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5 Best Memory Care Facilities in Washington County, IL

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Memory care in Washington County 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 Washington County is about $4,924 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 5 communities, read 20 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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Photo of Cedarhurst of Breese
2525 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
7.0
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9 reviews
7.0
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9 reviews
5 star
44%
4 star
45%
3 star
0%
2 star
11%
1 star
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The staff has done a great job caring for my husband. However, over a 2 year period, the rent increased approximately 30%. I do not believe this is all attributed to inflation as the letter from 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.
At Cedarhurst of Breese, it’s our mission to tailor senior living to you so you can feel loved, valued, and supported each and every day. Our senior living community in Breese, Illinois, offers assisted living for those who require assistance with activities of daily living and memory care for...
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1414 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
1.0
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11 reviews
1.0
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11 reviews
5 star
64%
4 star
9%
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1 star
27%
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My loved one is currently a resident at Cedarhurst of Centralia and everything has been great for him so far at this facility. The staff is very caring. The facility is small scale with a good staff to...
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.
If your loved one has dementia or Alzheimer’s, consider a dedicated memory care community for specialized care. Highpoint Residence of Centralia provides memory care for seniors in Centralia, Illinois and surrounding areas. This one-story community is inviting and warm, with a soothing neutral...
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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.
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.
Photo of The Manor at Mason Woods
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.
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Cost of memory care in Washington County, IL

The average cost of senior living in Washington County is $4,924 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Tilden, IL with an average of $4,130 per month.

Memory care costs in Washington County, IL, vs. nearby counties

Washington County, IL
$4,924/mo
$5,037/mo

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

Washington County, IL
$4,924/mo
U.S. national average
$5,004/mo

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

Memory Care
$4,924/mo

Memory care costs in Washington County, IL, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,950/mo
Studio
$6,350/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,100/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,550/mo

Senior living costs in Washington County 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: Washington County, IL
Column state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWashington County, ILIllinoisU.S.
Memory Care$4,924/mo$5,390/mo$5,004/mo
Assisted Living$4,924/mo$5,370/mo$4,740/mo
Independent Living$4,287/mo$4,453/mo$4,203/mo
Memory Care
Washington County, IL:$4,924/mo
Illinois:$5,390/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Assisted Living
Washington County, IL:$4,924/mo
Illinois:$5,370/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Independent Living
Washington County, IL:$4,287/mo
Illinois:$4,453/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
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Memory care costs in Washington County, IL, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Washington County 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
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Washington County, IL$4,463/mo$6,313/mo-29.3%
Illinois$5,907/mo$5,989/mo-1.4%
National$5,479/mo$5,537/mo-1.1%
Washington County, IL
2024 average cost:$4,463/mo
2023 average cost:$6,313/mo
Percent change:-29.3%
Illinois
2024 average cost:$5,907/mo
2023 average cost:$5,989/mo
Percent change:-1.4%
National
2024 average cost:$5,479/mo
2023 average cost:$5,537/mo
Percent change:-1.1%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about memory care in Washington County

Recent reviews for memory care in Washington County

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.

Highpoint Residence Centralia

5.0
We thought keeping mom home was the best thing, all of us family thought .. last resort moving mom out of her home. WoW.. what a mistake! We Couldn't have been more wrong in our thinking and Mom's wishes! She is doing better than ever, tons of friends, engaging people, GREAT food, my family ...
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GreenTree at Mt. Vernon in Mount Vernon, IL

5.0
Living at GreenTree has been the best thing that has happened to [name removed] and I since we retired. They have good food, excellent entertainment and the staff is wonderful. We love living here at GreenTree.

Washington County memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Washington County memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Washington County, 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 Washington County 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 Washington County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Washington County, ILNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
40%
63.2%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
40%
69.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
20%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
40%
69.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Washington County 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 Washington County Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Washington County, ILNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
40%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
40%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
40%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
20%
25.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Washington County 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 Washington County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Washington County, ILNational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
40%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
40%
40.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Washington County 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 Washington County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Washington County, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
40%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
40%
39.3%
Room service
Room service
40%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
40%
22.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Washington County 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 Washington County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Washington County, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
40%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
40%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
40%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
40%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
20%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
20%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
40%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
40%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
40%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
40%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
40%
45.5%
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State regulations for memory care in Washington County

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Cedarhurst of Breese, Highpoint Residence Centralia and Residential Living Center Inc are the top-rated memory care facilities near Washington County, Illinois. See full list of communities.
There are 5 memory care facilities near Washington County, Illinois. See the full list.
The 5 memory care facilities near you in Washington County, Illinois typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Washington County, 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 Washington County, 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 Washington County, Illinois ranges from $1495 to $8400. The average Memory Care cost in Washington County, Illinois is $4,924. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Washington County, 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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