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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Macon, IL

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Memory care in Macon 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 Macon is about $4,937 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 87 communities, read 775 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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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.
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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
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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.
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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: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
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Cost of memory care in Macon, IL

The average cost of senior living in Macon is $4,937 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Assumption, IL with an average of $4,374 per month.

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

Macon, IL
$4,937/mo
$4,891/mo

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

Macon, IL
$4,937/mo
U.S. national average
$5,014/mo

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

Memory Care
$4,937/mo

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

Semi-Private
$6,247/mo
Studio
$5,783/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,554/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,995/mo

Senior living costs in Macon 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: Macon, IL
Column state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMacon, ILIllinoisU.S.
Memory Care$4,937/mo$5,489/mo$5,014/mo
Assisted Living$4,924/mo$5,469/mo$4,752/mo
Independent Living$3,263/mo$4,509/mo$4,211/mo
Memory Care
Macon, IL:$4,937/mo
Illinois:$5,489/mo
U.S.:$5,014/mo
Assisted Living
Macon, IL:$4,924/mo
Illinois:$5,469/mo
U.S.:$4,752/mo
Independent Living
Macon, IL:$3,263/mo
Illinois:$4,509/mo
U.S.:$4,211/mo
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Memory care costs in Macon, IL, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Macon 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
Macon, IL$5,738/mo$5,460/mo+5.1%
Illinois$7,029/mo$6,470/mo+8.6%
National$6,388/mo$5,952/mo+7.3%
Macon, IL
2024 average cost:$5,738/mo
2023 average cost:$5,460/mo
Percent change:+5.1%
Illinois
2024 average cost:$7,029/mo
2023 average cost:$6,470/mo
Percent change:+8.6%
National
2024 average cost:$6,388/mo
2023 average cost:$5,952/mo
Percent change:+7.3%
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Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about memory care in Macon

Recent reviews for memory care in Macon

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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Heritage Woods of Charleston

4.9
I have lived here for about a year and a half. I have enjoyed it immensely. Very friendly people live and work here. I recommend it for people 65 years old and older. We get three meals a day plus snacks. We get activities that are great. We have exercise programs for 45 minutes at least 2 times ...
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Randall Residence of Decatur

5.0
Everything is wonderful and clean at this community. The staff are very nice and attentive to my aunt and especially in her time of need after losing her dog. My aunt is adjusting well and has gained 10 pounds since staying with the community. My aunt loves the meals provided, she reads me the ...
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Macon review score based on 216 family reviews

7.5
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This proprietary review score is based on 216 reviews of 82 Macon memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Macon 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

Macon review score compared against nearby cities

7.5
Macon, IL82 facilities
7.9
Moweaqua, IL82 facilities
7.1
Blue Mound, IL8 facilities

Review subcategories for Macon 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 216 reviews of 82 Macon memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Macon 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.
Macon, IL averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.1
4.0
Friendliness
4.2
4.1
Care services
4.0
3.8
Staff
4.1
4.0
Meals & dining
3.8
3.7
Activities
3.7
3.6
Value for cost*
3.8
3.7
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Macon memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Macon memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Macon, 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 Macon 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 Macon that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Macon, ILNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
48.8%
63.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
9.8%
46.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
93.9%
82.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.8%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
67.1%
69.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
12.2%
28%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
95.1%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
52.4%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
53.7%
69.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Macon 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 Macon Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Macon, ILNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
56.1%
71.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
28%
45%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
31.7%
67.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
18.3%
25.8%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Macon 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 Macon partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Macon, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
42.7%
27.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
37.8%
44.1%
No sugar
No sugar
35.4%
40.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
17.1%
49.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9.8%
21.2%
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Availability of select dining options in Macon 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 Macon communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Macon, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
11%
31.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
41.5%
39.4%
Room service
Room service
30.5%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
17.1%
22.6%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Macon 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 Macon offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Macon, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
47.6%
44.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
31.7%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
26.8%
28.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
54.9%
52.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
57.3%
50.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
58.5%
59.1%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
47.6%
38.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
29.3%
35.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
26.8%
36.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
52.4%
46.7%
Dances
Dances
36.6%
31.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
24.4%
21.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
46.3%
45.6%
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State regulations for memory care in Macon

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