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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Grand Tower, IL

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Memory care in Grand Tower 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 Grand Tower is about $4,099 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 37 communities, read 219 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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Photo of The Manor at Mason Woods
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.
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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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...
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.
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...
Photo of Autumn Ridge
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.
Photo of Advance Assisted Living
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
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
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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Cost of memory care in Grand Tower, IL

The average cost of senior living in Grand Tower is $4,099 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include McClure, IL with an average of $3,421 per month.

Memory care costs in Grand Tower, IL, vs. nearby cities

Grand Tower, IL
$4,099/mo
$4,171/mo
$4,215/mo

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

Grand Tower, IL
$4,099/mo
U.S. national average
$5,014/mo

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

Memory Care
$4,099/mo

Memory care costs in Grand Tower, IL, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,800/mo
Studio
$6,264/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,900/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,300/mo

Senior living costs in Grand Tower 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: Grand Tower, IL
Column state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Community typeGrand Tower, ILIllinoisU.S.
Memory Care$4,099/mo$5,489/mo$5,014/mo
Assisted Living$4,099/mo$5,467/mo$4,752/mo
Independent Living$4,152/mo$4,508/mo$4,211/mo
Memory Care
Grand Tower, IL:$4,099/mo
Illinois:$5,489/mo
U.S.:$5,014/mo
Assisted Living
Grand Tower, IL:$4,099/mo
Illinois:$5,467/mo
U.S.:$4,752/mo
Independent Living
Grand Tower, IL:$4,152/mo
Illinois:$4,508/mo
U.S.:$4,211/mo
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Memory care costs in Grand Tower, IL, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Grand Tower 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
Grand Tower, IL$5,100/mo$5,988/mo-14.8%
Illinois$5,836/mo$5,995/mo-2.7%
National$5,510/mo$5,554/mo-0.8%
Grand Tower, IL
2024 average cost:$5,100/mo
2023 average cost:$5,988/mo
Percent change:-14.8%
Illinois
2024 average cost:$5,836/mo
2023 average cost:$5,995/mo
Percent change:-2.7%
National
2024 average cost:$5,510/mo
2023 average cost:$5,554/mo
Percent change:-0.8%
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What families are saying about memory care in Grand Tower

Recent reviews for memory care in Grand Tower

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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Fifth Season Residential in Marion, IL

4.8
We picked this community, because the situation called for someplace close to home.[name removed] at A Place for Mom mentioned Fifth Seasons in Benton and helped us connect with the right person to set up a tour. Mom loved it. People in Benton spoke highly of the facility It's a very friendly ...
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Capetown and Cottages at Capetown in Cape Girardeau, MO

4.0
I would not recommend the food at Capetown. There are not a lot of choices and there have been times when my mom went to bed without a meal. The staff are good and keep us informed of her care. They do offer activities however she is not able to participate due to health issues. Everything else ...
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Grand Tower review score based on 85 family reviews

8.5
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This proprietary review score is based on 85 reviews of 32 Grand Tower memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Grand Tower 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

Grand Tower review score compared against nearby cities

8.5
Grand Tower, IL32 facilities
8.5
Gorham, IL39 facilities
8.3
Alto Pass, IL43 facilities

Review subcategories for Grand Tower 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 85 reviews of 32 Grand Tower memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Grand Tower 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.
Grand Tower, IL averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.4
4.0
Friendliness
4.6
4.1
Care services
4.4
3.8
Staff
4.4
4.0
Meals & dining
3.9
3.7
Activities
3.9
3.6
Value for cost*
3.9
3.7
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Grand Tower memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Grand Tower memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Grand Tower, 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 Grand Tower 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 Grand Tower that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Grand Tower, ILNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
25%
63.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
9.4%
46.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
96.9%
82.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
93.8%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
50%
69.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
15.6%
28%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
93.8%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
43.8%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
46.9%
69.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Grand Tower 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 Grand Tower Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Grand Tower, ILNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
28.1%
71.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
21.9%
45%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
25%
67.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
18.8%
25.8%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Grand Tower 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 Grand Tower partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Grand Tower, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
21.9%
27.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
34.4%
44.1%
No sugar
No sugar
31.3%
40.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
9.4%
49.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
6.3%
21.2%
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Availability of select dining options in Grand Tower 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 Grand Tower communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Grand Tower, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
12.5%
31.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
28.1%
39.4%
Room service
Room service
3.1%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
6.3%
22.6%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Grand Tower 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 Grand Tower offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Grand Tower, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
34.4%
44.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
15.6%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
15.6%
28.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
43.8%
52.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
46.9%
50.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
40.6%
59.1%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40.6%
38.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
18.8%
35.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
15.6%
36.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
28.1%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
43.8%
46.7%
Dances
Dances
9.4%
31.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
21.9%
21.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
28.1%
45.6%
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State regulations for memory care in Grand Tower

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Villas of Holly Brook Herrin, Country Place and Fifth Season Residential are the top-rated memory care facilities near Grand Tower, Illinois. See full list of communities.
There are 37 memory care facilities near Grand Tower, Illinois. See the full list.
The best memory care facility near you in Grand Tower, Illinois is Villas of Holly Brook Herrin. This memory care community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
The 37 memory care facilities near you in Grand Tower, Illinois typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Grand Tower, 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 Grand Tower, 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 Grand Tower, Illinois ranges from $1750 to $8300. The average Memory Care cost in Grand Tower, Illinois is $4,099. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Grand Tower, Illinois typically starts at $1750. 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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