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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Wamac, IL
Memory care in Wamac 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 Wamac is about $4,697 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 62 communities, read 493 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities.
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Provides: Assisted 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.
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Provides: Memory Care
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.
Welcome to Willowbrook! Our homes have been designed to provide care and support to your loved ones while promoting dignity and independence. We have been providing award winning memory care for over 10 years, care that celebrates each resident’s abilities. Each home accommodates 12-14...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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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.
Brightly Senior Living Mascoutah's services are never an additional cost, whether your loved one needs independent, assisted living or memory care. We structure our living plan to always make it affordable for families and their loved ones while continually striving to provide the utmost care and...
Provides: Assisted 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.
At Heritage Woods of McLeansboro IL, we boast ourselves as the affordable assisted living offering a really wonderful environment for any senior citizen that is in need. At Heritage Woods we offer a great deal of care for your loved one that you have found needs an assisted living community....
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
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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes, Senior Apartments
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.
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Assisted 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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
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Cost of memory care in Wamac, IL
The average cost of senior living in Wamac is $4,697 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Carlyle, IL with an average of $4,442 per month.
Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Wamac, IL vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Wamac, IL vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Wamac vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Memory Care in Wamac, IL by room type
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Average cost of Memory Care in Wamac over time
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What families are saying about memory care in Wamac
Recent reviews for memory care in Wamac
Cambridge House of Maryville
3.7
We chose Cambridge House of Maryville because it was recommended to us through family members, they said that it was a well-managed facility. The room sizes here are good, but I do think the kitchen could use some more space. Overall, it is a small community and everyone gets along well here. I ...
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San Gabriel Memory Care in Highland, IL
5.0
The employees at San Gabriel Memory Care are educated and trained on dementia and how to care for this patient population. I like the fact that there are consistent caregivers and always someone nearby if you need help. They are consistent with their care and take the residents to the bathroom ...
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Cedarhurst of Breese
4.7
We would not be happier with Cedarhurst of Breese. they have been a blessing all the way around. Not only do they help our father who is a resident there but also our mother who comes to visit almost every single day.
Wamac review score based on 120 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 120 reviews of 59 Wamac memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Wamac 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
Wamac review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Wamac 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 120 reviews of 59 Wamac memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Wamac 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.Wamac, IL averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.6
4.4
Friendliness
4.6
4.5
Care services
4.4
4.2
Staff
4.5
4.4
Meals & dining
4.1
4.1
Activities
4.1
4.0
Value for cost*
4.1
4.0
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Wamac memory care services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Wamac memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Wamac, 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 Wamac 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 Wamac 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
40.7%
65.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
27.1%
48.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
94.9%
82.3%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.3%
98.8%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
67.8%
71.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
27.1%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
94.9%
89.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
45.8%
61.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
62.7%
72.1%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Wamac 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 Wamac 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
54.2%
74%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
37.3%
46.1%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
42.4%
70.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
23.7%
26.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Wamac 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 Wamac 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
40.7%
27.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50.8%
44.5%
No sugar
No sugar
45.8%
41.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
37.3%
50.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
10.2%
18.2%
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Availability of select dining options in Wamac 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 Wamac communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
32.2%
31.9%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
57.6%
39.9%
Room service
Room service
40.7%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
28.8%
23.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Wamac 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 Wamac offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
61%
45.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
44.1%
33.6%
Community service programs
Community service programs
40.7%
28.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
64.4%
54.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
64.4%
51.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
66.1%
60.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
57.6%
39.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
40.7%
35%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
52.5%
36.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
62.7%
47.3%
Live performances
Live performances
64.4%
47.7%
Dances
Dances
40.7%
31.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
39%
22%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
62.7%
46.5%
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Glenwood Supportive Living of Greenville, Villas at St. James and Charter Senior Living of Shiloh are the top-rated memory care facilities near Wamac, Illinois. See full list of communities.
There are 62 memory care facilities near Wamac, Illinois. See the full list.
The 62 memory care facilities near you in Wamac, Illinois typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Wamac, 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 Wamac, 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 Wamac, Illinois ranges from $1495 to $8400. The average Memory Care cost in Wamac, Illinois is $4,697. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Wamac, Illinois typically starts at $1495. 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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