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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Gerlaw, IL

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If your loved one needs memory care in Gerlaw, A Place for Mom can help. With 65 memory care facilities in Gerlaw, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

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

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This was the first time we had had an experience with assistant living. After the first month we realized our dad probably needed more help than we realized. They were very helpful with us and kept him...
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.
River Valley Place in Fort Madison offers premier senior living options, including assisted living, assisted living memory care, and respite care. Our community fosters a welcoming and friendly environment where residents can truly thrive, feel at home, and form meaningful friendships.We provide...
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My mom lives at this wonderful facility. The satff is very responsive and caring. The facility is clean and well managed. My mother loves the food. She has actually improved in health since she now has 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.
Addington Place of Mount Pleasant is part of the Jaybird Senior Living family. We've been in business since 2005 offering senior care services to the Mount Pleasant area and surrounding communities. We offers "all the comforts of home without the worry" in a 46 apartment community. Residents...
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My mom just spent two weeks at our home for Easter. She told of some things there that is how I rated it. Some workers are excellent but others can't read letters to her and she is blind. One of the nurses...
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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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.
Courtyard Estates of Monmouth is an assisted living community located in Monmouth, Illinois, in a home like environment. Our campus is well cared for and located only minutes from various shopping areas, medical offices, and restaurants. Within our community, residents will enjoy spacious...
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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.
Legacy Estates of Monmouth Legacy Estates of Monmouth is an assisted living community that is available to those seniors who are looking to call Monmouth, IL their home. This large and comfortable community offers a home in a growing city that is full of prosperity and good things. Legacy Estates...
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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The facility is very clean and the staff have been great so far! The facility was also a great fit because it fit our budget and location needs. Courtyard Estates has proven to be the best choice for my...
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.
The Courtyard Estates of Bushnell is an assisted living community located in the heart of Bushnell, Illinois, just minutes from all that Peoria has to offer. As a modern, home like environment, our assisted living community provides a positive, supportive environment for our residents. We're near...
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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.
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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, 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.
Courtyard Estates of Galva is a beautiful, well-maintained assisted living community located in Galva, Illinois. Our modern community is within minutes of all of Peoria's numerous shopping and entertainment options. Our residents benefit from the impressive landscape, park-like setting, and...
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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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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
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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.
Petersen Commons Assisted LivingPetersen Commons Assisted Living is an assisted living community situated in Davenport, IA. Davenport, which is the largest city located on the Mississippi River, is highly regarded for its remarkable arts and culture influence. Visitors and residents enjoy the...
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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, 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.
Welcome to Lutheran Living Senior Campus!Nestled in the lush fields of Muscatine, Iowa, we provide you with residences,services, and conveniences for a full life today and the full continuum of health care and rehabilitation to support you into the future. Lutheran Living is the onlyContinuing...
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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.

Cost of memory care in Gerlaw, IL

The average cost of senior living in Gerlaw is $4,153 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Wataga, IL with an average of $2,986 per month.

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

Gerlaw, IL
$4,153/mo
$3,364/mo
$4,075/mo

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

Gerlaw, IL
$4,153/mo
U.S. national average
$4,799/mo

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

Memory Care
$4,153/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,624/mo
Studio
$4,988/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,718/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,211/mo

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What families are saying about memory care in Gerlaw

Recent reviews for memory care in Gerlaw

Red Oak Memory Care in Canton, IL

4.4
My mom just spent two weeks at our home for Easter. She told of some things there that is how I rated it. Some workers are excellent but others can't read letters to her and she is blind. One of the nurses gave her friend the wrong medicine. Food good at times and other times bad. We sent her ...
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Bickford of Davenport

5.0
My mom's memory is improving, before she would say little phrases and now she is asking me questions. They have challenging activities and she participates in a lot of things. I talked with the staff and they tell me she is pleasant and happy. She is where she should be and they treat her with ...
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New Perspective Silvis

4.7
We have been very happy with New Perspectives in Silvis, IL. The facility is very clean and inviting. The staff is very friendly. They have done everything possible to make Mom's transition as easy as possible!

Gerlaw review score based on 84 family reviews

8.3
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This proprietary review score is based on 84 reviews of 65 Gerlaw memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Gerlaw 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

Gerlaw review score compared against nearby cities

8.3
Gerlaw, IL65 facilities
9.9
Monmouth, IL9 facilities
8.4
Alexis, IL72 facilities

Review subcategories for Gerlaw 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 84 reviews of 65 Gerlaw memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Gerlaw 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.
Gerlaw, IL averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.6
4.4
Friendliness
4.8
4.5
Care services
4.3
4.2
Staff
4.7
4.4
Meals & dining
4.3
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Activities
4.5
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Value for cost*
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4.0
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Gerlaw memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Gerlaw memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Gerlaw, 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 Gerlaw 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 Gerlaw that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Gerlaw, ILNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
44.6%
66.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
15.4%
48.7%
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
53.8%
72.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
13.8%
29%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
38.5%
62.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
44.6%
73.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Gerlaw 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 Gerlaw Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Gerlaw, ILNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
40%
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
43.1%
71.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
20%
26.8%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Gerlaw 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 Gerlaw partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Gerlaw, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
12.3%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
21.5%
44.7%
No sugar
No sugar
21.5%
41.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
23.1%
50.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
3.1%
16.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Gerlaw 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 Gerlaw communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Gerlaw, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
15.4%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
32.3%
40.1%
Room service
Room service
20%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
9.2%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Gerlaw 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 Gerlaw offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Gerlaw, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
33.8%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
21.5%
34%
Community service programs
Community service programs
23.1%
28.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
49.2%
55.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
38.5%
52.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
47.7%
62%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
26.2%
39.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
23.1%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
23.1%
36.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
36.9%
47.7%
Live performances
Live performances
36.9%
48.2%
Dances
Dances
18.5%
31.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
26.2%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
30.8%
46.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Brookstone of Aledo, Ridgeview Assisted Living and Addington Place of Burlington are the top-rated memory care facilities near Gerlaw, Illinois. See full list of communities.

There are 65 memory care facilities near Gerlaw, Illinois. See the full list.

The 65 memory care facilities near you in Gerlaw, Illinois typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Gerlaw, 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 Gerlaw, 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 Gerlaw, Illinois ranges from $360 to $9600. The average Memory Care cost in Gerlaw, Illinois is $4,153. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Gerlaw, Illinois typically starts at $360. 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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