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Works out for myself and my wife and the dog.
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.
Capitol PlazaCapitol Plaza Apartments of Springfield, Sangamon County, IL is proud to provide the highest quality senior housing accommodations in Illinois. Located in beautiful Springfield, Capitol Hill is close to fine dining, downtown shopping and a bustling entertainment district. The Abraham...
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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.
Arbor Hills is dedicated to providing companionship, comfort, love and excellent medical care to each of our residents. Arbor Hills has 150 –bed skilled nursing facility and a 28- bed assisted living facility, we also offer long-term and short-term stays including rehabilitative, respite, and...
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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.
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: 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: 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: 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: 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.
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: 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: 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: 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: 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.
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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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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: 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: 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: 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.
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: 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: 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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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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Communication is good between the staff and our loved ones, they keep us well informed and up to date. The community is neat and clean and the staff is very friendly. They do a good job taking care of my...
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.

Cost of independent living in Reader, IL

The average cost of senior living in Reader is $3,574 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Kane, IL with an average of $3,074 per month.

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

Reader, IL
$3,574/mo
$3,571/mo

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

Reader, IL
$3,574/mo
U.S. national average
$3,951/mo

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

$4,249/mo
Independent Living
$3,574/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,714/mo
Studio
$4,638/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,570/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,078/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,645/mo

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What families are saying about independent living in Reader

Recent reviews for independent living in Reader

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.

St. Andrew's Assisted Living of Bridgeton

5.0
We are so thankful for and pleased with St. Andrews. They have been very caring and helpful. I appreciate the time they take to educate us on items, when needed. They always reassure when calling that nothing's urgent, but just wanting to share information. It's comforting to know my Dad is in a ...
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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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Reader independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Reader independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Reader, 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 Reader 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 Reader partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Reader, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
18.3%
17.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
21%
28.9%
No sugar
No sugar
19.4%
26.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
17.5%
28.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
3.6%
6.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Reader 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 Reader communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Reader, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
15.5%
30.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
22.6%
36.6%
Room service
Room service
19.8%
31%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
13.5%
14.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Reader 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 Reader offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Reader, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
26.2%
38.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
15.9%
24%
Community service programs
Community service programs
15.9%
27.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
32.5%
41.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
31.7%
42.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
34.1%
46.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
26.2%
36.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
19%
31.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
19.8%
35.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
27.4%
40.5%
Live performances
Live performances
27%
40.2%
Dances
Dances
18.3%
27.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
21.4%
34.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
25%
40%
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The Glenwood Supportive Living of Greenville, Regency Manor and Carriage Crossing Rochester are the top-rated independent living facilities near Reader, Illinois. See full list of communities.

There are 228 independent living facilities near Reader, Illinois. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Reader, Illinois are Carriage Crossing Rochester, Clarendale of St. Peters and The Montvale Senior Living. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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