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Memory care in River Forest 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 River Forest is about $5,059 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 93 communities, read 2340 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
What are you looking for in a nursing home? That's the first question we ask because in today's healthcare environment, you have more choices than ever. We offer short-term care to help you get well and return to your home. We also provide long-term nursing home care -- and more intensive...
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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.
Situated in beautiful central Indiana, Shelbyville is a unique town full of rich heritage and traditions. Residents of Ashford Place Health Campus who care to explore outside the campus grounds can enjoy annual festivals in the town circle, historic home tours, endless restaurants, and...
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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.
Named the #1 Senior Living Facility in 2015 by Boone County People’s Choice, Homewood Health Campus provides seniors with a wonderful place to call home in "The Friendly City". Homewood is also conveniently located close to many local physicians' offices and the new Witham Memorial Hospital....
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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.
Click on link to take a virtual tour of one of our apartments. https://heritagepointeofwarren.org/our-care/independent-living/apartments/
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The staff is very friendly and informative, letting us know of any special needs or issues they are dealing with concerning my mother. They truly care about their residents, and this is valuable to me for...
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.
Conveniently located just off E. King Street on S. Mildford Drive, Morning Pointe of Franklin is a single-level, state-of-the-art assisted living community offering 50 spacious apartments with multiple floor plan choices. The facility also offers an additional 15 apartments in The Lantern...
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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.
Bright and beautiful, Woodland Terrace of Danville will fill you with inspiration from the moment you come through the front doors. The stunning interior design with distinct spaces ensures you and your friends and family members will create lasting memories. Sit down at a table on the veranda...
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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.
The fact that you're reading this means you're probably thinking about a nursing home, for either yourself or someone you love. Do you know what your options are? In today's healthcare environment, you have far more choices than ever. We offer skilled nursing services ... and routine help with...
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Cost of memory care in River Forest, IN

The average cost of senior living in River Forest is $5,059 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Cadiz, IN with an average of $4,589 per month.

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in River Forest, IN vs. nearby cities

River Forest, IN
$5,121/mo
$5,379/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in River Forest, IN vs. the state and national average

River Forest, IN
$5,121/mo
$4,982/mo
U.S. national average
$5,461/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in River Forest vs. other types of senior living

Memory Care
$5,121/mo

Median monthly costs of Memory Care in River Forest, IN by room type

Semi-Private
$5,401/mo
Studio
$4,766/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,712/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,299/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$2,588/mo

Average cost of Memory Care in River Forest over time

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What families are saying about memory care in River Forest

Recent reviews for memory care in River Forest

Traditions at Brookside in McCordsville, IN

4.0
Traditions at Brookside is a wonderful facility. [name removed] did an amazing job with our tour and giving us all of the information and taking care of the admission process especially with Covid challenges. [name removed] is an amazing director. She even went herself to pick up cable for mom's ...
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Clearvista Lake Health Campus in Indianapolis, IN

5.0
I ended up choosing this facility because I want my Mother to be close to me. The staff here is so friendly and they communicate with me about anything that happens to my mom. It’s really an upbeat community and it feels more like a hotel setting than assisted living. The facility itself is ...
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Independence Village of Zionsville West

4.3
The community is very nice and very clean. The staff members overall all are friendly but there are different personnel there nowadays but they do a good job. The meals and dining service is very good, and there are activities for residents who want to participate. Memory care is expensive, but ...
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River Forest review score based on 518 family reviews

8.5
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This proprietary review score is based on 518 reviews of 82 River Forest memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The River Forest 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

River Forest review score compared against nearby cities

8.5
River Forest, IN82 facilities
9.1
Edgewood, IN6 facilities
8.8

Review subcategories for River Forest 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 518 reviews of 82 River Forest memory care communities. This chart helps you compare River Forest 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
4.5
4.4
Friendliness
4.7
4.5
Care services
4.1
4.2
Staff
4.5
4.4
Meals & dining
4.2
4.1
Activities
4.2
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4.1
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River Forest memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in River Forest memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in River Forest, 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 River Forest 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 River Forest 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
80.5%
65.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
75.6%
48.3%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
96.3%
82.3%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
97.6%
98.8%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
86.6%
71.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
41.5%
28.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
97.6%
89.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
72%
61.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
81.7%
72.1%
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Availability of select dementia care services in River Forest 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 River Forest Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
River Forest, INNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
89%
74%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
70.7%
46.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
81.7%
70.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
29.3%
26.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in River Forest 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 River Forest partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
River Forest, INNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
68.3%
27.9%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
58.5%
44.7%
No sugar
No sugar
50%
41.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
54.9%
50.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
19.5%
18.8%
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Availability of select dining options in River Forest 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 River Forest communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
River Forest, INNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
58.5%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
74.4%
40.1%
Room service
Room service
61%
37.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
43.9%
23.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in River Forest 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 River Forest offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
75.6%
45.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
54.9%
33.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
47.6%
28.6%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
73.2%
54.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
76.8%
51.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
85.4%
61%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
68.3%
39.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
56.1%
35.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
59.8%
36.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
76.8%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
74.4%
47.9%
Dances
Dances
45.1%
31.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
56.1%
22.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
74.4%
46.6%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Magnolia Springs Bridgewater, Demaree Crossing and Traditions at North Willow are the top-rated memory care facilities near River Forest, Indiana. See full list of communities.

There are 93 memory care facilities near River Forest, Indiana. See the full list.

The best memory care facilities near you in River Forest, Indiana are Magnolia Springs Bridgewater, Independence Village of Zionsville West and Sugar Fork Crossing. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

The 93 memory care facilities near you in River Forest, Indiana typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in River Forest, Indiana, 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 River Forest, Indiana, 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 River Forest, Indiana ranges from $1075 to $10860. The average Memory Care cost in River Forest, Indiana is $5,059. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in River Forest, Indiana typically starts at $1075. 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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