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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in East St Louis, IL

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Memory care in East St Louis 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 East St Louis is about $5,054 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 27 communities, read 292 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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Cost of memory care in East St Louis, IL

The average cost of senior living in East St Louis is $5,054 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Shiloh, IL with an average of $4,635 per month.

Memory care costs in East St Louis, IL, vs. nearby cities

East St Louis, IL
$5,054/mo
$5,037/mo

Memory care costs in East St Louis, IL, vs. state and national averages

East St Louis, IL
$5,054/mo
U.S. national average
$4,946/mo

Memory care costs in East St Louis, IL, vs. other senior living options

Memory Care
$5,054/mo

Memory care costs in East St Louis, IL, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,492/mo
Studio
$4,387/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,381/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,523/mo

Senior living costs in East St Louis 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: East St Louis, IL
Column state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Community typeEast St Louis, ILIllinoisU.S.
Memory Care$5,054/mo$5,390/mo$4,946/mo
Assisted Living$5,074/mo$5,370/mo$4,698/mo
Independent Living$4,109/mo$4,453/mo$4,153/mo
Memory Care
East St Louis, IL:$5,054/mo
Illinois:$5,390/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
Assisted Living
East St Louis, IL:$5,074/mo
Illinois:$5,370/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Independent Living
East St Louis, IL:$4,109/mo
Illinois:$4,453/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
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Memory care costs in East St Louis, IL, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in East St Louis 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.

East St Louis, ILIL stateNational

Memory care cost trends in East St Louis, IL

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in East St Louis 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 median 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
East St Louis, IL$5,025/mo$4,427/mo+13.5%
Illinois$6,056/mo$5,941/mo+1.9%
National$5,491/mo$5,510/mo-0.3%
East St Louis, IL
2024 average cost:$5,025/mo
2023 average cost:$4,427/mo
Percent change:+13.5%
Illinois
2024 average cost:$6,056/mo
2023 average cost:$5,941/mo
Percent change:+1.9%
National
2024 average cost:$5,491/mo
2023 average cost:$5,510/mo
Percent change:-0.3%
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What families are saying about memory care in East St Louis

Recent reviews for memory care in East St Louis

Cambridge House of Maryville

3.7
We chose Cambridge House of Maryville because it was recommended to us through family members, they said that it was a well-managed facility. The room sizes here are good, but I do think the kitchen could use some more space. Overall, it is a small community and everyone gets along well here. I ...
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Pine Valley Assisted Living in Arnold, MO

4.0
Our parents are happy there for the most part, especially our mother. We were looking at another community, but we chose Pine Valley because we felt like they were more established, we felt like they really knew what they were doing. They showed us really nice rooms and we were able to get two ...
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East St Louis review score based on 62 family reviews

7.8
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This proprietary review score is based on 62 reviews of 25 East St Louis memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The East St Louis 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

East St Louis review score compared against nearby cities

7.8
East St Louis, IL25 facilities
7.7
Washington Park, IL21 facilities
7.8
Alorton, IL22 facilities

Review subcategories for East St Louis 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 62 reviews of 25 East St Louis memory care communities. This chart helps you compare East St Louis 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.
East St Louis, IL averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.6
4.1
Friendliness
3.7
4.2
Care services
3.4
3.9
Staff
3.6
4.1
Meals & dining
3.4
3.8
Activities
3.1
3.7
Value for cost*
3.4
3.8
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*Learn more about cost details

East St Louis memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in East St Louis memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in East St Louis, 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 East St Louis 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 East St Louis that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
East St Louis, ILNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
52%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
44%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
60%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
24%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
44%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
60%
69.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in East St Louis 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 East St Louis Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
East St Louis, ILNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
40%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
32%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
40%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
12%
25.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in East St Louis 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 East St Louis partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
East St Louis, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
36%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
40%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
36%
40.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
36%
49.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
16%
20.7%
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Availability of select dining options in East St Louis 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 East St Louis communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
East St Louis, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
20%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
44%
39.3%
Room service
Room service
36%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
24%
22.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in East St Louis 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 East St Louis offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
East St Louis, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
52%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
36%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
40%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
48%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
48%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
44%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
48%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
36%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
44%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
48%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
48%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
36%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
36%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
48%
45.5%
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State regulations for memory care in East St Louis

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