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9 Best Memory Care Facilities in Vernon, IL

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If your loved one needs memory care in Vernon, A Place for Mom can help. With 9 memory care facilities in 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 Vernon incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. Vernon memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in Vernon, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.

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Photo of The Glenwood Supportive Living of Greenville
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Somedays I need a little more help than others. The people who care for us are always so helpful. Everyone makes you feel special. The others that live here are also very nice. You feel like you are...
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 Glenwood of Greenville is a supportive living community located in Greenville, IL. The city of Greenville is located in Bond County and is home to about 7,000 people. Greenville is a quiet town with picturesque views from nearby Greenville Park. Residents can enjoy going on outings with...
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It is great and yes we would recommend Brookstone Estates of Vandalia community 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.
    Brookstone Estates was founded in 1996 because congregate care was hard to find in rural Southern Illinois. The creation of the first Brookstone community and subsequent quest for additional high quality senior care spawned a comfortable yet manageable 46-unit design that has...
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Cedarhurst of Greenville is wonderful! They an app where I'm informed everyday of what she's doing and it makes it easier. We go there for a week once a month and it's always clean with no odor of any kind....
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.
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We are from Salem, so it really worked out better for us. All the workers are so friendly and really care about all residents. They have been helpful in getting us help to pay for our needs with him. The...
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.
If your loved one has dementia or Alzheimer’s, consider a dedicated memory care community for specialized care. Highpoint Residence of Centralia provides memory care for seniors in Centralia, Illinois and surrounding areas. This one-story community is inviting and warm, with a soothing neutral...
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We are very pleased with mom's move into Heritage Woods of Centralia. The staff is very friendly and they have lots of staff members. It is a very clean, the atmosphere is warm and inviting. We have dined...
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.
Located in a lovely suburban area of Centralia, Illinois, among parks and reservoirs, Heritage Woods is a community for senior living. Among the features of this fine establishment are apartments for independent seniors and assisted living apartments for those in need of a little extra care....
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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.
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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.
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.
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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Cost of memory care in Vernon, IL

The average cost of senior living in Vernon is $7,169 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Keyesport, IL with an average of $6,603 per month.

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

Vernon, IL
$7,169/mo
U.S. national average
$6,999/mo

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

Memory Care
$7,169/mo

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

Semi-Private
$6,561/mo
Studio
$7,739/mo

Senior living costs in Vernon 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: Vernon, IL
Column state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Community typeVernon, ILIllinoisU.S.
Memory Care$7,169/mo$7,681/mo$6,999/mo
Assisted Living$5,527/mo$6,329/mo$5,830/mo
Independent Livingunavailable$3,342/mo$3,520/mo
Memory Care
Vernon, IL:$7,169/mo
Illinois:$7,681/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Assisted Living
Vernon, IL:$5,527/mo
Illinois:$6,329/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Independent Living
Vernon, IL:unavailable
Illinois:$3,342/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Memory care costs in Vernon, IL, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Vernon 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.

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Memory care cost trends in Vernon, IL

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Vernon 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 average 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
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Vernon, IL$7,072/mo$6,966/mo+1.5%
Illinois$5,863/mo$5,912/mo-0.8%
National$5,588/mo$5,602/mo-0.2%
Vernon, IL
2024 average cost:$7,072/mo
2023 average cost:$6,966/mo
Percent change:+1.5%
Illinois
2024 average cost:$5,863/mo
2023 average cost:$5,912/mo
Percent change:-0.8%
National
2024 average cost:$5,588/mo
2023 average cost:$5,602/mo
Percent change:-0.2%
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What families are saying about memory care in Vernon

Recent reviews for memory care in Vernon

Highpoint Residence of Centralia

5.0
My loved one is currently a resident at Cedarhurst of Centralia and everything has been great for him so far at this facility. The staff is very caring. The facility is small scale with a good staff to resident ratio. The atmosphere is very friendly and family like. I would recommend Cedarhurst ...
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The Glenwood Supportive Living of Greenville

4.9
I enjoy sitting in the coffee bar area and visiting with others. The people that work here are very nice. They take care of us if we need anything. The food is pretty good too. I don’t do many activities but they have them everyday.

Vernon review score based on 27 family reviews

8.6
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This proprietary review score is based on 27 reviews of 2 Vernon memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The 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

Vernon review score compared against nearby cities

8.6
Vernon, IL2 facilities
8.4
Vandalia, IL0 facilities
8.1
Mount Vernon, IL0 facilities

Vernon memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Vernon memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in 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 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 Vernon that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Vernon, ILNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
72.4%
56.6%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
43%
42.5%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
93.8%
75.6%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
96.8%
95%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
74.9%
63%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
28.5%
24.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
93.8%
81.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
64.3%
53.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
68.6%
65%
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Availability of select dementia care services in 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 Vernon Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Vernon, ILNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
74.1%
65.4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
64.4%
39.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
73.1%
61.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
39.2%
23.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in 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 Vernon partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Vernon, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
41.3%
24.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
57.1%
38.6%
No sugar
No sugar
53.2%
35.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
40.3%
45%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
24.1%
19.1%
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Availability of select dining options in 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 Vernon communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Vernon, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
49.5%
27.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
59.4%
34.4%
Room service
Room service
47.4%
32.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
34%
19.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in 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 Vernon offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Vernon, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
65.2%
39.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
52.4%
28.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
39.3%
24.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
66.9%
47.1%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
67.8%
44.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
63%
53.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
59.8%
33.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
56%
30.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
54.8%
31.5%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
64.8%
40.5%
Live performances
Live performances
66.4%
40.8%
Dances
Dances
47.1%
27.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
32.1%
19.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
62.6%
39.7%
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State regulations for memory care in Vernon

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