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9.5
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We visited 4 assisted living communities. All of them were very nice. The biggest difference we observed in the 4 communities was the happiness of the individuals living at Morning Star Village. There were...
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.
Morning Star Village is the friendliest and only locally-owned Assisted Living community in the Rockford area. We offer a wide range of services to residents who are happy to call Morning Star Village home. Presence Life Connections manages our community and they have a long history of serving...
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9.4
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93 reviews
9.4
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93 reviews
5 star
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Staff is very caring and helpful. Very polite to all the residents. Activities are available, could use some variety. Dining is good. Staff is helpful and professional. Food quality is far better than most...
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.
Conveniently located on the outskirts of Rockford, close to I-90, Cherryvale Place offers all the amenities you need within minutes of this well-maintained, beautifully landscaped community. With a full-time licensed nurse available 24 hours a day to provide clinical oversight and coordination of...
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77 Floor plans available
9.4
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21 reviews
9.4
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21 reviews
5 star
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3 star
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The friendliness and helpfulness of staff. My Mom loves the outdoor courtyard area that has plenty of chairs, tables, small path for walking & veggie/flower gardens. She also loves the Bistro that has an...
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.
The Grand Victorian of Sycamore is located in the county seat of DeKalb County, an ideal community in the heart of some of America's most productive farmland. Tree-lined streets and stately 19th century architecture offer picturesque small-town surroundings and a comfortable lifestyle....
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22 Floor plans available
8.8
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27 reviews
8.8
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27 reviews
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What we like the most about the community is that it is a very pretty community and most importantly is the staff is wonderful, very helpful, friendly, and keeps me relatively calm during my aunt's stressful...
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.
The Grand Victorian of Rockford is located in an all-American city of 150,000 with all the attractions and services of a large metropolis but with the pace and lifestyle of a smaller town. Nicknamed 'The Forest City,' Rockford is a city of tree-lined streets and quiet, friendly neighborhoods. The...
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8.6
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18 reviews
8.6
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18 reviews
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It's a small place, 2 buildings and communal living spaces. They share living room areas. It's on the higher end cost wise and we may move my dad because of that. He's happy there and has good care. They...
Provides: Memory Care, Independent Living
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.
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.
Anam Care, which is part of the Anam Campus in Rockford, is designed to meet, in the most loving way possible, the specialized needs of all who are affected with a dementia, including Alzheimer's, Lewy Body, Parkinson's and Frontal-temporal dementias, memory loss and cognitive impairment. ...
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8.5
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8.5
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13 reviews
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We are quite pleased with them so far. The paperwork is fairly intimidating, but their intake manager,[name removed], guided me step by step through it. She was patient and kind and explained every step....
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 Belvidere is the only Assisted Lifestyle Community in Boone County, Illinois. Our emphasis is on maintaining health, wellness, dignity and independence. We encourage our residents to be as independent as possible but provide assistance in areas that are needed. We opened on...
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8.2
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34 reviews
8.2
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34 reviews
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Prices in this post ARE INCORRECT! I live at Charter, in Rockford, I l, & do not pay an amount anywhere what is printed in this article. Check for accuracy before posting…. Left laundry drying… went back to...
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 of Rockford in Rockford, Illinois 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...
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8.0
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8.0
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My mom is always clean and well cared for. Many activities are not appropriate for individual with memory issues. Bingo is a regular activity and only a couple of residents can play without significant help....
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.
Anam Glen is the newest addition to the Anam Campus. We are a 16-bed memory care facility with a stimulating home-like environment designed to meet, in the most loving way possible, the specialized needs of all who are affected with a dementia, including Alzheimer's, Lewy Body, Parkinson's and...
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8.0
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22 reviews
8.0
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22 reviews
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We are impressed with the caring attitude of the supervisors. The staff tries hard to meet moms needs. The facilities are nice and have a homey feeling. Would like a few more activities involving talks or...
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.
Why settle for the ordinary in senior living when Bickford offers so much more? Freshly crafted meals, a dedicated caregiver always within reach, and a world of exciting activities await your loved one. Our commitment? Making sure they’re able to embrace life to the fullest, every single day....
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Heritage Woods of Rockford has made the transition as smooth and painless as possible. My mother was a little hesitant and they did everything they could to ensure the transition went smoothly. They made...
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.
Heritage Woods offers an Assisted Living Lifestyle for seniors over age 65. Newly opened in 2008, this gracious community offers beautifully decorated common areas such as Library, Private Dining Room, Lobby, TV Lounge, and Fitness Room & Patio. Nestled against a creek and tree line we are...
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Photo of Heritage Woods of DeKalb
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Mom was doing well at Heritage Woods before her fall. She is hoping to return to the community once she is done with rehab. There are plenty of activities for the residents to enjoy. The food is good and...
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.
An inviting, beautiful assisted living community located in DeKalb, Illinois, Heritage Woods of DeKalb is a welcoming place to call home. Located conveniently off 1-88 and Highway 64, it is an ideal choice for those who want to be close to family and friends. We're located near Northern Illinois...
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We have had a great experience so far. I can tell that my mom is very happy and really thriving here. They encourage her to participate in activities and I really like that. I would definitely recommend to...
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.
Lincolnshire Place Lincolnshire Place is an assisted living community that specializes in the art of making seniors feel at home while providing expert dementia care in Sycamore, DeKalb County, Illinois. Located in northern Illinois, Sycamore is home to the Sycamore Pumpkin Festival, an annual...

Cost of memory care in Herbert, IL

The average cost of senior living in Herbert is $4,956 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Caledonia, IL with an average of $4,077 per month.

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

Herbert, IL
$4,956/mo
$5,312/mo
$4,497/mo

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

Herbert, IL
$4,956/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

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

Memory Care
$4,956/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,114/mo
Studio
$4,219/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,241/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,476/mo

Senior living costs in Herbert 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: Herbert, IL
Column state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Community typeHerbert, ILIllinoisU.S.
Memory Care$4,956/mo$5,166/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$4,906/mo$5,149/mo$4,557/mo
Independent Living$3,857/mo$4,331/mo$4,016/mo
Memory Care
Herbert, IL:$4,956/mo
Illinois:$5,166/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Herbert, IL:$4,906/mo
Illinois:$5,149/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Independent Living
Herbert, IL:$3,857/mo
Illinois:$4,331/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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What families are saying about memory care in Herbert

Recent reviews for memory care in Herbert

Melody Living Lake in the Hills

5.0
After my father's death we wanted my mother to be closer to us. She suffered from progressive dementia and needed care on virtually every level. We heard about Melody Living and decided to investigate. We wanted to be sure that her care would be good as her former residence. We visited the ...
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Wesley Willows a CCRC in Rockford, IL

5.0
Wesley Willows was great to work with. My mom was there for rehab, respite, and assisted living. We were very happy with the care. The nurse and CNAs took great care of my mom and always keep updated regarding her care. She was very happy with the food. We chose the community because my mom ...
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Heritage Woods of Belvidere

5.0
I am very content living at Heritage Woods. My apartment is very comfortable and convenient. The nurses and CNAs are very attentive and convenient. The food is good and I may also eat in my room if I so desire. There are activities every day. Also a small store 2 days a week.

Herbert review score based on 62 family reviews

8.7
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This proprietary review score is based on 62 reviews of 12 Herbert memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Herbert 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

Herbert review score compared against nearby cities

8.7
Herbert, IL12 facilities
8.6
Kingston, IL6 facilities
8.7
Kirkland, IL9 facilities

Review subcategories for Herbert 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 62 reviews of 12 Herbert memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Herbert 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.
Herbert, IL averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.7
4.1
Friendliness
3.8
4.3
Care services
3.5
3.9
Staff
3.7
4.1
Meals & dining
3.3
3.8
Activities
3.3
3.8
Value for cost*
3.4
3.8
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
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Herbert memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Herbert memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Herbert, 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 Herbert 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 Herbert that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Herbert, ILNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
66.7%
66.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
41.7%
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
100%
73.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
25%
29.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
90%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
75%
63%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
91.7%
74%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Herbert 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 Herbert Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Herbert, ILNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
83.3%
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
50%
72%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
33.3%
27.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Herbert 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 Herbert partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Herbert, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
41.7%
28.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
25%
45.1%
No sugar
No sugar
33.3%
42.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
50%
51%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
16.7%
17%
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Availability of select dining options in Herbert 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 Herbert communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Herbert, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
25%
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 Herbert 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 Herbert offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Herbert, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
66.7%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
66.7%
34.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
50%
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
100%
62.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
66.7%
40.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
41.7%
35.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
58.3%
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
33.3%
22.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
66.7%
47.2%
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State regulations for memory care in Herbert

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