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Memory care in Stratford 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 Stratford is about $4,533 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 73 communities, read 677 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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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...
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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.
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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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They house 5 women all together which is nice for my loved one. And the best part of it is that it is much more affordable compared to the bigger places which are outrageously priced. She is able to still...
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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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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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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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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...
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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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.

Cost of memory care in Stratford, IL

The average cost of senior living in Stratford is $4,533 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include German Valley, IL with an average of $4,219 per month.

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

Stratford, IL
$4,533/mo
$4,996/mo

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

Stratford, IL
$4,533/mo
U.S. national average
$4,955/mo

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

Memory Care
$4,533/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,029/mo
Studio
$4,652/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,498/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,973/mo

Senior living costs in Stratford 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: Stratford, IL
Column state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Community typeStratford, ILIllinoisU.S.
Memory Care$4,533/mo$5,403/mo$4,955/mo
Assisted Living$4,502/mo$5,383/mo$4,705/mo
Independent Living$3,617/mo$4,462/mo$4,161/mo
Memory Care
Stratford, IL:$4,533/mo
Illinois:$5,403/mo
U.S.:$4,955/mo
Assisted Living
Stratford, IL:$4,502/mo
Illinois:$5,383/mo
U.S.:$4,705/mo
Independent Living
Stratford, IL:$3,617/mo
Illinois:$4,462/mo
U.S.:$4,161/mo
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Memory care costs in Stratford, IL, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Stratford 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
Stratford, 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%
Stratford, 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 Stratford

Recent reviews for memory care in Stratford

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.

Stratford review score based on 147 family reviews

8.4
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This proprietary review score is based on 147 reviews of 64 Stratford memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Stratford 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

Stratford review score compared against nearby cities

8.4
Stratford, IL64 facilities
8.2
Polo, IL5 facilities
8.5
Mount Morris, IL85 facilities

Review subcategories for Stratford 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 147 reviews of 64 Stratford memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Stratford 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.
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Cleanliness
4.1
4.1
Friendliness
4.3
4.2
Care services
3.9
3.9
Staff
4.2
4.1
Meals & dining
3.9
3.8
Activities
3.8
3.7
Value for cost*
4.0
3.8
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Stratford memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Stratford memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Stratford, 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 Stratford 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 Stratford 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
46.9%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
28.1%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
96.9%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.4%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
65.6%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
20.3%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
96.9%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
46.9%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
46.9%
69.2%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Stratford 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 Stratford Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Stratford, ILNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
54.7%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
23.4%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
37.5%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
15.6%
25.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Stratford 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 Stratford 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
34.4%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
20.3%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
18.8%
40.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
21.9%
49.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9.4%
20.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Stratford 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 Stratford communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Stratford, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
10.9%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
43.8%
39.3%
Room service
Room service
25%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.5%
22.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Stratford 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 Stratford offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Stratford, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
48.4%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
31.3%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
21.9%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
54.7%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
48.4%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
57.8%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
48.4%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
25%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
31.3%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
48.4%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
20.3%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20.3%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
45.5%
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State regulations for memory care in Stratford

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 Stratford 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 Stratford, Illinois. See full list of communities.
There are 73 memory care facilities near Stratford, Illinois. See the full list.
The 73 memory care facilities near you in Stratford, Illinois typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Stratford, 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 Stratford, 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 Stratford, Illinois ranges from $900 to $8595. The average Memory Care cost in Stratford, Illinois is $4,533. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Stratford, Illinois typically starts at $900. 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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