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Memory care in Nekoma 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 Nekoma is about $6,808 per month.

To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 73 communities, read 870 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Galesburg, Geneseo and Kewanee.

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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.
Petersen Commons Assisted LivingPetersen Commons Assisted Living is an assisted living community situated in Davenport, IA. Davenport, which is the largest city located on the Mississippi River, is highly regarded for its remarkable arts and culture influence. Visitors and residents enjoy the...
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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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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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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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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.
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.
Grand Haven is a 53 apartment community that offers both independent and assisted living options. Our Individualized service plan is tailored to your needs. Independent and Assisted living apartments are mixed throughout the building. The services come to your door. You can choose from...
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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
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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 Bickford of Peoria we offer premiere Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care services to provide peace of mind if an unanticipated need arises. Our genuine intent is to create an environment that gives expression to personal choice and the fullest expression of assistance comes...
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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.
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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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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After looking at other senior living places, LHV was the winner. Well maintained, great staff, friendly people, Nice landscaping including many flowers, tree's, shrubs. Winter snow removal. Before the...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
The premier continuing care retirement community in Peoria, Lutheran Hillside Village is the perfect starting place for an exciting new chapter of your life. Here on our serene, beautifully wooded campus, you’ll find an active lifestyle, freedom from the hassles of home repairs, and priority...
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My mom just spent two weeks at our home for Easter. She told of some things there that is how I rated it. Some workers are excellent but others can't read letters to her and she is blind. One of the nurses...
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.
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The staff have been fantastic! Not just in caring for my mother, but in being "part of the family" in guiding us all towards other needed healthcare needs as my mother battles cancer.
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.
Located in Canton, the largest city in Fulton County, Illinois, the Courtyard Estates is an assisted living community which takes pride in providing the highest quality care without compromising an environment where our residents feel independent, and where their privacy is respected. A large...
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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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The facility is very clean and the staff have been great so far! The facility was also a great fit because it fit our budget and location needs. Courtyard Estates has proven to be the best choice for my...
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.
Villas at Bushnell is an assisted living and memory care community located in the heart of Bushnell, Illinois, just minutes from all that Peoria has to offer. As a modern, home like environment, our community provides a positive, supportive environment for our residents. We're near beautiful...
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Morrison Manor was the best fit for [name removed] as there were only 12 residents at this Memory Care Facility. He had his own large room which accommodated his family when we all visited. The facility...
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.
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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.
We began our quest into senior living because of our love for our beloved mother, Mary Bickford, whose needs became too great for us to manage.  As we researched senior living options, we were shocked at our findings.  The options offered too much or too little — none met her needs and...
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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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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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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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My loved one has the biggest smile on his face and they're always glad to see him! The therapists are doing the best they can to get him moving on his own. He's worn out every day and that's a testament! The...
Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
Choosing a healthcare and rehabilitation center for yourself or your loved one is one of the most important decisions you can make. You want someone who is caring, knowledgeable, and accessible; someone willing to take the time to go over all your options and treat you as a person. With the...
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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.

Cost of memory care in Nekoma, IL

The average cost of senior living in Nekoma is $6,808 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Toulon, IL with an average of $5,887 per month.

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

Nekoma, IL
$6,808/mo
U.S. national average
$6,999/mo

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

Memory Care
$6,808/mo

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

Semi-Private
$6,050/mo
Studio
$6,935/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,546/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,854/mo

Senior living costs in Nekoma 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: Nekoma, IL
Column state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Community typeNekoma, ILIllinoisU.S.
Memory Care$6,808/mo$7,681/mo$6,999/mo
Assisted Living$5,363/mo$6,329/mo$5,830/mo
Independent Living$2,989/mo$3,342/mo$3,520/mo
Memory Care
Nekoma, IL:$6,808/mo
Illinois:$7,681/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Assisted Living
Nekoma, IL:$5,363/mo
Illinois:$6,329/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Independent Living
Nekoma, IL:$2,989/mo
Illinois:$3,342/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Memory care costs in Nekoma, IL, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Nekoma 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 average 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
Nekoma, IL$6,754/mo$6,496/mo+4.0%
Illinois$7,053/mo$6,594/mo+7.0%
National$6,514/mo$6,136/mo+6.2%
Nekoma, IL
2024 average cost:$6,754/mo
2023 average cost:$6,496/mo
Percent change:+4.0%
Illinois
2024 average cost:$7,053/mo
2023 average cost:$6,594/mo
Percent change:+7.0%
National
2024 average cost:$6,514/mo
2023 average cost:$6,136/mo
Percent change:+6.2%
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What families are saying about memory care in Nekoma

Recent reviews for memory care in Nekoma

Gateway at River City in Peoria, IL

5.0
I absolutely love it here at Gateway. There are lots of activities, food is good, most residents are real nice and easy to get along with. The staff is wonderful. I’m friends with many residents who are awesome. Definitely worth living here.

The Grand Regency of Peoria

4.3
It was a good place for my mom. Overall experience is good loving staff and a good clean community. They kind of take you in like its your home.

Red Oak Memory Care in Canton, IL

4.4
My mom just spent two weeks at our home for Easter. She told of some things there that is how I rated it. Some workers are excellent but others can't read letters to her and she is blind. One of the nurses gave her friend the wrong medicine. Food good at times and other times bad. We sent her ...
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Nekoma review score based on 264 family reviews

7.8
Review score73 facilities264 reviewsWrite a review
This proprietary review score is based on 264 reviews of 73 Nekoma memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Nekoma 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

Nekoma review score compared against nearby cities

7.8
Nekoma, IL73 facilities
7.9
Moline, IL33 facilities
7.5
Altona, IL73 facilities

Review subcategories for Nekoma 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 264 reviews of 73 Nekoma memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Nekoma 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.
Nekoma, IL averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.8
3.7
Friendliness
3.9
3.8
Care services
3.6
3.5
Staff
3.8
3.7
Meals & dining
3.4
3.4
Activities
3.6
3.3
Value for cost*
3.4
3.4
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Nekoma memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Nekoma memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Nekoma, 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 Nekoma 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 Nekoma 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
53.4%
63.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
19.2%
47.2%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
98.6%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.6%
98.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
63%
69.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
19.2%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
97.3%
89.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
43.8%
59.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
47.9%
69.5%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Nekoma 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 Nekoma Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Nekoma, ILNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
46.6%
72.2%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
28.8%
45.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
41.1%
68%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Nekoma 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 Nekoma partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Nekoma, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
16.4%
28%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
21.9%
44.8%
No sugar
No sugar
19.2%
41.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
19.2%
50.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
6.8%
22.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Nekoma 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 Nekoma communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
13.7%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
35.6%
40.1%
Room service
Room service
19.2%
37.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.3%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Nekoma 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 Nekoma offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
43.8%
45.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
19.2%
33.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
21.9%
29%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
53.4%
53.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
43.8%
51.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
54.8%
59.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
34.2%
39.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
27.4%
35.8%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
21.9%
36.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
39.7%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
41.1%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
21.9%
32.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
24.7%
22.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
38.4%
46.3%
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State regulations for memory care in Nekoma

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