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Memory care in Avena offers 24-hour care and supervision, trained staff, and specialized activities to accommodate the needs of seniors with Alzheimer’s or dementia. These communities typically offer advanced security features and engaging activities to help ensure residents’ well-being. The cost of memory care in Avena is about $4,473 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 51 communities, read 214 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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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.
We are a brand new community, opened in July, 2020 in the small rural town of Sullivan, Il. Currently finishing landscaping and outdoor patio areas. We have a combined work history in memory care of over 50 years experience. The directors are Certified Practitioners. All staff have CPR and...
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They were very helpful. The facility was clean. They took good care of my loved one. I don't have any issues or complaints about that. However, we took him out of respite care earlier than we thought we...
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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 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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They offer activities daily. I have had a few meals there and I would say the food is good overall. The staff are amazing. They are so friendly and on top of things. The community is clean and they do...
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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 is an affordable assisted living community for older adults and senior citizens, located in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. Here at Heritage Woods we pride ourselves in the ability to provide affordable senior care to those that require the service but can't always afford the high prices. We...
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They are doing great! It's clean and the staff is friendly. I don't have any concerns or complaints at this point. It seems to be a good place.
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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.
    Good Neighbor Care carries on the Brookstone tradition, providing a senior care program that supports individual freedom and promotes the dignity of each resident. Brookstone communities are all nestled in small Illinois towns of 10,000 to 20,000 residents where families can...
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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.
Welcome to Willowbrook! Our homes have been designed to provide care and support to your loved ones while promoting dignity and independence. We have been providing award winning memory care for over 10 years, care that celebrates each resident’s abilities. Each home accommodates 12-14...
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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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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.
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.
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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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.
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.
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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I have lived at Evergreen Place for 8 years. They take good care of everyone. Dining services are very cheerful and caring. Food is good. They clean our rooms and do our laundry for use. They have a lot of...
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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.
Evergreen Place offers worry-free living, where independence thrives and compassionate care is always nearby. Our beautiful campus offers lovely supportive living options. We welcome you to learn more and visit our community of care, where friendships flourish and families find peace of mind....
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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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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.
Courtyard Estates of Sullivan is a modern, beautiful assisted living community located in the residential neighborhood of Sullivan, Illinois. You'll enjoy our incredible spaces indoors while also spending plenty of time on our outdoor paths and patios or even under the gazebo. And, when you do...
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
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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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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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.

Cost of memory care in Avena, IL

The average cost of senior living in Avena is $4,473 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Mason, IL with an average of $4,117 per month.

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

Avena, IL
$4,473/mo
$4,302/mo

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

Avena, IL
$4,473/mo
U.S. national average
$5,070/mo

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

Memory Care
$4,473/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,532/mo
Studio
$4,539/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,197/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,088/mo

Average cost of Memory Care in Avena over time

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What families are saying about memory care in Avena

Recent reviews for memory care in Avena

Brookstone Estates of Olney

3.7
My father felt very isolated there as they did not have many activities he was interested in. He did not like the food but the personnel were friendly to him and helped him to meals and gave him his medications but otherwise he did not see them very often as he did not leave his room. He was 99 ...
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San Gabriel Memory Care in Highland, IL

5.0
The employees at San Gabriel Memory Care are educated and trained on dementia and how to care for this patient population. I like the fact that there are consistent caregivers and always someone nearby if you need help. They are consistent with their care and take the residents to the bathroom ...
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Cedarhurst of Breese

4.7
We would not be happier with Cedarhurst of Breese. they have been a blessing all the way around. Not only do they help our father who is a resident there but also our mother who comes to visit almost every single day.

Avena review score based on 84 family reviews

7.8
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This proprietary review score is based on 84 reviews of 47 Avena memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Avena 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

Avena review score compared against nearby cities

7.8
Avena, IL47 facilities
7.7
Brownstown, IL48 facilities
7.0
St. Elmo, IL10 facilities

Review subcategories for Avena 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 84 reviews of 47 Avena memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Avena 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.
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Cleanliness
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4.4
Friendliness
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Care services
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4.2
Staff
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Meals & dining
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Avena memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Avena memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Avena, 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 Avena 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 Avena 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
25.5%
65.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
8.5%
48.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
95.7%
82.4%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
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*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
57.4%
71.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
12.8%
28.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
95.7%
89.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
34%
61.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
48.9%
72.4%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Avena 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 Avena 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
51.1%
74.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
19.1%
46%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
23.4%
70.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Avena 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 Avena 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
29.8%
27.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
34%
44.4%
No sugar
No sugar
27.7%
41.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
12.8%
50%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
6.4%
17.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Avena 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 Avena communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
12.8%
31.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
42.6%
39.7%
Room service
Room service
21.3%
36.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.8%
22.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Avena 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 Avena offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
31.9%
45.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
27.7%
33.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
19.1%
28.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
51.1%
54.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
51.1%
51.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
51.1%
60.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
38.3%
39.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
17%
34.8%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
31.9%
36.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
51.1%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
53.2%
47.6%
Dances
Dances
23.4%
31.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
17%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
53.2%
46.3%
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Frequently Asked Questions

There are 51 memory care facilities near Avena, Illinois. See the full list.

The best memory care facility near you in Avena, Illinois is Carriage Crossing Taylorville. This memory care community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.

The 51 memory care facilities near you in Avena, Illinois typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Avena, 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 Avena, 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 Avena, Illinois ranges from $1600 to $8200. The average Memory Care cost in Avena, Illinois is $4,473. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Avena, Illinois typically starts at $1600. 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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