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Memory care in Elkton 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 Elkton is about $4,904 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 125 communities, read 1548 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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Photo of The Manor at Craig Farms
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
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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.
Photo of Legacy Place of Waterloo
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.
Photo of Lavender Ridge
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.
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.
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.
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, Independent 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.
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 Bridges of Columbia offers the perfect mix of privacy,independance and community for people ready to live a more carefree lifestyle. With a comprehensive list of services and ammenities that are included in your monthly rent, we take the headaches of home ownership away so you can focus on...
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We just moved my mom in here. It's really good so far. We like it because it's close by for one thing. It's not quite as nice as were she was but it's more affordable. They have lots of activities. They have...
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, Independent Living, Nursing Homes, Senior Apartments
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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.
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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My parents chose to live in Meridian village because it was a Christian-based organization, and it was ranked one of the best in the area. They were very pleased with the kind and loving care that they...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
Meridian Village is a Continuing Care Retirement Community located in Glen Carbon/Edwardsville, IL area. This beautiful community is situated on 31 acres and features a pond and walking trails. Meridian Village offers a full range of senior living options: * Independent Living offers 2 bedroom...
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Everything is going well for my brother since his move to this community. I'am satisfied with the care and everything they have done for us. He is doing very good. They have a pleasant staff, they have been...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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.
Photo of Carondelet Retirement (Mental Health)
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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 Independence Court and Independence Village
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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, 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.
Bethesda Southgate, known by residents of South St. Louis County for its quality skilled nursing care, recently received Accreditation by the Joint Commission of Healthcare organizations, an independent, not-for-profit national body that overseas the safety and quality of health care.Bethesda...
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The staff at this community are friendly and helpful. She loves the food and they keep the community clean. They offer daily activities. I would have to say the administration is a two. If the nurses need...
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.
Carbondale, Illinois is known for its community celebrations. Prairie Living at Chautauqua is an assisted living community whose residents have abundant opportunities for activities and community involvement, as well as a variety of religious and spiritual options. Known as 'Town of Poets' due to...
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
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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.
Experience exceptional care in a warm, home-like environment. Our mission is to provide a fulfilling and safe life for your loved ones, with personalized attention and specialized memory care.At Century Assisted Living, our specialization in memory care is one feature that sets us apart from...
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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.
Photo of Wilbar Boarding Home
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.
Photo of Twin City Residential Home(Mental Illness)
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.
Photo of Benchmark Healthcare of Festus
Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
Photo of Sunnyhill Residential Care
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.
Photo of Keaton Center
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.

Cost of memory care in Elkton, IL

The average cost of senior living in Elkton is $4,904 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Percy, IL with an average of $4,493 per month.

Memory care costs in Elkton, IL, vs. nearby cities

Elkton, IL
$4,904/mo
$4,770/mo

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

Elkton, IL
$4,904/mo
U.S. national average
$5,014/mo

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

Memory Care
$4,904/mo

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

Semi-Private
$6,258/mo
Studio
$6,774/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,514/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,300/mo

Senior living costs in Elkton 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: Elkton, IL
Column state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Community typeElkton, ILIllinoisU.S.
Memory Care$4,904/mo$5,489/mo$5,014/mo
Assisted Living$4,903/mo$5,467/mo$4,752/mo
Independent Living$3,942/mo$4,508/mo$4,211/mo
Memory Care
Elkton, IL:$4,904/mo
Illinois:$5,489/mo
U.S.:$5,014/mo
Assisted Living
Elkton, IL:$4,903/mo
Illinois:$5,467/mo
U.S.:$4,752/mo
Independent Living
Elkton, IL:$3,942/mo
Illinois:$4,508/mo
U.S.:$4,211/mo
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Memory care costs in Elkton, IL, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Elkton 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
Elkton, IL$5,860/mo$5,616/mo+4.3%
Illinois$7,070/mo$6,687/mo+5.7%
National$6,435/mo$6,058/mo+6.2%
Elkton, IL
2024 average cost:$5,860/mo
2023 average cost:$5,616/mo
Percent change:+4.3%
Illinois
2024 average cost:$7,070/mo
2023 average cost:$6,687/mo
Percent change:+5.7%
National
2024 average cost:$6,435/mo
2023 average cost:$6,058/mo
Percent change:+6.2%
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What families are saying about memory care in Elkton

Recent reviews for memory care in Elkton

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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Cedarhurst of Breese

4.7
We would not be happier with Cedarhurst of Breese. they have been a blessing all the way around. Not only do they help our father who is a resident there but also our mother who comes to visit almost every single day.

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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Elkton review score based on 481 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 481 reviews of 117 Elkton memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Elkton 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

Elkton review score compared against nearby cities

8.0
Elkton, IL117 facilities
7.7
Oakdale, IL104 facilities
7.9
Coulterville, IL116 facilities

Review subcategories for Elkton 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 481 reviews of 117 Elkton memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Elkton 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.
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Cleanliness
3.8
4.0
Friendliness
3.9
4.1
Care services
3.5
3.8
Staff
3.7
4.0
Meals & dining
3.4
3.7
Activities
3.4
3.6
Value for cost*
3.4
3.7
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Elkton memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Elkton memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Elkton, 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 Elkton 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 Elkton 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
46.2%
63.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
34.2%
46.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
98.3%
82.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
64.1%
69.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
26.5%
28%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
98.3%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
43.6%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
60.7%
69.2%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Elkton 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 Elkton 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
49.6%
71.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
37.6%
45%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
45.3%
67.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
19.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Elkton 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 Elkton 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
35%
27.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
41%
44.1%
No sugar
No sugar
35.9%
40.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
30.8%
49.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.1%
21.2%
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Availability of select dining options in Elkton 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 Elkton communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
29.1%
31.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
47.9%
39.4%
Room service
Room service
34.2%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
23.1%
22.6%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Elkton 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 Elkton offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
52.1%
44.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
35%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
31.6%
28.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
59%
52.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
54.7%
50.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
55.6%
59.1%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
49.6%
38.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
38.5%
35.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
42.7%
36.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50.4%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
51.3%
46.7%
Dances
Dances
33.3%
31.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
35%
21.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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45.6%
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State regulations for memory care in Elkton

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 Elkton protect seniors.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Villas at St. James, The Glenwood Supportive Living of Greenville and Villas of Holly Brook Herrin are the top-rated memory care facilities near Elkton, Illinois. See full list of communities.
There are 125 memory care facilities near Elkton, Illinois. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Elkton, Illinois are Villas at St. James, Villas of Holly Brook Herrin and Avalon Memory Care - St. Louis. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 125 memory care facilities near you in Elkton, Illinois typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Elkton, 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 Elkton, 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 Elkton, Illinois ranges from $1 to $11660. The average Memory Care cost in Elkton, Illinois is $4,904. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Elkton, Illinois typically starts at $1. 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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