/mo$5,149/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,701/mo$5,166/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Southern View, IL:$3,238/mo
Illinois:$4,331/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Southern View, IL:$4,701/mo
Illinois:$5,149/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Southern View, IL:$4,701/mo
Illinois:$5,166/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Southern View, IL, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Southern View 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
Southern View, IL$2,557/mo$2,539/mo+0.7%
Illinois$3,121/mo$3,019/mo+3.4%
National$3,251/mo$3,154/mo+3.1%
Southern View, IL
2024 average cost:$2,557/mo
2023 average cost:$2,539/mo
Percent change:+0.7%
Illinois
2024 average cost:$3,121/mo
2023 average cost:$3,019/mo
Percent change:+3.4%
National
2024 average cost:$3,251/mo
2023 average cost:$3,154/mo
Percent change:+3.1%
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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 Southern View

Recent reviews for independent living in Southern View

Villas of Holly Brook and Reflections Springfield

4.9
The facility was extremely open and friendly to all family members. The facility worked with us to get my mom acclimated to the place and try different solutions.

Eastland Retirement Community in Auburn, IL

5.0
I like this community for the excellent care for my mom. The staff is always active for the care for my mom. The meals are very good with a nice variety. They do offer the residents to get involved with the activities. The environment here is outstanding. We would highly recommend this community ...
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Centennial Pointe Senior Living in Springfield, IL

5.0
Mom is eating good, walking more and enjoys the company. The staff that are there are so loving with the residents. It does seem like they are a little understaffed as I do not think mom is getting checked on as often as she was supposed to. There is a nurse on site all day and night. I have ...
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Southern View independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Southern View independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Southern View, 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 Southern View 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 Southern View 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
29.4%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
32.4%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
29.4%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
8.8%
33.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Southern View 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 Southern View communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Southern View, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
20.6%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
29.4%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
32.4%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.7%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Southern View 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 Southern View offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Southern View, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
44.1%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
14.7%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
14.7%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
44.1%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
61.8%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
38.2%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
23.5%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
17.6%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
32.4%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
38.2%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
26.5%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
23.5%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
26.5%
47%
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