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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Bush, IL

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If your loved one needs memory care in Bush, A Place for Mom can help. With 46 memory care facilities in Bush, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

Alzheimer’s care in Bush incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. Bush memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in Bush, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.

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Photo of The Manor at Mason Woods
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.
Photo of Lavender Ridge
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.
Photo of Heritage Woods of McLeansboro
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.
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....
Photo of The Manor at Craig Farms
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.
Photo of Stuart Estates
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.
Photo of Independence Court and Independence Village
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 Country Gardens RCF II
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.
Photo of Sprigg Street Manor
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.
Photo of Frederick Street Manor
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.
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.
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Photo of The Chateau Girardeau
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: 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.
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 Sunshine Villa
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.

Cost of memory care in Bush, IL

The average cost of senior living in Bush is $4,270 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Murphysboro, IL with an average of $4,156 per month.

Memory care costs in Bush, IL, vs. nearby cities

Bush, IL
$4,270/mo
$4,301/mo
$4,301/mo

Memory care costs in Bush, IL, vs. state and national averages

Bush, IL
$4,270/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

Memory care costs in Bush, IL, vs. other senior living options

Memory Care
$4,270/mo

Memory care costs in Bush, IL, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,474/mo
Studio
$5,072/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,680/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,398/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,200/mo

Senior living costs in Bush vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Bush, IL
Column state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBush, ILIllinoisU.S.
Memory Care$4,270/mo$5,166/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$4,270/mo$5,149/mo$4,557/mo
Independent Living$3,656/mo$4,331/mo$4,016/mo
Memory Care
Bush, IL:$4,270/mo
Illinois:$5,166/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Bush, IL:$4,270/mo
Illinois:$5,149/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Independent Living
Bush, IL:$3,656/mo
Illinois:$4,331/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Memory care costs in Bush, IL, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Bush and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

Bush, ILIL stateNational

Memory care cost trends in Bush, IL

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Bush have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Bush, IL$4,795/mo$5,879/mo-18.4%
Illinois$5,941/mo$5,968/mo-0.5%
National$5,501/mo$5,508/mo-0.1%
Bush, IL
2024 average cost:$4,795/mo
2023 average cost:$5,879/mo
Percent change:-18.4%
Illinois
2024 average cost:$5,941/mo
2023 average cost:$5,968/mo
Percent change:-0.5%
National
2024 average cost:$5,501/mo
2023 average cost:$5,508/mo
Percent change:-0.1%
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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 memory care in Bush

Recent reviews for memory care in Bush

Brookstone of Harrisburg

5.0
Everything is going quite well for my mom at Brookstone! The facility is well maintained and the staff are doing a great job with my mom. The food is also just fine for her. Overall, we are very pleased with her stay!

Lutheran Home Assisted Living in Cape Girardeau, MO

4.6
The only reason I scored a 2 on number 8 is that we have to be on self pay due to mom signing over our home, her asset, only a little over a year before she came down with dementia. The over [amount removed] bill each month is causing us to have to sell our home. But, other than the cost, I am ...
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Highpoint Residence of 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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Bush review score based on 72 family reviews

7.4
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This proprietary review score is based on 72 reviews of 39 Bush memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Bush 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

Bush review score compared against nearby cities

7.4
Bush, IL39 facilities
8.3
Hurst, IL6 facilities
8.3
Royalton, IL13 facilities

Review subcategories for Bush 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 72 reviews of 39 Bush memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Bush 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.
Bush, IL averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.6
4.1
Friendliness
4.7
4.3
Care services
4.6
3.9
Staff
4.6
4.1
Meals & dining
4.0
3.8
Activities
4.1
3.8
Value for cost*
4.0
3.8
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
*Learn more about cost details

Bush memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Bush memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Bush, 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 Bush 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 Bush that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Bush, ILNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
28.2%
66.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
7.7%
49.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
48.7%
73.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
15.4%
29.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
97.4%
90%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
38.5%
63%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
43.6%
74%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Bush 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 Bush Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Bush, ILNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
35.9%
75.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
23.1%
47%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
25.6%
72%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
20.5%
27.1%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Bush 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 Bush partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Bush, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
25.6%
28.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
35.9%
45.1%
No sugar
No sugar
28.2%
42.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
10.3%
51%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
2.6%
17%
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Availability of select dining options in Bush 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 Bush communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Bush, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
20.5%
32.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33.3%
40.4%
Room service
Room service
12.8%
37.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
15.4%
23.3%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Bush 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 Bush offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Bush, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
38.5%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
17.9%
34.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20.5%
28.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
46.2%
55.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
48.7%
52.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
43.6%
62.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
43.6%
40.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
23.1%
35.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
25.6%
37%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
38.5%
48.1%
Live performances
Live performances
48.7%
48.7%
Dances
Dances
23.1%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
23.1%
22.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
38.5%
47.2%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

State regulations for memory care in Bush

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for memory care. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Illinois memory care regulations will help you understand how memory care communities in Bush protect seniors.
Learn about Illinois memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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