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Memory care in Howardton 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 Howardton is about $4,004 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 38 communities, read 203 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.
Photo of New Haven - Kevil
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.
Finding the right place for your loved one doesn't have to a difficult decision with options like New Haven - Kevil so look no further. New Haven - Kevil, located in Kevil, KY is an assisted living facility that takes a more comprehensive approach to providing the very best care for your loved...
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Cost of memory care in Howardton, IL

The average cost of senior living in Howardton is $4,004 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include McClure, IL with an average of $3,421 per month.

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

Howardton, IL
$4,004/mo
$4,151/mo

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

Howardton, IL
$4,004/mo
U.S. national average
$5,004/mo

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

Memory Care
$4,004/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,800/mo
Studio
$5,709/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,204/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,570/mo

Senior living costs in Howardton 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: Howardton, IL
Column state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Community typeHowardton, ILIllinoisU.S.
Memory Care$4,004/mo$5,390/mo$5,004/mo
Assisted Living$4,004/mo$5,370/mo$4,740/mo
Independent Living$3,791/mo$4,453/mo$4,203/mo
Memory Care
Howardton, IL:$4,004/mo
Illinois:$5,390/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Assisted Living
Howardton, IL:$4,004/mo
Illinois:$5,370/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Independent Living
Howardton, IL:$3,791/mo
Illinois:$4,453/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
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Memory care costs in Howardton, IL, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Howardton 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
Howardton, IL$5,100/mo$5,988/mo-14.8%
Illinois$5,869/mo$5,991/mo-2.0%
National$5,510/mo$5,553/mo-0.8%
Howardton, IL
2024 average cost:$5,100/mo
2023 average cost:$5,988/mo
Percent change:-14.8%
Illinois
2024 average cost:$5,869/mo
2023 average cost:$5,991/mo
Percent change:-2.0%
National
2024 average cost:$5,510/mo
2023 average cost:$5,553/mo
Percent change:-0.8%
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What families are saying about memory care in Howardton

Recent reviews for memory care in Howardton

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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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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The Landings at Reed Station Crossing in Carbondale, IL

3.9
The staff are usually great and I'm sure not appreciated enough for all they do. Sometimes there is not enough staff though. There are several events offered, but some residents seem to get left out. The food has a good variety, but is questionable at times. Rolls or bread should be offered ...
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Howardton review score based on 71 family reviews

8.3
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This proprietary review score is based on 71 reviews of 33 Howardton memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Howardton 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

Howardton review score compared against nearby cities

8.3
Howardton, IL33 facilities
8.3
Grand Tower, IL37 facilities
8.3
Gorham, IL39 facilities

Review subcategories for Howardton 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 71 reviews of 33 Howardton memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Howardton 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.
Howardton, IL averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.6
4.1
Friendliness
4.7
4.2
Care services
4.5
3.9
Staff
4.5
4.1
Meals & dining
3.9
3.8
Activities
4.1
3.7
Value for cost*
4.0
3.8
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Howardton memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Howardton memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Howardton, 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 Howardton 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 Howardton that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Howardton, ILNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
24.2%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
9.1%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
97%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
93.9%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
48.5%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
15.2%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
93.9%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
42.4%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
48.5%
69.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Howardton 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 Howardton Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Howardton, ILNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
27.3%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
21.2%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
24.2%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
18.2%
25.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Howardton 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 Howardton partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Howardton, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
21.2%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33.3%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
30.3%
40.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
9.1%
49.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
6.1%
20.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Howardton 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 Howardton communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Howardton, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
12.1%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
27.3%
39.3%
Room service
Room service
3%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
6.1%
22.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Howardton 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 Howardton offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Howardton, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
33.3%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
15.2%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
15.2%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
42.4%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
45.5%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
39.4%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
39.4%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
18.2%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
15.2%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
27.3%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
42.4%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
9.1%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
21.2%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
27.3%
45.5%
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State regulations for memory care in Howardton

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 Howardton 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 Lutheran Home Assisted Living are the top-rated memory care facilities near Howardton, Illinois. See full list of communities.
There are 38 memory care facilities near Howardton, Illinois. See the full list.
The best memory care facility near you in Howardton, Illinois is Villas of Holly Brook Herrin. This memory care community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
The 38 memory care facilities near you in Howardton, Illinois typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Howardton, 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 Howardton, 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 Howardton, Illinois ranges from $1750 to $8300. The average Memory Care cost in Howardton, Illinois is $4,004. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Howardton, 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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