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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Iola, IL

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If your loved one needs memory care in Iola, A Place for Mom can help. With 11 memory care facilities in Iola, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

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

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Effingham, Effingham and Salem.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Effingham, Effingham and Salem.

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Photo of Villas of Holly Brook Effingham
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Staff and facility worked with us to aide in a smooth transition for our mom from a rehab center to assisted living. This made a difficult change much easier. The staff aided us with suggestion to ease the...
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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Photo of The Glenwood Assisted Living of Effingham
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The Glenwood has provided exceptional care for my mother. Who has lived there for the past year. The staff are all caring and respectful of the residents. They put a effort into providing daily varied and...
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 The Glenwood, we believe in providing a warm and compassionate home for seniors, where their well-being, comfort, and happiness are our top priorities. Nestled in the picturesque surroundings of Effingham, our assisted living community offers a perfect blend of modern amenities and a...
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Photo of Brookstone Estates of Effingham
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Having my loved one at Brookstone gives me peace of mind knowing that they care cared for around the clock in a setting that is non institutional. Nursing staff monitor his medications and assist in...
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 of Effingham! Where Senios Living is Perfected! With Studio, 1 and 2 bedroom options at this location we have something for everyone. Recently remodeled in the spring of 2014, Brookstone Estates of Effingham provides Independent Living and Supportive Living to the people of...
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The staff are so motivated. They never give up making sure we are entertained. The marketing director [name removed] is so creative and engaging us. The place delivers respect, excellence, and compassion 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 Flora is a large and active community of seniors located in Flora, Illinois that sits on a large lot of land, giving residents ample opportunities to explore the great outdoors. We believe that residents deserve options when it comes to where they live and what they do, and...
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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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My loved one seems to be really enjoying his dinning experience and the tasty meals they provide at this community. His studio apartment is always kept spotless as well as the rest of building. All of the...
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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.
All Brookstone independent living communities are modern, attractive and impeccably maintained, offering gracious ambiance while meeting the unique needs of each individual resident. The facilities offer a full range of services and amenities for a single, all-inclusive, yet affordable price....
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My loved one seems to be really enjoying his dinning experience and the tasty meals they provide at this community. His studio apartment is always kept spotless as well as the rest of building. All of the...
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.
All Brookstone independent living communities are modern, attractive and impeccably maintained, offering gracious ambiance while meeting the unique needs of each individual resident. The facilities offer a full range of services and amenities for a single, all-inclusive, yet affordable price....
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
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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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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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.
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.
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.

Cost of memory care in Iola, IL

The average cost of senior living in Iola is $4,131 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Louisville, IL with an average of $3,818 per month.

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Iola, IL vs. nearby cities

Iola, IL
$4,131/mo
$4,250/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Iola, IL vs. the state and national average

Iola, IL
$4,131/mo
U.S. national average
$4,761/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Iola vs. other types of senior living

Memory Care
$4,131/mo

Median monthly costs of Memory Care in Iola, IL by room type

Studio
$4,023/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,177/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,259/mo

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What families are saying about memory care in Iola

Recent reviews for memory care in Iola

Heritage Woods of Flora

5.0
My wife and I love the family atmosphere here. We don’t have a lot of family and love that the family here have become our family.

The Glenwood Assisted Living of Effingham

3.8
There was a full staff when I came. Soon the "newest" staff began showing a well oiled "machined," But shortly after... We lost and contacted people in the community, lost staff, residents coming in, directors coming and leaving. The quality of directors, food services, resident assistants, ...
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Villas of Holly Brook Effingham

4.9
The staff was friendly and helpful with the move in process. Mom received a very warm welcome the minute she walked in the front door, which helped her to feel comfortable in her new surroundings from the get go. The entire staff has been very accommodating and pleasant. Everyone smiles.

Iola memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Iola memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Iola, 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 Iola 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 Iola that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Iola, ILNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
7.1%
57.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
71.4%
74.4%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
71.4%
89.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
35.7%
64.7%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
71.4%
80.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
14.3%
54.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
28.6%
64.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Iola 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 Iola Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Iola, ILNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
28.6%
66.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Iola 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 Iola partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Iola, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
7.1%
24.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
14.3%
39.6%
No sugar
No sugar
14.3%
37%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
14.3%
44.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Iola 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 Iola communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Iola, ILNational
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
21.4%
34.4%
Room service
Room service
7.1%
32.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Iola 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 Iola offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Iola, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
14.3%
40.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
7.1%
29.9%
Community service programs
Community service programs
7.1%
25.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
21.4%
48.9%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
35.7%
46.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
35.7%
54.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
14.3%
35.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
7.1%
30.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
14.3%
32.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
35.7%
42.2%
Live performances
Live performances
35.7%
42.6%
Dances
Dances
14.3%
27.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
7.1%
19.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
35.7%
41.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

There are 11 memory care facilities near Iola, Illinois. See the full list.

The 11 memory care facilities near you in Iola, Illinois typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Iola, 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 Iola, 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 Iola, Illinois ranges from $2250 to $8500. The average Memory Care cost in Iola, Illinois is $4,131. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Iola, Illinois typically starts at $2250. 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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