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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Blue Ridge, IL

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Memory care in Blue Ridge 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 Blue Ridge is about $6,941 per month.

To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 65 communities, read 745 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Champaign, Monticello and Urbana.

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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
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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, 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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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.
Primrose Retirement Communities in Decatur provide independent living and assisted living senior care. Our buildings feature attached/enclosed garages with direct access to the facility. Our activities and events are shown with Electronic bulletin boards that are available in the apartments and...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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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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, 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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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.
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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
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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, 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
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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, 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
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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.
Castle Manor 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. Live...
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.
Hopedale Commons is conveniently located in the beautiful and peaceful community of Hopedale, Illinois, only 30 minutes from Peoria, Bloomington and Pekin, Illinois.Our well-trained and caring staff truly enjoy working with the elderly. It is not unusual to find a staff member stopping to chat...

Cost of memory care in Blue Ridge, IL

The average cost of senior living in Blue Ridge is $6,941 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Decatur, IL with an average of $6,695 per month.

Memory care costs in Blue Ridge, IL, vs. state and national averages

Blue Ridge, IL
$6,941/mo
U.S. national average
$6,999/mo

Memory care costs in Blue Ridge, IL, vs. other senior living options

Memory Care
$6,941/mo

Memory care costs in Blue Ridge, IL, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,284/mo
Studio
$6,575/mo
1 Bedroom
$8,140/mo

Senior living costs in Blue Ridge vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Blue Ridge, IL
Column state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBlue Ridge, ILIllinoisU.S.
Memory Care$6,941/mo$7,681/mo$6,999/mo
Assisted Living$5,312/mo$6,329/mo$5,830/mo
Independent Living$2,574/mo$3,342/mo$3,520/mo
Memory Care
Blue Ridge, IL:$6,941/mo
Illinois:$7,681/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Assisted Living
Blue Ridge, IL:$5,312/mo
Illinois:$6,329/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Independent Living
Blue Ridge, IL:$2,574/mo
Illinois:$3,342/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Memory care costs in Blue Ridge, IL, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Blue Ridge and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Memory care cost trends in Blue Ridge, IL

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Blue Ridge have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 average costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Blue Ridge, IL$7,077/mo$6,695/mo+5.7%
Illinois$7,204/mo$6,828/mo+5.5%
National$6,648/mo$6,334/mo+4.9%
Blue Ridge, IL
2024 average cost:$7,077/mo
2023 average cost:$6,695/mo
Percent change:+5.7%
Illinois
2024 average cost:$7,204/mo
2023 average cost:$6,828/mo
Percent change:+5.5%
National
2024 average cost:$6,648/mo
2023 average cost:$6,334/mo
Percent change:+4.9%
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What families are saying about memory care in Blue Ridge

Recent reviews for memory care in Blue Ridge

Villas of Holly Brook and Reflections - Bloomington East

4.3
Overall the staff are kind, warm, and my parents have experienced many staff to be quite loving and emotionally generous. While some staff are more adept at engaging residents on the memory care unit, professional development occurs. Rooms are given a light cleaning, my mother has never been ...
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Brookstone Estates Tuscola

4.6
It's a very friendly place. They are very respectful to the residents. And they show true concern and care for them The facility is good. They clean the apartments every week. My loved one likes the food for the most part, although he's not picky. Sometimes it can be tough / hard to eat, ...
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Carriage Crossing Senior Living of Arcola

5.0
My Dad moved in right before Thanksgiving. He was having some memory issues and needed a little more help then he was getting at home. Honestly, this place is like an all inclusive resort. The building is beautiful and well maintained. The staff treat my Dad like family. Dad is so happy with ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Delicious meals and exceptional dining experiences. Numerous reviews praise the high-quality food offerings at various communities, such as Carriage Crossing and Sugar Creek. Residents look forward to each meal, with personalized accommodations made for dietary restrictions and preferences.
Compassionate and dedicated staff members. Several communities, like Arbor Rose and Brookdale, have received acclaim for their caring and supportive staff members. Families express their gratitude for the long-term relationships formed between residents and caregivers.
Engaging activities tailored to residents' interests. Residents at facilities such as Carriage Crossing and Lincolnshire Place appreciate the diverse range of activities designed to cater to their unique needs and preferences. These activities help promote social interaction and overall well-being.
Spacious and well-maintained living areas. Reviews for communities like Sugar Creek and Arbor Rose highlight the importance of cleanliness and upkeep, both for private rooms and common spaces. This contributes to a welcoming and comfortable atmosphere for residents.
Personalized care plans for memory care patients. Several families share their positive experiences with memory care services at facilities like Amber Glen and Bickford of Bloomington. Staff members are trained to provide individualized attention, ensuring residents receive the care and support they need.
Communication and transparency between staff and families. Clear and consistent communication is a common theme in reviews for communities like Carriage Crossing and Brookdale. Staff members are attentive to families' concerns and keep them informed about their loved ones' care and progress.
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Blue Ridge review score based on 170 family reviews

7.1
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This proprietary review score is based on 170 reviews of 65 Blue Ridge memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Blue Ridge 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

Blue Ridge review score compared against nearby cities

7.1
Blue Ridge, IL65 facilities
6.0
Decatur, IL14 facilities
9.1
Sullivan, IL17 facilities

Review subcategories for Blue Ridge 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 170 reviews of 65 Blue Ridge memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Blue Ridge 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.
Blue Ridge, IL averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.7
3.7
Friendliness
3.7
3.8
Care services
3.5
3.5
Staff
3.6
3.6
Meals & dining
3.4
3.3
Activities
3.4
3.3
Value for cost*
3.4
3.4
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Blue Ridge memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Blue Ridge memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Blue Ridge, 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 Blue Ridge 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 Blue Ridge that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Blue Ridge, ILNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
52.3%
63.9%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
16.9%
47.2%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
95.4%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.5%
98.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
66.2%
70%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
15.4%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
96.9%
89.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
56.9%
59.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
58.5%
69.6%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Blue Ridge 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 Blue Ridge Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Blue Ridge, ILNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
53.8%
72.2%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
35.4%
45.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
38.5%
68%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
16.9%
26.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Blue Ridge 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 Blue Ridge partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Blue Ridge, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
49.2%
28%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
38.5%
44.8%
No sugar
No sugar
35.4%
41.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
27.7%
50.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
13.8%
22.9%
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Availability of select dining options in Blue Ridge 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 Blue Ridge communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Blue Ridge, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
13.8%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
49.2%
40.2%
Room service
Room service
33.8%
37.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
13.8%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Blue Ridge 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 Blue Ridge offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Blue Ridge, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
53.8%
45.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
40%
33.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
32.3%
29.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
60%
53.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
58.5%
51.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
61.5%
59.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
55.4%
39.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
38.5%
35.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
35.4%
36.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
52.3%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
55.4%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
41.5%
32.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
30.8%
22.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
53.8%
46.3%
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State regulations for memory care in Blue Ridge

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for memory care. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Illinois memory care regulations will help you understand how memory care communities in Blue Ridge protect seniors.
Learn about Illinois memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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