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Memory care in Hamel 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 Hamel is about $5,031 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 188 communities, read 3288 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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Photo of Cedarhurst of St. Charles
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My husband had a stroke and returned to the facility afterwards & I don't feel he is a good representative to let you know about all the questions you have asked. Everyone is very friendly . I feel the...
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.
At Cedarhurst of St. Charles, 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 St. Charles, Missouri, offers assisted living for those who require assistance with activities of daily living and memory...
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I would recommend but would also be open to them about some things I think could be improved upon. We picked them because of the; Location, price, availability, price. Good recommendations.
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.
Garden Place specializes in providing individual services to it's clients. There is no age restriction for apartments any of our communities. We also offer short term and respite stays. The services provided by Garden Place are not medical. The service that can be provided in apartments include...
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All personnel from the manager to the nurse to the maintenance supervisor to the daily aides all know how to deal with dementia patients in a kind and dignified way.
Provides: Memory Care
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.
At The Sheridan at Creve Coeur, residents pursue their passions within a lively, social atmosphere. They enjoy chef-prepared meals with friends in the elegant dining room, play games in the living rooms, get creative in the art studio, and exercise in the fitness center and physical therapy...
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The owner, [name removed], is easy to talk to/ work with, but any issues are slow to resolve. He does much of the work himself, so delays occur as issues have to be reprioritized. I was told there are...
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.
The Gables at Brady Circle is revolutionizing assisted living care by removing the institutional setting and returning to an intimate, residential social model.We understand that the choice of an assisted living/ Memory Care community is a difficult and stressful process. That is why we embrace...
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This community stands out from others we have visited. Everyone from staff to residents are friendly, kind & helpful. The facility is beautiful, tastefully decorated & spacious. I have eaten at least 2...
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.
THE LUMIERE OF CHESTERFIELDIN CHESTERFIELD, MONestled in a peaceful suburban setting just 30 minutes away from downtown St. Louis, seniors lead a luxurious retirement supported by a full range of personalized care at The Lumiere of Chesterfield. French for light, we live up to our Lumiere...
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Addington Place in Shiloh blew my family away with how clean the facility was and how friendly the workers are. The food is great and there are plenty of activities for residents.
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.
Cedarhurst of Shiloh is located at 429 South Main Street Shiloh, IL. We pride ourselves on providing the community with an assisted living service that has your family member's best interests in mind. We give our clients peace of mind knowing their loved ones are in good hands. We're also known...
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Very friendly staff who genuinely care about their residents. Well run, clean, organized. Smaller community of residents. Feels more homey. Lots of activities. Good food
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.
Welcome to Creve Coeur Assisted Living, a socially active retirement community! Conveniently located near Olive and Highway 270, our community is within minutes of everything the city of Creve Coeur has to offer-seven parks, a golf course, more than a dozen churches, plus chic specialty stores,...
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Photo of St Louis Hills Assisted Living and Memory Care
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It was wonderful. They were right on time for us we need a place real fast n they were very good to accommodate to day we needed to move my dad. They greeted him and he received them very well and still is...
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.
St. Louis Hills Assisted Living and Memory Care is a newly owned and operated senior living community conveniently located in the heart of St. Louis Hills. Our focus on customer excellence and honoring our elders through a commitment to serve with integrity, compassion, and purpose is...
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I would say make several visits, during meal time, activity time, evening. Talk to residents and asked them how they feel about the facility. I felt administrators always took the time to talk to me. We were...
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.
You or your loved one will find a comfortable, homelike atmosphere at Charter Senior Living of Troy, a Charter Senior Living Community. Our residents are free from the cares of chores and other daily stresses. Our staff is available 24 hours a day to assist with your needs. Always preserving your...
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Photo of Dougherty Ferry Assisted Living and Memory Care
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Very understaffed and rude executive director. What staff they do have are friendly and caring. [name removed] the sales director is very helpful, caring and up best. Our loved one who resides there in the...
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.
Welcome to Dougherty Ferry Assisted Living & Memory Care, a luxurious senior living community just outside St. Louis, Missouri. Here you can enjoy a full lifestyle that balances independence with personal assistance. The community offers 95 comfortable, maintenance-free apartments, along with...
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Photo of Brightly Senior Living Glen Carbon
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I am beyond grateful for the exceptional care and warmth my loved one has received at Brightly Senior Living. From the moment we walked through the doors, we knew it was a special place. The facility itself...
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.
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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Photo of Cedarhurst of Highland
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I would tell them that it's great to be here , but I think the important thing is if you want to be here.that's what makes the difference.
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 Highland, 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 Highland, Illinois, offers assisted living for those who require assistance with activities of daily living and memory care...
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I have been here only a month and found that I made the right decision My Villa is very comfortable and up to date The staff is very kind and helpful. The food is also very good I have made many new...
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.
Asbury Village is a 120-acre campus located in Godfrey, Illinois. Opened in late 1997, the community features 44 duplex Patio Homes referred to as Villas, as well as 64 Independent Living apartments, known as the Wiseman-Pollock Residence. There are also 44 Assisted Living apartments on campus...
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I would highly recommend San Gabriel Memory Care Godfrey. The staff is nice, friendly, and respectable. It seemed like everything was well cleaned and the food seemed good. I wish my loved one would have...
Provides: Memory Care
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.
San Gabriel Memory Care is a family owned and operated assisted living community dedicated to serving the unique needs of adults with Alzheimer’s and other memory-related illnesses. Our approach is to assist residents on their individual “daily walks” by incorporating personally relevant...
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My parents are currently residents at Cedarhurst of Godfrey. We initially had some issues with prescriptions. They also have staffing issues. Although I haven't eaten there, my parents say that the food is...
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.
At Cedarhurst of Godfrey, 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 Godfrey, Illinois, offers assisted living for those who require assistance with activities of daily living.Cedarhurst of...
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Timber Creek and the people that work there are fantastic! We picked thic community because, My mom's childhood friend was already living there. I'm ready to move in myself. I would recommend this community...
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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They are flexible and very accommodating. The room size is good. The physical therapy services are excellent. The staff is very friendly and responsive. The food is the weakness.
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.
Cambridge House of Swansea Cambridge House of Swansea is a newly build assisted living community, with beautiful apartments, located in the cozy town of Belleville, Illinois, counting just over 43,000 citizens. Conveniently located, the living community is steps away from parks and shopping...
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Can't say enough kind words about [name removed] and the Brentmoor. Been very on the fence about putting my mother in a facility -- I wanted it to be the easiest transition for her and our family. These...
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.
Life Begins at Brentmoor! Centrally located in mid-St. Louis County (Delmar and I-70), this high-rise community offers 72 independent living apartments which include studio, one, two and three bedroom units. Senior Living at The Brentmoor includes all the comforts of home, plus scheduled...
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Overall the facility has a very comfortable feeling, clean fresh facility, friendly caring staff. The residents living there also make a difference. They really do care about each other.
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.
The Daughters of Charity of St.Vincent de Paul, Franciscan Sisters of Mary, Society of the Sacred Heart, School Sisters of Notre Dame, and the Sisters of Loretto founded the Sarah Community in 1997. Together, the sisters of these five congregations established a community where respect,...
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Would absolutely recommend it. It exceeds all expectations. They do everything to make residents comfortable. There are many food options every day, activities of every kind from 7 am unto 8 pm. There are...
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.
Friendship Village Assisted Living and Memory Care is located on the Friendship Village Sunset Hills campus, provides the right level of assistance with daily activities, so you can remain as independent and active as you want to be. Friendship Village Assisted Living is committed to meeting your...
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It is great and yes we would recommend Brookstone Estates of Vandalia community to other families based on the experience so far.
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.
    Brookstone Estates was founded in 1996 because congregate care was hard to find in rural Southern Illinois. The creation of the first Brookstone community and subsequent quest for additional high quality senior care spawned a comfortable yet manageable 46-unit design that has...
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We've had a positive experience overall. There are a few things we need to get straitened out, but in general, it's a good place. The staff are friendly. And my loved one is safe there, which is very...
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.
At Cedarhurst of Waterloo, 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 Waterloo, Illinois, offers assisted living for those who require assistance with activities of daily living and memory care...
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Accommodates my independent living needs and my wife’s skilled nursing needs. Good central location in Chesterfield, MO Pet friendly with new gated ‘Pet Park’ !!! Dining quality is excellent! Enjoy quick...
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.
The Friendship Village campus in Chesterfield has been here for 45+ years. We've stood as a quality example of senior care - in all levels of care - for decades. Our caregivers have some of the longest tenures in the industry, and we use no agency nursing staff. Our Assisted Living offering...
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Twin Oaks and their other facility are amazing! Even housekeeping is friendly and they don't cut corners. [Name removed], who gets you checked in, takes you on tours of the whole facility, answering any and...
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.
Twin Oaks Estate began as a vision, a vision of the way assisted living care should be. Commited, caring people, in a warm and welcoming environment, where seniors would receive superior assisted living care and opportunities for meaningful social interaction and recreation. Founded in 1981, our...
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My dad really enjoys the staff. They are respectful, kind, and attentive. The apartment size is perfect for him. The staff keeps it clean for him, while also doing his laundry once per week.
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.
Eastland is owned and operated by the Moose family of Auburn Illinois. Eastland Retirement Community provides the best of both worlds – the independence residents want with the support they need.Eastland offers a clean and comfortable atmosphere with a caring and friendly staff. Our quiet,...
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Cost of memory care in Hamel, IL

The average cost of senior living in Hamel is $5,031 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Troy, IL with an average of $4,596 per month.

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

Hamel, IL
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$5,041/mo
$5,014/mo

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

Hamel, IL
$5,031/mo
U.S. national average
$5,004/mo

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

Memory Care
$5,031/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,293/mo
Studio
$5,345/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,139/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,917/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,403/mo

Senior living costs in Hamel 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: Hamel, IL
Column state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Community typeHamel, ILIllinoisU.S.
Memory Care$5,031/mo$5,390/mo$5,004/mo
Assisted Living$5,046/mo$5,370/mo$4,740/mo
Independent Living$3,943/mo$4,453/mo$4,203/mo
Memory Care
Hamel, IL:$5,031/mo
Illinois:$5,390/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Assisted Living
Hamel, IL:$5,046/mo
Illinois:$5,370/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Independent Living
Hamel, IL:$3,943/mo
Illinois:$4,453/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
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Memory care costs in Hamel, IL, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Hamel 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
Hamel, IL$6,068/mo$5,638/mo+7.6%
Illinois$7,168/mo$6,812/mo+5.2%
National$6,490/mo$6,152/mo+5.5%
Hamel, IL
2024 average cost:$6,068/mo
2023 average cost:$5,638/mo
Percent change:+7.6%
Illinois
2024 average cost:$7,168/mo
2023 average cost:$6,812/mo
Percent change:+5.2%
National
2024 average cost:$6,490/mo
2023 average cost:$6,152/mo
Percent change:+5.5%
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What families are saying about memory care in Hamel

Recent reviews for memory care in Hamel

Autumn View Gardens, Assisted Living and Memory Care in Ellisville, MO

4.7
My wife is very happy here. The staff is always very friendly and caring to the residents and the family - I know it can be a hard job so I really appreciate them. I have been here for meal times and the food looks to be good. I would absolutely recommend Autumn View Gardens to others. ...
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EverTrue Breeze Park in St. Charles, MO

4.0
They are pretty good. It's very clean. The staff is pretty friendly. They have stuff going on for activities, but they told me they take them out at least once a week, they told us they had a bus with a lift, and they don't. They told us when she was there she would be able to eat in any of the ...
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Hamel review score based on 889 family reviews

8.0
Review score174 facilities889 reviewsWrite a review
This proprietary review score is based on 889 reviews of 174 Hamel memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Hamel 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

Hamel review score compared against nearby cities

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Review subcategories for Hamel 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 889 reviews of 174 Hamel memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Hamel 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.
Hamel, IL averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.9
4.1
Friendliness
4.0
4.2
Care services
3.6
3.9
Staff
3.9
4.1
Meals & dining
3.6
3.8
Activities
3.6
3.7
Value for cost*
3.6
3.8
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
*Learn more about cost details

Hamel memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Hamel memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Hamel, 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 Hamel 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 Hamel 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
58.6%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
43.7%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
95.4%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
99.4%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
71.3%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
33.9%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
97.7%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
50%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
64.4%
69.2%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Hamel 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 Hamel Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Hamel, ILNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
59.8%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
42%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
53.4%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
18.4%
25.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Hamel 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 Hamel partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Hamel, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
45.4%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
51.7%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
46%
40.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
44.8%
49.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
16.7%
20.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Hamel 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 Hamel communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Hamel, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
39.7%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
54%
39.3%
Room service
Room service
46%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
33.9%
22.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Hamel 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 Hamel offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Hamel, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
60.3%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
45.4%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
35.6%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
66.7%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
63.8%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
66.7%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
56.9%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
47.7%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
50.6%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
61.5%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
58.6%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
40.8%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
41.4%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
60.3%
45.5%
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State regulations for memory care in Hamel

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Villas at St. James, The Glenwood Supportive Living of Greenville and Keystone Place at Magnolia Commons are the top-rated memory care facilities near Hamel, Illinois. See full list of communities.
There are 188 memory care facilities near Hamel, Illinois. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Hamel, Illinois are The Glenwood Supportive Living of Greenville, Garden Villas of O'Fallon and Barathaven Memory Care. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 188 memory care facilities near you in Hamel, Illinois typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Hamel, 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 Hamel, 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 Hamel, Illinois ranges from $1 to $11660. The average Memory Care cost in Hamel, Illinois is $5,031. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Hamel, Illinois typically starts at $1. 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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