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Memory care in Idlewood 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 Idlewood is about $4,527 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 43 communities, read 209 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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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.
At Heritage Woods of McLeansboro IL, we boast ourselves as the affordable assisted living offering a really wonderful environment for any senior citizen that is in need. At Heritage Woods we offer a great deal of care for your loved one that you have found needs an assisted living community....
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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, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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Provides: Memory Care
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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.
Welcome to Willowbrook! Our homes have been designed to provide care and support to your loved ones while promoting dignity and independence. We have been providing award winning memory care for over 10 years, care that celebrates each resident’s abilities. Each home accommodates 12-14...
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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.
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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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.
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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.
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.
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One of the best facilities in the area. It has the feel of a resort instead of an assisted living facility. The staff is awesome. The food is wonderful. They use fresh food not just heat and serve from a...
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.
Memory Care Coming Soon! Wait list now forming. Sunshine Gardens is one of the largest independently owned assisted living facilities in Southern Illinois offering full spectrum of services at an affordable fee. We recognize that each individual has his or her own personal needs and we focus on...
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We just moved my mom in here. It's really good so far. We like it because it's close by for one thing. It's not quite as nice as were she was but it's more affordable. They have lots of activities. They have...
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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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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.
Experience exceptional care in a warm, home-like environment. Our mission is to provide a fulfilling and safe life for your loved ones, with personalized attention and specialized memory care.At Century Assisted Living, our specialization in memory care is one feature that sets us apart from...
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The staff at this community are friendly and helpful. She loves the food and they keep the community clean. They offer daily activities. I would have to say the administration is a two. If the nurses need...
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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.
Carbondale, Illinois is known for its community celebrations. Prairie Living at Chautauqua is an assisted living community whose residents have abundant opportunities for activities and community involvement, as well as a variety of religious and spiritual options. Known as 'Town of Poets' due to...

Cost of memory care in Idlewood, IL

The average cost of senior living in Idlewood is $4,527 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Ina, IL with an average of $3,976 per month.

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

Idlewood, IL
$4,527/mo
$4,713/mo

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

Idlewood, IL
$4,527/mo
U.S. national average
$4,918/mo

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

Memory Care
$4,527/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,509/mo
Studio
$5,374/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,856/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,744/mo

Average cost of Memory Care in Idlewood over time

Idlewood, ILIL stateNational

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What families are saying about memory care in Idlewood

Recent reviews for memory care in Idlewood

Cedarhurst of Breese

4.7
We would not be happier with Cedarhurst of Breese. they have been a blessing all the way around. Not only do they help our father who is a resident there but also our mother who comes to visit almost every single day.

Highpoint Residence Centralia

5.0
We thought keeping mom home was the best thing, all of us family thought .. last resort moving mom out of her home. WoW.. what a mistake! We Couldn't have been more wrong in our thinking and Mom's wishes! She is doing better than ever, tons of friends, engaging people, GREAT food, my family ...
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Heritage Woods of Mt Vernon in Mount Vernon, IL

5.0
My loved one is very happy living at Heritage Woods. The staff are doing a good job. The food is good. The community is clean and well taken care of. They offer daily activities.

Idlewood review score based on 73 family reviews

7.6
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This proprietary review score is based on 73 reviews of 40 Idlewood memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Idlewood 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

Idlewood review score compared against nearby cities

7.6
Idlewood, IL40 facilities
4.0
Dix, IL8 facilities
7.6
Mount Vernon, IL42 facilities

Review subcategories for Idlewood 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 73 reviews of 40 Idlewood memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Idlewood 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.
Idlewood, IL averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.6
4.4
Friendliness
4.7
4.5
Care services
4.7
4.2
Staff
4.7
4.4
Meals & dining
4.3
4.1
Activities
4.3
4.0
Value for cost*
4.0
4.0
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
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Idlewood memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Idlewood memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Idlewood, 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 Idlewood 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 Idlewood 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
25%
66.1%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
7.5%
48.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
97.5%
82.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
52.5%
72.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
20%
29%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
97.5%
89.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
37.5%
61.8%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
50%
72.6%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Idlewood 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 Idlewood Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Idlewood, ILNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
42.5%
74.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
27.5%
46.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
30%
70.8%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
17.5%
26.8%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Idlewood 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 Idlewood 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
27.5%
28.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
40%
45.6%
No sugar
No sugar
35%
42.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
15%
51.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
5%
20.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Idlewood 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 Idlewood communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Idlewood, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
25%
32.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
42.5%
40.9%
Room service
Room service
22.5%
38%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10%
23.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Idlewood 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 Idlewood offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Idlewood, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
47.5%
46.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
20%
34.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
27.5%
29.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
52.5%
54.9%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
52.5%
52.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
47.5%
61.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
45%
40.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
35%
36.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
47.5%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
48.5%
Dances
Dances
22.5%
32.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
22.5%
22.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
42.5%
47.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

There are 43 memory care facilities near Idlewood, Illinois. See the full list.

The best memory care facilities near you in Idlewood, Illinois are The Glenwood Supportive Living of Greenville and Villas of Holly Brook Herrin. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

The 43 memory care facilities near you in Idlewood, Illinois typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Idlewood, 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 Idlewood, 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 Idlewood, Illinois ranges from $2000 to $8500. The average Memory Care cost in Idlewood, Illinois is $4,527. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Idlewood, Illinois typically starts at $2000. 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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