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Memory care in Saint Paul 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 Saint Paul is about $4,855 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 46 communities, read 224 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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44 Floor plans available
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I have been delighted with the kindness, compassion, and consideration given to my mother at Brookstone. [name removed]- and ALL of the staff - treats her as everyone wants their loved one to be treated. Mom...
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.
Brookstone communities are all nestled in small Illinois towns of 10,000 to 20,000 residents where families can feel satisfied their loved ones are receiving high quality care in a stress-free environment. Brookstone Estates independent living communities are modern, attractive and impeccably...
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Photo of Willowbrook Alzheimer and Dementia Care Residences Vandalia
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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.
Welcome to Willowbrook! Our homes have been designed to provide care and support to your loved ones while promoting dignity and independence. We have been providing award winning memory care for over 10 years, care that celebrates each resident’s abilities. Each home accommodates 12-14...
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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, 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
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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
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.
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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.
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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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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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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Photo of Hickory Estates of Pana
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.
Photo of Lavender Ridge
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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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, 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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I have lived at Evergreen Place for 8 years. They take good care of everyone. Dining services are very cheerful and caring. Food is good. They clean our rooms and do our laundry for use. They have a lot of...
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....
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.
Photo of Lavender Ridge - Olney
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.

Cost of memory care in Saint Paul, IL

The average cost of senior living in Saint Paul is $4,855 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Iola, IL with an average of $4,395 per month.

Memory care costs in Saint Paul, IL, vs. nearby cities

Saint Paul, IL
$4,855/mo
$4,510/mo
$4,809/mo

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

Saint Paul, IL
$4,855/mo
U.S. national average
$4,946/mo

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

Memory Care
$4,855/mo

Memory care costs in Saint Paul, IL, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,798/mo
Studio
$5,128/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,837/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,631/mo

Senior living costs in Saint Paul 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: Saint Paul, IL
Column state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSaint Paul, ILIllinoisU.S.
Memory Care$4,855/mo$5,392/mo$4,946/mo
Assisted Living$4,855/mo$5,372/mo$4,698/mo
Independent Living$4,318/mo$4,454/mo$4,153/mo
Memory Care
Saint Paul, IL:$4,855/mo
Illinois:$5,392/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
Assisted Living
Saint Paul, IL:$4,855/mo
Illinois:$5,372/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Independent Living
Saint Paul, IL:$4,318/mo
Illinois:$4,454/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
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Memory care costs in Saint Paul, IL, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Saint Paul 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
Saint Paul, IL$5,763/mo$6,236/mo-7.6%
Illinois$6,075/mo$5,905/mo+2.9%
National$5,554/mo$5,504/mo+0.9%
Saint Paul, IL
2024 average cost:$5,763/mo
2023 average cost:$6,236/mo
Percent change:-7.6%
Illinois
2024 average cost:$6,075/mo
2023 average cost:$5,905/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
National
2024 average cost:$5,554/mo
2023 average cost:$5,504/mo
Percent change:+0.9%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about memory care in Saint Paul

Recent reviews for memory care in Saint Paul

Brookstone Estates of Olney

3.7
My father felt very isolated there as they did not have many activities he was interested in. He did not like the food but the personnel were friendly to him and helped him to meals and gave him his medications but otherwise he did not see them very often as he did not leave his room. He was 99 ...
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Cedarhurst of Breese

4.7
We would not be happier with Cedarhurst of Breese. they have been a blessing all the way around. Not only do they help our father who is a resident there but also our mother who comes to visit almost every single day.

Highpoint Residence Centralia

5.0
We thought keeping mom home was the best thing, all of us family thought .. last resort moving mom out of her home. WoW.. what a mistake! We Couldn't have been more wrong in our thinking and Mom's wishes! She is doing better than ever, tons of friends, engaging people, GREAT food, my family ...
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Saint Paul review score based on 104 family reviews

8.3
Review score42 facilities104 reviewsWrite a review
This proprietary review score is based on 104 reviews of 42 Saint Paul memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Saint Paul 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

Saint Paul review score compared against nearby cities

8.3
Saint Paul, IL42 facilities
8.5
St. Peter, IL13 facilities
4.5
Kinmundy, IL9 facilities

Review subcategories for Saint Paul 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 104 reviews of 42 Saint Paul memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Saint Paul 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.
Saint Paul, IL averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.7
4.1
Friendliness
4.8
4.2
Care services
4.8
3.9
Staff
4.8
4.1
Meals & dining
4.3
3.8
Activities
4.2
3.7
Value for cost*
4.0
3.8
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Saint Paul memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Saint Paul memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Saint Paul, 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 Saint Paul 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 Saint Paul 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
21.4%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
7.1%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
92.9%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
52.4%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
14.3%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
92.9%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
31%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
45.2%
69.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Saint Paul 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 Saint Paul Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Saint Paul, ILNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
47.6%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
16.7%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
19%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
11.9%
25.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Saint Paul 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 Saint Paul partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Saint Paul, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
28.6%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
35.7%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
28.6%
40.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
16.7%
49.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
4.8%
20.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Saint Paul 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 Saint Paul communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Saint Paul, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
14.3%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
40.5%
39.3%
Room service
Room service
19%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.9%
22.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Saint Paul 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 Saint Paul offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Saint Paul, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
31%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
23.8%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
19%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
47.6%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
38.1%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
21.4%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.3%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
52.4%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
21.4%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16.7%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
52.4%
45.5%
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State regulations for memory care in Saint Paul

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