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Memory care in Dorchester 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 Dorchester is about $6,603 per month.

To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 189 communities, read 3390 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Edwardsville, Carlinville and Godfrey.

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Photo of Cedarhurst of St. Charles
1919 Photos available
99 Floor plans available
8.3
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My mom is being very well and lovingly cared for. Lots of fun activities offered and the residents participate greatly. The food is the only real complaint. The breakfast is very good but mostly the lunch 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.
At Cedarhurst of St. Charles, it’s our mission to tailor senior living to you so you can feel loved, valued, and supported each and every day. Our senior living community in St. Charles, Missouri, offers assisted living for those who require assistance with activities of daily living and memory...
Photo of Southview Assisted Living and Memory Care
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22 Floor plans available
8.2
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88 reviews
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It's very close to all the children and less than a mile from my home. I can pop in any time and there are plenty of activities she can partake in, even with her memory issues.
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.
Southview Assisted Living is the premier senior living community in South County near St. Louis, Missouri. We offer, assisted living and Dementia / Memory Care . This newly built senior living community will begin welcoming residents in Summer 2012.We know how difficult change can be, especially...
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Photo of Kinwell at Sunset Hills
1111 Photos available
99 Floor plans available
8.2
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My mom was in memory care, the food was not great in memory care. Better in the assisted-living. They were short-staffed at times. Also activities on memory care were a little too nonexistent. Activities in...
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.
Photo of Kauhale Creve Coeur
77 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
8.1
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All personnel from the manager to the nurse to the maintenance supervisor to the daily aides all know how to deal with dementia patients in a kind and dignified way.
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.
At The Sheridan at Creve Coeur, residents pursue their passions within a lively, social atmosphere. They enjoy chef-prepared meals with friends in the elegant dining room, play games in the living rooms, get creative in the art studio, and exercise in the fitness center and physical therapy...
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I have a friend who lives here. Every time I visit her I am always greeted by I smiling face. The residents are out and about engaged in something. There have been multiple updates to the building and they...
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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8.0
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I have been here only a month and found that I made the right decision My Villa is very comfortable and up to date The staff is very kind and helpful. The food is also very good I have made many new...
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.
Asbury Village is a 120-acre campus located in Godfrey, Illinois. Opened in late 1997, the community features 44 duplex Patio Homes referred to as Villas, as well as 64 Independent Living apartments, known as the Wiseman-Pollock Residence. There are also 44 Assisted Living apartments on campus...
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First, we were contacted by [name removed] with Longevity and she was involved in every step of the process. She was a dream to work with and really set the bar when talking with my mother. Secondly, 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.
At Cedarhurst of Godfrey, it’s our mission to tailor senior living to you so you can feel loved, valued, and supported each and every day. Our senior living community in Godfrey, Illinois, offers assisted living for those who require assistance with activities of daily living.Cedarhurst of...
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They take the time to listen for my loved ones needs and are able to meet them more than any other community we have encountered.
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.
San Gabriel Memory Care is a family owned and operated assisted living community dedicated to serving the unique needs of adults with Alzheimer’s and other memory-related illnesses. Our approach is to assist residents on their individual “daily walks” by incorporating personally relevant...
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Photo of St. Andrew's Assisted Living of Bridgeton
99 Photos available
11 Floor plan available
8.0
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The staff were very carrying individuals who made our loved one feel welcomed and cared for. She enjoyed the food and they were able to give her the mechanical soft diet she needed. Her apartment was just...
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.
St. Andrew's Assisted Living has been providing Assisted Living Services in the Bridgeton area for 24 years, and is part of the St. Andrew's Resources for Seniors System family! We offer cozy studio apartments furnished with your favorite furniture and treasured mementos, refrigerator- and...
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1313 Photos available
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They are flexible and very accommodating. The room size is good. The physical therapy services are excellent. The staff is very friendly and responsive. The food is the weakness.
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.
Cambridge House of Swansea Cambridge House of Swansea is a newly build assisted living community, with beautiful apartments, located in the cozy town of Belleville, Illinois, counting just over 43,000 citizens. Conveniently located, the living community is steps away from parks and shopping...
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Photo of Brookstone Estates of Vandalia
1111 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
8.0
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It is great and yes we would recommend Brookstone Estates of Vandalia community to other families based on the experience so far.
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.
    Brookstone Estates was founded in 1996 because congregate care was hard to find in rural Southern Illinois. The creation of the first Brookstone community and subsequent quest for additional high quality senior care spawned a comfortable yet manageable 46-unit design that has...
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Photo of Carlyle Healthcare and Senior Living
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8.0
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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.
Enjoy Independent Living with Comfort, Choice, and Peace of mind. At Carlyle Senior Living, residents enjoy the comfort and privacy of their own spacious apartment-style suites while receiving the support they need to live confidently and independently. Each suite is thoughtfully designed with...
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Photo of Friendship Village Sunset Hills
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8.0
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Would absolutely recommend it. It exceeds all expectations. They do everything to make residents comfortable. There are many food options every day, activities of every kind from 7 am unto 8 pm. There are...
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.
Friendship Village Assisted Living and Memory Care is located on the Friendship Village Sunset Hills campus, provides the right level of assistance with daily activities, so you can remain as independent and active as you want to be. Friendship Village Assisted Living is committed to meeting your...
Photo of Villas of Holly Brook and Reflections Springfield
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It was the Social Worker who decided that my mother cannot stay there anymore due to the doctor stating she needs more care and he wanted us to leave and take her out within one day and I told her no that we...
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.
Photo of The Oaks of O'Fallon
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33 Floor plans available
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My mother-in-law was a resident for a couple of years, and I cannot say enough about the staff and the exceptional care they provide. It was clear that they genuinely cared about her. The facility is very...
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.
At The Oaks of O'Fallon, our vision is to create a community where every resident feels valued, respected, and truly at home. We are committed to providing compassionate, personalized care that promotes independence, enhances quality of life, and gives families peace of mind. Every member of our...
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Photo of The Carriages of Rochester
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My mom has been at CC for 1 year. She has dementia and when she went she weighed 85 lbs now she eats 3 healthy meals a day and is so happy there. I don't think there is not anything CC would not do for her...
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.
LIVE THE LIFE YOU LOVE!Making the move to senior living is a big decision. Fortunately, changing where you live doesn't mean changing your whole way of life. At The Carriages of Rochester, you'll find all the choices you need to live the life you love.Our welcoming campus features a variety of...
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Photo of Creve Coeur Assisted Living
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55 Floor plans available
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7.9
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My father was a resident at Creve Coeur for only ten days. Our original plan had been for him to return there after a three-week hospital stay. We had been led to believe that the facility could manage...
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.
Welcome to Creve Coeur Assisted Living, a socially active retirement community! Conveniently located near Olive and Highway 270, our community is within minutes of everything the city of Creve Coeur has to offer-seven parks, a golf course, more than a dozen churches, plus chic specialty stores,...
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Photo of Dougherty Ferry Assisted Living and Memory Care
1818 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
7.9
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I was impressed by a friendliness of the staff and the cleanliness of the facility. [Name Removed] what's especially helpful during my search. I would definitely recommend this facility.
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.
Welcome to Dougherty Ferry Assisted Living & Memory Care, a luxurious senior living community just outside St. Louis, Missouri. Here you can enjoy a full lifestyle that balances independence with personal assistance. The community offers 95 comfortable, maintenance-free apartments, along with...
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Photo of Addington Place of Shiloh
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On the plus side, dad reports that the staff are kind and attentive and it's nice to know dad has someone to look after him. The only issue preventing a better score has been with billing and administration...
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.
Cedarhurst of Shiloh is located at 429 South Main Street Shiloh, IL. We pride ourselves on providing the community with an assisted living service that has your family member's best interests in mind. We give our clients peace of mind knowing their loved ones are in good hands. We're also known...
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Photo of The Gables at Brady Circle
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The owner, [name removed], is easy to talk to/ work with, but any issues are slow to resolve. He does much of the work himself, so delays occur as issues have to be reprioritized. I was told there are...
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.
The Gables at Brady Circle is revolutionizing assisted living care by removing the institutional setting and returning to an intimate, residential social model.We understand that the choice of an assisted living/ Memory Care community is a difficult and stressful process. That is why we embrace...
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Photo of Trustwell Living at Richmond Heights
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Relatively new, good food. They included laundry and weekly cleaning.. they took my husband to all of his appointments, for a monthly fee. Location good for us and they have a very intelligent group of...
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.
Allegro is proud to bring more than 40 years of experience to the St. Louis metropolitan area, home of our company headquarters. Allegro strives to reimagine senior living, bringing comfort, convenience and quality care to older adults who want and deserve the best.Allegro Richmond Heights...
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Photo of Addington Place of Collinsville
55 Photos available
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This property is closing but would recommend the other sister locations. Staff is very caring and helpful. They take good care of the residents. The meals were great, my mother enjoyed them. They were...
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.
Let inviting design whisk you through Addington Place of Collinsville, where you’ll find lifestyles abundant in enrichment, fun, and friendship. The community’s residential location creates a peaceful environment with easy access to Collinsville’s conveniences and various attractions.Addington...
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My mom has been a resident at Fields of Florissant for the past four months. I've been there several times to visit my mom. Everyone there that are also residents, from my observations, all seem to be in...
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.
The Garden Plaza of Florissant, Missouri, offers a dynamic lifestyle for seniors looking to get the most out of their retirement.Whether you prefer independent living in your own private patio home, assisted living with an apartment floor plan of your choice or a memory care neighborhood tailored...
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All would be a 5. We had a wonderful experience with Carriage Crossing Taylorville and we have nothing but good things to say about them. Based on the experience, we would recommend this community to other...
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.
Carriage Crossing Senior Living - Taylorville is an upscale building, divided into three separate homes creating unique experiences for each neighbor. This location radiates elegance with its lavish interior design, baby grand piano, fish tanks, bird aviary, and private lounge (man cave). Three...
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The staff was very nice and caring, and the facility was clean. However, they could improve on the food service, it was understaffed. Based on the experience we had, we would still recommend Brookdale West...
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.
Embrace FreedomWhat would you do if you woke up each morning in your own private retreat knowing the only thing you were responsible for was cultivating the retirement of your dreams? Here at our assisted living and memory care community in Ballwin, Missouri, you can make that your reality....
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Cost of memory care in Dorchester, IL

The average cost of senior living in Dorchester is $6,603 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Wilsonville, IL with an average of $6,603 per month.

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

Dorchester, IL
$6,603/mo
U.S. national average
$6,999/mo

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

Memory Care
$6,603/mo

Memory care costs in Dorchester, IL, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,000/mo
Studio
$7,103/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,190/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,655/mo

Senior living costs in Dorchester 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: Dorchester, IL
Column state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Community typeDorchester, ILIllinoisU.S.
Memory Care$6,603/mo$7,681/mo$6,999/mo
Assisted Living$5,444/mo$6,329/mo$5,830/mo
Independent Living$3,659/mo$3,342/mo$3,520/mo
Memory Care
Dorchester, IL:$6,603/mo
Illinois:$7,681/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Assisted Living
Dorchester, IL:$5,444/mo
Illinois:$6,329/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Independent Living
Dorchester, IL:$3,659/mo
Illinois:$3,342/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Memory care costs in Dorchester, IL, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Dorchester 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 Dorchester, IL

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Dorchester 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
Dorchester, IL$6,420/mo$6,379/mo+0.6%
Illinois$7,236/mo$6,979/mo+3.7%
National$6,685/mo$6,446/mo+3.7%
Dorchester, IL
2024 average cost:$6,420/mo
2023 average cost:$6,379/mo
Percent change:+0.6%
Illinois
2024 average cost:$7,236/mo
2023 average cost:$6,979/mo
Percent change:+3.7%
National
2024 average cost:$6,685/mo
2023 average cost:$6,446/mo
Percent change:+3.7%
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What families are saying about memory care in Dorchester

Recent reviews for memory care in Dorchester

The Oaks of O'Fallon

5.0
Twin Oaks and their other facility are amazing! Even housekeeping is friendly and they don't cut corners. [Name removed], who gets you checked in, takes you on tours of the whole facility, answering any and all questions. The nursing staff always has time to help or advise families as life ...
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Villas of Holly Brook and Reflections Springfield

5.0
My dad has lived in the Villas of Hollybrook for almost a year. The administration and staff have been caring and attentive to his needs. We are very grateful for the precautions that have been taken regarding covid-19. They recognize the severity of the virus as well as the importance of ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Effective communication between staff and families. Many reviews highlight the importance of clear and frequent communication between staff and families at various communities. For example, at Kinwell at Sunset Hills, the staff keeps families informed about their loved ones through regular updates and open dialogue.
Thoughtful and caring staff members. Numerous reviews express appreciation for the friendly and compassionate nature of the staff, such as at Mill Creek Alzheimer's Special Care Center, where the staff is praised for their kindness and attentiveness to residents' needs.
Personalized care tailored to residents' preferences. Residents find joy in the specialized activities and services offered in communities, with staff members catering to individual interests. At Kinwell at Sunset Hills, for instance, the staff accommodates residents' dietary needs and preferences.
Safe and secure environment. Reviews often praise the cleanliness and safety of the communities, ensuring residents' well-being. For example, at High Point Residence Taylorville, the facility's welcoming atmosphere and secure environment put families at ease.
Access to quality health care services. Some reviews mention the availability and accessibility of health care services within the communities, allowing for peace of mind. At Fairmont on Clayton, for instance, the on-site health care team helps manage residents' medical needs effectively.
Engaging social activities for residents. Communities provide opportunities for socializing and staying active, with regular events and activities designed to promote interaction and mental stimulation. At Chapters Living of Edwardsville, for example, residents enjoy participating in a range of activities tailored to their interests a ...
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Dorchester review score based on 886 family reviews

8.3
Review score177 facilities886 reviewsWrite a review
This proprietary review score is based on 886 reviews of 177 Dorchester memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Dorchester 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

Dorchester review score compared against nearby cities

8.3
Dorchester, IL177 facilities
9.5
Litchfield, IL0 facilities
8.8
Jerseyville, IL0 facilities

Review subcategories for Dorchester 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 886 reviews of 177 Dorchester memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Dorchester 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.
Dorchester, IL averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.4
3.8
Friendliness
3.5
3.9
Care services
3.1
3.6
Staff
3.4
3.8
Meals & dining
3.1
3.5
Activities
3.1
3.4
Value for cost*
3.1
3.5
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
*Learn more about cost details

Dorchester memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Dorchester memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Dorchester, 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 Dorchester 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 Dorchester that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Dorchester, ILNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
60.5%
63.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
42.4%
47.2%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
94.9%
82.3%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
99.4%
98.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
71.2%
69.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
31.1%
28.2%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
97.2%
89.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
51.4%
59.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
63.3%
69.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Dorchester 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 Dorchester Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Dorchester, ILNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
57.6%
72.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
42.9%
45.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
53.1%
67.9%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
21.5%
26.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Dorchester 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 Dorchester partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Dorchester, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
46.3%
27.9%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
52%
44.6%
No sugar
No sugar
48%
41.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
40.7%
50.1%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
16.9%
22.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Dorchester 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 Dorchester communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Dorchester, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
35.6%
32%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
53.7%
39.9%
Room service
Room service
46.3%
37.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
34.5%
22.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Dorchester 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 Dorchester offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Dorchester, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
61%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
45.2%
33%
Community service programs
Community service programs
35%
28.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
63.3%
53.1%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
65%
50.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
65%
59.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
58.2%
39.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
46.9%
35.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
49.2%
36.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
61.6%
46.9%
Live performances
Live performances
59.9%
47.1%
Dances
Dances
42.9%
32%
Fitness center
Fitness center
40.7%
22.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
59.3%
46%
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State regulations for memory care in Dorchester

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 Dorchester protect seniors.
Learn about Illinois memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

Villas at St. James, Avalon Memory Care - St. Louis and Villas of Holly Brook Chatham are the top-rated memory care facilities near Dorchester, Illinois. See full list of communities.
There are 189 memory care facilities near Dorchester, Illinois. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Dorchester, Illinois are Villas at St. James, Avalon Memory Care - St. Louis and The Glenwood Supportive Living of Staunton. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 189 memory care facilities near you in Dorchester, Illinois typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Dorchester, 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 Dorchester, 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 Dorchester, Illinois ranges from $3940 to $11200. The average Memory Care cost in Dorchester, Illinois is $6,603. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Dorchester, Illinois typically starts at $3940. 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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