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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Mount Vernon, IL
If your loved one needs memory care in Mount Vernon, A Place for Mom can help. With 45 memory care facilities in Mount Vernon, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.
Alzheimer’s care in Mount Vernon incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. Mount Vernon memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in Mount Vernon, 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, Benton and Woodlawn.
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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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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...
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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.
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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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...
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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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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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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...
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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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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, 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.
Cost of memory care in Mount Vernon, IL
The average cost of senior living in Mount Vernon is $4,481 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Ewing, IL with an average of $3,896 per month.
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Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Mount Vernon, IL vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about memory care in Mount Vernon
Recent reviews for memory care in Mount Vernon
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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Mount Vernon review score based on 73 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 73 reviews of 41 Mount Vernon memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Mount Vernon 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
Mount Vernon review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Mount Vernon 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 73 reviews of 41 Mount Vernon memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Mount Vernon 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.Mount Vernon, IL averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.7
4.4
Friendliness
4.8
4.5
Care services
4.7
4.2
Staff
4.7
4.4
Meals & dining
4.3
4.1
Activities
4.4
4.0
Value for cost*
4.1
4.0
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Mount Vernon memory care services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Mount Vernon memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Mount Vernon, 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 Mount Vernon 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 Mount Vernon that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
22%
66.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
7.3%
48.8%
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
46.3%
72.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
17.1%
29%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
97.6%
89.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
34.1%
62.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
46.3%
73.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Mount Vernon 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 Mount Vernon Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
36.6%
75.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
22%
46.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
24.4%
71.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
17.1%
26.8%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Mount Vernon 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 Mount Vernon partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
26.8%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
34.1%
44.7%
No sugar
No sugar
26.8%
41.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
12.2%
50.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
2.4%
16.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Mount Vernon 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 Mount Vernon communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
24.4%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
36.6%
40.1%
Room service
Room service
19.5%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.6%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Mount Vernon 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 Mount Vernon offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
39%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
17.1%
34%
Community service programs
Community service programs
22%
28.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
46.3%
55.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
46.3%
52.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
41.5%
62%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
39%
39.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
31.7%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
34.1%
36.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
41.5%
47.7%
Live performances
Live performances
46.3%
48.2%
Dances
Dances
24.4%
31.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
22%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
39%
46.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Glenwood Supportive Living of Greenville, Villas of Holly Brook Herrin and Villas at St. James are the top-rated memory care facilities near Mount Vernon, Illinois. See full list of communities.
There are 45 memory care facilities near Mount Vernon, Illinois. See the full list.
The best memory care facility near you in Mount Vernon, Illinois is The Landings at Reed Station Crossing. This memory care community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
The 45 memory care facilities near you in Mount Vernon, Illinois typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Mount Vernon, 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 Mount Vernon, 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 Mount Vernon, Illinois ranges from $2000 to $8900. The average Memory Care cost in Mount Vernon, Illinois is $4,481. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Mount Vernon, 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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