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8 Best Memory Care Facilities in Gilchrist, IL

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If your loved one needs memory care in Gilchrist, A Place for Mom can help. With 8 memory care facilities in Gilchrist, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

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

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Bridgeway Addition, Ginger Hill and Nahant.
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9.8
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9.8
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What we like the most about the community is the friendliness and yes we would recommend Brookstone of Aledo to other families based on the experience so far.
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.
A gracious affordable assisted lifestyle community for the older adult. At Brookstone of Aledo, you'll enjoy friendly neighbors to share common life experiences and an active community full of choices. In the privacy of your own apartment which has been conveniently designed for senior living,...
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33 Floor plans available
8.1
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18 reviews
8.1
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They need more residents, especially men so the activities and social interactions can be better. Yes, we would definitely recommend the community to other families based on the experience so far .
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.
Cedarhurst Assisted Living of Moline provides truly person-directed care, taking the time to know and work with each resident as an individual and providing them with care that’s as unique as they are. In Assisted Living, our caring, compassionate staff, first-rate amenities, new community and...
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8.0
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My sister received amazing care at Heritage Woods of Moline. She was a little nervous about meeting new people and fitting in. On the day she moved in those feelings were gone. Everyone was so welcoming...
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 Heritage Woods of Moline assisted lifestyle community is located in beautiful Moline, IL. This area is known for its natural beauty and a never ending list of things to do. The Riverside Park houses a number of outdoor activities to participate in. There is a water park and walking trails...
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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.
Friendship Manor is the Illinois' Quad Cities only “Continuing Care Retirement Community.” Our warm, considerately designed, efficient campus is a safe haven where you can fully explore and celebrate your retirement years.The retirement community at Friendship Manor is a convenient and...
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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, 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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Cost of memory care in Gilchrist, IL

The average cost of senior living in Gilchrist is $3,827 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Henderson, IL with an average of $3,173 per month.

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

Gilchrist, IL
$3,827/mo
$3,827/mo

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

Gilchrist, IL
$3,827/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

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

Memory Care
$3,827/mo

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

Studio
$3,900/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,225/mo

Senior living costs in Gilchrist 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: Gilchrist, IL
Column state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Community typeGilchrist, ILIllinoisU.S.
Memory Care$3,827/mo$5,166/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$3,827/mo$5,149/mo$4,557/mo
Independent Living$2,236/mo$4,331/mo$4,016/mo
Memory Care
Gilchrist, IL:$3,827/mo
Illinois:$5,166/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Gilchrist, IL:$3,827/mo
Illinois:$5,149/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Independent Living
Gilchrist, IL:$2,236/mo
Illinois:$4,331/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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What families are saying about memory care in Gilchrist

Recent reviews for memory care in Gilchrist

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!

Fort Armstrong in Rock Island, IL

5.0
I have lived at The Fort Armstrong for almost 5 years and do not regret my choice in moving here. I enjoy the live music and outings we go on.

Charter Memory Care of Moline

5.0
I would recommend this location. Also when I take mom out for lunch, I call ahead and they have her ready and at the door....coat and all. I picked this community because of the price followed by size and staff. Location is good.

Gilchrist review score based on 64 family reviews

8.6
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This proprietary review score is based on 64 reviews of 6 Gilchrist memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Gilchrist 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

Gilchrist review score compared against nearby cities

8.6
Gilchrist, IL6 facilities
8.6
Viola, IL11 facilities
8.4
Matherville, IL78 facilities

Review subcategories for Gilchrist 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 64 reviews of 6 Gilchrist memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Gilchrist 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.
Gilchrist, IL averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.8
4.1
Friendliness
4.8
4.3
Care services
4.4
3.9
Staff
4.7
4.1
Meals & dining
3.9
3.8
Activities
4.5
3.8
Value for cost*
4.1
3.8
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Gilchrist memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Gilchrist memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Gilchrist, 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 Gilchrist 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 Gilchrist that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Gilchrist, ILNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
83.3%
66.7%
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
100%
73.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
16.7%
29.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
90%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
66.7%
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 Gilchrist 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 Gilchrist Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Gilchrist, ILNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
33.3%
75.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
50%
72%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
33.3%
27.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Gilchrist 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 Gilchrist partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Gilchrist, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
33.3%
28.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50%
45.1%
No sugar
No sugar
33.3%
42.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
16.7%
51%
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Availability of select dining options in Gilchrist 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 Gilchrist communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Gilchrist, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
33.3%
32.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
66.7%
40.4%
Room service
Room service
33.3%
37.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.7%
23.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Gilchrist 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 Gilchrist offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Gilchrist, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
66.7%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
33.3%
34.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
66.7%
28.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
100%
55.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
66.7%
52.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
66.7%
62.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
33.3%
40.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
50%
35.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
66.7%
37%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
66.7%
48.1%
Live performances
Live performances
66.7%
48.7%
Dances
Dances
50%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
50%
22.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
47.2%
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State regulations for memory care in Gilchrist

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