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If your loved one needs memory care in West Frankfort, A Place for Mom can help. With 10 memory care facilities in West Frankfort, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

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

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Halloween at Hollybrook is a blast for everyone! The kids had such a good time in their costumes. Everyone was so nice and fun and really took the time to talk to the kids as they have them candy! Staff is...
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.
The Villas of Holly Brook is the premier assisted living community in Southern Illinois. We are managed by Meridian Senior Living, a national leader in providing quality care for seniors. The community offers 1BR, 2BR, and 2BR deluxe apartment floor plans. Our staffing includes a 40-hour /week RN...
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We picked this community, because the situation called for someplace close to home.[name removed] at A Place for Mom mentioned Fifth Seasons in Benton and helped us connect with the right person to set up a...
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 Fifth Season, our facility design is smaller, in order to provide unique Personal Lifestyle Programs that are intended to instill a feeling of self worth and value to our residents. Specifically, our programming is designed to provide quality of life and slow the aging process. Alzheimer's...
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Workers seem to really care about the residents. The facility itself is laid out and decorated beautifully. The meals provided are very good. The activities director goes out of her way to provide...
Provides: Memory Care
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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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Our loved one is very happy here. She can't say enough good things about it, and our family is thrilled with the care. They have good meals. They treat their residents with courtesy and create a homey...
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.
Fifth Season Residential is an assisted living community located in Benton, Illinois in Franklin county. Benton may be a city hiding far away from most of the rest of the population of Illinois, but that doesn't mean it is a city devoid of culture. Quite the opposite. Benton has an excellent...
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Mom is adjusting to living at Heritage Woods. She seems to like it here. The staff are attentive, patient and good with communication. They offer a variety of daily diverse activities. The community is...
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 Benton is an assisted living community located in the town of Benton, IL. The residents of Benton like to keep life simple, and that is one of the big attractions to this area. Family members visiting residents at Heritage Woods can take walks through the nature trails outside...
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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.
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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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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
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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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Cost of memory care in West Frankfort, IL

The average cost of senior living in West Frankfort is $4,255 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include West City, IL with an average of $4,245 per month.

Memory care costs in West Frankfort, IL, vs. nearby cities

West Frankfort, IL
$4,255/mo
$4,301/mo

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

West Frankfort, IL
$4,255/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

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

Memory Care
$4,255/mo

Memory care costs in West Frankfort, IL, by floor plan type

Studio
$3,450/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,179/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,578/mo

Senior living costs in West Frankfort 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: West Frankfort, IL
Column state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWest Frankfort, ILIllinoisU.S.
Memory Care$4,255/mo$5,166/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$4,255/mo$5,149/mo$4,557/mo
Independent Living$3,850/mo$4,331/mo$4,016/mo
Memory Care
West Frankfort, IL:$4,255/mo
Illinois:$5,166/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
West Frankfort, IL:$4,255/mo
Illinois:$5,149/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Independent Living
West Frankfort, IL:$3,850/mo
Illinois:$4,331/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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What families are saying about memory care in West Frankfort

Recent reviews for memory care in West Frankfort

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!

Reflections Memory Care - Hollybrook in Harrisburg, IL

5.0
This is a great community. The staff are outstanding. The activities are so important for my mom's care. We are happy with the one on one for care. The meals are really good and the variety. We love the memory care for my mom. I highly recommend the great care to other family.

The Landings at Reed Station Crossing in Carbondale, IL

3.9
The staff are usually great and I'm sure not appreciated enough for all they do. Sometimes there is not enough staff though. There are several events offered, but some residents seem to get left out. The food has a good variety, but is questionable at times. Rolls or bread should be offered ...
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West Frankfort review score based on 55 family reviews

8.6
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This proprietary review score is based on 55 reviews of 9 West Frankfort memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The West Frankfort 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

West Frankfort review score compared against nearby cities

8.6
West Frankfort, IL9 facilities
8.6
Orient, IL10 facilities
8.6
Freeman Spur, IL7 facilities

Review subcategories for West Frankfort 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 55 reviews of 9 West Frankfort memory care communities. This chart helps you compare West Frankfort 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.
West Frankfort, IL averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.9
4.1
Friendliness
4.9
4.2
Care services
4.8
3.9
Staff
4.8
4.1
Meals & dining
4.2
3.8
Activities
4.4
3.7
Value for cost*
4.2
3.8
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West Frankfort memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in West Frankfort memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in West Frankfort, 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 West Frankfort 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 West Frankfort that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
West Frankfort, ILNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
11.1%
66.7%
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
66.7%
73.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
22.2%
29.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
90%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
55.6%
63%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
55.6%
74%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in West Frankfort 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 West Frankfort Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
West Frankfort, ILNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
33.3%
75.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
22.2%
47%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
22.2%
72%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
22.2%
27.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in West Frankfort 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 West Frankfort partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
West Frankfort, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
22.2%
28.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33.3%
45.1%
No sugar
No sugar
33.3%
42.2%
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Availability of select dining options in West Frankfort 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 West Frankfort communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
West Frankfort, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
11.1%
32.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
22.2%
40.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.1%
23.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in West Frankfort 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 West Frankfort offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
West Frankfort, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
55.6%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
11.1%
34.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
11.1%
28.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
66.7%
55.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
66.7%
52.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
44.4%
62.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
44.4%
40.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
33.3%
35.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
22.2%
37%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
44.4%
48.1%
Live performances
Live performances
66.7%
48.7%
Dances
Dances
22.2%
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 West Frankfort

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 West Frankfort 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, Fifth Season Residential and Reflections Memory Care - Carterville are the top-rated memory care facilities near West Frankfort, Illinois. See full list of communities.
There are 10 memory care facilities near West Frankfort, Illinois. See the full list.
The best memory care facility near you in West Frankfort, Illinois is Villas of Holly Brook Herrin. This memory care community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
The 10 memory care facilities near you in West Frankfort, Illinois typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in West Frankfort, 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 West Frankfort, 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 West Frankfort, Illinois ranges from $2000 to $8900. The average Memory Care cost in West Frankfort, Illinois is $4,255. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in West Frankfort, 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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