About Assisted LivingAssisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.Complete guide to assisted livingBest of 2024 Assisted Living Winners
About Memory CareMemory 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. Complete guide to memory careBest of 2024 Memory Care Winners
About Independent LivingIndependent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.Complete guide to independent livingBest of 2024 Independent Living Winners
About Senior LivingSenior living is a term used to describe various housing and care options for older adults from maintenance-free, 55+ facilities for active seniors, to secure, fully staffed facilities for seniors with Alzheimer's or dementia. Complete guide to senior livingFind senior living facilities near you
About Nursing HomesNursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.Complete guide to Nursing Homes
About Senior ApartmentsSenior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.Complete guide to Senior Apartments
About Care HomesResidential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.Complete guide to care homes
Veteran ResourcesVA benefits for long-term care, such as Aid and Attendance benefits, can help eligible veterans and their surviving spouses pay for senior care.Guide to VA benefits for long-term care
Senior Living Home

10 Best Independent Living Communities in New Minden, IL

Answer a few questions to get personalized results

Who are you searching for?

If you’re looking for independent living in the New Minden area, our local senior living advisors can help you each step of the way. From affordable independent living for seniors to luxury options, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of independent living in New Minden. From there, we’ll show you the best independent living communities for your lifestyle, interests, and budget.

Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 11 independent living facilities in New Minden, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Old Marissa and Old Marissa.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Centralia, Centralia and Carlyle.

New Minden Independent Living Facilities | 30 Reviews

Showing 11 communities
Last Updated: 11/1/24
Sort by
Filter by
Review Score
Distance
Amenities
Providers
Photo of Villas at St. James
99 Photos available
9.5
Review score
19 reviews
9.5
Review score
19 reviews
5 star
89%
4 star
11%
3 star
0%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
See all reviews
Our Grandma lives at The Villas at St. James. She is always busy doing something with her friends. A few weeks ago, I called her to chat and she told me that she was busy playing dice she would have to call...
Provides: Assisted 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.
WELCOME HOME. Located in rural, serene Breese, Illinois, The Villas at St. James is an independent & assisted-living community for seniors that has been serving Clinton County since 2004. We provide the ideal living arrangement for independent, active seniors who want to be healthy and happy...
See details
Photo of Cedarhurst of Breese
2525 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
6.0
Review score
9 reviews
6.0
Review score
9 reviews
5 star
44%
4 star
45%
3 star
0%
2 star
11%
1 star
0%
See all reviews
The staff has done a great job caring for my husband. However, over a 2 year period, the rent increased approximately 30%. I do not believe this is all attributed to inflation as the letter from management...
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.
See details
Photo of Heritage Woods of Centralia
99 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
5 star
0%
4 star
0%
3 star
0%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
See all reviews
We are very pleased with mom's move into Heritage Woods of Centralia. The staff is very friendly and they have lots of staff members. It is a very clean, the atmosphere is warm and inviting. We have dined...
Provides: Assisted 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.
Located in a lovely suburban area of Centralia, Illinois, among parks and reservoirs, Heritage Woods is a community for senior living. Among the features of this fine establishment are apartments for independent seniors and assisted living apartments for those in need of a little extra care....
Photo of Walnut Park Estates
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.
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.
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.
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.
Photo of Residential Living Center Inc
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.
Photo of Residential Living Center Inc
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.
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.
Inline cta image

Our free advisors can help

  • Compare local facilities
  • Determine care type
  • Schedule tours
  • Evaluate pricing
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.

Cost of independent living in New Minden, IL

The average cost of senior living in New Minden is $3,963 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Ashley, IL with an average of $3,029 per month.

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

New Minden, IL
$3,963/mo
$3,980/mo
$3,863/mo

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

New Minden, IL
$3,963/mo
U.S. national average
$3,951/mo

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

$4,798/mo
Independent Living
$3,963/mo

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

Semi-Private
$6,000/mo
Studio
$5,364/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,514/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,508/mo

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 New Minden

Recent reviews for independent living in New Minden

Villas at St. James in Breese, IL

5.0
Our family is very happy to have grandpa at The Villas at St. James. He didn’t want to leave his home but [name removed] made him feel comfortable. He sits with “the guys” and enjoys meal times. They take the bus for rides which he loves since he can no longer drive. The staff is always friendly ...
Read more

Cedarhurst of Breese

3.8
Point system cost went from $250 to $600 per month. Nothing changed for the services. This was a 140% increase. No one could answer why this increase (just the wayt it is, "I was told.) No a rent increase of 15%. Outrageous! You are sucking the elderly dry. So sad. Social Security did ...
Read more

GreenTree at Mt. Vernon in Mount Vernon, IL

5.0
Living at GreenTree has been the best thing that has happened to [name removed] and I since we retired. They have good food, excellent entertainment and the staff is wonderful. We love living here at GreenTree.

New Minden independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in New Minden independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in New Minden, 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 New Minden 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 New Minden partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
New Minden, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
9.1%
17.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
27.3%
28.9%
No sugar
No sugar
18.2%
26.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
9.1%
28.2%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in New Minden 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 New Minden communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
New Minden, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
27.3%
30.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
27.3%
36.6%
Room service
Room service
18.2%
31%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
9.1%
14.4%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in New Minden 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 New Minden offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
New Minden, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
27.3%
38.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
9.1%
24%
Community service programs
Community service programs
18.2%
27.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
27.3%
41.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
27.3%
42.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
27.3%
46.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
18.2%
36.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
18.2%
31.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
27.3%
35.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
27.3%
40.5%
Live performances
Live performances
27.3%
40.2%
Dances
Dances
9.1%
27.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
9.1%
34.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
27.3%
40%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Frequently Asked Questions

Villas at St. James, Centralia Estates Retirement and Cedarhurst of Breese are the top-rated independent living facilities near New Minden, Illinois. See full list of communities.

There are 11 independent living facilities near New Minden, Illinois. See the full list.

Photo cta image

More questions?

Ask an A Place for Mom local advisor at no cost.

The information contained on this page is for informational purposes only and is not intended to constitute medical, legal or financial advice or create a professional relationship between A Place for Mom and the reader. Always seek the advice of your health care provider, attorney or financial advisor with respect to any particular matter, and do not act or refrain from acting on the basis of anything you have read on this site. Links to third-party websites are only for the convenience of the reader; A Place for Mom does not endorse the contents of the third-party sites.
Back to top