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Memory care in Penrose 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 Penrose is about $4,548 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 80 communities, read 754 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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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 mother was a resident at Lincolnshire for three months . The facility has a terrific director that is active in all phases of operation. She insures a safe, clean & loving environment for your loved one....
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.
Lincolnshire Place Lincolnshire Place in Loves Park, Winnebago County, Illinois is a multi-faceted assisted living community with a complete love of sports. Loves Park is a wonderful small town with a family oriented atmosphere. It is a typical suburb but still a very quaint place to settle down...
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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.
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.
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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, 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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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, 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.
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There were lots of nurses on staff but it was costing a lot of money. There were so many people that if my dad was in the sitting area it would be wall to wall people so that you couldn't hardly get a...
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, 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.
Like us on Facebook! Welcome to Courtyard Estates of Bradford, the area's premiere assisted living community. At Courtyard Estates, our goal is to provide professional, compassionate services for the older adults while promoting independence, which allows our tenants to maintain or improve their...
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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.
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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They house 5 women all together which is nice for my loved one. And the best part of it is that it is much more affordable compared to the bigger places which are outrageously priced. She is able to still...
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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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We moved my mom into Jersey Ridge Place 2 years ago. It was the best decision we have ever made. She was at home and lonely and was starting to get pretty forgetful. After about 2 months at Jersey Ridge...
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.
Life at Jersey Ridge Place is more interesting! Jersey Ridge Place is designed to nurture your spirit and senses. The schedules and activities are centered around your desires. You will have the opportunity to remain both physically and mentally active; and have a great time with your fellow...
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Cost of memory care in Penrose, IL

The average cost of senior living in Penrose is $4,548 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Adeline, IL with an average of $4,303 per month.

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

Penrose, IL
$4,548/mo
$4,520/mo
$4,537/mo

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

Penrose, IL
$4,548/mo
U.S. national average
$4,955/mo

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

Memory Care
$4,548/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,029/mo
Studio
$4,868/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,253/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,822/mo

Senior living costs in Penrose 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: Penrose, IL
Column state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Community typePenrose, ILIllinoisU.S.
Memory Care$4,548/mo$5,403/mo$4,955/mo
Assisted Living$4,517/mo$5,383/mo$4,705/mo
Independent Living$4,341/mo$4,462/mo$4,161/mo
Memory Care
Penrose, IL:$4,548/mo
Illinois:$5,403/mo
U.S.:$4,955/mo
Assisted Living
Penrose, IL:$4,517/mo
Illinois:$5,383/mo
U.S.:$4,705/mo
Independent Living
Penrose, IL:$4,341/mo
Illinois:$4,462/mo
U.S.:$4,161/mo
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Memory care costs in Penrose, IL, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Penrose 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
Penrose, IL$5,838/mo$6,522/mo-10.5%
Illinois$7,035/mo$6,490/mo+8.4%
National$6,392/mo$5,957/mo+7.3%
Penrose, IL
2024 average cost:$5,838/mo
2023 average cost:$6,522/mo
Percent change:-10.5%
Illinois
2024 average cost:$7,035/mo
2023 average cost:$6,490/mo
Percent change:+8.4%
National
2024 average cost:$6,392/mo
2023 average cost:$5,957/mo
Percent change:+7.3%
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What families are saying about memory care in Penrose

Recent reviews for memory care in Penrose

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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Bickford of Davenport

5.0
My mom's memory is improving, before she would say little phrases and now she is asking me questions. They have challenging activities and she participates in a lot of things. I talked with the staff and they tell me she is pleasant and happy. She is where she should be and they treat her with ...
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New Perspective Silvis

4.7
We have been very happy with New Perspectives in Silvis, IL. The facility is very clean and inviting. The staff is very friendly. They have done everything possible to make Mom's transition as easy as possible!

Penrose review score based on 174 family reviews

8.5
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This proprietary review score is based on 174 reviews of 69 Penrose memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Penrose 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

Penrose review score compared against nearby cities

8.5
Penrose, IL69 facilities
8.3
Sterling, IL78 facilities
8.3
Coleta, IL86 facilities

Review subcategories for Penrose 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 174 reviews of 69 Penrose memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Penrose 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.
Penrose, IL averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.1
4.1
Friendliness
4.3
4.2
Care services
3.9
3.9
Staff
4.1
4.1
Meals & dining
3.9
3.8
Activities
3.8
3.7
Value for cost*
3.9
3.8
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Penrose memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Penrose memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Penrose, 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 Penrose 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 Penrose 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
50.7%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
30.4%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
97.1%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.6%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
63.8%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
24.6%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
97.1%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
47.8%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
47.8%
69.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Penrose 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 Penrose Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Penrose, ILNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
53.6%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
29%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
42%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
14.5%
25.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Penrose 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 Penrose partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Penrose, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
31.9%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
23.2%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
20.3%
40.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
24.6%
49.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
8.7%
20.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Penrose 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 Penrose communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Penrose, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
14.5%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
43.5%
39.3%
Room service
Room service
26.1%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
13%
22.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Penrose 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 Penrose offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Penrose, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
49.3%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
31.9%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
24.6%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
55.1%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50.7%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
58%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
46.4%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
26.1%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
30.4%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
49.3%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
50.7%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
17.4%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
23.2%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50.7%
45.5%
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State regulations for memory care in Penrose

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