Situated within Greater St. Louis, the southern Illinois community of Fairview Heights serves as an eastern suburb of St. Louis, a region that holds 22 assisted living communities. Based on 2024 survey data, local assisted living costs come in near $5,100 per month, indicating affordability compared to the U.S. median of $5,350 and the state norm of $5,225.
You can learn more about assisted living in Fairview Heights by reading through the 200 reviews reviews in our directory. On average, these facilities garner a quality score of 4.1 out of 5 stars stars.
379 Fountains Parkway, Fairview Heights, IL 62208
4.2
(10 reviews)
"I liked Parkway Gardens. It was very peaceful and very well-kept. Immediately, somebody showed up and she was very friendly. She was awesome and very helpful. She showed me everything in detail. I checked the dining area, and it was very nice. Everyt..."
$2,460
120 South Ruby Lane, Fairview Heights, IL 62208
4.0
(1 reviews)
"We chose Charles Gardens because it's one level and it's assisted living. Mom is to move in next month. It's not so big to where she will feel like she's lost. They do assist in medicine. It's just five minutes from my house, so I can visit her. Ther..."
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1201 Hartman Ln, Shiloh, IL 62221
5.0
(1 reviews)
"I toured Charter Senior Living of Shiloh. Everybody there looked like they were living a good life. Everybody I came in contact with seemed to be happy enough, or at least satisfied. There were a lot of people in the big TV room watching the Olympics..."
$3,300
1050 Fountain Lakes Dr, O Fallon, IL 62269
5.0
(4 reviews)
"We went to Keystone Place at Richland Creek. It's very nice. Lots of activities. It's a combination of independent, assisted, and a memory care unit. The rooms are pretty spacious. The one-bedroom is large. It's like 800 square feet. So, we looked at..."
$3,895
735 Columbia Ave, Waterloo, IL 62298
5.0
(5 reviews)
"The facility is immaculate and well maintained. The staff is very courteous and attentive to personalize needs. My mother has lived there for over a decade and she loves it there. We value the communication between the management and staff. I would r..."
$3,895
221 WEST WASHINGTON AVENUE, Kirkwood, MO 63122
5.0
(1 reviews)
"My wife doesn't see very well and The Mary Culver Home is designed only for visually impaired women, and they've been in business for 150 years, so I like it. It's a small home. It only got 27 private rooms, so she gets a lot of one-on-one attention ..."
$8,200
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18192 Renken Road, Staunton, IL 62088
5.0
(4 reviews)
"My father already moved to The Glenwood Supportive Living of Staunton. I don't have any negatives right now. I like the location. The people seem like they genuinely care, and it felt clean and new. I visited six different assisted living places and ..."
$4,030
PROMOTION!
7651 Clayton Road, Clayton, MO 63117
4.9
(10 reviews)
"The rooms and food are amazing. The staff are all 5 stars...."
$3,800
1101 Garden Plaza Dr., Florissant, MO 63033
4.7
(4 reviews)
"It was the place I was trying to get my husband into. It was 5 minutes from my house, and I tried to get him there, but he was too sick for them. It's a beautiful place. We went and toured their memory care and it was very nice and very neat. It was ..."
$3,350
CARING STARS WINNER
14335 Jamestown Road, Breese, IL 62230
4.7
(17 reviews)
"The rooms at The Villas at St. James were really nice. The courtyard/outdoor areas were really nice, too. The place was very accommodating for someone with pets. Some of the rooms actually have a glass patio door where you can just let your dog outsi..."
$4,106
490 Urbanna Dr., Freeburg, IL 62243
4.6
(3 reviews)
"Cedar Trails Senior Living Community was a great place, but it was further away for us. The staff was extremely nice. They did everything. It was clean. Everything was great about them. They're well-known for their multiple activities with memory car..."
$3,500
480 DD Road, Columbia, IL 62236
4.5
(9 reviews)
"My dad moved to Garden Place Columbia because it's close to me. He could have his dog there. They were very professional, very polite, and very helpful. The food has good taste, good presentation, good quality, and quantity. The facility is very clea..."
$4,295
6543 Chippewa Street, St. Louis, MO 63109
4.5
(11 reviews)
"My mom has moved into St. Louis Hills Assisted Living and Memory Care. The place is clean. The staff seems pretty friendly. The rooms are adequate. Plus, it's close to my home. That's one determining factor. And the price is reasonable. They supply a..."
$3,999
868 Kingsland Avenue, University City, MO 63130
4.5
(11 reviews)
"My mom has been in Memory Care at Kingsland Walk for over three years. The facility is well maintained and clean. We are thrilled with the Executive Director, who is organized. professional and easy talk with. She is good with employees and always sm..."
$2,350
CARING STARS WINNER
One New Ballas Place, Creve Coeur, MO 63146
4.5
(33 reviews)
"My mother lived in Brookdale Creve Coeur. We moved her because of the cost. With the money she has, we couldn't sustain at Brookdale for $11,000 a month. It just wasn't gonna work, but I'd give them a five on everything. There were no weaknesses in a..."
$3,315
785 Henry Avenue, Ballwin, MO 63011
4.5
(22 reviews)
"I toured Brookdale West County. The experience was good. It's very neatly laid out. It is clean, and the staff is very friendly, and so is the lady who gave me a tour. Her name was Katie. The rooms were spacious and well-maintained. The food and dini..."
$4,735
CARING STARS WINNER
8600 Delmar Blvd, Saint Louis, MO 63124
4.5
(13 reviews)
"My mother used to live in the Brentmoor Retirement Community. They don't have memory care, but they have assisted living which is on the second floor, and then they have independent living. She moved out a year ago in September. She loved Brentmoor. ..."
$3,710
8825 Eager Rd, St. Louis, MO 63144
4.5
(2 reviews)
"My mother will do respite care here for the fourth time. I pretty much liked everything about it. The atmosphere as soon as I walked in the door, I just knew it felt homey. I liked the activities that they did and the interaction. She went on the tou..."
$4,999
5201 Asbury Ave., Godfrey, IL 62035
4.5
(16 reviews)
"It is a beautiful facility. The staff are caring and professional. They have fun and creative activities and the food is delicious. A great place to live..."
$2,335
351 Lockwood Drive, Red Bud, IL 62278
4.5
(2 reviews)
"Garden Place Senior Living - Red Bud was very nice. The rooms were private with a private bath, and everything was very clean. They had a common area where residents gathered for activities...."
$3,895
Assisted Living
Lauren
3.0
Review of Parkway Gardens
My father is in Parkway Gardens. Some of the staff are great and go above and beyond, but some aren't the most enthusiastic people and not the most responsive, inviting, or welcoming. The response...
Assisted Living
Carmen
5.0
Review of Parkway Gardens
I liked Parkway Gardens. It was very peaceful and very well-kept. Immediately, somebody showed up and she was very friendly. She was awesome and very helpful. She showed me everything in detail. I...
Assisted Living
Dennis
5.0
Review of Parkway Gardens
My mom was at Parkway Gardens. They have very caring staff. They got along very well with my mom and she with them. They provided activities, which she participated in, which were good because they...
The 2024 Genworth Cost of Care Survey reports that assisted living fees in Fairview Heights come in near $5,100 per month, offering about $100 in savings over the state norm. While seniors pay lower fees of roughly $4,611 in Springfield, rates in many other nearby cities run higher. For example, seniors in Decatur pay around $5,198, and facilities in Champaign charge approximately $5,438.
Fairview Heights
$5,100
Illinois
$5,225
The United States
$5,350
Springfield
$4,611
Decatur
$5,198
Bloomington
$4,800
Champaign
$5,438
In Illinois, the HCBS Medicaid Waiver for Supportive Living Facilities helps pay for services in some assisted living communities, but it does not pay for room and board.
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Illinois page.
While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for assisted living, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance assisted living costs include:
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Illinois page.
Assisted living facilities in Fairview Heights set monthly rates near $5,100. Although seniors who attend adult day health care typically pay lower fees of around $2,058, other senior care solutions in the city tend to cost more. For example, agencies charge around $6,101 for in-home care and roughly $6,673 for home health care, and nursing home residents pay approximately $7,194 for semi-private accommodations.
In-Home Care
$6,101
Home Health Care
$6,673
Adult Day Health Care
$2,058
Assisted Living Facility
$5,100
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$7,194
Note: Since data for Fairview Heights is unavailable, we used data for the nearest city, St. Louis, MO, instead.
Fairview Heights has numerous organizations and programs to help older adults navigate community resources and care planning. Through the following resources, seniors can connect with social and recreational programs, community-based services and financial assistance. The table also has resources to help older adults identify ways to cover care expenses.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| AgeSmart Community Resources | (618) 222-2561 | AgeSmart Community Resources is the region’s Area Agency on Aging. This local nonprofit organization administers a range of services to those aged 60 and over, including information and referrals for community-based services, such as transportation and nutrition services, options counseling and financial advice. The agency houses the long-term care ombudsman program for the Fairview Heights region, advocating on behalf of those in assisted living and ensuring a consistently high standard of care. |
| St. Clair County Veterans Assistance Commission | (618) 277-5678 | The county’s VAC serves local veterans and their families by providing information and assistance with accessing benefits, including those that may help cover assisted living expenses. Through this office, seniors can get help with obtaining VA benefits, such as health insurance, medical care, nonemergency medical transportation and tax assistance. |
| Programs and Services for Older Persons | (618) 234-4410 | Southwestern Illinois College offers a range of services to older adults in the Fairview Heights region through its Programs and Services for Older Persons division. PSOP staff members provide information and referrals to older adults and their families, including local transportation services, short-term counseling, a wellness program with age-friendly exercise classes and an activities department with games, dances and congregate meals. The program also has volunteer opportunities for older adults in the region. These include the Foster Grandparent Program, Senior Companion Program and RSVP. |
| Land of Lincoln Legal Aid | (618) 398-0958 | Land of Lincoln Legal Aid is a local nonprofit agency staffed with licensed legal professionals specializing in age-related issues, such as benefits assistance and help with navigating problems related to assisted living. Seniors can contact the office for one-on-one help with obtaining benefits, such as Supplemental Security Income and Medicaid, which may help cover local assisted living expenses. The office also helps veterans obtain VA services. |
Fairview Heights-area assisted living communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all assisted living communities in Illinois are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Illinois page for more information about these laws.
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