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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Murphysboro, IL
If your loved one needs memory care in Murphysboro, A Place for Mom can help. With 51 memory care facilities in Murphysboro, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.
Alzheimer’s care in Murphysboro incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. Murphysboro memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in Murphysboro, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Marion, Marion and Carbondale.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Marion, Marion and Carbondale.
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Our dad is genuinely card for & honored. Every day my mom visits, she is treated like family. The staff seem to work well together and made the residents priority.
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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My Mom is not thrilled with the food all the time but most of the time. The CNA's are great. They are fun and pay attention to the needs of my mom. The staff are all helpful. The other residents have enjoy...
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.
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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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The only reason I scored a 2 on number 8 is that we have to be on self pay due to mom signing over our home, her asset, only a little over a year before she came down with dementia. The over [amount removed]...
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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5 reviews
My mom has been at this facility now for about 3 months. She was really struggling with her mobility when she first arrived. Currently, she and her friends walk the property about 4 times per day, and no...
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.
Independent LivingExperience carefree living here in the country. The cottages is our community neighbors. Here, you plot out your own course through the day - whether it includes entertaining family, enjoying yourself with a night on the town or simply doing laundry in your own private cottage....
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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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Villas of Holly Brook is an absolutely beautiful facility. They have great food, nice sized rooms, courtyards and spacious outdoor areas. All 5 stars!
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.
The Villas of Holly Brook is a leader in the development marketing and management of premiere assisted living communities, our award-winning team offers seniors independent living, assisted living and dementia specialty care services. Resident enjoy unparalleled luxury amenities including:...
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I have high praise for the staff; excellent communication, skilled nurses, compassionate care. All the meals I have seen looked excellent and my mother in law says she likes the food. My only complaint is...
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.
Cedarhurst of Sparta is an assisted living community located in the comfortable town of Sparta, IL. People who visit Sparta are immediately struck by how much it perfectly represents small town living and all of the benefits that come with that lifestyle. Relatives of Cedarhurst residents can...
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My mom lived here back in about 2012 and she liked it. I've visited her and thought it was nice. So when my husband died and my children thought this would be great for me. I have been here since January of...
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.
WELCOME TO GREENTREE AT MT. VERNONAt GreenTree at Mt. Vernon, residents enjoy an active, engaging lifestyle that promotes wellness and independence. It is our goal to keep our residents linked to resources and opportunities that will fulfill their needs and interests in the Mt. Vernon area....
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We just moved my mom in here. It's really good so far. We like it because it's close by for one thing. It's not quite as nice as were she was but it's more affordable. They have lots of activities. They have...
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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The staff at this community are friendly and helpful. She loves the food and they keep the community clean. They offer daily activities. I would have to say the administration is a two. If the nurses need...
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.
Carbondale, Illinois is known for its community celebrations. Prairie Living at Chautauqua is an assisted living community whose residents have abundant opportunities for activities and community involvement, as well as a variety of religious and spiritual options. Known as 'Town of Poets' due to...
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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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Everyone is personable and demonstrate a sincere approach with my mother. They care about their patients like it is their parent. I am very fortunate to find such a wonderful place for my mother.
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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.
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
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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, Nursing Homes
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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.
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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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...
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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, 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.
Cost of memory care in Murphysboro, IL
The average cost of senior living in Murphysboro is $4,156 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include De Soto, IL with an average of $4,301 per month.
Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Murphysboro, IL vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Murphysboro, IL vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Memory Care in Murphysboro, IL by room type
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What families are saying about memory care in Murphysboro
Recent reviews for memory care in Murphysboro
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!
Country Place in Scott City, MO
4.5
My sister loved living there. She socialized with the other residents and she really liked her apartment. She didn't care much for the "bland" meals but she moved up here from Texas!! The employees were very friendly. Her apartment didn't seem to get much cleaning-the floors were usually ...
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Addington Place of Sparta
5.0
Cedarhurst is strictly a private pay community but we were in such a rush and they were so accommodating and very attentive to our need.
Murphysboro review score based on 56 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 56 reviews of 42 Murphysboro memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Murphysboro 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
Murphysboro review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Murphysboro 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 56 reviews of 42 Murphysboro memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Murphysboro 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.Murphysboro, IL averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.7
4.4
Friendliness
4.9
4.5
Care services
4.5
4.2
Staff
4.7
4.4
Meals & dining
4.2
4.0
Activities
4.4
3.9
Value for cost*
4.4
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Murphysboro memory care services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Murphysboro memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Murphysboro, 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 Murphysboro 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 Murphysboro 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
20.8%
58.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
5.7%
43.2%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
79.2%
74.4%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
79.2%
89.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
35.8%
64.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
11.3%
25.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
77.4%
80.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
30.2%
55.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
34%
65.4%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Murphysboro 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 Murphysboro 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
24.5%
66.7%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
17%
41.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
18.9%
63.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
15.1%
23.6%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Murphysboro 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 Murphysboro 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
18.9%
24.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
24.5%
39.6%
No sugar
No sugar
20.8%
37%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
7.5%
44.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
1.9%
14.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Murphysboro 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 Murphysboro communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
11.3%
28.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
22.6%
35.4%
Room service
Room service
7.5%
32.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
9.4%
20.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Murphysboro 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 Murphysboro offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
24.5%
40.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
11.3%
29.9%
Community service programs
Community service programs
13.2%
25.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
34%
48.9%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
34%
46.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
34%
54.8%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
30.2%
35.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
15.1%
30.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
15.1%
32.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
24.5%
42.2%
Live performances
Live performances
34%
42.6%
Dances
Dances
15.1%
27.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
17%
19.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
24.5%
41.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Villas of Holly Brook Herrin, The Landings at Reed Station Crossing and Fifth Season Residential are the top-rated memory care facilities near Murphysboro, Illinois. See full list of communities.
There are 51 memory care facilities near Murphysboro, Illinois. See the full list.
The 51 memory care facilities near you in Murphysboro, Illinois typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Murphysboro, 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 Murphysboro, 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 Murphysboro, Illinois ranges from $2000 to $8900. The average Memory Care cost in Murphysboro, Illinois is $4,156. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Murphysboro, 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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