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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Jefferson County, IL

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If your loved one needs memory care in Jefferson County, A Place for Mom can help. With 44 memory care facilities in Jefferson County, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

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

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Summersville.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Centralia, Mount Vernon and Salem.

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Jefferson County Memory Care Facilities | 252 Reviews

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Photo of Heritage Woods of McLeansboro
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 Heritage Woods of McLeansboro IL, we boast ourselves as the affordable assisted living offering a really wonderful environment for any senior citizen that is in need. At Heritage Woods we offer a great deal of care for your loved one that you have found needs an assisted living community....
Photo of The Manor at Mason Woods
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.
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.
Photo of Parkway Estates
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.
Photo of The Voyage
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.
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.
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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
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.
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...
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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.
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We just moved my mom in here. It's really good so far. We like it because it's close by for one thing. It's not quite as nice as were she was but it's more affordable. They have lots of activities. They have...
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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Photo of Century Assisted Living
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 Supportive Living of Wabash
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...
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.

Cost of memory care in Jefferson County, IL

The average cost of senior living in Jefferson County is $4,481 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Ewing, IL with an average of $3,896 per month.

Memory care costs in Jefferson County, IL, vs. nearby counties

Jefferson County, IL
$4,481/mo
$4,549/mo

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

Jefferson County, IL
$4,481/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

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

Memory Care
$4,481/mo

Memory care costs in Jefferson County, IL, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,299/mo
Studio
$5,055/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,416/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,463/mo

Senior living costs in Jefferson County 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: Jefferson County, IL
Column state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Community typeJefferson County, ILIllinoisU.S.
Memory Care$4,481/mo$5,166/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$4,481/mo$5,149/mo$4,557/mo
Independent Living$4,008/mo$4,331/mo$4,016/mo
Memory Care
Jefferson County, IL:$4,481/mo
Illinois:$5,166/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Jefferson County, IL:$4,481/mo
Illinois:$5,149/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Independent Living
Jefferson County, IL:$4,008/mo
Illinois:$4,331/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Memory care costs in Jefferson County, IL, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Jefferson County and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

Jefferson County, ILIL stateNational

Memory care cost trends in Jefferson County, IL

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Jefferson County have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Jefferson County, IL$4,795/mo$5,941/mo-19.3%
Illinois$5,990/mo$5,909/mo+1.4%
National$5,499/mo$5,519/mo-0.4%
Jefferson County, IL
2024 average cost:$4,795/mo
2023 average cost:$5,941/mo
Percent change:-19.3%
Illinois
2024 average cost:$5,990/mo
2023 average cost:$5,909/mo
Percent change:+1.4%
National
2024 average cost:$5,499/mo
2023 average cost:$5,519/mo
Percent change:-0.4%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about memory care in Jefferson County

Recent reviews for memory care in Jefferson County

Brookstone of Harrisburg

5.0
Everything is going quite well for my mom at Brookstone! The facility is well maintained and the staff are doing a great job with my mom. The food is also just fine for her. Overall, we are very pleased with her stay!

Cedarhurst of Breese

4.7
We would not be happier with Cedarhurst of Breese. they have been a blessing all the way around. Not only do they help our father who is a resident there but also our mother who comes to visit almost every single day.

Highpoint Residence of Centralia

5.0
We thought keeping mom home was the best thing, all of us family thought .. last resort moving mom out of her home. WoW.. what a mistake! We Couldn't have been more wrong in our thinking and Mom's wishes! She is doing better than ever, tons of friends, engaging people, GREAT food, my family ...
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Jefferson County review score based on 99 family reviews

7.7
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This proprietary review score is based on 99 reviews of 40 Jefferson County memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Jefferson County 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

Jefferson County review score compared against nearby cities

7.7
Jefferson County, IL40 facilities
7.7
Mount Vernon, IL44 facilities
7.9
Woodlawn, IL51 facilities

Review subcategories for Jefferson County 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 99 reviews of 40 Jefferson County memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Jefferson County 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.
Jefferson County, 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
4.1
3.8
Activities
4.3
3.8
Value for cost*
4.1
3.8
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Jefferson County memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Jefferson County memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Jefferson County, 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 Jefferson County 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 Jefferson County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Jefferson County, ILNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
22.5%
66.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
7.5%
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
47.5%
73.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
17.5%
29.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
97.5%
90%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
35%
63%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
47.5%
74%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Jefferson County 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 Jefferson County Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Jefferson County, ILNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
37.5%
75.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
22.5%
47%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
25%
72%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
17.5%
27.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Jefferson County 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 Jefferson County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Jefferson County, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
27.5%
28.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
35%
45.1%
No sugar
No sugar
27.5%
42.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
12.5%
51%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
2.5%
17%
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Availability of select dining options in Jefferson County 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 Jefferson County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Jefferson County, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
25%
32.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
37.5%
40.4%
Room service
Room service
20%
37.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
15%
23.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Jefferson County 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 Jefferson County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Jefferson County, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
40%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
17.5%
34.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
22.5%
28.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
47.5%
55.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
47.5%
52.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
42.5%
62.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40%
40.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
32.5%
35.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
35%
37%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
42.5%
48.1%
Live performances
Live performances
47.5%
48.7%
Dances
Dances
25%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
22.5%
22.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
40%
47.2%
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State regulations for memory care in Jefferson County

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Villas of Holly Brook Herrin, Villas at St. James and The Glenwood Supportive Living of Greenville are the top-rated memory care facilities near Jefferson County, Illinois. See full list of communities.
There are 44 memory care facilities near Jefferson County, Illinois. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Jefferson County, Illinois are Villas of Holly Brook Herrin and The Glenwood Supportive Living of Greenville. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 44 memory care facilities near you in Jefferson County, Illinois typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Jefferson County, 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 Jefferson County, 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 Jefferson County, Illinois ranges from $2000 to $8900. The average Memory Care cost in Jefferson County, Illinois is $4,481. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Jefferson County, 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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