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88 Floor plans available
9.6
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139 reviews
9.6
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139 reviews
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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.
Get to know the warm, friendly environment at The Waterford at Fitchburg and you'll see how thoughtful amenities and world-class services come together in harmony. Residents at our Independent Living and Assisted Living community in Fitchburg, WI, are afforded the privacy and freedom to live a...
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9.5
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40 reviews
9.5
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40 reviews
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Everyone there was very nice and caring. They remembered everyone's name. They made it feel like family even though it was a difficult situation.
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.
Morning Star Village is the friendliest and only locally-owned Assisted Living community in the Rockford area. We offer a wide range of services to residents who are happy to call Morning Star Village home. Presence Life Connections manages our community and they have a long history of serving...
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33 Floor plans available
9.5
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68 reviews
9.5
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68 reviews
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The Ridge at Madison is a very nice community. Everyone seems very friendly. The staff here do as an excellent job with the residents.
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.
At The Ridge, our mission is simple: creating environments where moments of joy, independence and wellness are the focus each and every day. We have a Med Staff on site 24 hours a day, dedicated to your health, safety and well-being. Located in Fitchburg, we serve all of Madison and the...
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22 Floor plans available
9.4
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48 reviews
9.4
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Only room for improvement is food. I've had better school lunch food. The room size bigger with a shower would be nice for the price per month as well. Everything else was great. 5 out of 5
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.
Built for Comfort and FamiliarityRegardless of where your family member is on life’s journey, they deserve to enjoy their golden years surrounded by comfort, peace and beauty. If they join us at our warm and welcoming memory care community in Middleton, Wisconsin, that is precisely the kind of...
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9.1
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we really like our apartment. it is clean and spacious. The staff at Eagle Pointe Place is very friendly and helpful. and the residents are nice too.
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.
Trustwell Living at Eagle Pointe Place is a Senior Living Community located in Dubuque, Iowa. We are on the end of a residential street in the northwest corner of town just south of the Dubuque Soccer Complex. We are minutes away from Dubuque's beautiful parks, accessible fishing piers and the...
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TLC was the perfect solution for our mother. She received outstanding care from all the staff. The facility is modern and incredibly clean. I would highly recommend TLC to anyone looking for care for a loved...
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.
TLC Living Community Where it feels like home, because it is home. TLC Living Community is a newly constructed, 92 apartment assisted living community, Phase 1 completed in March 2020. Located on six acres in Machesney Park, Illinois, it offers an ideal location close to retail, shopping,...
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My mom is quiet and doesn't leave her room. Just wish staff would make eye contact and say a few words to her. They say here is your lunch but don't look at her or engage except in very surface way. Even if...
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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5 stars for sure the overall experience out there is great. The staff is super good She likes all of them mom is super happy out there. She participates in almost all the activities. Which I was unsure about...
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.
Experience Award Winning Senior Living with 5-Star Resort Hospitality at the Areas Most Affordable Prices. Liberty Court of Dixon provides all these with a warm and personal touch. Be our guest at one of the Illinois finest Assisted Living communities and enjoy quality food, friends, and...
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46 reviews
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I say that only because they haven't been shaving him or at least helping him shave. Otherwise I feel he has been well cared for. The staff are very attentive and try to make him feel special. I love that...
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.
Charter Senior Living of Verona is a senior living community located in Verona, Dane County, Wisconsin, a short drive southwest of Madison. The community features apartment-style living designed to offer residents a high degree of comfort and independence, all while they benefit from the support...
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The staff does a good a job. Always let me know what is going on. They have asked him about the activities but he hasn't went at all. I think they should have took him to one. The room was nice. I thought I...
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.
Here in Dubuque, Iowa lies a gem in senior living communities. Oak Park Place not only offers assisted living, but independent living, and memory care as well. Our goal here is to better the lives of our residents. Striving to keep them active, we offer countless opportunities to enhance and...
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1313 Photos available
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8.7
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30 reviews
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30 reviews
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The staff has been great. They really care about him. Every time I bring up an issue about his care they immediately respond to it. The food is very good from what I've eaten. My dad seems to like it. My...
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.
Coventry Village is dedicated to enabling each resident to maximize their independence and encourages each person as an individual to be active,involved and fully engaged in life despite any limitations.
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Renaissance Senior Living has been a good place that has helped my Sister in-law to live without worries. She has connected with people living there and together they help each other through memory issues. I...
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.
Located in the Hill Farms neighborhood on Madison's West Side, Renaissance Senior Living of Hilldale offers Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care. We strive to provide a lifestyle that promotes independence and the opportunity to live life at its fullest!Strategically designed with...
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8.5
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8.5
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The food is the best three meals provided per day. All home cooked and presentation outstanding. Room apt size is your choice small one room to larger living room small kitchen and bedroom. Overall perfect...
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.
Fairhaven's mission statement is to provide a comfortable lifestyle and exceptional care which enhances quality of life in a manner that glorifies God. Fairhaven is a faith-based, non-for-profit continuum of care, that offer maintenance free living through independent options and also...
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8.5
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5 across the board and value would be 5 compared to what I have seen as well. What stood out the most is their Willingness to work with particular situation and friendliness of staff. You don't get the...
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.
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8.3
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The main concerns were around staffing in the memory care unit, where it felt like they were a bit short-staffed and could use more help. Food service was also mostly good, but for memory care residents it...
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.
Addington Place of Clinton rolls out the red carpet to our residents and guests. We specialize in memory care and assisted living. We are conveniently located on the edge of town and within minutes of Medical Associates, grocery stores and restaurants. Addington Place of Clinton has walking paths...
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8.3
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Fairly good experience, clean, very friendly ,no care given ,willingly listen, question follow-through, food adequate, wonderful aray of activities, suggest improvements be obvious when rate increase occurs...
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.
A Beautiful Place to Call HomeImagine trading in your household chores and responsibilities for a lifestyle rich in quality friendships, exciting activities and personalized care. Wouldn’t that be the dream?Here at our assisted living and memory care community in Madison, Wisconsin, your dreams...
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Love that you stay in your apartment even if you need to start getting memory care. No separate wing/ floor for memory care. Small enough facility that the administrators know every resident very well and...
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.
Why settle for the ordinary in senior living when Bickford offers so much more? Freshly crafted meals, a dedicated caregiver always within reach, and a world of exciting activities await your loved one. Our commitment? Making sure they’re able to embrace life to the fullest, every single day....
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55 Floor plans available
8.0
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Oakley Courts is a great place. My bother seems pleased with everyone and all things. Only complaint is he doesn't like the food choices some meals but it's with his diabetes. I would rate it a 5. Cost wise...
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.
Oakley Courts is an assisted living community located in the city of Freeport, Illinois in the county of Stephenson. Oakley Courts is less than half a mile from two different full golf courses. For the many seniors that live in Oakley Courts that unsurprisingly enjoy the game of golf, the greens...
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I have been happy with my mom being able to have her own apartment. The staff, keep it clean. My Mom seems to be happy attending the activities and has been making new friends. She has been receiving the...
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.
Ahva Living of East Dubuque was originally built as a school in 1893. This historic building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1982. The architecture is a Romanesque Revival style that is captivating. The last graduating class was in 1978. Residents and families can...
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I am a resident and I have to say the rooms, food, staff and the administrative executive are great. The food is fresh and dietary attempts to offer healthy foods. They try to comply with your individual...
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.
Dimensions Living Winnebago is located in picturesque Winnebago, Illinois. It is a village located in Winnebago County. It is a very small town, with a population of only over 3,000. The village has a total area of only 1.9 square miles. The beautiful green grass fields and the small town...
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Upon walking into Sunset they made you feel at home. Sunday night at 6pm prior to move in. I did some room measurements and discovered the room would be too small. I emailed the director Sunday night and we...
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.
Sunset Park Place Retirement Community is conveniently located in a quiet residential valley in the heart of the growing Tri-State area (Iowa/Wisconsin/Illinois), close to area hospitals, medical clinics and shopping. We have been an established presence in Eastern Iowa since 1996, providing...
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It's a cozy place. They make sure the residents know it's their home. We chose Sienna Meadows because of the homey feel and the manager, [name removed], was really friendly and seemed like she really likes...
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.
Sienna Meadows is an assisted living community that offers its residents quality homes and respectful services in Oregon, WI. In addition to assisted living, Sienna Meadows provides options for Alzheimer's Care in three homes located in Fort Atkinson, Mineral Point and Oregon. The decision to...
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A 5 for everything! I couldn't be happier with our choice. It is very warm and homelike. It always smells like grandma's home cooking. Staff are kind and attentive. They have a lot of activities. It doesn't...
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.
Sienna Crest Assisted Living in Oregon is a beautiful small, home featuring 24 private rooms with private baths. We provide medication administration, all meals, snacks, housekeeping, laundry services, planned activities, assistance with personal cares, and wonderful 24 hour caring staff. Sienna...
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I was in charge of my Uncle's care. I was not happy with the care he was receiving at an assisted living facility in Davenport Iowa, so I moved him to Clover Ridge Place in Maquoketa. I was very glad I did....
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.
Clover Ridge Place is located in the small rural community of Maquoketa, Iowa. Our community is located on a hill that overlooks the beautiful city of Maquoketa with acres of Iowa timber directly behind us. Clover Ridge Place has been in operation since May 4, 2000. In 2009 we were named, 'Iowa...
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My sister is in the Memory Care unit. What pleasant surroundings. She is reminded to come and eat and to go to activities. She has made friends and eats with them daily. She made no friends where she was...
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.
Oakwood Village University Woods is located on Madison's west side, set on 30 acres that include a nine-acre nature preserve. It is a part of Oakwood Lutheran Senior Ministries, a not-for-profit, Lutheran organization established in 1948. In addition to independent living, short-term rehab and...

Cost of memory care in Nora, IL

The average cost of senior living in Illinois is $7,681 per month as compared to $6,999 in the United States.

Senior living costs in Illinois vs. 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 state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Column costDifference: Cost difference
Community typeIllinoisU.S.Cost difference
Memory Care$7,681/mo$6,999/mo9.7% above national median
Assisted Living$6,329/mo$5,830/mo8.6% above national median
Independent Living$3,342/mo$3,520/mo5.1% below national median
Memory Care
Illinois:$7,681/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Cost difference:9.7% above national median
Assisted Living
Illinois:$6,329/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Cost difference:8.6% above national median
Independent Living
Illinois:$3,342/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Cost difference:5.1% below national median
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What families are saying about memory care in Nora

Recent reviews for memory care in Nora

Ahva Living of East Dubuque

4.6
I visited a friend at Ahva Living and found the staff to be very friendly, courteous and helpful. Ahva is a beautiful building with a historic value that lends to a very homelike environment. The residents & staff attended to the resident's needs. Residents were very active and social as ...
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Wesley Willows a CCRC in Rockford, IL

5.0
Wesley Willows was great to work with. My mom was there for rehab, respite, and assisted living. We were very happy with the care. The nurse and CNAs took great care of my mom and always keep updated regarding her care. She was very happy with the food. We chose the community because my mom ...
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Sienna Crest - Platteville

5.0
It has been an especially good stay here. The women who assist us are very thoughtful, the food is good, things clothes and bedding are kept clean. They do a great job!

Nora review score based on 220 family reviews

7.5
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This proprietary review score is based on 220 reviews of 119 Nora memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Nora 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

Nora review score compared against nearby cities

7.5
Nora, IL119 facilities
8.0
Freeport, IL11 facilities
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Sterling, IL69 facilities

Review subcategories for Nora 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 220 reviews of 119 Nora memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Nora 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.
Nora, IL averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.3
3.7
Friendliness
3.4
3.8
Care services
2.9
3.5
Staff
3.3
3.7
Meals & dining
3.0
3.4
Activities
3.0
3.3
Value for cost*
3.0
3.4
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
*Learn more about cost details

Nora memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Nora memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Nora, 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 Nora 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 Nora that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Nora, ILNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
55.5%
63.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
18.5%
47.2%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
97.5%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.3%
98.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
62.2%
69.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
23.5%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
97.5%
89.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
54.6%
59.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
56.3%
69.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Nora 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 Nora Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Nora, ILNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
57.1%
72.2%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
35.3%
45.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
49.6%
68%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
16.8%
26.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Nora 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 Nora partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Nora, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
22.7%
28%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
27.7%
44.8%
No sugar
No sugar
24.4%
41.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
27.7%
50.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
10.1%
22.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Nora 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 Nora communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Nora, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
14.3%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
37.8%
40.1%
Room service
Room service
24.4%
37.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.8%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Nora 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 Nora offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Nora, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
39.5%
45.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
21%
33.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
13.4%
29%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
52.1%
53.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
47.9%
51.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
52.9%
59.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
38.7%
39.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
27.7%
35.8%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
24.4%
36.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
42.9%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
46.2%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
16.8%
32.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
17.6%
22.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
43.7%
46.3%
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State regulations for memory care in Nora

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

Frequently Asked Questions

The Waterford at Fitchburg, Morning Star Village and Ridge at Madison are the top-rated memory care facilities near Nora, Illinois. See full list of communities.
There are 119 memory care facilities near Nora, Illinois. See the full list.
The best memory care facility near you in Nora, Illinois is The Waterford at Fitchburg. This memory care community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
The 119 memory care facilities near you in Nora, Illinois typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Nora, Illinois, browse our detailed listings showing photos, floor plans, amenities, activities, and reviews from real families.
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