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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Benson, IL
If your loved one needs memory care in Benson, A Place for Mom can help. With 60 memory care facilities in Benson, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.
Alzheimer’s care in Benson incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. Benson memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in Benson, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Gardena, Robein and Beverly Manor.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Washington, Morton and Chillicothe.
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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, 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: 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: 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.
Like us on Facebook! Welcome to Courtyard Estates of Bradford, the area's premiere assisted living community. At Courtyard Estates, our goal is to provide professional, compassionate services for the older adults while promoting independence, which allows our tenants to maintain or improve their...
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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.
Autumn Accolade Assisted LivingAt Autumn Accolade we are beginning our 15th year in business and we hold a Certification (CDP) Certified Dementia Practitioner. Our staff is trained and dedicated to our residents.We are only minutes from shopping, hospital, dining, and parks. We are centrally...
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
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
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
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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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
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.
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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Cost of memory care in Benson, IL
The average cost of senior living in Benson is $4,472 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Rutland, IL with an average of $3,843 per month.
Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Benson, IL vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Memory Care in Benson, IL by room type
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What families are saying about memory care in Benson
Recent reviews for memory care in Benson
Gateway at River City in Peoria, IL
5.0
I absolutely love it here at Gateway. There are lots of activities, food is good, most residents are real nice and easy to get along with. The staff is wonderful. I’m friends with many residents who are awesome. Definitely worth living here.
The Grand Regency in Peoria, IL
4.3
It was a good place for my mom. Overall experience is good loving staff and a good clean community. They kind of take you in like its your home.
Sugar Creek Alzheimer's Special Care Center in Normal, IL
5.0
I can't say enough about the great care my husband has received at Sugar Creek. The staff provides great care with a genuine dose of love. Service & care with love is what they provide for the residents
Benson review score based on 112 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 112 reviews of 60 Benson memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Benson 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
Benson review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Benson 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 112 reviews of 60 Benson memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Benson 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.Benson, IL averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.3
4.4
Friendliness
4.4
4.5
Care services
4.0
4.2
Staff
4.2
4.4
Meals & dining
4.1
4.1
Activities
4.0
4.0
Value for cost*
3.9
4.0
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Benson memory care services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Benson memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Benson, 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 Benson 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 Benson 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
33.3%
66.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
16.7%
48.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
96.7%
82.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
60%
72.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
15%
29%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
96.7%
89.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
41.7%
62.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
50%
73.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Benson 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 Benson 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
48.3%
75.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
26.7%
46.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
28.3%
71.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
11.7%
26.8%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Benson 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 Benson 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
30%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
20%
44.7%
No sugar
No sugar
20%
41.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
16.7%
50.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
3.3%
16.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Benson 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 Benson communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
13.3%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
38.3%
40.1%
Room service
Room service
23.3%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Benson 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 Benson offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
50%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
26.7%
34%
Community service programs
Community service programs
23.3%
28.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
55.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
51.7%
52.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
53.3%
62%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
45%
39.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
28.3%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
31.7%
36.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
45%
47.7%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
48.2%
Dances
Dances
33.3%
31.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
31.7%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
45%
46.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Sugar Creek Alzheimer's Special Care Center, The Village at Mercy Creek and Carriage Crossing Bloomington are the top-rated memory care facilities near Benson, Illinois. See full list of communities.
There are 60 memory care facilities near Benson, Illinois. See the full list.
The best memory care facility near you in Benson, Illinois is Sugar Creek Alzheimer's Special Care Center. This memory care community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
The 60 memory care facilities near you in Benson, Illinois typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Benson, 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 Benson, 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 Benson, Illinois ranges from $439 to $10200. The average Memory Care cost in Benson, Illinois is $4,472. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Benson, Illinois typically starts at $439. 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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