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9 Best Memory Care Facilities in Ottawa, IL
Memory care in Ottawa 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 Ottawa is about $5,095 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 9 communities, read 14 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities.
As you explore memory care near you, you may also want to consider options in areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Morris, Central and Mendota.
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The staff makes this place. They are kind and compassionate, professional and attentive. Meals are good, but love when they do special treats! Covid has made it challenging for activities, but I’m hoping...
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.
Heritage Woods of Ottawa is an Assisted Living Community convienently located near several interstates and state routes for easy traveling. Heritage Woods is nestled near a residential area close to shopping, grocery and governmental services.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
Pleasant View offers vibrant, grace-filled senior living through Villa Homes, Hearthstone Assisted Living, MyTapestry Memory Support, Healthcare and Rehabilitation services. Learn more about our exceptional community, where life flourishes!•The only retirement community in the area with a full...
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I definitely would recommend! Take a tour and i believe that will make your decision much easier to place a loved one! We picked them because it was a new facility and rooms were spacious also!
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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We put my grandma here and she really was enjoying it till her health turned and she had to be put in the hospital. But when she was there she enjoyed the activities like bingo and she said the food 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.
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
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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.
Evergreen Place offers worry-free living, where independence thrives and compassionate care is always nearby. Our beautiful campus offers lovely supportive living options. We welcome you to learn more and visit our community of care, where friendships flourish and families find peace of mind....
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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 assist with the activities of daily living and provide lots of amenities and services including fabulous meals, housekeeping, laundry service, medication assistance, a personal response notification system, social activities, community field trips, transportation, and 24 hour staffing seven...
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Cost of memory care in Ottawa, IL
The average cost of senior living in Ottawa is $5,095 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Tonica, IL with an average of $4,740 per month.
Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Ottawa, IL vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Ottawa, IL vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Ottawa vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Memory Care in Ottawa, IL by room type
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What families are saying about memory care in Ottawa
Recent reviews for memory care in Ottawa
Villas of Holly Brook Streator
5.0
If you have parents who are in need of assisted living, this is the place to go. The staff are very nice and accommodating. To this day, anything I ask of them they will do. All of the people here are just so nice. Everybody always says hi, and many of them know me. The facility is a couple ...
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Heritage Woods of Ottawa
4.4
The community is very clean and the staff is very nice. The food is pretty good and they have activities available for the residence to participate in.
I would recommend this community to others based on my experience
Stonecroft Village Retirement Community in Mendota, IL
5.0
I like the care for my mom. The staff are wonderful and so very caring to my mom's needs. This is a beautiful and clean community. We like the healthy meals that are very good and she likes the nice variety. They have great activies for her to participate and I like knowing that she is active. ...
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Ottawa memory care services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ottawa memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ottawa, 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 Ottawa 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 Ottawa that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Ottawa, ILNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
28.6%
65.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
14.3%
48.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.3%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.8%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
71.4%
71.7%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
42.9%
61.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
57.1%
72.1%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Ottawa 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 Ottawa Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Ottawa, ILNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
71.4%
74%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
42.9%
46%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
42.9%
70.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Ottawa 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 Ottawa partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Ottawa, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
28.6%
27.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
42.9%
44.4%
No sugar
No sugar
28.6%
41.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
28.6%
50.1%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
14.3%
18.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Ottawa 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 Ottawa communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Ottawa, ILNational
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
28.6%
39.8%
Room service
Room service
14.3%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.3%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ottawa 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 Ottawa offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
28.6%
45.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
14.3%
33.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
14.3%
28.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
57.1%
54.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
42.9%
51.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
57.1%
60.8%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
42.9%
39.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
42.9%
36.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
42.9%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
42.9%
47.6%
Dances
Dances
28.6%
31.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
14.3%
22%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Frequently Asked Questions
Heritage Woods of Ottawa, Pleasant View Lutheran Home and Villas of Holly Brook Streator are the top-rated memory care facilities near Ottawa, Illinois. See full list of communities.
There are 9 memory care facilities near Ottawa, Illinois. See the full list.
The 9 memory care facilities near you in Ottawa, Illinois typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Ottawa, 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 Ottawa, 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 Ottawa, Illinois ranges from $590 to $28400. The average Memory Care cost in Ottawa, Illinois is $5,095. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Ottawa, Illinois typically starts at $590. 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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