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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Sunbury, IL

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The average monthly cost of Memory Care in Illinois is $7,829, according to A Place for Mom’s proprietary data. This can serve as a helpful benchmark for what families in the Sunbury area can expect to pay. Pricing may vary based on the community’s location, your loved one’s care needs, and any additional services or amenities.

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I’ve lived here since October 2016, on the Indepent side I moved from Missouri to be near my daughter in Mendota. The majority of residents ate from LaSalle and Lee counties in Illinois, andthey all are very...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Mendota Retirement Community is an assisted living community located in Mendota, Illinois. Located minutes from the center of town, our assisted and independent living community provides easy access for families while providing a peaceful setting for our residents. You'll enjoy our beautiful...
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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, 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.
Smith Crossing Continuing Care Retirement Community - Orland Park, IL Smith Crossing, one of two Smith Senior Living communities, located in the Village of Orland Park, Illinois, is a Continuing Care Retirement Community that’s backed by the strength and experience of Smith 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
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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.
Prairie Crossing Supportive Living offers an innovative approach to assisted living housing for seniors ages 65 and older of all income levels. Our community combines apartment-style home with personal care, and the availability of 24 hour support staff. We understand how important it is for our...
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When you first enter the building you are greeted by a friendly person who can answer any question you may have. Everywhere you go everything is pristine throughout the building. The nurses are very helpful...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Alvernia Manor sits atop 80 beautiful acres in Lemont,Il, just southwest of Chicago. We first opened our doors in l971 as a nonprofit private pay home for seniors. We are operated by the School Sisters of St.Francis of Christ the King and we welcome seniors of all races and religions. Alvernia...
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Cost of memory care in Sunbury, IL

The average cost of senior living in Illinois is $7,829 per month as compared to $7,121 in the United States.

Senior living costs in Illinois vs. national costs

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Column communityType: Community type
Column state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Column costDifference: Cost difference
Community typeIllinoisU.S.Cost difference
Memory Care$7,829/mo$7,121/mo9.9% above national median
Assisted Living$6,413/mo$5,909/mo8.5% above national median
Independent Living$3,360/mo$3,532/mo4.9% below national median
Memory Care
Illinois:$7,829/mo
U.S.:$7,121/mo
Cost difference:9.9% above national median
Assisted Living
Illinois:$6,413/mo
U.S.:$5,909/mo
Cost difference:8.5% above national median
Independent Living
Illinois:$3,360/mo
U.S.:$3,532/mo
Cost difference:4.9% below national median
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What families are saying about memory care in Sunbury

Recent reviews for memory care in Sunbury

Clarendale of Mokena

5.0
The Memory Care staff was always polite, friendly, and always willing to assist in my mother's needs. My family and I are very satisfied with how my mother was cared for.

Villas at Kankakee

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

Villas of Holly Brook Streator

5.0
If you have parents who are in need of assisted living, this is the place to go. The staff are very nice and accommodating. To this day, anything I ask of them they will do. All of the people here are just so nice. Everybody always says hi, and many of them know me. The facility is a couple ...
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Sunbury review score based on 431 family reviews

8.4
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This proprietary review score is based on 431 reviews of 82 Sunbury memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Sunbury 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

Sunbury review score compared against nearby cities

8.4
Sunbury, IL82 facilities
8.5
Morris, IL196 facilities
7.0
Bloomington, IL84 facilities

Review subcategories for Sunbury 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 431 reviews of 82 Sunbury memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Sunbury 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.
Sunbury, IL averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.6
3.7
Friendliness
3.7
3.8
Care services
3.3
3.4
Staff
3.5
3.6
Meals & dining
3.3
3.3
Activities
3.4
3.3
Value for cost*
3.3
3.4
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Sunbury memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Sunbury memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Sunbury, 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 Sunbury 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 Sunbury that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Sunbury, ILNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
59.8%
63.9%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
39%
47.3%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
95.1%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
97.6%
98.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
78%
70%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
31.7%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
95.1%
89.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
59.8%
59.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
64.6%
69.6%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Sunbury 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 Sunbury Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Sunbury, ILNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
67.1%
72.2%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
45.1%
45.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
48.8%
68%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
18.3%
26.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Sunbury 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 Sunbury partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Sunbury, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
46.3%
28%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
46.3%
44.8%
No sugar
No sugar
36.6%
41.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
45.1%
50.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
17.1%
22.9%
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Availability of select dining options in Sunbury 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 Sunbury communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Sunbury, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
37.8%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
57.3%
40.2%
Room service
Room service
36.6%
37.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
22%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Sunbury 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 Sunbury offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Sunbury, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
64.6%
45.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
41.5%
33.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
41.5%
29.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
65.9%
53.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
69.5%
51.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
75.6%
59.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
59.8%
39.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
57.3%
35.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
52.4%
36.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
64.6%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
69.5%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
45.1%
32.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
40.2%
22.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
64.6%
46.3%
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State regulations for memory care in Sunbury

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

Frequently Asked Questions

The Timbers of Shorewood, Clarendale of Mokena and Sugar Creek Alzheimer's Special Care Center are the top-rated memory care facilities near Sunbury, Illinois. See full list of communities.
There are 82 memory care facilities near Sunbury, Illinois. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Sunbury, Illinois are The Timbers of Shorewood, Clarendale of Mokena and Prairie Pointe Assisted Living and Memory Care. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 82 memory care facilities near you in Sunbury, Illinois typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Sunbury, Illinois, browse our detailed listings showing photos, floor plans, amenities, activities, and reviews from real families.
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