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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.
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The staff at this community are friendly and helpful. She loves the food and they keep the community clean. They offer daily activities. I would have to say the administration is a two. If the nurses need...
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.
Carbondale, Illinois is known for its community celebrations. Prairie Living at Chautauqua is an assisted living community whose residents have abundant opportunities for activities and community involvement, as well as a variety of religious and spiritual options. Known as 'Town of Poets' due to......Read more
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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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Cost of independent living in Equality, IL

The average cost of senior living in Equality is $3,213 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Junction, IL with an average of $2,832 per month.

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

Equality, IL
$3,213/mo
$2,832/mo
$2,832/mo

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

Equality, IL
$3,213/mo
U.S. national average
$3,951/mo

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

$4,041/mo
Independent Living
$3,213/mo

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

Semi-Private
$1,625/mo
Studio
$3,555/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,339/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,086/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,800/mo

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What families are saying about independent living in Equality

Recent reviews for independent living in Equality

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!

Independence Village of Evansville

4.5
It's a great place to live with friendly people that live there and staff. It was a trying time moving my Dad there but the staff have been great in helping him settle in and feel comfortable there.

Wyndmoor of Evansville

4.5
Today was the first chance I got to visit with [Removed]. Her room is very nice. All the personnel was very helpful in getting me in and out and directing me to her room. I have had other neighbors and friend live here, but it has been a while. But, found they are still the same friendly ...
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Equality independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Equality independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Equality, 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 Equality 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 Equality partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Equality, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
12.8%
17.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
14.1%
28.9%
No sugar
No sugar
11.5%
26.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
6.4%
28.2%
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Availability of select dining options in Equality 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 Equality communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
9%
30.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
16.7%
36.6%
Room service
Room service
11.5%
31%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
2.6%
14.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Equality 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 Equality offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
17.9%
38.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
7.7%
24%
Community service programs
Community service programs
14.1%
27.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
23.1%
41.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
28.2%
42.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
26.9%
46.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
20.5%
36.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
19.2%
31.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
14.1%
35.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
21.8%
40.5%
Live performances
Live performances
25.6%
40.2%
Dances
Dances
7.7%
27.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
14.1%
34.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
21.8%
40%
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Villas of Holly Brook Herrin, The Landings at Reed Station Crossing and Fifth Season Residential are the top-rated independent living facilities near Equality, Illinois. See full list of communities.

There are 70 independent living facilities near Equality, Illinois. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Equality, Illinois are The Landings at Reed Station Crossing. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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