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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Willisville, IL

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Memory care in Willisville 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 Willisville is about $4,458 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 85 communities, read 655 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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Provides: Assisted Living
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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: Memory Care
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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.
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.
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.
Photo of Lavender Ridge
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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One of the best facilities in the area. It has the feel of a resort instead of an assisted living facility. The staff is awesome. The food is wonderful. They use fresh food not just heat and serve from a...
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.
Memory Care Coming Soon! Wait list now forming. Sunshine Gardens is one of the largest independently owned assisted living facilities in Southern Illinois offering full spectrum of services at an affordable fee. We recognize that each individual has his or her own personal needs and we focus on...
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: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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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.
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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, 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.
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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.
Crystal Oaks Assisted Living is the ideal solution for seniors who value their independence, yet require assistance with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and dispensing medications. Our Assisted Living includes a secured memory care unit. Additionally, Crystal Oaks offers short term...
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.
Photo of Sprigg Street Manor
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.
Photo of The Chateau Girardeau
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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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.
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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.
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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.
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.
Autumn Ridge offers two levels of occupancy, residential care and retirement living. We are convieniently located just off the freeway in Herculaneum.Autumn Ridge offers and tranquil and gracious lifestyle; we are just minutes away from restaurants, pharmacies, grocers and shopping centers. Our...
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.
The Bridges of Columbia offers the perfect mix of privacy,independance and community for people ready to live a more carefree lifestyle. With a comprehensive list of services and ammenities that are included in your monthly rent, we take the headaches of home ownership away so you can focus on...
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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.

Cost of memory care in Willisville, IL

The average cost of senior living in Willisville is $4,458 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Murphysboro, IL with an average of $4,156 per month.

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

Willisville, IL
$4,458/mo
$4,493/mo
$4,572/mo

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

Willisville, IL
$4,458/mo
U.S. national average
$5,014/mo

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

Memory Care
$4,458/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,574/mo
Studio
$6,332/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,000/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,300/mo

Senior living costs in Willisville 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: Willisville, IL
Column state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWillisville, ILIllinoisU.S.
Memory Care$4,458/mo$5,489/mo$5,014/mo
Assisted Living$4,462/mo$5,467/mo$4,752/mo
Independent Living$4,041/mo$4,508/mo$4,211/mo
Memory Care
Willisville, IL:$4,458/mo
Illinois:$5,489/mo
U.S.:$5,014/mo
Assisted Living
Willisville, IL:$4,462/mo
Illinois:$5,467/mo
U.S.:$4,752/mo
Independent Living
Willisville, IL:$4,041/mo
Illinois:$4,508/mo
U.S.:$4,211/mo
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Memory care costs in Willisville, IL, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Willisville 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
Willisville, IL$5,665/mo$5,782/mo-2.0%
Illinois$6,687/mo$6,170/mo+8.4%
National$6,058/mo$5,717/mo+6.0%
Willisville, IL
2024 average cost:$5,665/mo
2023 average cost:$5,782/mo
Percent change:-2.0%
Illinois
2024 average cost:$6,687/mo
2023 average cost:$6,170/mo
Percent change:+8.4%
National
2024 average cost:$6,058/mo
2023 average cost:$5,717/mo
Percent change:+6.0%
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What families are saying about memory care in Willisville

Recent reviews for memory care in Willisville

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.

Lutheran Home Assisted Living in Cape Girardeau, MO

4.6
The only reason I scored a 2 on number 8 is that we have to be on self pay due to mom signing over our home, her asset, only a little over a year before she came down with dementia. The over [amount removed] bill each month is causing us to have to sell our home. But, other than the cost, I am ...
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Fifth Season Residential in Marion, IL

4.8
We picked this community, because the situation called for someplace close to home.[name removed] at A Place for Mom mentioned Fifth Seasons in Benton and helped us connect with the right person to set up a tour. Mom loved it. People in Benton spoke highly of the facility It's a very friendly ...
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Willisville review score based on 184 family reviews

7.9
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This proprietary review score is based on 184 reviews of 78 Willisville memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Willisville 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

Willisville review score compared against nearby cities

7.9
Willisville, IL78 facilities
7.6
Percy, IL87 facilities
7.6
Cutler, IL81 facilities

Review subcategories for Willisville 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 184 reviews of 78 Willisville memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Willisville 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.
Willisville, IL averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.1
4.0
Friendliness
4.1
4.1
Care services
3.9
3.8
Staff
4.0
4.0
Meals & dining
3.6
3.7
Activities
3.6
3.6
Value for cost*
3.6
3.7
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Willisville memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Willisville memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Willisville, 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 Willisville 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 Willisville that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Willisville, ILNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
34.6%
63.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
20.5%
46.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
98.7%
82.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.7%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
57.7%
69.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
20.5%
28%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
97.4%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
44.9%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
55.1%
69.2%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Willisville 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 Willisville Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Willisville, ILNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
42.3%
71.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
29.5%
45%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
34.6%
67.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
17.9%
25.8%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Willisville 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 Willisville partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Willisville, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
26.9%
27.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
34.6%
44.1%
No sugar
No sugar
30.8%
40.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
16.7%
49.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
5.1%
21.2%
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Availability of select dining options in Willisville 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 Willisville communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
21.8%
31.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
42.3%
39.4%
Room service
Room service
21.8%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.1%
22.6%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Willisville 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 Willisville offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Willisville, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
47.4%
44.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
23.1%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25.6%
28.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
51.3%
52.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
51.3%
50.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
51.3%
59.1%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
44.9%
38.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
26.9%
35.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
30.8%
36.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
42.3%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
48.7%
46.7%
Dances
Dances
24.4%
31.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
28.2%
21.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
42.3%
45.6%
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State regulations for memory care in Willisville

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 Willisville protect seniors.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Villas at St. James, Villas of Holly Brook Herrin and Charter Senior Living of Shiloh are the top-rated memory care facilities near Willisville, Illinois. See full list of communities.
There are 85 memory care facilities near Willisville, Illinois. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Willisville, Illinois are Villas at St. James and Villas of Holly Brook Herrin. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 85 memory care facilities near you in Willisville, Illinois typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Willisville, 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 Willisville, 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 Willisville, Illinois ranges from $1101 to $8500. The average Memory Care cost in Willisville, Illinois is $4,458. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Willisville, Illinois typically starts at $1101. 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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