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6 Best Memory Care Facilities in Emerson, IL
If your loved one needs memory care in Emerson, A Place for Mom can help. With 6 memory care facilities in Emerson, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.
Alzheimer’s care in Emerson incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. Emerson memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in Emerson, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Lyons.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Sterling, Rock Falls and Dixon.
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9.2
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14 reviews
My mom has been in Morningside for a few months now. The transition from living alone to assisted living has been easy. The place is top notch and mom is safe and surrounded by kind people. She enjoys the...
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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This facility was brighter and cleaner than the other places we visited. They offer quite a variety of activities. They do housekeeping once a week. Value for the money I rated lower because they raised...
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.
Heritage Woods of Sterling is an assisted living community located in Sterling, IL. Situated along the north bank of the Rock River, Sterling is known for its scenic parks and fertile prairie soil. The city hosts a number of annual events, including the Mexican Fiesta Days, where participants...
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8.6
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4 reviews
Since this is a smaller facility, the staff to resident ratio is better than at the larger facilities. They are more available to the family and the residents. My mom was in the memory care unit. She passed...
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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1 review
Morrison Manor was the best fit for [name removed] as there were only 12 residents at this Memory Care Facility. He had his own large room which accommodated his family when we all visited. The facility...
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, 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, 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.
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Cost of memory care in Emerson, IL
The average cost of senior living in Emerson is $4,574 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include New Bedford, IL with an average of $3,895 per month.
Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Emerson, IL vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Emerson, IL vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Emerson vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Memory Care in Emerson, IL by room type
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Average cost of Memory Care in Emerson over time
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What families are saying about memory care in Emerson
Recent reviews for memory care in Emerson
Eagle Point Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Clinton, IA
5.0
The staff treats their patients like family. I love their therapy department, they're really good. There are a lot of wonderful people!
Heritage Woods of Sterling
4.9
I have been a resident of Heritage Woods for 1 year. I am very pleased with the care I receive. I very much enjoy the other residents and the staff is wonderful.
The food and activities are very satisfactory. We go on outings, we have entertainment come. We play games in the dining room and ...
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Morningside of Sterling
5.0
The only complaint is sometimes a lack of communication. My dad needs a lot of care and has fallen a lot. Staff seems very friendly and helpful. They are most concerned about the well being of the residents.
Emerson memory care services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Emerson memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Emerson, 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 Emerson 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 Emerson 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
50%
57.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
16.7%
43.2%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
74.4%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
89.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
66.7%
64.7%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
80.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
33.3%
54.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
16.7%
64.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Emerson 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 Emerson 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
50%
66.7%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
16.7%
41.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
33.3%
62.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
16.7%
23.6%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Emerson 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 Emerson 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
16.7%
24.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33.3%
39.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Emerson 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 Emerson communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
16.7%
28.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50%
34.4%
Room service
Room service
16.7%
32.5%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
Availability of select programs and activities in Emerson 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 Emerson offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
50%
40.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
16.7%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
48.9%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
46.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
54.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50%
35.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
33.3%
30.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
50%
32.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
33.3%
42.2%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
42.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16.7%
19.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
41.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Morningside of Sterling, Avonlea Cottage of Sterling and Liberty Court are the top-rated memory care facilities near Emerson, Illinois. See full list of communities.
There are 6 memory care facilities near Emerson, Illinois. See the full list.
The 6 memory care facilities near you in Emerson, Illinois typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Emerson, 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 Emerson, 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 Emerson, Illinois ranges from $360 to $8695. The average Memory Care cost in Emerson, Illinois is $4,574. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Emerson, Illinois typically starts at $360. 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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