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6 Best Memory Care Facilities in Pontiac, IL

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If your loved one needs memory care in Pontiac, A Place for Mom can help. With 6 memory care facilities in Pontiac, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

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

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Weston, Risk and Kempton.
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zipAverageCost: $4,544

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For the most part it's all been good. Some of the food could be better but overall she likes it. I would recommend it to others.
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 Dwight is an assisted living community located in Dwight, IL. Dwight, which contains a stretch of the original famous U.S. Route 66, lies 80 miles southwest of Chicago. The town boasts a rich history, and is home to numerous landmarks and monuments. With well-preserved...
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What our family likes the most about The Pointe at Pontiac is the great communication, my mother is no longer there-moved to memory care so we were sad to see her move. Based on the experience we have had so...
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.
The Pointe at Pontiac senior supportive living provides apartment-style housing with personal care and other supportive services to adults age 65 and older. Our living environment enables seniors to maintain an active and independent lifestyle.The Pointe at Pontiac senior supportive living allows...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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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.
Evergreen Place offers worry-free living, where independence thrives and compassionate care is always nearby. Our beautiful campus offers lovely supportive living options. We welcome you to learn more and visit our community of care, where friendships flourish and families find peace of mind....
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Cost of memory care in Pontiac, IL

The average cost of senior living in Pontiac is $4,544 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Dana, IL with an average of $3,914 per month.

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

Pontiac, IL
$4,544/mo
$4,809/mo
$5,118/mo

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

Pontiac, IL
$4,544/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

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

Memory Care
$4,544/mo

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

Studio
$5,038/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,288/mo

Senior living costs in Pontiac 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: Pontiac, IL
Column state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Community typePontiac, ILIllinoisU.S.
Memory Care$4,544/mo$5,166/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$4,544/mo$5,149/mo$4,557/mo
Independent Living$3,860/mo$4,331/mo$4,016/mo
Memory Care
Pontiac, IL:$4,544/mo
Illinois:$5,166/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Pontiac, IL:$4,544/mo
Illinois:$5,149/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Independent Living
Pontiac, IL:$3,860/mo
Illinois:$4,331/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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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 Pontiac

Recent reviews for memory care in Pontiac

Villas of Holly Brook Streator

5.0
If you have parents who are in need of assisted living, this is the place to go. The staff are very nice and accommodating. To this day, anything I ask of them they will do. All of the people here are just so nice. Everybody always says hi, and many of them know me. The facility is a couple ...
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The Pointe at Pontiac

4.0
It's very clean and a good atmosphere overall. The last 2 months, there have been some staff changes in all departments. I think they're just going through growing pains right now, which is understandable. It's still a great place and the residents' needs are being met. They just have to get ...
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Heritage Woods of Dwight

5.0
5 for all it's a great place and my Dad is doing well there. The staff has always been nice and are always smiling. Always responsive

Pontiac memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Pontiac memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Pontiac, 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 Pontiac 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 Pontiac that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Pontiac, ILNational
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
50%
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
16.7%
63%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
16.7%
74%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Pontiac 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 Pontiac Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Pontiac, ILNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
50%
75.6%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Pontiac 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 Pontiac partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Pontiac, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
33.3%
28.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Pontiac 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 Pontiac communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Pontiac, ILNational
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33.3%
40.4%
Room service
Room service
16.7%
37.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Pontiac 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 Pontiac offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Pontiac, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
50%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
16.7%
34.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
33.3%
55.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
33.3%
52.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
33.3%
62.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
33.3%
40.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
16.7%
35.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
16.7%
37%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
33.3%
48.1%
Live performances
Live performances
33.3%
48.7%
Dances
Dances
16.7%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
33.3%
22.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
33.3%
47.2%
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State regulations for memory care in Pontiac

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