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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Braidwood, IL
If your loved one needs memory care in Braidwood, A Place for Mom can help. With 14 memory care facilities in Braidwood, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.
Alzheimer’s care in Braidwood incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. Braidwood memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in Braidwood, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like South Lockport, Lidice and Forest Park.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Joliet, Morris and Central.
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9.6
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84 reviews
Searching for a place to replace the home of your loved one is daunting. After checking so many places, The Timbers of Shorewood seemed to be the right fit. They have been so helpful and done with kindness....
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.
The Timbers of Shorewood delivers an unusual blend of secure senior living with elegance and independence! With full-service kitchens in every apartment, supportive services available for Independent living residents and perfectly coordinated services for Assisted Living residents. There is a...
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8.6
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62 reviews
The community and staff have been good all around. It's just the unfortunate that they have changed management/companies multiple times in the past year and a half. Which led to staffing shortages...
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.
Rock Run Place offers a home like setting and cheerful smiles from our professional staff who greet you everyday. Assisted Living and Memory Care levels of care are available on our campus. Our peaceful setting, restaurant style dining experience, activities and beautiful setting combine to...
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8.0
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9 reviews
Very knowledgeable and caring staff. Modern updates, something to do for everyone. My mom seems to like it there and is adjusting very well. Staff has been very helpful in getting her adjusted and in 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.
Heritage Woods of Dwight is an assisted living community located in Dwight, IL. Dwight, which contains a stretch of the original famous U.S. Route 66, lies 80 miles southwest of Chicago. The town boasts a rich history, and is home to numerous landmarks and monuments. With well-preserved...
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8.0
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5 reviews
Mom passed [date removed]. Heritage did a fine job for her. 2 aids in particular, [name removed] and one other who's name has escaped me, but both were great to her! Those two ladies I mentioned and 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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7.1
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63 reviews
The one thing I wish I knew before selecting a place for mom is if the facility supplied furniture (bed, chair, television, etc). The staff was excellent I helping get mom settled once I got her furniture...
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.
Rock Run Place offers memory care services to seniors in the Will County, Illinois area. Residents enjoy cultural events, natural attractions, shopping and dining options in Joliet, as well as in Chicago, just 45 miles from our residence.We take regular afternoon outings for shopping at Westfield...
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2 reviews
We put my grandma here and she really was enjoying it till her health turned and she had to be put in the hospital. But when she was there she enjoyed the activities like bingo and she said the food was...
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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18 reviews
I am not sure I would recommend the facility. It is hard to say. It is ran by a bunch of young people that don't seem to have a care in the world. It takes forever to get responses back when you leave...
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.
With our HigherPath senior health model leading the way, Bickford redefines senior living. It's not just about care; it's about proactive well-being, enabling your loved one to live happier, healthier — longer.Our approach clearly resonates — our happiness ratings among residents are double 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.
Dedicated to Good LivingOur longstanding mission is to transform the way society thinks about aging and senior living. Our Victory Centre of Joliet community is an extension of that promise. We are steadfast in our commitment to cultivate a genuine home for you or your loved one. Above all else,...
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8.3
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14 reviews
We can’t say enough about Riverside. The staff is just fantastic! The facility is bright and clean and warm and inviting. The rooms are spacious and comfortable. The pricing is very fair for the industry and...
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.
Riverside Assisted Living and Memory Care is an assisted living and memory care community located in Bourbonnais, IL in Kankakee County. Bourbonnais is about an hour south of Chicago. This vibrant town is known as the 'Village of Friendship,' and has many shops and restaurants. The Kankakee River...
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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.
We assist with the activities of daily living and provide lots of amenities and services including fabulous meals, housekeeping, laundry service, medication assistance, a personal response notification system, social activities, community field trips, transportation, and 24 hour staffing seven...
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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.
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.
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
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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Cost of memory care in Braidwood, IL
The average cost of senior living in Braidwood is $4,805 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Dwight, IL with an average of $4,506 per month.
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What families are saying about memory care in Braidwood
Recent reviews for memory care in Braidwood
Ascension Living Heritage Village in Kankakee, IL
5.0
Let me tell ya! Everyone is so nice; therapy has exceeded my expectations. I highly recommend Heritage Village
Riverside Assisted Living and Memory Care, a CCRC in Kankakee, IL
5.0
This is an exceptional place for your loved ones. The employees are truly dedicated to their work and are willing to go above and beyond to make a positive difference in the lives of their residents, friends, and families.
Bickford of Bourbonnais
5.0
We had a crisis situation that necessitated making some quick decisions for my mother. The folks at Bickford really work with you and help to put together a plan that fits your loved one's needs. They continue to follow-up and and ask for input to assist them in making any improvements. They ...
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Braidwood review score based on 63 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 63 reviews of 14 Braidwood memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Braidwood 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
Braidwood review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Braidwood 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 63 reviews of 14 Braidwood memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Braidwood 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.Braidwood, IL averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.3
4.4
Friendliness
4.4
4.5
Care services
3.9
4.2
Staff
4.4
4.4
Meals & dining
3.9
4.0
Activities
4.0
3.9
Value for cost*
4.0
4.0
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Braidwood memory care services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Braidwood memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Braidwood, 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 Braidwood 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 Braidwood 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
50%
65%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
42.9%
47.9%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
92.9%
82.4%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
92.9%
99%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
71.4%
71.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
14.3%
28.2%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
92.9%
89.6%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
50%
61.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
50%
72.4%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Braidwood 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 Braidwood 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
50%
73.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
28.6%
45.7%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
35.7%
70.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
28.6%
26.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Braidwood 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 Braidwood 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
42.9%
27.3%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
35.7%
43.8%
No sugar
No sugar
35.7%
41%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
57.1%
49.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
7.1%
16%
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Availability of select dining options in Braidwood 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 Braidwood communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
21.4%
31.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
57.1%
39.1%
Room service
Room service
28.6%
36.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
28.6%
22.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Braidwood 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 Braidwood offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
50%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
35.7%
33.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
42.9%
27.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
71.4%
54.1%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
57.1%
51.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
71.4%
60.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
35.7%
39%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
50%
34.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
50%
35.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
57.1%
46.7%
Live performances
Live performances
57.1%
47.1%
Dances
Dances
50%
30.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
28.6%
21.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
45.9%
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Frequently Asked Questions
StoryPoint Romeoville, The Timbers of Shorewood and American House Cedarlake are the top-rated memory care facilities near Braidwood, Illinois. See full list of communities.
There are 14 memory care facilities near Braidwood, Illinois. See the full list.
The 14 memory care facilities near you in Braidwood, Illinois typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Braidwood, 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 Braidwood, 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 Braidwood, Illinois ranges from $600 to $42521. The average Memory Care cost in Braidwood, Illinois is $4,805. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Braidwood, Illinois typically starts at $600. 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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