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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Union County, IL
If your loved one needs memory care in Union County, A Place for Mom can help. With 25 memory care facilities in Union County, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.
Alzheimer’s care in Union County incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. Union County memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in Union County, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Marion, Carbondale and Marion.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Marion, Carbondale and Marion.
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The kids absolutely loved it. This was our second year. And [name removed] said she can’t wait till next year to see her witch friend. A resident she wanted pictures with. Staff and residents were so happy!!...
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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I wish it was a little cheaper since mom is on a fixed income. I wish they had a few more activities for the memory care folks. Based on the experience we have had with The Landings, we would recommend this...
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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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]...
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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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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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My mother loves it there. Great food and they take good care of her. Megan is the best. She is wonderful to deal with and loves all the people there. But most of all she treats them with dignity and...
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.
When you have made the decision that assisted living is the best choice for you or someone you love, you'll find a welcome home at Capetown. All the help you need is right here, but you may not notice it right away. That's part of the charm of Capetown. We believe in being felt more than being...
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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.
Auburn Creek offers person-centered assisted living in Cape Girardeau, MO. Our assisted living community provides a combination of gracious accommodations, supportive services, and health care. We meet the needs of seniors who may need a little help with daily activities such as bathing,...
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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.
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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...
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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...
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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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.
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.
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, 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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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.
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.
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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, 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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Cost of memory care in Union County, IL
The average cost of senior living in Union County is $4,393 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Vienna, IL with an average of $3,418 per month.
Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Union County, IL vs. nearby counties
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Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Union County, IL vs. the state and national average
Union County, IL
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Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Union County vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Memory Care in Union County, IL by room type
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What families are saying about memory care in Union County
Recent reviews for memory care in Union County
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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Lutheran Home Assisted Living in Cape Girardeau, MO
5.0
They were outstanding in every aspect. They even had live music one afternoon. My mother loved the food and everyone was very friendly and helpful. A Place for Mom was extremely helpful. [name removed] was great to work with. I recommend all the time!
Capetown and Cottages at Capetown in Cape Girardeau, MO
4.0
I would not recommend the food at Capetown. There are not a lot of choices and there have been times when my mom went to bed without a meal. The staff are good and keep us informed of her care. They do offer activities however she is not able to participate due to health issues. Everything else ...
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Union County review score based on 48 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 48 reviews of 21 Union County memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Union County 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
Union County review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Union County 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 48 reviews of 21 Union County memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Union County 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.Union County, 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
4.1
4.0
Activities
4.3
4.0
Value for cost*
4.4
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Union County memory care services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Union County memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Union County, 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 Union County 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 Union County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Union County, ILNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
25%
57.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
8.3%
43.2%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
87.5%
74.4%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
87.5%
89.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
33.3%
64.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
4.2%
25.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
87.5%
80.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
29.2%
54.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
33.3%
64.2%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Union County 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 Union County Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Union County, ILNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
25%
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
20.8%
62.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
16.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Union County 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 Union County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Union County, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
20.8%
24.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
25%
39.6%
No sugar
No sugar
20.8%
37%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
4.2%
44.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Union County 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 Union County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Union County, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
8.3%
28.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
16.7%
34.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
8.3%
20%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Union County 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 Union County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Union County, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
20.8%
40.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
12.5%
29.9%
Community service programs
Community service programs
12.5%
25.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
25%
48.9%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
33.3%
46.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
33.3%
54.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
29.2%
35.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
12.5%
30.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
8.3%
32.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
25%
42.2%
Live performances
Live performances
33.3%
42.6%
Dances
Dances
4.2%
27.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20.8%
19.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
25%
41.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Villas of Holly Brook Herrin, The Landings at Reed Station Crossing and Lutheran Home Assisted Living are the top-rated memory care facilities near Union County, Illinois. See full list of communities.
There are 25 memory care facilities near Union County, Illinois. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Union County, Illinois are The Landings at Reed Station Crossing. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 25 memory care facilities near you in Union County, Illinois typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Union County, 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 Union County, 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 Union County, Illinois ranges from $2000 to $8900. The average Memory Care cost in Union County, Illinois is $4,393. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Union County, 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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