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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Girard, IL

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Memory care in Girard 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 Girard is about $4,728 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 70 communities, read 491 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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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, 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.
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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: 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.
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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.
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.
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Definitely best place in this area. Food - great- good servers. Apts. great, roomy. Community-friendly like a family Activities - every day Nursing- very helpful Cleaning- great Staff- mostly great,...
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.
Evergreen Place offers worry-free living, where independence thrives and compassionate care is always nearby. Our beautiful campus offers lovely supportive living options. We welcome you to learn more and visit our community of care, where friendships flourish and families find peace of mind....
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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: 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.
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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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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.
Brightly Senior Living in Glen Carbon, Illinois offers a high-end and affordable approach to assisted living and memory care. Here are some key features of this community:All-Inclusive Living Plan: Brightly provides an all-inclusive living plan with the lowest rates in the area. Services such as...
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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: 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.
Welcome to Willowbrook! Our homes have been designed to provide care and support to your loved ones while promoting dignity and independence. We have been providing award winning memory care for over 10 years, care that celebrates each resident’s abilities. Each home accommodates 12-14...

Cost of memory care in Girard, IL

The average cost of senior living in Girard is $4,728 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Carlinville, IL with an average of $3,998 per month.

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Girard, IL vs. nearby cities

Girard, IL
$4,728/mo
$4,617/mo
$4,706/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Girard, IL vs. the state and national average

Girard, IL
$4,728/mo
U.S. national average
$4,987/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Girard vs. other types of senior living

Memory Care
$4,728/mo

Median monthly costs of Memory Care in Girard, IL by room type

Semi-Private
$5,161/mo
Studio
$4,873/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,587/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,977/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$2,335/mo

Average cost of Memory Care in Girard over time

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What families are saying about memory care in Girard

Recent reviews for memory care in Girard

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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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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San Gabriel Memory Care in Highland, IL

5.0
The employees at San Gabriel Memory Care are educated and trained on dementia and how to care for this patient population. I like the fact that there are consistent caregivers and always someone nearby if you need help. They are consistent with their care and take the residents to the bathroom ...
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Girard review score based on 153 family reviews

8.1
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This proprietary review score is based on 153 reviews of 66 Girard memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Girard 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

Girard review score compared against nearby cities

8.1
Girard, IL66 facilities
7.9
Nilwood, IL78 facilities
8.9
Virden, IL7 facilities

Review subcategories for Girard 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 153 reviews of 66 Girard memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Girard 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
4.6
4.4
Friendliness
4.7
4.5
Care services
4.4
4.2
Staff
4.6
4.4
Meals & dining
4.3
4.0
Activities
4.2
4.0
Value for cost*
4.2
4.0
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Girard memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Girard memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Girard, 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 Girard 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 Girard 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
50%
65.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
18.2%
48.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
90.9%
82.4%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.5%
99%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
62.1%
71.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
13.6%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
90.9%
89.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
42.4%
61.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
50%
72.4%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Girard 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 Girard 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
56.1%
74.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
33.3%
46%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
40.9%
70.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
19.7%
26.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Girard 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 Girard 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
43.9%
27.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
40.9%
44.4%
No sugar
No sugar
37.9%
41.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
22.7%
50.1%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
6.1%
17.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Girard 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 Girard communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
13.6%
31.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
40.9%
39.8%
Room service
Room service
31.8%
36.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
27.3%
22.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Girard 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 Girard offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
48.5%
45.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
28.8%
33.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
21.2%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
54.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
56.1%
51.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
57.6%
60.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
47%
39.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
28.8%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.3%
36.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
51.5%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
51.5%
47.6%
Dances
Dances
33.3%
31.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
27.3%
21.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
47%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

There are 70 memory care facilities near Girard, Illinois. See the full list.

The best memory care facilities near you in Girard, Illinois are Carriage Crossing Rochester and Carriage Crossing Taylorville. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

The 70 memory care facilities near you in Girard, Illinois typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Girard, 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 Girard, 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 Girard, Illinois ranges from $740 to $7836. The average Memory Care cost in Girard, Illinois is $4,728. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Girard, Illinois typically starts at $740. 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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