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Stillwater Senior Living in Edwardsville, IL

Stillwater Senior Living is an assisted living and memory care community in Edwardsville, IL.

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Stillwater Senior Living in Edwardsville, IL

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  • Interior

    A modern dining room with a stone accent wall and vibrant orange chairs.
  • Decor

    A cozy, modern living room featuring a curved couch and a stone fireplace.
  • Living Room

    A cozy living room featuring a vibrant orange wall with a flat-screen TV, comfortable seating, and a stone fireplace.
  • Building

    A well-lit building entrance during the evening.
  • Architecture

    An illuminated building entrance at dusk, showcasing its architectural design.
  • Dining

    A modern kitchen with a central island countertop and stylish lighting fixtures.
  • Seating Area

    A cozy lobby area featuring a stone wall, chandelier lighting, and a central decorative table with floral arrangements.
  • Fireplace

    A cozy living room with an orange accent wall, high ceilings with wooden beams, a stone fireplace, and comfortable seating.
  • Chandelier

    A well-decorated dining room featuring a wooden dining table, upholstered chairs, and a stylish chandelier.

1111 University Drive, Edwardsville, IL 62025

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

4.4 from 43 reviews
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Stillwater Senior Living Costs & Pricing

Stillwater Senior Living offers competitive pricing for its accommodations, reflecting the quality of care and services provided. For a studio apartment, residents can expect to pay $4,200 per month, which is notably higher than the average cost in Madison County at $3,975 and Illinois state average of $4,028. The one-bedroom option is priced at $4,600, significantly surpassing Madison County's lower rate of $3,108 and the state average of $3,527. Similarly, the two-bedroom unit is available for $5,200 per month - again exceeding both county and state averages of $3,661 and $4,208 respectively. While Stillwater Senior Living's rates are higher than those in the surrounding areas, they reflect a commitment to providing exceptional living experiences tailored to the needs of seniors.

Floor plansStillwater Senior LivingMadison CountyIllinois
Studio$4,200$3,975$4,028
1 Bedroom$4,600$3,108$3,527
2 Bedrooms$5,200$3,661$4,208

Overall Review of Stillwater Senior Living

common 7 reviews mention this

Food quality gets consistent praise

Residents and families repeatedly highlight the quality of the food.

Food comes up often in reviews, with multiple families saying their loved ones enjoyed the meals and that the dining experience felt well handled. Some reviewers specifically mention planning and preparation, while others emphasize that residents who struggled with eating improved after moving in. Several comments also describe food as a key part of day-to-day comfort, alongside attentive support.

  • A modern dining room with a stone accent wall and vibrant orange chairs.
  • A modern kitchen with a central island countertop and stylish lighting fixtures.
  • A well-decorated dining room featuring a wooden dining table, upholstered chairs, and a stylish chandelier.
common 19 reviews mention this

Caring staff and responsive communication

Reviews frequently describe staff as caring, attentive, and communicative.

Across many reviews, families describe staff as kind and supportive, including help with personal needs and coordination when care needs change. Several reviewers also mention frequent check-ins, guidance through stressful moments, and staff communication that helped families feel informed. A number of comments connect that responsiveness to how smoothly residents adjusted to the community.

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Memory care support stands out

Multiple reviewers specifically describe strong dementia and memory-care support.

Memory care shows up as a deciding factor for some families, especially for residents dealing with dementia or Alzheimer’s. Reviews describe help moving into (or within) the memory unit, and they also mention staff knowledge and attentiveness as important in day-to-day care. One reviewer also notes that the community is set up to handle memory-related needs so residents don’t have to keep relocating as care changes.

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Activities and social events feel active

Residents are described as staying engaged through regular activities and events.

Many reviews mention the community offering activities that residents can join, including scheduled events and opportunities to get out and about. Several comments call out social events such as social hours and live entertainment, and others describe residents participating consistently after moving in. A reviewer also mentions a community bus for around-town trips, reinforcing that activities aren’t limited to just the building.

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Concerns about care consistency

A small number of reviews raise serious concerns about care quality.

Two negative reviews describe problems with medication handling, cleanliness, and overall supervision, including claims that residents were left without timely attention. One review also describes the facility attributing issues to the resident rather than recognizing staffing or training gaps, and it says they decided to move a loved one out. These concerns stand apart from the broader positive feedback on care and responsiveness.

How we summarize

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Features

Housing

  • 46 resident community capacity 46 resident community capacity
  • 1-bedroom apartments 1-bedroom apartments
  • 2-bedroom apartments 2-bedroom apartments
  • Studio apartments Studio apartments

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Independent Living Independent Living
  • Memory Care Memory Care

Pets

  • Cats allowed Cats allowed
  • Dogs allowed Dogs allowed

Amenities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Bath tubs Bath tubs
  • Beautician on-site Beautician on-site
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Devotional services off-site Devotional services off-site
  • Devotional services on-site Devotional services on-site
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Garden Garden
  • Ground floor units Ground floor units
  • Handicap accessible Handicap accessible
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Indoor common areas Indoor common areas
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor common areas Outdoor common areas
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wheelchair accessible showers Wheelchair accessible showers
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Lambert-St Louis International (21 miles away) Lambert-St Louis International (21 miles away)

Care Services

  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Ambulatory care Ambulatory care
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Diabetic care Diabetic care
  • Incontinence care Incontinence care
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Dining

  • Anytime dining Anytime dining
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Guest meals Guest meals
  • International cuisine International cuisine
  • Low / no sodium Low / no sodium
  • Meals provided Meals provided
  • Professional chef Professional chef
  • Restaurant style dining Restaurant style dining
  • Room service Room service
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Vegetarian Vegetarian

Activities

  • Art classes Art classes
  • Catholic services Catholic services
  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Cooking classes Cooking classes
  • Day trips and outings Day trips and outings
  • Devotional activities offsite Devotional activities offsite
  • Devotional activities on-site Devotional activities on-site
  • Educational speakers / life long learning Educational speakers / life long learning
  • Happy hour Happy hour
  • Karaoke Karaoke
  • Live dance or theater performances Live dance or theater performances
  • Live musical performances Live musical performances
  • Live well programs Live well programs
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities
  • Wine tasting Wine tasting

Nearby Places of Interest

Located in the heart of Edwardsville, Illinois, this area offers a convenient and diverse range of amenities for seniors looking to settle down. With multiple healthcare options within close proximity, including physicians, pharmacies, and hospitals, residents can easily access quality medical care. Additionally, there are a variety of dining options ranging from casual fast food to upscale restaurants such as Oaxaca Margarita Bar & Mexican Restaurant and Mike Shannon's Grill. For those seeking spiritual fulfillment, several places of worship are nearby. Outdoor enthusiasts will appreciate the nearby parks like Leclaire Park and Joe Glik Park for leisurely walks or picnics. The presence of a movie theater and cafes like Goshen Coffee Company provide opportunities for entertainment and socialization. Overall, this area offers a mix of convenience, amenities, and community engagement that make it an attractive option for seniors looking to enjoy their golden years in a vibrant neighborhood.

Physicians

  • Heartland Healthcare (0.1 miles)
  • Heartland Pediatrics (0.2 miles)
  • Unger Eye Care (0.2 miles)
  • Edwards Oral Surg & Implant (0.5 miles)
  • Fierstein Jeffrey MD (1.1 miles)
  • Clarkson Eyecare (1.2 miles)
  • Infinite Wellness (1.3 miles)

Restaurants

  • Oaxaca Margarita Bar & Mexican Restaurant (0.2 miles)
  • Kyoto Sushi Steakhouse (0.3 miles)
  • Sonic Drive-In (0.6 miles)
  • Twisted Biscuit Brunch (0.7 miles)
  • Mike Shannon's Grill (1 miles)
  • McAlister's Deli (1.2 miles)
  • Taco Bell (1.3 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Leclaire Christian Church (0.8 miles)
  • Saint John's United Methodist Church (2.7 miles)
  • Metro Community Church (3.2 miles)
  • Southern Baptist Convention (6.2 miles)
  • Troy United Methodist Church (6.3 miles)

Cafes

  • Goshen Coffee Company (1 miles)
  • Starbucks (1.6 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Dierbergs (1.2 miles)
  • The Medicine Shoppe (1.3 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.3 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.5 miles)
  • Schnucks (1.5 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.9 miles)
  • Walmart Pharmacy (1.9 miles)

Hospitals

  • Edwardsville Ambulatory Surgery Center (1.2 miles)
  • Health Services - SIUE (1.4 miles)
  • Anderson Hospital (4.4 miles)

Theaters

  • AMC Edwardsville 12 (1.3 miles)

Parks

  • Leclaire Park (1.4 miles)
  • Edwardsville Parks & Recreation (1.5 miles)
  • Joe Glik Park (2.6 miles)
  • Miner Park (3.4 miles)
  • Drost Park (4.8 miles)
  • Troy park (6.3 miles)
  • Tri-Township Park District (6.6 miles)

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