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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Cereal, IL

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Memory care in Cereal offers 24-hour care and supervision, trained staff, and specialized activities to accommodate the needs of seniors with Alzheimer’s or dementia. These communities typically offer advanced security features and engaging activities to help ensure residents’ well-being. The cost of memory care in Cereal is about $5,094 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 56 communities, read 566 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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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: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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: 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.
We assist with the activities of daily living and provide lots of amenities and services including fabulous meals, housekeeping, laundry service, medication assistance, a personal response notification system, social activities, community field trips, transportation, and 24 hour staffing seven...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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 HomeAutumn Trace is a privately-owned company with a history of operation in rural Indiana, specializing in a hands-on approach to catered independent and assisted living. With management close by, no issue is without a quick resolution and flexibility is always an option. We provide an...
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Cost of memory care in Cereal, IL

The average cost of senior living in Cereal is $5,094 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Sibley, IL with an average of $3,702 per month.

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Cereal, IL vs. nearby cities

Cereal, IL
$5,094/mo
$4,098/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Cereal, IL vs. the state and national average

Cereal, IL
$5,094/mo
U.S. national average
$4,919/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Cereal vs. other types of senior living

Memory Care
$5,094/mo

Median monthly costs of Memory Care in Cereal, IL by room type

Semi-Private
$5,380/mo
Studio
$5,368/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,456/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,113/mo

Average cost of Memory Care in Cereal over time

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What families are saying about memory care in Cereal

Recent reviews for memory care in Cereal

High Point Residence Kankakee

4.1
My loved one was welcomed into the community very sweetly. She did not want to be there at all and did not want to move. But they took her by the hand and got her comfortable. And by the next day when I came in to visit her, she already had three friends and was doing great. I've had some ...
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Ascension Living Heritage Village in Kankakee, IL

5.0
Staff is very knowledgeable, my room was always clean, good is good, everyone is very helpful. i would highly recommend Heritage Village.

Bickford of Bloomington

5.0
I have never been so happy with a place in my life. Bickford was not initially my first choice. Bickford has been so helpful through the whole 9 month process of moving my mom from a rehab out of state. They have been like a second family to my mom. Just like everyone she is having a hard time ...
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Cereal review score based on 153 family reviews

7.7
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This proprietary review score is based on 153 reviews of 55 Cereal memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Cereal review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how memory care residents and family members rate memory care in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Cereal review score compared against nearby cities

7.7
Cereal, IL55 facilities
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Chatsworth, IL54 facilities
8.3
Forrest, IL7 facilities

Review subcategories for Cereal memory care

When memory care residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 153 reviews of 55 Cereal memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Cereal resident and family memory care satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
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Cleanliness
4.3
4.4
Friendliness
4.5
4.5
Care services
4.1
4.2
Staff
4.2
4.4
Meals & dining
4.1
4.1
Activities
3.9
4.0
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4.0
4.0
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Cereal memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Cereal memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Cereal, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Cereal memory care

Memory care communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of memory care partners in Cereal that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
52.7%
63%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
21.8%
46.5%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
98.2%
82.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.2%
98%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
70.9%
69.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
16.4%
27.7%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
98.2%
89%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
60%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
58.2%
69.2%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Cereal memory care

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Cereal Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
60%
71.2%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
38.2%
44.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
43.6%
67.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
14.5%
25.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Cereal memory care

Memory care communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Cereal partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
50.9%
27.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
36.4%
43.4%
No sugar
No sugar
32.7%
40.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
36.4%
48.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.7%
19.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Cereal memory care

Our memory care communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Cereal communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
20%
31.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
54.5%
39%
Room service
Room service
40%
36.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.7%
22.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Cereal memory care

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered memory care communities in Cereal offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
60%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
41.8%
32.6%
Community service programs
Community service programs
32.7%
28%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
60%
52.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
61.8%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
65.5%
58.8%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
58.2%
38.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
43.6%
34.5%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40%
35.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
56.4%
46%
Live performances
Live performances
58.2%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
45.5%
30.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
32.7%
21.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
56.4%
45.2%
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Frequently Asked Questions

There are 56 memory care facilities near Cereal, Illinois. See the full list.

The best memory care facility near you in Cereal, Illinois is Sugar Creek Alzheimer's Special Care Center. This memory care community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.

The 56 memory care facilities near you in Cereal, Illinois typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Cereal, Illinois, browse our detailed listings showing photos, floor plans, amenities, activities, and reviews from real families.

Browse A Place for Mom’s listings for memory care in Cereal, Illinois, to take a virtual tour. Our local senior living experts can arrange for a live tour of these communities as well.

The cost of memory care facilities in Cereal, Illinois ranges from $1087 to $10360. The average Memory Care cost in Cereal, Illinois is $5,094. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Cereal, Illinois typically starts at $1087. A Place for Mom’s local, expert senior living advisors can help you find affordable memory care facilities near you and offer advice on how to lower costs and pay for care with VA benefits or public payment options.

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