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Photo of Westview at Ellisville Assisted Living
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Management and staff are very caring. They work very hard to care for residents and their families. Yes, we would definitely recommend the community to other families based on the experience so far.
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 welcome new residents! Please contact us to schedule a tour and find out about our special pricing incentive.Westview at Ellisville is the premier senior living community in Ellisville, Missouri. We offer, assisted living and Dementia / Memory Care. Opened in the summer of 2012.We know how...
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The residents there are the best! We made some good friends while we were there. We weren't really impressed with the food, it was very good in the beginning, but became very repetitive, and since they...
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.
Freedom to Live Your LifeFrom the moment you arrive at our independent living community in St. Peters, Missouri, you will fall in love with the beautifully-landscaped property, the spacious and elegant accommodations, and the kind and charming residents. And after one look at the list of...
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Photo of Oak Pointe Assisted Living
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The main reason we chose Oak Pointe was due to the affordability. They've had some turnover lately as I'm sure most businesses in this industry have
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.
Oak Pointe of Warrenton is an Assisted Living and Memory Care Community offering private rental apartments and a variety of services. The community is located at 700 Forrest Ave in Warrenton, Missouri.Enjoy a private apartment with wall to wall carpeting, kitchenette with microwave and...
Photo of Oak Pointe of Washington
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Oak Pointe has been a blessing for my father since he lost his wife/our mom. He can be as social as he wants to be, when he wants to be. We've noticed an improvement in his attitude and well being since he...
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.
Oak Pointe of Washington is a 52-apartment senior living community that was intentionally designed to meet the unique needs of older adults. With both assisted living and memory care services, residents have their choice of purposefully designed studio and one-bedroom private apartments, which...
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My mom was in memory care, the food was not great in memory care. Better in the assisted-living. They were short-staffed at times. Also activities on memory care were a little too nonexistent. Activities in...
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.
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Photo of The Sarah Community
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Overall the facility has a very comfortable feeling, clean fresh facility, friendly caring staff. The residents living there also make a difference. They really do care about each other.
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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 Daughters of Charity of St.Vincent de Paul, Franciscan Sisters of Mary, Society of the Sacred Heart, School Sisters of Notre Dame, and the Sisters of Loretto founded the Sarah Community in 1997. Together, the sisters of these five congregations established a community where respect,...
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I was only there 4 times. I live in Georgia. My mom was only there for about 2 months. She passed away. So, I'm probably not the best person to review. But, it is a brand new facility. So, yes, everything...
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.
Photo of Solstice at Fenton
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It's very warm, friendly place. The staff is just fine and I feel very comfortable here that might help as with any facility it has ups and downs. The down part of here is that the food is could be better...
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.
Solstice Senior Living at Fenton is an intimate, engaging community that provides our residents with topnotch amenities and dedicated assistance for every need. Our close-knit, safe community and comfortable amenities make Solstice Senior Living at Fenton the perfect “home, sweet home.”...
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The staff and residents all are helpful kind and willing to share their time and experience. I am making new friends and having fun with a variety of activities the food is also good
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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 Cedarhurst of Tesson Heights, it’s our mission to tailor senior living to you so you can feel loved, valued, and supported each and every day. Our senior living community in St. Louis, Missouri, offers assisted living for those who require assistance with activities of daily living and...
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Photo of Autumn View Gardens, Assisted Living and Memory Care
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The food is just average. However, people in the community seem to be friendly towards my mom. The staff make it such that I have no worries or concerns about my mom living there.
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.
Autumn Gardens provides your loved one with a caring embrace in Creve Coeur. It is a faith-based nonprofit organization. Across all our communities, faith is a cornerstone of how we operate, which means everything we do is in service of our residents. Our assisted living community promotes...
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Photo of Brookdale Creve Coeur
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My mom could answer these better since she lives there, but these are my responses. Brookdale Creve Coeur has been just the right choice for my Mom. She is safe, comfortable, and surrounded by new friends.
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
A Life Well LivedWho wants to spend their golden years sitting around and twiddling their thumbs? Or drowning under the weight of household chores? Instead of wasting your time or feeling lonely and isolated, you can enjoy a retirement rich in exciting activities, delicious dining, quality care...
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Photo of St Pauls Senior Community
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Even though she is in independent living, they have been helpful in looking out for her. I do think they could add more activities during the week and on weekends as well.
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Old-fashioned hospitality customized to your needs. St. Pauls offers independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, memory care, and rehabilitation care all located on one campus. We can meet a variety of needs for individuals and couples. St. Pauls functions as a continuum of care, if...
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Photo of Autumn View Gardens, Assisted Living and Memory Care
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They are excellent, with a couple of minor glitches. Almost 5! Everyone, from nursing to dining staff to maintenance is so very caring, and will troubleshoot with you about solutions to problems. Activities...
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.
At Autumn View Gardens Assisted Living, our residents maintain their independence with an all-inclusive cost as needs increase. Lush landscapes and lovely views provide privacy with supportive staff nearby. Autumn View is a faith-based nonprofit organization. Across all our communities, faith is...
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Photo of Southview Assisted Living and Memory Care
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[name removed] was excellent and very Informative when choosing an assisted living facility for our mother. The facility is clean and homey. Her room is spacious and mimics her previous home situation. The...
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.
Southview Assisted Living is the premier senior living community in South County near St. Louis, Missouri. We offer, assisted living and Dementia / Memory Care . This newly built senior living community will begin welcoming residents in Summer 2012.We know how difficult change can be, especially...
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Photo of Addington Place of Collinsville
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This property is closing but would recommend the other sister locations. Staff is very caring and helpful. They take good care of the residents. The meals were great, my mother enjoyed them. They were...
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.
Let inviting design whisk you through Addington Place of Collinsville, where you’ll find lifestyles abundant in enrichment, fun, and friendship. The community’s residential location creates a peaceful environment with easy access to Collinsville’s conveniences and various attractions.Addington...
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Staff is always attentive, accommodating and welcoming! The people that work there were the selling point for me! I think it's the food quality, at times that is lacking. I think it's hit or miss, which is...
Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
At The Atrium of Belleville, you can live the life you want to. Enjoy the delicious all-inclusive dining, a wealth of life enrichment activities and the freedom to explore your interests. Our amenities and concierge services are designed to enhance your life each and every day. If you’re looking...
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What stood out - they are friendly, stay in touch with me about husband's care. Keep me updated. Nice environment. Provide appropriate care. Encourage him to interact in activities.
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.
If you're looking for an assisted living option other than the traditional nursing home, Sunrise on Chesterfield is a great choice. We offer a range of individualized assistance and care—from light support to care that addresses more complex needs—in a setting that feels like home.Guided by our...
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I don't live there anymore I now live with family in Texas after loosing my husband [date removed] but living there was 10 and above friendly people all staff to residents. I recommend St Catherine it's the...
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.
If you are ready to enjoy the simple pleasures of worry-free apartment living, St. Catherine Retirement Community is here to welcome you. Located in the heart of Florissant, St. Catherine is just a few blocks from shopping, restaurants, churches, medical facilities and the Eagan Senior Center....
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What we like the most about Lake St. Charles is the staff. The staff are wonderful and the facility itself is very clean and well organized. Our loved one is on the independent living section. I cannot...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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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Photo of Garden Villas
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honestly 5 all the way down the list. what we like the most about Garden Villas is the friendliness and quality of care. yes, we would recommend Garden Villas community to other families based on the...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
About the community:Garden Villas Luxury Retirement and Assisted Living Community continues the grand tradition of excellence established by the Delmar Gardens Family in 1965. Based in St. Louis and owned by the same local family for over 55 years, everything we do is founded upon a unique...
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I am happy with the staff and the space my mom loves in. The meals are good. The nice thing is i can always ask for a sandwich or some food for my mom. They are very flexible throughout the day with meal...
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.
Perfectly nestled between Ladue, Frontenac and Clayton, MO, in Richmond Heights, Promenade Senior Living will offer an active and engaged lifestyle with just the right supportive care available when needed. Just a stone's throw from all of the exciting cultural, shopping & dining attractions St....
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My husband had a stroke and returned to the facility afterwards & I don't feel he is a good representative to let you know about all the questions you have asked. Everyone is very friendly . I feel the...
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.
At Cedarhurst of St. Charles, it’s our mission to tailor senior living to you so you can feel loved, valued, and supported each and every day. Our senior living community in St. Charles, Missouri, offers assisted living for those who require assistance with activities of daily living and memory...
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Food is the biggest disappointment. The menu items offered, presentation, how it's prepared, taste and serving temperature. Staff is friendly and attentive. Residents are also friendly. I like how they have...
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Welcome to The Villa at Riverwood, a Five Star Quality Care community! Tucked into a quiet, residential area, our beautifully landscaped grounds include a serene courtyard, reflecting pond, waterfalls and walking track for a complete Independent Living lifestyle. We are close to all major...
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The entire staff, resident ambassadors, and residents in general were so kind and welcoming. Facilities were beautiful and apartment sizes were quite generous
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.
At Cedarhurst of Bethalto, it’s our mission to tailor senior living to you so you can feel loved, valued, and supported each and every day. Our senior living community in Bethalto, Illinois, offers assisted living for those who require assistance with activities of daily living and memory care...
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The owner, [name removed], is easy to talk to/ work with, but any issues are slow to resolve. He does much of the work himself, so delays occur as issues have to be reprioritized. I was told there are...
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.
The Gables at Brady Circle is revolutionizing assisted living care by removing the institutional setting and returning to an intimate, residential social model.We understand that the choice of an assisted living/ Memory Care community is a difficult and stressful process. That is why we embrace...
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Cost of independent living in Dow, IL

The average cost of senior living in Dow is $4,778 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Kane, IL with an average of $3,108 per month.

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

Dow, IL
$4,016/mo
$4,748/mo

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

Dow, IL
$4,016/mo
U.S. national average
$4,132/mo

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

$4,698/mo
Independent Living
$4,016/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,973/mo
Studio
$5,014/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,812/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,357/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,459/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Dow over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Dow

Recent reviews for independent living in Dow

Lutheran Senior Services At Breeze Park in St. Charles, MO

4.0
They are pretty good. It's very clean. The staff is pretty friendly. They have stuff going on for activities, but they told me they take them out at least once a week, they told us they had a bus with a lift, and they don't. They told us when she was there she would be able to eat in any of the ...
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Bristol Manor of Wentzville

5.0
We love it and mom loves it, it's more homey than she is used to. We love Suzy and hate that she's leaving. It's perfect because of how small it is. She has found a rummy partner, so she stays busy. I liked that she is eating meals with someone rather than alone. She likes the food, and has ...
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Dow independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Dow independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Dow, 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 Dow 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 Dow partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Dow, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
26.1%
21%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
32.5%
35.3%
No sugar
No sugar
30.2%
31.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
29.8%
34.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9.2%
10.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Dow 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 Dow communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Dow, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
26.8%
37.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
37.3%
44.5%
Room service
Room service
31.2%
37.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20.7%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Dow 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 Dow offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Dow, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
41%
46%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
27.8%
28.9%
Community service programs
Community service programs
27.5%
33.6%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
48.1%
48.9%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
46.8%
50%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
49.5%
55.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
38.6%
43.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
32.2%
39%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
35.6%
42.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
42.7%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
41.7%
47.8%
Dances
Dances
28.8%
33.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
33.6%
40.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
42%
47.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Crestview Senior Living, Clarendale of St. Peters and Avalon Park Independent Living are the top-rated independent living facilities near Dow, Illinois. See full list of communities.

There are 333 independent living facilities near Dow, Illinois. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Dow, Illinois are Avalon Park Independent Living, Garden Villas of O'Fallon and Holiday Orchid Terrace. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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