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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Gays, IL

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

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The food is really good. Over all I'm pleased feel like I made the right choice. I have and definitely would recommend Carriage Crossing to others who are searching for a place for their loved one.
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.
Carriage Crossing Senior Living is your premier choice for assisted living in seven beautiful locations, Arcola and Champaign, Decatur, Bloomington,Rochester Illinois. We are committed to providing our residents a safe and meaningful lifestyle.Our vibrant assisted living apartments offer you...
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My Husband and I have lived here for 7 months and we a very pleased with the services available and the care that we receive. All of the staff is very kind and helpful. Anything we ask is always answered...
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.
The Villas of Holly Brook is an assisted living community. We offer microwaves and full refrigerators in each apartment and our apartments are 1 or 2 bedroom with a large walk-in closet. You do not need to leave your furry friend behind, pets are welcome! We offer transportation to and from in...
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Everyone is very friendly and helpful. I can't say that he's happy but he is adjusting in a healthy way. Based on the experience we have had, we would recommend this community to other families.
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.
Good Neighbor Care carries on the Brookstone tradition, providing a senior care program that supports individual freedom and promotes the dignity of each resident. Brookstone communities are all nestled in small Illinois towns of 10,000 to 20,000 residents where families can feel satisfied their...
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They were very helpful. The facility was clean. They took good care of my loved one. I don't have any issues or complaints about that. However, we took him out of respite care earlier than we thought we...
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.
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The staff seem to be involved with the residents and they try to keep them active. I like how they are always wanting to come up and share how dad is doing. The food looks good and they have a variety of...
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.
Life's Journey Senior Living - Mattoon is located on the east side of Mattoon. We have two buildings, each of which are split in half making four separate homes. Our homes range in capacities from 12 to 16 neighbors. Each home has its own living rooms, media rooms, dining rooms, laundry services,...
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My Mom has lived at Heritage Woods for about a year and likes it very much. She has a 1 br apt & has her cat with her. The CNA's are very caring & they & the nursing staff have always notified me right away...
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.
Heritage Woods of Charleston is a quaint set of senior living apartments located in the heart of Charleston, Illinois.It offers a home for aging loved ones who want to maintain their independence with just a little help. At Heritage Woods of Charleston, we pride ourselves in providing a safe...
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They are wonderful! The size is great. It's a small facility so the patient care is better and more direct. And they have a true home cooked meal 2x a day.
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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I would highly recommend Villas of Holly Brook. The staff were attentive, the community was clean, and they were courteous. The community was able to work with hospice care, and they worked as a team very...
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.
At the Villas of Holly Brook and Reflections Memory Care, you will have the perfect balance of independence and living the standard you need, want and deserve. We ca do it ALL! We cook! We clean! We do the laundry! We also take care of the yard. We are here to serve our residents 24 hours a...
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The staff is super nice and very helpful. The room sizes are good. Perhaps a few more activities for those who are more mobile.
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.
Courtyard Estates of Sullivan is a modern, beautiful assisted living community located in the residential neighborhood of Sullivan, Illinois. You'll enjoy our incredible spaces indoors while also spending plenty of time on our outdoor paths and patios or even under the gazebo. And, when you do...
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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.
Photo of Reflections Memory Care  - Charleston
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.

Cost of memory care in Gays, IL

The average cost of senior living in Gays is $4,648 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Shelbyville, IL with an average of $4,019 per month.

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

Gays, IL
$4,648/mo
$4,648/mo
$4,723/mo

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

Gays, IL
$4,648/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

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

Memory Care
$4,648/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,997/mo
Studio
$4,266/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,689/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,931/mo

Senior living costs in Gays 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: Gays, IL
Column state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Community typeGays, ILIllinoisU.S.
Memory Care$4,648/mo$5,166/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$4,619/mo$5,149/mo$4,557/mo
Independent Living$3,766/mo$4,331/mo$4,016/mo
Memory Care
Gays, IL:$4,648/mo
Illinois:$5,166/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Gays, IL:$4,619/mo
Illinois:$5,149/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Independent Living
Gays, IL:$3,766/mo
Illinois:$4,331/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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What families are saying about memory care in Gays

Recent reviews for memory care in Gays

Heritage Woods of Charleston

4.9
I have lived here for about a year and a half. I have enjoyed it immensely. Very friendly people live and work here. I recommend it for people 65 years old and older. We get three meals a day plus snacks. We get activities that are great. We have exercise programs for 45 minutes at least 2 times ...
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Life's Journey Senior Living - Mattoon

4.6
Really it has just been fantastic. All I can say about the place is that they were just really good all across the board. I have no complaints with Gowin Parc. The staff there is very easy to get along with.

Villas of Holly Brook Shelbyville

5.0
The Villas of Holly Brook has proved to be a wonderful facility for my mother. Great amenities, food and activities. Well-designed apartments. The staff is excellent-caring and attentive. I highly recommend this facility.

Gays review score based on 43 family reviews

8.6
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This proprietary review score is based on 43 reviews of 12 Gays memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Gays 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

Gays review score compared against nearby cities

8.6
Gays, IL12 facilities
9.1
Windsor, IL6 facilities
7.7
Mattoon, IL68 facilities

Review subcategories for Gays 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 43 reviews of 12 Gays memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Gays 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.
Gays, IL averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.7
4.1
Friendliness
4.8
4.3
Care services
4.7
3.9
Staff
4.7
4.1
Meals & dining
4.4
3.8
Activities
4.4
3.8
Value for cost*
4.4
3.8
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Gays memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Gays memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Gays, 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 Gays 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 Gays that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Gays, ILNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
41.7%
66.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
91.7%
82.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
66.7%
73.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
25%
29.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
91.7%
90%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
50%
63%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
66.7%
74%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Gays 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 Gays Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Gays, ILNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
66.7%
75.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
25%
47%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
33.3%
72%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
16.7%
27.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Gays 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 Gays partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Gays, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
58.3%
28.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33.3%
45.1%
No sugar
No sugar
33.3%
42.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
8.3%
51%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
8.3%
17%
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Availability of select dining options in Gays 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 Gays communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Gays, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
8.3%
32.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
58.3%
40.4%
Room service
Room service
41.7%
37.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.7%
23.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Gays 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 Gays offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Gays, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
41.7%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
41.7%
34.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
50%
28.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
58.3%
55.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
66.7%
52.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
58.3%
62.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50%
40.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
25%
35.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
41.7%
37%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
66.7%
48.1%
Live performances
Live performances
66.7%
48.7%
Dances
Dances
41.7%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
41.7%
22.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
58.3%
47.2%
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State regulations for memory care in Gays

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 Gays protect seniors.
Learn about Illinois memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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