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Memory care in Ellis 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 Ellis is about $4,760 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 35 communities, read 335 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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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.
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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.
Twenty minutes from Champaign-Urbana. Neatly tucked away by highway 45 in Rantoul, Illinois, is the Ultimate Retirement Community for you. Prairie Village Retirement Community offers independent and assisted living rental apartments at an affordable rate. Come see us and experience active senior...
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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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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
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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.
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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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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.
Welcome HomeAutumn Trace is a privately-owned company with a history of operation in rural Indiana, specializing in a hands-on approach to catered independent and assisted living. With management close by, no issue is without a quick resolution and flexibility is always an option. We provide an...
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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, 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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Cost of memory care in Ellis, IL

The average cost of senior living in Ellis is $4,760 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Loda, IL with an average of $3,688 per month.

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

Ellis, IL
$4,802/mo
$3,724/mo
$4,257/mo

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

Ellis, IL
$4,802/mo
U.S. national average
$4,954/mo

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

Memory Care
$4,802/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,609/mo
Studio
$5,345/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,534/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,035/mo

Senior living costs in Ellis 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: Ellis, IL
Column state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Community typeEllis, ILIllinoisU.S.
Memory Care$4,802/mo$5,398/mo$4,954/mo
Assisted Living$4,802/mo$5,378/mo$4,703/mo
Independent Living$3,000/mo$4,459/mo$4,160/mo
Memory Care
Ellis, IL:$4,802/mo
Illinois:$5,398/mo
U.S.:$4,954/mo
Assisted Living
Ellis, IL:$4,802/mo
Illinois:$5,378/mo
U.S.:$4,703/mo
Independent Living
Ellis, IL:$3,000/mo
Illinois:$4,459/mo
U.S.:$4,160/mo
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Memory care costs in Ellis, IL, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Ellis 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Ellis, IL$6,369/mo$5,737/mo+11.0%
Illinois$6,945/mo$6,291/mo+10.4%
National$6,282/mo$5,847/mo+7.4%
Ellis, IL
2024 average cost:$6,369/mo
2023 average cost:$5,737/mo
Percent change:+11.0%
Illinois
2024 average cost:$6,945/mo
2023 average cost:$6,291/mo
Percent change:+10.4%
National
2024 average cost:$6,282/mo
2023 average cost:$5,847/mo
Percent change:+7.4%
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What families are saying about memory care in Ellis

Recent reviews for memory care in Ellis

Brookstone Estates Tuscola

4.6
It's a very friendly place. They are very respectful to the residents. And they show true concern and care for them The facility is good. They clean the apartments every week. My loved one likes the food for the most part, although he's not picky. Sometimes it can be tough / hard to eat, ...
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Reflections Memory Care - Savoy

4.3
Overall I am satisfied with the community. They are willing to work with the family and the residence to meet the individual's needs. Communication is good between the staff and our family and they keep us well informed. I would recommend this community to others.

Eagle's View Supportive Living in Rantoul, IL

5.0
It's a super place! Wonderful food, friendly place, great activities.

Ellis review score based on 76 family reviews

7.2
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This proprietary review score is based on 76 reviews of 35 Ellis memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Ellis 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 review score compared against nearby cities

7.2
Ellis, IL35 facilities
7.5
Potomac, IL7 facilities
7.8
Rankin, IL7 facilities

Review subcategories for Ellis 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 76 reviews of 35 Ellis memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Ellis 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, IL averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.8
4.1
Friendliness
3.9
4.2
Care services
3.6
3.9
Staff
3.7
4.1
Meals & dining
3.5
3.8
Activities
3.2
3.7
Value for cost*
3.4
3.8
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Ellis memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ellis memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ellis, 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 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 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
45.7%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
17.1%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
97.1%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
68.6%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
14.3%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
57.1%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
57.1%
69.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Ellis 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 Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Ellis, ILNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
48.6%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
34.3%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
34.3%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
14.3%
25.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Ellis 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 partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Ellis, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
54.3%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
42.9%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
42.9%
40.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
34.3%
49.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.4%
20.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Ellis 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 communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Ellis, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
14.3%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
57.1%
39.3%
Room service
Room service
31.4%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.4%
22.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ellis 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 offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Ellis, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
57.1%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
40%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
28.6%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
57.1%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
62.9%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
65.7%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
54.3%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
45.7%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
34.3%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
54.3%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
57.1%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
40%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25.7%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
54.3%
45.5%
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State regulations for memory care in Ellis

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