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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Elvira, IL
If your loved one needs memory care in Elvira, A Place for Mom can help. With 14 memory care facilities in Elvira, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.
Alzheimer’s care in Elvira incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. Elvira memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in Elvira, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Marion, Carbondale and Anna.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Marion, Carbondale and Anna.
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9.6
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23 reviews
The kids absolutely loved it. This was our second year. And [name removed] said she can’t wait till next year to see her witch friend. A resident she wanted pictures with. Staff and residents were so happy!!...
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.
The Villas of Holly Brook is the premier assisted living community in Southern Illinois. We are managed by Meridian Senior Living, a national leader in providing quality care for seniors. The community offers 1BR, 2BR, and 2BR deluxe apartment floor plans. Our staffing includes a 40-hour /week RN...
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35 reviews
I wish it was a little cheaper since mom is on a fixed income. I wish they had a few more activities for the memory care folks. Based on the experience we have had with The Landings, we would recommend this...
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.
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We picked this community, because the situation called for someplace close to home.[name removed] at A Place for Mom mentioned Fifth Seasons in Benton and helped us connect with the right person to set up a...
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 Fifth Season, our facility design is smaller, in order to provide unique Personal Lifestyle Programs that are intended to instill a feeling of self worth and value to our residents. Specifically, our programming is designed to provide quality of life and slow the aging process. Alzheimer's...
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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...
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.
Provides: Assisted 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.
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.
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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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...
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.
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...
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Cost of memory care in Elvira, IL
The average cost of senior living in Elvira is $4,320 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Vienna, IL with an average of $3,418 per month.
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What families are saying about memory care in Elvira
Recent reviews for memory care in Elvira
The Landings at Reed Station Crossing in Carbondale, IL
3.9
The staff are usually great and I'm sure not appreciated enough for all they do. Sometimes there is not enough staff though. There are several events offered, but some residents seem to get left out. The food has a good variety, but is questionable at times. Rolls or bread should be offered ...
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Sunshine Gardens in Marion, IL
5.0
We have been very pleased with them. The food is really good there. We have eaten there like 3 or 4 times and have enjoyed it every time, it's all home cooked. It's open and airy, with a Florida resort feel, and she really liked that, it's one of the reasons we chose them.
Villas of Holly Brook Herrin in Carterville, IL
5.0
I moved my mom from out of state to be closer to me a few months ago. I toured all the ALFs in the area. VHBH stood out as the staff were all professional and there’s an RN on staff. After a few weeks of adjusting, mom is now very content and likes her apartment and routine. She’s actually ...
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Elvira review score based on 45 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 45 reviews of 10 Elvira memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Elvira 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
Elvira review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Elvira 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 45 reviews of 10 Elvira memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Elvira 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.Elvira, IL averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.7
4.4
Friendliness
4.9
4.5
Care services
4.7
4.2
Staff
4.8
4.4
Meals & dining
4.2
4.0
Activities
4.4
4.0
Value for cost*
4.5
4.0
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Elvira memory care services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Elvira memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Elvira, 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 Elvira 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 Elvira that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Elvira, ILNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
10%
66.2%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
40%
72.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
10%
29%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
40%
62.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
50%
73.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Elvira 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 Elvira Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Elvira, ILNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
30%
75.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
20%
46.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
20%
71.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
20%
26.8%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Elvira 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 Elvira partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Elvira, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
20%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
20%
44.7%
No sugar
No sugar
10%
41.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Elvira 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 Elvira communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Elvira, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
10%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
10%
40.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Elvira 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 Elvira offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Elvira, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
30%
46.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20%
28.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
30%
55.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
40%
52.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
30%
62%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
20%
39.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
20%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
10%
36.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
30%
47.7%
Live performances
Live performances
40%
48.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
30%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
20%
46.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Villas of Holly Brook Herrin, The Landings at Reed Station Crossing and Fifth Season Residential are the top-rated memory care facilities near Elvira, Illinois. See full list of communities.
There are 14 memory care facilities near Elvira, Illinois. See the full list.
The best memory care facility near you in Elvira, Illinois is The Landings at Reed Station Crossing. This memory care community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
The 14 memory care facilities near you in Elvira, Illinois typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Elvira, 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 Elvira, 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 Elvira, Illinois ranges from $2000 to $8900. The average Memory Care cost in Elvira, Illinois is $4,320. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Elvira, 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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