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Memory care in Shannon 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 Shannon is about $4,327 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 75 communities, read 612 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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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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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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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
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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
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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 parents are in Independent Living there. I appreciate the staff. My parents are happy there. I think it is a good place. The food is not good, my dad complains about it every day. The room sizes are good....
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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.
Beloit Senior Living is a Assisted Living facility that opened August 2016 in Beloit, WI. The company has been providing quality assisted living and memory care to seniors for over 15 years at our other locations in Milton, WI and Waterford, WI. We are very excited to provide quality services to...
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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, 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.
St. Elizabeth Manor is located in Rock County in Wisconsin. St. Elizabeth Manor provides high quality assistance, an engaging and welcoming environment, and a convenient lifestyle for each of its residents. The assisted living facility provides 24 hour caregivers ready to help each resident and...
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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
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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, 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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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The staff is awesome. I think they are taking a good job taking care of her, she is always clean. They are very attentive to her. They always stop to visit with us, and her, when we are in the common area....
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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.
Heartsong Assisted Living is an assisted living facility located in the beautiful area of Belleville, WI. Here at Heartsong, we believe that it is important that our residents maintain an active lifestyle, we provide plenty of activities for our seniors to enjoy. Our facility has common areas in...

Cost of memory care in Shannon, IL

The average cost of senior living in Shannon is $4,327 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Savanna, IL with an average of $3,781 per month.

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Shannon, IL vs. nearby cities

Shannon, IL
$4,327/mo
$4,513/mo
$4,655/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Shannon, IL vs. the state and national average

Shannon, IL
$4,327/mo
U.S. national average
$4,862/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Shannon vs. other types of senior living

Memory Care
$4,327/mo

Median monthly costs of Memory Care in Shannon, IL by room type

Semi-Private
$4,909/mo
Studio
$4,411/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,908/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,158/mo

Average cost of Memory Care in Shannon over time

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What families are saying about memory care in Shannon

Recent reviews for memory care in Shannon

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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Heritage Woods of Belvidere

5.0
I am very content living at Heritage Woods. My apartment is very comfortable and convenient. The nurses and CNAs are very attentive and convenient. The food is good and I may also eat in my room if I so desire. There are activities every day. Also a small store 2 days a week.

Anam Care of Rockford

5.0
The community is small, well staffed. They really understand of the needs of residents with memory issues. When I visit my loved one it is just like coming to nice homey living room.

Shannon review score based on 131 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 131 reviews of 70 Shannon memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Shannon 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

Shannon review score compared against nearby cities

8.0
Shannon, IL70 facilities
8.1
Lanark, IL14 facilities
7.8
Forreston, IL6 facilities

Review subcategories for Shannon 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 131 reviews of 70 Shannon memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Shannon 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.
Shannon, IL averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.5
4.4
Friendliness
4.6
4.5
Care services
4.3
4.2
Staff
4.5
4.4
Meals & dining
4.3
4.1
Activities
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4.0
Value for cost*
4.2
4.0
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Shannon memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Shannon memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Shannon, 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 Shannon 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 Shannon 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
46.5%
65.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
21.1%
48.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
98.6%
82.3%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.8%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
60.6%
71.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
19.7%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
98.6%
89.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
46.5%
61.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
47.9%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Shannon 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 Shannon Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
49.3%
74%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
23.9%
46.1%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
40.8%
70.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
14.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Shannon 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 Shannon partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
31%
27.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
22.5%
44.5%
No sugar
No sugar
21.1%
41.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
23.9%
50.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
7%
18.2%
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Availability of select dining options in Shannon 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 Shannon communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
12.7%
31.9%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
38%
39.9%
Room service
Room service
23.9%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.1%
23.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Shannon 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 Shannon offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
40.8%
45.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
26.8%
33.6%
Community service programs
Community service programs
18.3%
28.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50.7%
54.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
45.1%
51.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50.7%
60.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
42.3%
39.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
21.1%
35%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
26.8%
36.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
40.8%
47.3%
Live performances
Live performances
45.1%
47.7%
Dances
Dances
16.9%
31.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16.9%
22%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
43.7%
46.5%
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Frequently Asked Questions

TLC Living Community, Fairhaven Christian Retirement and Azura Memory Care of Monroe are the top-rated memory care facilities near Shannon, Illinois. See full list of communities.

There are 75 memory care facilities near Shannon, Illinois. See the full list.

The best memory care facility near you in Shannon, Illinois is TLC Living Community. This memory care community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.

The 75 memory care facilities near you in Shannon, Illinois typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Shannon, 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 Shannon, 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 Shannon, Illinois ranges from $800 to $8595. The average Memory Care cost in Shannon, Illinois is $4,327. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Shannon, Illinois typically starts at $800. 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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