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Memory care in Prairie Center 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 Prairie Center is about $5,675 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 98 communities, read 2671 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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Provides: Assisted Living
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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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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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We have had a great experience so far. I can tell that my mom is very happy and really thriving here. They encourage her to participate in activities and I really like that. I would definitely recommend to...
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 is an assisted living community that specializes in the art of making seniors feel at home while providing expert dementia care in Sycamore, DeKalb County, Illinois. Located in northern Illinois, Sycamore is home to the Sycamore Pumpkin Festival, an annual...
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: Memory Care
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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.
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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.
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, 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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My loved one was previously a resident at Tabor Hills and overall her experience at this facility was good. She had a large living area and the cost was less than several other facilities in the area.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: 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: Memory Care
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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.

Cost of memory care in Prairie Center, IL

The average cost of senior living in Prairie Center is $5,675 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Peru, IL with an average of $4,717 per month.

Memory care costs in Prairie Center, IL, vs. nearby cities

Prairie Center, IL
$5,675/mo
$5,628/mo

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

Prairie Center, IL
$5,675/mo
U.S. national average
$4,954/mo

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

Memory Care
$5,675/mo

Memory care costs in Prairie Center, IL, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,516/mo
Studio
$5,865/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,911/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,374/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,708/mo

Senior living costs in Prairie Center 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: Prairie Center, IL
Column state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Community typePrairie Center, ILIllinoisU.S.
Memory Care$5,675/mo$5,398/mo$4,954/mo
Assisted Living$5,552/mo$5,378/mo$4,703/mo
Independent Living$4,259/mo$4,459/mo$4,160/mo
Memory Care
Prairie Center, IL:$5,675/mo
Illinois:$5,398/mo
U.S.:$4,954/mo
Assisted Living
Prairie Center, IL:$5,552/mo
Illinois:$5,378/mo
U.S.:$4,703/mo
Independent Living
Prairie Center, IL:$4,259/mo
Illinois:$4,459/mo
U.S.:$4,160/mo
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Memory care costs in Prairie Center, IL, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Prairie Center 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.

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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Prairie Center, IL$6,804/mo$6,817/mo-0.2%
Illinois$7,168/mo$6,812/mo+5.2%
National$6,490/mo$6,152/mo+5.5%
Prairie Center, IL
2024 average cost:$6,804/mo
2023 average cost:$6,817/mo
Percent change:-0.2%
Illinois
2024 average cost:$7,168/mo
2023 average cost:$6,812/mo
Percent change:+5.2%
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2024 average cost:$6,490/mo
2023 average cost:$6,152/mo
Percent change:+5.5%
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What families are saying about memory care in Prairie Center

Recent reviews for memory care in Prairie Center

Arbor Terrace Naperville

4.6
The staff are very good and they all know my mother in law and address her by name. In fact, when I visit, they greet me by my name as well. Since COVId-19, they have keep us up to date with how they are handling things , such as, delivering meals to the residents rooms and offering hallway ...
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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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Willow Falls in Crest Hill, IL

4.5
Things are going well for my mother since her move into The Inn at Willow Falls. My mother is enjoying all of the activities that they have to offer and everyone is very nice...

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Dedicated and caring memory care staff. Several reviews from communities Shepherd Premier Senior Living, Encore at Bolingbrook, Bardwell Residences, and Franciscan Court highlight the kindness and attentiveness of memory care staff members. They are described as going above and beyond to provide excellent care and support to r ...
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Varied and engaging activities. Communities like Encore at Bolingbrook, The Auberge at Naperville, and The Whitley offer a range of activities tailored to residents' interests, ensuring that they remain engaged and active. Activities include movie nights, museum outings, gardening classes, and more.
Thoughtfully designed living spaces. Reviews from Silver Glen Senior Living, StoryPoint Romeoville, and The Landings Senior Living mention the importance of clean, modern, and pleasant living spaces. These communities offer private rooms with updated bathrooms, as well as communal areas for socializing and relaxation.
Individualized care plans and accommodations. Communities such as The Auberge at Naperville, Rock Run Memory Care, and The Reserve at Oswego allow for individualized care plans to meet the unique needs of each resident. They also provide accommodations, like adjustable furniture and special dietary options, to ensure comfort and ease. ...
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Quality and variety in dining experiences. Throughout reviews, the quality of food is highlighted as a major factor in residents' overall satisfaction with their community. Communities like Franciscan Court and The Landings Senior Living offer customized meal plans to cater to individual dietary needs and preferences.
Proactive communication between staff and families. Communication is a top priority for communities like Ciel Senior Living at Plainfield, The Auberge at Naperville, and The Reserve at Oswego, with staff members regularly updating families on their loved one's care and progress. They are also responsive to family concerns and inquiries.
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Prairie Center review score based on 598 family reviews

8.3
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This proprietary review score is based on 598 reviews of 91 Prairie Center memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Prairie Center 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

Prairie Center review score compared against nearby cities

8.3
Prairie Center, IL91 facilities
8.2
Troy Grove, IL70 facilities
8.4
Earlville, IL139 facilities

Review subcategories for Prairie Center 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 598 reviews of 91 Prairie Center memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Prairie Center 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.
Prairie Center, IL averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.3
4.1
Friendliness
4.3
4.2
Care services
3.9
3.9
Staff
4.2
4.1
Meals & dining
3.8
3.8
Activities
3.8
3.7
Value for cost*
3.8
3.8
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Prairie Center memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Prairie Center memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Prairie Center, 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 Prairie Center 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 Prairie Center 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
59.3%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
49.5%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
93.4%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
95.6%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
75.8%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
28.6%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
93.4%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
58.2%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
62.6%
69.2%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Prairie Center 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 Prairie Center Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Prairie Center, ILNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
63.7%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
46.2%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
50.5%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
18.7%
25.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Prairie Center 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 Prairie Center partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Prairie Center, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
45.1%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
48.4%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
37.4%
40.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
39.6%
49.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
17.6%
20.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Prairie Center 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 Prairie Center communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Prairie Center, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
39.6%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
59.3%
39.3%
Room service
Room service
33%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20.9%
22.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Prairie Center 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 Prairie Center offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Prairie Center, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
68.1%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
41.8%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
37.4%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
67%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
68.1%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
73.6%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
61.5%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
52.7%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
50.5%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
65.9%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
68.1%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
36.3%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
34.1%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
63.7%
45.5%
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State regulations for memory care in Prairie Center

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

Frequently Asked Questions

The Timbers of Shorewood, Franciscan Court and Sunrise of Naperville North are the top-rated memory care facilities near Prairie Center, Illinois. See full list of communities.
There are 98 memory care facilities near Prairie Center, Illinois. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Prairie Center, Illinois are The Timbers of Shorewood, Brighton Gardens of St. Charles and Arden Courts Geneva, A Memory Care Community. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 98 memory care facilities near you in Prairie Center, Illinois typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Prairie Center, 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 Prairie Center, 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 Prairie Center, Illinois ranges from $925 to $13740. The average Memory Care cost in Prairie Center, Illinois is $5,675. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Prairie Center, Illinois typically starts at $925. 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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