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Memory care in Golden Lily 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 Golden Lily is about $3,844 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 52 communities, read 239 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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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...
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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...
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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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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 The Etheridge House, assisted living by Americare in Union City, TN, our focus is on you. Our person-centered approach to care puts residents and their families at the heart of everything we do.When you visit The Etheridge House, you'll find a warm, friendly community where folks can thrive...
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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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One of the best facilities in the area. It has the feel of a resort instead of an assisted living facility. The staff is awesome. The food is wonderful. They use fresh food not just heat and serve from a...
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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.
Memory Care Coming Soon! Wait list now forming. Sunshine Gardens is one of the largest independently owned assisted living facilities in Southern Illinois offering full spectrum of services at an affordable fee. We recognize that each individual has his or her own personal needs and we 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...
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Cost of memory care in Golden Lily, IL

The average cost of senior living in Golden Lily is $3,844 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Mounds, IL with an average of $2,834 per month.

Memory care costs in Golden Lily, IL, vs. nearby cities

Golden Lily, IL
$3,844/mo
$2,834/mo

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

Golden Lily, IL
$3,844/mo
U.S. national average
$5,004/mo

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

Memory Care
$3,844/mo

Memory care costs in Golden Lily, IL, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$2,590/mo
Studio
$4,304/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,119/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,152/mo

Senior living costs in Golden Lily 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: Golden Lily, IL
Column state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Community typeGolden Lily, ILIllinoisU.S.
Memory Care$3,844/mo$5,390/mo$5,004/mo
Assisted Living$3,844/mo$5,370/mo$4,740/mo
Independent Living$2,613/mo$4,453/mo$4,203/mo
Memory Care
Golden Lily, IL:$3,844/mo
Illinois:$5,390/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Assisted Living
Golden Lily, IL:$3,844/mo
Illinois:$5,370/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Independent Living
Golden Lily, IL:$2,613/mo
Illinois:$4,453/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
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What families are saying about memory care in Golden Lily

Recent reviews for memory care in Golden Lily

Lutheran Home Assisted Living in Cape Girardeau, MO

4.6
The only reason I scored a 2 on number 8 is that we have to be on self pay due to mom signing over our home, her asset, only a little over a year before she came down with dementia. The over [amount removed] bill each month is causing us to have to sell our home. But, other than the cost, I am ...
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The Bungalows at Mayfield

4.6
It's been good so far my mom is doing good there. They keep her fed and gives her activities to do there is always something going on there.

Rivercrest Place Assisted Living in Paducah, KY

5.0
All 8 get the top rating. My sister raves about the food and how they take care of her needs. Her pension from the University covers the cost. It is just a great clean facility with good people working together. I hope it never changes. They respond when I call and mention an issue and they ...
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Golden Lily review score based on 79 family reviews

8.2
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This proprietary review score is based on 79 reviews of 44 Golden Lily memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Golden Lily 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

Golden Lily review score compared against nearby cities

8.2
Golden Lily, IL44 facilities
8.2
Mound City, IL52 facilities
8.6
Mounds, IL7 facilities

Review subcategories for Golden Lily 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 79 reviews of 44 Golden Lily memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Golden Lily 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.
Golden Lily, IL averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.4
4.1
Friendliness
4.5
4.2
Care services
4.4
3.9
Staff
4.4
4.1
Meals & dining
3.8
3.8
Activities
4.0
3.7
Value for cost*
3.9
3.8
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Golden Lily memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Golden Lily memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Golden Lily, 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 Golden Lily 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 Golden Lily that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Golden Lily, ILNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
22.7%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
11.4%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
97.7%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
95.5%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
40.9%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
13.6%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
95.5%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
47.7%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
47.7%
69.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Golden Lily 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 Golden Lily Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Golden Lily, ILNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
38.6%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
29.5%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
31.8%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
18.2%
25.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Golden Lily 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 Golden Lily partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Golden Lily, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
25%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
31.8%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
31.8%
40.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
9.1%
49.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
4.5%
20.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Golden Lily 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 Golden Lily communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Golden Lily, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
9.1%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
34.1%
39.3%
Room service
Room service
15.9%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
15.9%
22.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Golden Lily 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 Golden Lily offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Golden Lily, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
36.4%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
18.2%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
40.9%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
47.7%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
40.9%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
43.2%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
15.9%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
20.5%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
40.9%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
45.5%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
9.1%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20.5%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
36.4%
45.5%
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State regulations for memory care in Golden Lily

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