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Memory care in Sheldon 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 Sheldon is about $4,375 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 68 communities, read 626 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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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.
Symphony of Crown Point offers seniors a licensed assisted living community in Crown Point, IN that they can call home. This community provides an excellent location to those seniors who are looking for a safe and caring place to call home. Crown Point is a part of Lake County, and it offers much...
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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, 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.
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.
Twenty minutes from Champaign-Urbana. Neatly tucked away by highway 45 in Rantoul, Illinois, is the Ultimate Retirement Community for you. Prairie Village Retirement Community offers independent and assisted living rental apartments at an affordable rate. Come see us and experience active senior...
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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
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.
Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
Making a decision to place a loved one is one of the hardest decisions you will ever have to make. At Beverly LivingCenters we encourage you to Tour, Talk, Question and Compare. We are a place to find peace in pressured times. Our doors are always open for you to tour with or without an...
Provides: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
At St. Elizabeth Healthcare Center, we provide intermediate, sub-acute and skilled health care and restorative services under the direction of the patient's physician. Our goal is to work with the body, mind and soul to achieve an enhanced quality of life for both our inpatients and outpatients....
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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Cost of memory care in Sheldon, IL

The average cost of senior living in Sheldon is $4,375 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Rossville, IL with an average of $3,978 per month.

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

Sheldon, IL
$4,375/mo
$4,465/mo
$4,687/mo

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

Sheldon, IL
$4,375/mo
U.S. national average
$4,858/mo

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

Memory Care
$4,375/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,190/mo
Studio
$5,049/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,870/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,648/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,275/mo

Average cost of Memory Care in Sheldon over time

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What families are saying about memory care in Sheldon

Recent reviews for memory care in Sheldon

Wittenberg Village, a CCRC in Crown Point, IN

4.7
I moved in and liked it so much I bought a second apartment for my mother! The staff is the most caring I have ever encountered and the facility is top-notch. Hope to meet you soon.

Park Place of St John Assisted Living in St. John, IN

4.6
The staff at Park Place of St John is wonderful. The facility is so clean and secure. My mom has made many new friends and that is great. She also takes advantage of many of the activities and outings that they have available for the residents. I would highly recommend Park Place of St John to ...
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Ascension Living Heritage Village in Kankakee, IL

5.0
Staff is very knowledgeable, my room was always clean, good is good, everyone is very helpful. i would highly recommend Heritage Village.

Sheldon review score based on 138 family reviews

7.5
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This proprietary review score is based on 138 reviews of 58 Sheldon memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Sheldon 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

Sheldon review score compared against nearby cities

7.5
Sheldon, IL58 facilities
7.5
Iroquois, IL76 facilities
7.5
Donovan, IL80 facilities

Review subcategories for Sheldon 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 138 reviews of 58 Sheldon memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Sheldon 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.
Sheldon, IL averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.3
4.4
Friendliness
4.5
4.5
Care services
4.1
4.2
Staff
4.4
4.4
Meals & dining
3.9
4.1
Activities
4.0
4.0
Value for cost*
3.9
4.0
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Sheldon memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Sheldon memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Sheldon, 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 Sheldon 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 Sheldon that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Sheldon, ILNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
55.2%
65.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
39.7%
48.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
96.6%
82.3%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.3%
98.8%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
74.1%
71.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
22.4%
28.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
96.6%
89.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
58.6%
61.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
62.1%
72.1%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Sheldon 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 Sheldon Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Sheldon, ILNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
65.5%
74.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
34.5%
46.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
44.8%
70.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
6.9%
26.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Sheldon 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 Sheldon partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Sheldon, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
50%
28%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
46.6%
44.9%
No sugar
No sugar
46.6%
41.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
44.8%
50.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
6.9%
19.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Sheldon 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 Sheldon communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Sheldon, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
37.9%
32.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
67.2%
40.2%
Room service
Room service
44.8%
37.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
25.9%
23.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Sheldon 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 Sheldon offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Sheldon, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
65.5%
45.9%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
43.1%
33.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
37.9%
28.7%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
58.6%
54.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
69%
51.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
75.9%
61%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
55.2%
39.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
56.9%
35.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
55.2%
36.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
65.5%
47.6%
Live performances
Live performances
65.5%
47.9%
Dances
Dances
50%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
44.8%
22.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
67.2%
46.7%
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Frequently Asked Questions

StoryPoint Schererville, Saint Anthony Majestic Care and Virginia Place are the top-rated memory care facilities near Sheldon, Illinois. See full list of communities.

There are 68 memory care facilities near Sheldon, Illinois. See the full list.

The best memory care facility near you in Sheldon, Illinois is StoryPoint Schererville. This memory care community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.

The 68 memory care facilities near you in Sheldon, Illinois typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Sheldon, 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 Sheldon, 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 Sheldon, Illinois ranges from $1087 to $8589. The average Memory Care cost in Sheldon, Illinois is $4,375. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Sheldon, Illinois typically starts at $1087. 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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