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So far it seems like a really nice play. She's really enjoying it and making friends. I would recommend this community to others who are currently searching for one.
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.
Knollwood Retirement Community is an assisted living community located in Caseyville, IL. The town of Caseyville is located in St. Clair County with just over 4,000 people. A former coal mining town, Caseyville is picturesque, tranquil and quiet. Residents can relax outdoors and hear the water...
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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.
Assisted living is the perfect scenario for older adults who need some assistance but enjoy their independence. Our community offers 24/7 care, a social environment brimming with options, and a range of programs and services that provides meals, housekeeping, laundry, and assistance with personal...
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Marvelous facility! My mom lived at Laclede Groves for the last 3 years of her life. From her 90th birthday party in the first month of her stay to her last week in Laclede’s hospice care, our family was...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Home Care, Nursing Homes
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.
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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.
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The staff has done a great job caring for my husband. However, over a 2 year period, the rent increased approximately 30%. I do not believe this is all attributed to inflation as the letter from management...
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.
At Cedarhurst of Breese, 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 Breese, Illinois, offers assisted living for those who require assistance with activities of daily living and memory care for...
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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
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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.
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 dad passed in March. He spent almost a year and a half in Villas of Holly Brook and I truly believe they gave him the Will to live everyday! He looked forward to the activities and made so many new...
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.
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We chose The Mary Culver Home because it is a home that specialized for residents who are visually impaired. It is a smaller facility with only 25 women, so she gets more personalized care. I don't just feel...
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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My mother loves it there. Great food and they take good care of her. Megan is the best. She is wonderful to deal with and loves all the people there. But most of all she treats them with dignity and...
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.
When you have made the decision that assisted living is the best choice for you or someone you love, you'll find a welcome home at Capetown. All the help you need is right here, but you may not notice it right away. That's part of the charm of Capetown. We believe in being felt more than being...
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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.
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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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Crystal Oaks Assisted Living is the ideal solution for seniors who value their independence, yet require assistance with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and dispensing medications. Our Assisted Living includes a secured memory care unit. Additionally, Crystal Oaks offers short term...
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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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
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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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
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, 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.
Autumn Ridge offers two levels of occupancy, residential care and retirement living. We are convieniently located just off the freeway in Herculaneum.Autumn Ridge offers and tranquil and gracious lifestyle; we are just minutes away from restaurants, pharmacies, grocers and shopping centers. Our...
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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.
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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.
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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.

Cost of memory care in Ellis Grove, IL

The average cost of senior living in Illinois is $7,681 per month as compared to $6,999 in the United States.

Senior living costs in Illinois vs. national costs

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Column communityType: Community type
Column state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Column costDifference: Cost difference
Community typeIllinoisU.S.Cost difference
Memory Care$7,681/mo$6,999/mo9.7% above national median
Assisted Living$6,329/mo$5,830/mo8.6% above national median
Independent Living$3,342/mo$3,520/mo5.1% below national median
Memory Care
Illinois:$7,681/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Cost difference:9.7% above national median
Assisted Living
Illinois:$6,329/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Cost difference:8.6% above national median
Independent Living
Illinois:$3,342/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Cost difference:5.1% below national median
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What families are saying about memory care in Ellis Grove

Recent reviews for memory care in Ellis Grove

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.

Sunrise of Webster Groves in Saint Louis, MO

4.8
We chose Sunrise of Webster because the facility was nice and at the end of the day, they demonstrated an understanding on dementia. Their vision and execution aligned. I know that he is safe here, his falls have decreased and his medications are working. The best part about the community so far ...
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Ellis Grove review score based on 399 family reviews

7.9
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This proprietary review score is based on 399 reviews of 102 Ellis Grove memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Ellis Grove 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

Ellis Grove review score compared against nearby cities

7.9
Ellis Grove, IL102 facilities
8.2
Waterloo, IL75 facilities
6.7
Carbondale, IL36 facilities

Review subcategories for Ellis Grove 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 399 reviews of 102 Ellis Grove memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Ellis Grove 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.
Ellis Grove, IL averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.2
3.7
Friendliness
3.3
3.8
Care services
2.9
3.5
Staff
3.1
3.6
Meals & dining
2.9
3.3
Activities
2.9
3.3
Value for cost*
2.9
3.4
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Ellis Grove memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ellis Grove memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ellis Grove, 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 Ellis Grove 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 Ellis Grove that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Ellis Grove, ILNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
49%
63.9%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
36.3%
47.2%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
98%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
59.8%
70%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
22.5%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
98%
89.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
44.1%
59.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
59.8%
69.6%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Ellis Grove 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 Ellis Grove Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Ellis Grove, ILNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
48%
72.2%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
38.2%
45.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
43.1%
68%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Ellis Grove 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 Ellis Grove partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Ellis Grove, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
37.3%
28%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
39.2%
44.8%
No sugar
No sugar
36.3%
41.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
28.4%
50.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
10.8%
22.9%
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Availability of select dining options in Ellis Grove 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 Ellis Grove communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Ellis Grove, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
29.4%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
47.1%
40.2%
Room service
Room service
34.3%
37.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
22.5%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ellis Grove 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 Ellis Grove offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Ellis Grove, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
49%
45.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
31.4%
33.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
28.4%
29.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
53.9%
53.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
52.9%
51.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
53.9%
59.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
46.1%
39.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
35.3%
35.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
36.3%
36.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
46.1%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
48%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
29.4%
32.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
31.4%
22.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
45.1%
46.3%
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State regulations for memory care in Ellis Grove

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 Ellis Grove 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 Garden Villas South are the top-rated memory care facilities near Ellis Grove, Illinois. See full list of communities.
There are 102 memory care facilities near Ellis Grove, Illinois. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Ellis Grove, Illinois are Villas at St. James, Avalon Memory Care - St. Louis and Clarendale Clayton. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 102 memory care facilities near you in Ellis Grove, Illinois typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Ellis Grove, 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 Ellis Grove, Illinois, to take a virtual tour. Our local senior living experts can arrange for a live tour of these communities as well.
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