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9 Best Memory Care Facilities in Chester, IL
Memory care in Chester 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 Chester is about $4,071 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 9 communities, read 6 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities.
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Our experience with Arbors at Parkwood Meadows was only a brief one, but I thought they did an absolutely wonderful job here. The staff is patient, caring, and very friendly, and the facility is clean and...
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.
When the demands of living in your home require more than you’re willing and able to give on your own, you’ll find a welcome home here at Parkwood Meadows.Parkwood Meadows and the Arbors at Parkwood Meadows are located just west of historic downtown Sainte Genevieve on Parkwood Drive. We are...
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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
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.
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...
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.
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.
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.
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 Chester, IL
The average cost of senior living in Chester is $4,071 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Prairie du Rocher, IL with an average of $3,933 per month.
Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Chester, IL vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Chester, IL vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Memory Care in Chester, IL by room type
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What families are saying about memory care in Chester
Recent reviews for memory care in Chester
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.
Garden Place of Red Bud
5.0
Wonderful, the people that work there are great. The place is so nice and cheerful. Everyone has their own little apartment. They do a lot of activities there, for instance at Christmas, besides doing Christmas things, they took them to see The Way of the Lights. Once a week they take a group ...
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Chester memory care services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Chester memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Chester, 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 Chester 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 Chester 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
33.3%
65.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.4%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
33.3%
71.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
16.7%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
33.3%
61.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
33.3%
72.4%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Chester 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 Chester 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
33.3%
74.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
33.3%
46%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
33.3%
70.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
33.3%
26.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Chester 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 Chester 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
16.7%
27.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33.3%
44.4%
No sugar
No sugar
33.3%
41.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
16.7%
50.1%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
16.7%
17.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Chester 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 Chester communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
16.7%
31.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33.3%
39.8%
Room service
Room service
16.7%
36.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Chester 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 Chester offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
16.7%
45.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
16.7%
33.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
16.7%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
33.3%
54.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
33.3%
51.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
33.3%
60.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
33.3%
39.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
16.7%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
16.7%
36.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
16.7%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
33.3%
47.6%
Dances
Dances
16.7%
31.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16.7%
21.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
16.7%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Parkwood Meadows and Arbors at Parkwood Meadows, Addington Place of Sparta and Garden Place of Red Bud are the top-rated memory care facilities near Chester, Illinois. See full list of communities.
There are 9 memory care facilities near Chester, Illinois. See the full list.
The 9 memory care facilities near you in Chester, Illinois typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Chester, 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 Chester, 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 Chester, Illinois ranges from $1101 to $8900. The average Memory Care cost in Chester, Illinois is $4,071. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Chester, Illinois typically starts at $1101. 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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Memory Care in Cities Near Chester
- Red Bud, Illinois
- Perryville, Missouri
- Ste. Genevieve, Missouri
- Sparta, Illinois
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- Friedheim, Missouri
- Arnsberg, Missouri
- Preston, Illinois
- Eden, Illinois
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- Steeleville, Illinois
- Welge, Illinois
- Swanwick, Illinois
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