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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 $4,459 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 77 communities, read 662 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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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 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.
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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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.
The Suites of Beloit offers bright and comfortable rooms that allow residents to enjoy their personal space; outdoor courtyards and spacious lounges throughout the center offer a vibrant social scene.
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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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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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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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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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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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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 $4,459 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Savanna, IL with an average of $3,980 per month.

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

Shannon, IL
$4,459/mo
$4,882/mo
$4,878/mo

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

Shannon, IL
$4,459/mo
U.S. national average
$4,954/mo

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

Memory Care
$4,459/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,029/mo
Studio
$4,513/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,262/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,065/mo

Senior living costs in Shannon 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: Shannon, IL
Column state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Community typeShannon, ILIllinoisU.S.
Memory Care$4,459/mo$5,398/mo$4,954/mo
Assisted Living$4,431/mo$5,378/mo$4,703/mo
Independent Living$3,420/mo$4,459/mo$4,160/mo
Memory Care
Shannon, IL:$4,459/mo
Illinois:$5,398/mo
U.S.:$4,954/mo
Assisted Living
Shannon, IL:$4,431/mo
Illinois:$5,378/mo
U.S.:$4,703/mo
Independent Living
Shannon, IL:$3,420/mo
Illinois:$4,459/mo
U.S.:$4,160/mo
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Memory care costs in Shannon, IL, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Shannon 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.

Shannon, ILIL stateNational

Memory care cost trends in Shannon, IL

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Shannon 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Shannon, 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%
Shannon, 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 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.

Addington Place of Clinton

4.7
I would recommend this community to others. The friendliness, cleanliness and the care my loved one received stands out to me. Everyone was introducing themselves as I walked around. The activities were shown to us, but it was very few and nothing my loved would have participated in.

Shannon review score based on 143 family reviews

8.4
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This proprietary review score is based on 143 reviews of 68 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

8.4
Shannon, IL68 facilities
7.9
Lanark, IL15 facilities
8.1
Forreston, IL14 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 143 reviews of 68 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
4.2
4.1
Friendliness
4.4
4.2
Care services
4.0
3.9
Staff
4.3
4.1
Meals & dining
4.0
3.8
Activities
3.8
3.7
Value for cost*
4.1
3.8
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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
48.5%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
23.5%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
98.5%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
63.2%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
23.5%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
98.5%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
48.5%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
47.1%
69.2%
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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.
Shannon, ILNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
54.4%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
25%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
41.2%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
14.7%
25.7%
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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.
Shannon, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
32.4%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
23.5%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
22.1%
40.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
25%
49.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
8.8%
20.7%
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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.
Shannon, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
13.2%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
41.2%
39.3%
Room service
Room service
25%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.7%
22.5%
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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.
Shannon, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
44.1%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
29.4%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20.6%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
54.4%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
47.1%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
52.9%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
45.6%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
23.5%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
27.9%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
44.1%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
47.1%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
20.6%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
19.1%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
47.1%
45.5%
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State regulations for memory care in Shannon

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 Shannon protect seniors.
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Frequently Asked Questions

TLC Living Community, Fairhaven Christian Retirement and Morning Star Village are the top-rated memory care facilities near Shannon, Illinois. See full list of communities.
There are 77 memory care facilities near Shannon, Illinois. See the full list.
The 77 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 $850 to $8595. The average Memory Care cost in Shannon, Illinois is $4,459. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Shannon, Illinois typically starts at $850. 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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